Houston Galleries and Art Festivals are uniting with hundreds of artists, galleries, museums and institutions in a nationwide celebration for the 1st Annual "American Craft Week," October 1-10. 

These items, American Craft, enrich our homes, wardrobes, offices and public spaces. It contributes to our nation's economy, our balance of trade and the fabric of our nation's history. It's original, beautiful and enduring.

Enjoy special exhibits, artist's demonstrations, festivals and receptions during this 10 day celebration:

October 1: Hanson Galleries, "Spotlight on Clay", annual juried exhibit and sale featuring the work of ClayHouston. Opening Reception: 5-8PM. Exhibit continues through November 7.
Demonstrations: October 2, Noon-4PM, at both Uptown Park & Memorial City Mall locations.

October 1: The Artful Corner, "The Wonders of Glass" with Dick Moiel and Kathy Poeppel" of Houston Studio Glass. Opening Reception: 6-9PM. Exhibit continues through October 31.

October 2: First Saturday Arts Market, Houston's longest running monthly outdoor fine arts event, featuring original work in all media. Market Hours:11AM-6PM.

October 2: 18 Hands Gallery, "Interwoven II", Contemporary Fiber Arts. Opening Reception: 6-9pm. Demonstrations: The Glass Tamer, 11-2, Tracy Elliot, from Friendswood, will demonstrate lamp work along with her Trunk show. Barbara Kile, former artist-in-residence at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, will be demonstrating Felt-work from 12-3pm. Monti Mayrend, Heights Artist, will be demonstrating Mask making out of clay from 3-5pm. Exhibit continues through October 31st.

October 7: The Artful Corner, Kick-Off-Party for CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) Fundraiser!

October 8: Hanson Galleries, "Spotlight on Metal", juried show and sale featuring the work of Houston Area Metal Artist Guild. Opening Reception: 5-8PM Exhibit continues through November 6.

October 9-10: 39Th Annual Bayou City Art Festival-Downtown,

Throughout October : Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, "CraftTexas 2010"
American Craft Week is a project of the Craft Artists & Retailers for Tomorrow and Craft in America.