Saturday, November 04, 2006

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Nov. 18 thru Jan. 7, 2006

Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery
3934 SW Corbett Avenue
Portland, OR 97239



Special Holiday Hours
December 1–23, 10 am to 6 pm daily
December 24, 10 am to 3 pm
Normal hours resume December 26

Members' Preview: Friday, November 17, 5:30– 8 pm

http://www.contemporarycrafts.org/salesgallery.php

Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery is excited to welcome back Handmade for the Holidays. This vibrant juried showcase of handcrafted gifts—created in a variety of media and all within a broad price range—is a perennial favorite for the art-loving holiday shopper whose love is not mass-produced! The work of twenty-two artists was juried in, including playful, organically inspired felt & silver jewelry by Sarah Fox; whimsical mixed media basketry by Danielle Bodine; elegant porcelain vessels by Rebekah Diamantopoulos, geometrically designed sterling and 18-karat gold jewelry by Ben Neubeuer; and mixed media narrative sculptures by Bunny with a Toolbelt. Also featured are resin lamps, embroidered bookmarks, silk and chenille scarves, felt hats, carved and painted wood toys, salt-fired and wood-fired porcelain, blown-glass tumblers, kaleidoscopes, and a large assortment of holiday cards and ornaments.

Not only does this showcase provide a broad selection of handcrafted gift ideas, it is a true oasis for the thoughtful consumer. When purchases are made at Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery, not only do you enrich the life of you or a special someone by giving the gift of art, you also help to support the arts community. Sixty percent of each sale goes directly to the artist, and the remaining forty percent directly supports the non-profit organization’s exhibition and education programs. Add another layer of meaning to your holiday shopping by knowing where your dollar goes!

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