This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined in studio by Jennifer McBrien, local Baltimore fiber artist, and via phone with American Craft Council, (ACC), Executive Director Andrea Specht to talk about the ACC's flagship event, the American Craft Made Baltimore Marketplace which returns to the Baltimore Convention Center March 15-17 for it's 47th year!
The ACC is a national nonprofit working to keep the craft community connected, inspired and thriving. Located in a new space within the Convention Center inside the Charles Street entrance, the American Craft Made Baltimore Marketplace is a three-day immersive event that allows guests to celebrate all things handmade, by showcasing a juried selection of 350 artists across the country including local fiber artist Jennifer McBrien who talked about her inspiration behind her craft and how the Marketplace supports local craft artists in Baltimore.
ACC Executive Director Andrea Specht talked about their mission, selection process for event, and also highlighted their Emerging Artists Program that supports early-career artists, and their School-to-Market program that benefits undergraduate and graduate students participating in the event.
To purchase tickets for the American Craft Made Baltimore Marketplace, to find out about the American Craft Council including how to become a member, visit craftcouncil.org. You can also follow them on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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