American Craft Council Baltimore-Winter Show 2003 The 27th annual American Craft Council Baltimore-Winter Show will feature the distinctive works of nearly 800 outstanding artists. Visitors to this once-a-year event will choose from a wide variety of beautifully hand-crafted works and have the opportunity to meet the artists who create them. Exceptional crafts on display include sculptural and functional works of clay, glass, metal, paper, fiber as well as wearable art, furniture and toys. Be sure to plan at least two days to fully experience the one-of-a-kind and limited edition works by jury-selected artists, to enjoy Walking Tours by leading experts and to see special demonstrations during the show. Baltimore Convention Center One West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-649-7000 Dates and Show Hours Friday, February 21 (10 am-9 pm) Saturday, February 22 (10 am-6 pm) Sunday, February 23 (10 am-5 pm) Admission $12 per person $18 for a two-day pass $25 introductory new membership at the Show only Children under 12 admitted free American Craft Council members admitted free. JOIN NOW Information: 410-583-5401 New This Year Craft Circle Membership: includes unlimited admission to all Council shows, access to the Craft Circle Lounge with private coat check and restrooms, complimentary Walking Tours by leading experts, light refreshments and six issues of the award winning American Craft magazine for only $75. Travel Information Discount airfare and accommodations are available through Travel Planners, the official travel agency for all American Craft Council Shows. Contact Travel Planners at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660. To access the Travel Planners Web site for on-line reservations, use either Internet Explorer or Netscape 6.0. Directions If traveling from the Washington, DC, area, take 95 North to exit 53, (395 North Downtown Baltimore). Continue until Pratt Street. Turn right. The Convention Center is two blocks down on the right. From the North, take 83 South to the Maryland Avenue exit. Take a left onto Maryland Avenue and drive south to the Inner Harbor until you reach Pratt Street and the Convention Center. Other information is available from: Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association Maryland Transit Administration Upcoming American Craft Council Shows Open to the Public American Craft Council Atlanta Show The Georgia Dome March 15-16, 2003 American Craft Council St. Paul Show Touchstone Energy Place at RiverCentre April 11-13, 2003 American Craft Council Chicago Show Navy Pier April 26-27, 2003 American Craft Council Baltimore-Summer Show Baltimore Convention Center July 11-12, 2003 American Craft Council San Francisco Show Fort Mason Center, Herbst & Festival Pavilions August 8-10, 2003 American Craft Council Sarasota Show Robarts Arena December 5-7, 2003 American Craft Council Charlotte Show Charlotte Convention Center December 12-14, 2003