Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week
Show Date(s)
ONLINE September 20–26, 2021
LIVE September 23–25, 2021
While connecting you to artists from across the country, Craft Week will also celebrated the handmade culture of the Southeast through regional partnerships and programming. We were thrilled to be able to do this in person for Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week, with special LIVE programming taking place in the Atlanta area September 23–25.
Paulina Rosas Designs.
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FROM TOP: Aprille Nace Ceramics, Erin E. Castellan, and Jacob Rogers Art.
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Pop-Up
The centerpiece of Craft Week LIVE was a POP-UP of works by over 35 makers from nine southeastern states. Located in the upscale Buckhead Village in Atlanta, the POP-UP featured one-of-a-kind production, gallery, and installation works by leading craft practitioners who evoke the cultural and stylistic diversity of contemporary craft.
- POP-UP Venue Address
Buckhead Village
284 Buckhead Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 - Opening Reception
Thursday, September 23, 5:30–8:30 p.m. ET - POP-UP Hours
Friday, September 24, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
Amplify Craft
In partnership with the High Museum of Art, galleries of Miami Circle Design District, and galleries and shops in Buckhead Village District, Amplify Craft spotlighted makers from each partner organization in a series of exhibitions located throughout metro-Atlanta.
Within the Buckhead Village District, Bella Cucina featured porcelain works by Rachel K. Garceau as well collaborative pieces made by Rachel and shop owner, Alisa Barry. B.M. Franklin & Co, a hat shop and studio, presented a Hat Walk on Thursday evening and a demonstration of hat making by Brandon Franklin in the shop at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 24.
FROM TOP: Kim Tatalick, Crystal Gregory, and Sabiha Mujtaba.
The High Museum of Art displayed craft selections from the High's decorative arts and design collection, including works from southeastern, national, and international artists. In addition, works from craftspeople living in the Southeast were available for purchase in the Museum Shop during Craft Week LIVE.
Four art galleries in the Shops of Miami Circle Design District exhibited work by their southeastern artists throughout the weekend beginning Friday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, September 25, during the same hours, attendees enjoyed various craft festivities, including an outdoor sculpture installation, jewelry by artists participating in the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show, opportunities to interact with artists and see them at work, and other happenings throughout the day. Participating galleries included Alan Avery Art Company, Marcia Wood Gallery, Mason Fine Art, and Signature Contemporary Craft Gallery, all located on Miami Circle, off Piedmont Road between Sidney Marcus Boulevard and Pharr Road.
Whitespace Gallery was showing wild chrysalis bloom by Zipporah Camille Thompson, a major award–winning artist working in craft materials. The exhibition is open at 814 Edgewood Ave in Atlanta Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, through October 23.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 24, 2021
- 5:30–8:30 p.m. ET
Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week POP-UP Opening Reception
Starting at 7 p.m. ET: Mask performance by Linda Hall and Friends followed by a Hat Walk by B.M. Franklin & Co
Location: Buckhead Village, 284 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Friday, September 24, 2021
- 11 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week POP-UP open
Location: Buckhead Village, 284 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 - 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET
Makers Making Demo
Henrietta Snype, sweetgrass basket weaving
Location: Buckhead Village, 284 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 - 3–6 p.m. ET
Makers Making Demo
Brandon Franklin, hat making demonstration
Location: Buckhead Village, 256 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Saturday, September 25, 2021
- 11 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week POP-UP open
Location: Buckhead Village, 284 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 - 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET
Makers Making Demo
Vernon Smith, ceramics on the wheel
Location: Buckhead Village, 284 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 - 3—6 p.m. ET
Makers Making Demo
Aalia Mujtaba, jewelry
Location: Buckhead Village, 284 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Thank you to our partners
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alan Avery Art Company
Alternate Roots
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show
Bella Cucina
Bellagio Art To Wear
Berea College
The Bitter Southerner
Black Craftspeople Digital Archive
B.M. Franklin & Co
Buckhead Art & Company
Buckhead Village
Columbia Museum of Art
Decatur Arts Alliance
Explore Charleston
Florida Council on Arts and Culture
Florida Craft Art
Georgia Council on the Arts
Gibbes Museum of Art
The Hambidge Center
High Museum of Art
High Museum Shop
Jamestown, LP
John C. Campbell Folk School
Kentucky Arts Council
KoTuttle.com
Louisiana State Arts Council
Marcia Wood Gallery
Mason Gallery
Momentum Gallery
Mississippi Arts Commission
North Carolina Arts Council
Penland School of Craft
Signature Contemporary Craft Gallery
South Carolina Arts Commission
Southeastern Museums Conference
South Arts
Tennessee Arts Commission
Whitespace Gallery
Valerie Zimany.