For the first time ever, this January 2013 HIA will be offering membership to craft artists, their families, small towns, community organizations and patrons. This Membership Program will provide participation and ownership in HandMade in America’s vision and future, as well as help create a strong sense of belonging to a community united by shared interests and goals.
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When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9;00 am – 3:30 pm
Where: UNC Asheville, Reuter Center
Each May, HandMade Small Town leaders, volunteers, local officials and interested partners come together for the Small Towns Annual Summit. The gathering showcases and celebrates the innovative techniques and practices that make HandMade towns some of the most successful redevelopment projects in the country. Existing HandMade Small Town leaders offer real solutions to common problems and share techniques to help attendees identify and build on community assets. Outside speakers and facilitators share strategies for implementing new techniques of creative placemaking, offer ideas for new resources and collaborations, and help HandMade communities further develop their plans of revitalization.
6 artists have been chosen. Each share will receive one unique piece from each artist. A share will include: a ceramic mug, a leather journal book, a handblown pint glass, a wooden cutting board, an embossed metal medallion, and a woven basket.
MARCH 8 - MAY 31, 2013
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