The Kentucky Collection will be premiering at Constitution Square State Historic Site’s Museum Store, Danville, Kentucky on Saturday, December 11, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (EST). The award winning Museum Store, a circa 1820 brick house, is located opposite Constitution Square on Second Street and was the residence of Dr. Alban Goldsmith, an early pioneer in medical surgery.

Recording artists Jennifer Rose will perform 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m.  You don't want to miss this traditional Appalachian music with dulcimer and guitar accompaniment, sung by this true folk performer from Berea, Kentucky.  Jennifer has seven CD’s to her credit and will signing her CD’s at the premiere. Tasty Kentucky produced food products will also be available for shoppers to sample.

The Kentucky Collection is a project of the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program, a division of the Kentucky Arts Council, Commerce Cabinet.  Products in the Collection represent quality, moderately priced Kentucky crafts, visual arts, foods, books and music that are available for sale in selected retail venues around the state. Vendors are selected through an application process from the participants of the partner groups, which include the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Arts Council, and the Kentucky Book Fair. Constitution Square State Historic Site is one of fourteen locations to incorporate the Kentucky Collection into their gift shops inventory. (See attached list of locations)

Kentucky is nationally known for high-quality crafts, visual art, food, books, and music that reflect the Commonwealth’s unique flavor, culture and traditions, and these items can make very personal and meaningful gifts. “We are honored to be associated with the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program and being chosen as one of the Kentucky Collection stores will further enhance our inventory of Kentucky handmade products”, says Brenda Willoughby, Constitution Square State Historic Site’s park manager.

For more information about the Kentucky Collection, please contact Nancy Atcher, Product Development Coordinator, 1-888-592-7238, ext. 4816 or visit the Program's site at:  www.kycraft.ky.gov

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Since 1981, the Craft Marketing Program's mission is to develop the state's craft industry, support and empower Kentucky artisans and craftspeople, create an economically viable environment for craft entrepreneurs, preserve the state's craft traditions, stimulate and support product development, and generate public awareness, public support and public/private partnerships.

The Program provides assistance to Kentucky residents, individuals, or groups wanting to develop as craft professionals through economic opportunities and training, to other outside entities (e.g., craft retailers, craft and art organizations, community and government agencies), and the general public. The craft industry in Kentucky contributes 252 million dollars in annual sales and Kentucky is recognized as a model state for its craft programs and its role in the $14 billion national craft industry.

KENTUCKY COLLECTION STORES 2004

KENTUCKY STATE PARKS

www.parks.ky.gov

Barren River State Resort Park

Lucas

Constitution Square State Historic Site

Danville

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Corbin

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Gilbertsville

Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Cadiz

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Jamestown

My Old Kentucky Home State Park

Bardstown

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Slade

Rough River State Resort Park

Falls of  Rough

Kentucky Collection products are also available at

The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea

I-75 at Berea Exit

Berea

859/985-5448

www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov

Diamond Caverns LLC

Park City

270/749-2233

www.diamondcaverns.com

Mary Kinney Millinery, Inc.

LaGrange

502/222-0382

Mulberry Junction

Madisonville

270/825-0095

www.mulberryjunction.com

The Cozy Corner

Whitesburg

606/633-9637

www.cozycornercrafts.com