Beau Haddock   Media Communications / Marketing

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            The Kentucky Craft Marketing Program staff (KCMP) is finishing last minute details for Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2005 and has announced a record breaking number of exhibitors. Now in its 24th year, this award-winning annual Kentucky handcrafted gift market is scheduled to open on March 5, Saturday, 9am - 6pm and March 6, Sunday, 10am - 5pm, (EST) at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, South Wing A, Louisville. Admission for adults is $8.00 and children ages 15 and under is free. Parking is $5.00.

            This year 317 exhibitors of fine traditional, folk and contemporary crafts, two-dimensional visual art, musical recordings, books, and food products are expected to participate in the 2005 Market. Kentucky cultural entertainment and children’s craft activities (ages 4-12) will also be included.

            Joining The Market will be 167 juried members (21 new exhibitors) of the Craft Marketing Program, 48 Kentucky Proud (12 new exhibitors) food producers, 33 two-dimensional visual artists (12 new exhibitors), 14 book publishers (3 new exhibitors), 41 out-of-state guest exhibitors (18 new exhibitors), and 14 Kentucky organizations. Osram Sylvania Inc. will be joining the Market as the 2005 Silver Sponsor. 

            The craft industry in Kentucky contributes 252 million dollars to the state’s economy and has an impact of an additional 147 million dollars from out-of-state sales. The Market, a collaborative effort among several state agencies and cabinets, promotes Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage while supporting the state’s economy. The event generates 2 to 3 million dollars annually in direct sales.

             The Kentucky Craft Marketing Program is a division of the Kentucky Arts Council, Commerce Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky.  For more information, call 888 KY CRAFT (592-7238); 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.

(Editors: See new exhibitors listing below)

NEW EXHIBITORS

18th Century Connection

Carol Bean

Louisville, KY

American Selection, Inc.

Chisato & Tommy Ejiri

Somerset, KY

Arrow Peak Metal Art

Todd Lehman

Highwood, MT

Art Attacks & Strokes

Chad Pitts

Albright, WV

Beadazzling

Shari Walton

Springfield, MO

Belinda's Sugar-Free Foods

Belinda Schweinhert

Goshen, KY

Blackhawk's Gourmet Sauces

Francis & Carol Blackhawk

Williamsburg, KY

Blue Heron Farm

Cecilia Ridge

Fisherville, KY

Bluegrass Steaks & Everything Sauce

Nancy I Ward

Lexington, KY

Brammer Gap Soap Kettle

Marti & John Skaggs

Grayson, KY

Bruce Frank Creative

Bruce R. Frank

Georgetown, KY

By the River Creations

Susie Milam

Elkview, WV

C.J. Pressma

Louisville, KY

Candle Bee Farm, LLC

H.B. Sanner

Eastwood, KY

Carol Reesor Fine Art

Buffalo, KY

Cean Martine Inc.

Cean Martine Peevey-Rosenthal

Louisville, KY

Claire Emery Art & Illustration

Missoula, MT

Clarksville Glassworks

Gary & Judy Rice

Clarksville, MO

Cotton Candy

Norma Tirrell

Helena, MT

Creative Wheat

Janet Christenot

Chester, MT

Dan Neil Barnes Studios

Lexington, KY

Eatum-Up-Baits

Chris Morrison

Barboursville, WV

Ellements

Ellen Klamon

St. Louis, MO

Flavor Magic

Dennis M Weldon

Louisville, KY

Forge On Metalworks, LLC

James Jones

Nicholasville, KY

Gina's Bee Lick Botanicals

Gina Eubank

Eubank, KY

HardWear Studio

Natalie & Matthew McCluggage

Louisville, KY

Haywood Art

John & Kelli Haywood

Louisville, KY

HDE Enterprises

Harold D. Engelke

St. Charles, MO

Heart to Heart Publishing

Linda J. Hawkins

Morgantown, KY

Holcomb's Woodworking

Phil Holcomb

Spencer, WV

Howard Thompson

Tullahoma, TN

Image One Photography

Fred Reaves

Henderson, KY

J.T.'s Sauces & Seasoning Creations

Jerry & Pam Turner

Georgetown, KY

J2 Pixelworks, LLC

John & Terri Simpson

Louisville, KY

JML Creations

Jeanette Landenwitch

Hebron, KY

John W. Quinn Watercolors

John W. Quinn

Lexington, KY

Keene's Depot, Inc.

Stephen Hayden

Bardstown, KY

Kentucky Wool Society, LLC

Lanette Freitag

Sharpsburg, KY

KiKi's Kitchen

Vicki Thompson

Louisville, KY

Leon's Bewley Hollow Peanut Brittle

Leon & Peggy Brangers

Elizabethtown, KY

Lil' Loafers

Sheryl Lukenbill

Louisville, KY

Luna Mercato Gourmet Spreads

Jennifer & Edgar Vaughn

Louisville, KY

Mark Eubank Dulcimers

Mark Eubank

Eubank, KY

McDowell Farms Salsa

Belinda Neff

Germantown, KY

Mosaic Impressions

Pamela Queen

Winchester, KY

Neeley Designs

Pamela Neeley

Butte, MT

Nova Pottery

Nancy O'Farrell

Lerona, WV

Oakley Press

Kelli Oakley

Lexington, KY

Old Kettle Candies

Carole & Randy Ball

Frankfort, KY

Phoenix Designs

Jo Ann Brennan

Louisville, KY

Red Hot Design

Paula Canant

Owensboro, KY

Robert S. McCollum - Fine Arts

Robert McCollum

Owensboro, KY

Shaker Reflections

Terry & Ancil Harbin

Taylorsville, KY

Stone Kitchen Gift Shop

Norma Jean Campbell

Springfield, KY

The Box Joint

Morris Critchlow

Auburn, KY

The Laughing Boy

Kent Epler

Missoula, MT

Theresa Shelton

Vine Grove, KY

Turn the Page

Nancy Kelly Allen

Hazard, KY

Turning Point Clay Studio

Harry Hearne

Murfreesboro, TN

Leeds Fine Jewelry

John Leeds

Richmond, KY

Vickie Vipperman Weaving Studio

Kingston Springs, TN

White Gallery, Inc.

Steve & Susan White

Maysville, KY

Wiesener Studio

Fred Wiesener

Maysville, KY

Wooden Crafts

Lonnie Joe & Bobbye Gayle Combs

Fisherville, KY