NEXT SHOW May 1 & 2, 2010 Saturday 11a - 6p Sunday 11p - 6p Ginko Studios: 800 Gullett Street, Austin, TX 78722 512.389.1920
Handmade Austin Women presents our 5th Annual Spring Show and Sale, "Art in the Garden" the first weekend of May. Join us for a family-friendly art event with an eclectic mix of handmade art and musical marionette matinees, ukulele and live musical performances. indulge yourself with a nibble of home-made treats and a tall iced coffee as you make your way thru the show.
The Handmade Austin Women Spring Show is an annual market that presents unique artisan design and outstanding handcrafted art. We organize our show to promote the profound benefits of sustaining women artists at work here in Texas. We support Austin's cottage industry and the growing character of our local, independent economy.
Handmade Austin Women (HAW) is a collective of locally and nationally recognized women artists based in Austin. Dedicated to unique design and the highest quality in handmade work, HAW represents women in the business of art.
Handmade Austin Women are pleased to announce the 2010 lineup:
* Margaret Adie ~ 2D Collage * Trisha Allen ~ Uniquely Recycled, Art Cards * Jenifer Nakatsu Arntson ~ Accessories, Wallets and Handbags * Jo Bridges ~ Paintings * Elise Calhoun ~ Modern Mosaics * Jean Cannon ~ Vintage Inspired Hats * Lisa Crowder ~ Contemporary Silver Jewelry * Kathryn Davis ~ Mixed Media Collage & Handmade Accessories * Jaime Jo Fisher ~ Contemporary Art Jewelry * Lauren Grant ~ Drawings * Chia ~ Sunhats, Fashion & Accessories * Catherine Hart ~ Drawings * Gabel Karsten ~ Still Life Painting * Corinne Loperfido ~ Drawings & Functional Craft * Christa Mares ~ Sculptural Crochet * Stephanie Nance ~ Paintings * Stephanie Rubiano ~ Photographs & 3D Assemblage * Melanie Schopper ~ Functional Ceramics * Stephanie Strange ~ Typewriter Drawings on Paper
A family-friendly musical marionette matinee begins every other hour on Saturday. Live music plays on Sunday. Both days we offer complimentary tea and coffee service. Additionally, the Ginko Studios gardens will be open for viewing. Our show grounds are handicapped accessible, but call ahead for special-access arrangements.
This event is supported in part by Women and Their Work. Please contact us for more information.