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Pasadena’s Craftsman Heritage In the Spotlight November 1st – 3rd
October 15, 2019by Kate Nixon Featuring the rich Craftsman style heritage of Southern California, the city of Pasadena, CA will show off its craftsman neighborhoods, host a bevy of lectures and special events, and pay tribute to a beloved member of the Craftsman community the first weekend of November. In its …
Read More...A Guide to the Craftsman Gala’s Live and Silent Auctions
October 8, 2019from the desk of Stickley Museum Executive Director Vonda Givens A special-access package for the 33nd National Arts & Crafts Conference, that includes early entry to the Antiques and contemporary Craftsfirms Shows A Marblehead Pottery vase by Maude Milner and Sara Tutt A “Dirty Dancing Weekend” at Bruce …
Read More...An Impressive Van Briggle Collection, Furniture, Lighting and More Up For Bid at Toomey & Co.’s Interiors Auction
October 1, 2019by Kate Nixon An oaken Charles P. Limbert library table with original finish, tacks and copper hardware estimated at $200-$300, an oaken refinished and signed Gustav Stickley library table estimated at $300-$500, 45 different affordable Van Briggle Pottery lots, several Lalique glass items with estimates in the low hundreds, …
Read More...Fall Arrives at the Roycroft Campus in Annual Festival
September 25, 2019by Kate Nixon East Aurora, New York: the town where Elbert Hubbard first published his hand-bound books and according to many, the birthplace of the American Arts and Crafts movement. From publishing the works of Hubbard to the rise of Roycroft favorites like the Roycroft Inn and the Roycroft …
Read More...The Twin Cities Celebrate Arts & Crafts with 20th Annual Show
September 17, 2019by Kate Nixon This weekend, the rich legacy of the Arts and Crafts style will come alive in the Twin Cities. If you’re a collector in the St. Paul and Minneapolis area, circle this weekend on your calendars! The 20th Annual Twin Cities Arts & Crafts 20th Century Design …
Read More...Stickley Weekend Events and How You Can Be a Part of the 30th Anniversary Video!
September 10, 2019This week, we’re giving the spotlight to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms — new details have been released about the annual Stickley Weekend, a celebration of Gustav Stickley’s legacy offering the chance to once again meet with friends and supporters of Stickley! Read below to view details about …
Read More...American Pottery Festival in Minneapolis This Weekend
September 3, 2019The 21st Annual American Pottery Festival will start September 6th and run through the 8th at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, MN. The annual fundraiser for the Northern Clay Center will once again gather national artists representing the best in their fields and offer a diverse array of …
Read More...Art and Design at Toomey & Co., September 15th
August 27, 2019by Kate Nixon The official start of the fall auction season is right around the corner — and next month, Toomey & Co Auctioneers will hold their quarterly contribution to the Arts & Crafts collecting world with their Art & Design auction, Sunday, September 15th at 10 AM. Previews …
Read More...IAC Arts and Crafts Conference Returns to Chicago
August 20, 2019This week, we’re giving the news spotlight to Initiatives of Art and Culture, an organization dedicated to educating diverse audiences in the fine, decorative, and visual arts. You’ll hear about next month’s Arts and Crafts Conference in Chicago, where attendees will visit exclusive sites, tour amazing collections, and see …
Read More...Tiles and Tenons Galore: The National Arts and Crafts Conference Demonstrators
August 14, 2019by Kate Nixon The New York Times called it “the most important weekend of the year for Arts and Crafts Collectors” – and as the National Arts and Crafts Conference returns to the Grove Park Inn in February of 2020, the conference will offer plenty of up-close educational opportunities …
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