WHAT TO COLLECT NOW,
AND WHY
This special section will generate the sparks to fire your own collecting ambitions
We had all types of collectors in mind when we assembled this special AmericanStyle collector's guide--lifelong aficionados, business-minded obsessives, fledgling enthusiasts who've just started getting their feet wet. Our purpose? To pump you up, spur you on and bolster your ongoing engagement with one of the most satisfying endeavors on earth. Collecting.
Who are collectors? What makes them tick? How to get started? What to buy? Read on, and enjoy!
IN THE KNOW
To give you an idea of what's happening in craft around the country,
we've asked seasoned gallery owners and show directors for their take
on the latest trends and hottest artists. Years of noting customers'
likes and dislikes, watching artists grow and scouting emerging talent
have left these experts with a wealth of information.
Read on.
We've brainstormed some specific types of collectibles
you might want to consider, then handpicked an object in each category to get
your wheels turning. The best part? None of these knockouts will break the
bank. They are all under $1,000, with many falling under $500.
WEB EXCLUSIVES!
Where to Find the Best Exhibitions
Locating Like-Minded Collectors
Hands-on Experiences
MORE ON COLLECTING ...
There's much more on
collecting in the October 2009 print edition of AmericanStyle, including tips on how to
start a budget-friendly collection, advice on appraisals and insurance, and
common traits shared by all collectors.
Not a subscriber? Want to send this special edition of AmericanStyle to a friend? Purchase a copy here.
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FALL ARTS PREVIEW
Rebuild it, and they will come
The renovation boom is still going strong in the American museums world, with plenty of new venues for arts travelers to choose from.
A must-see? The new Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago.
THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST
What's in store at major museums this fall? An ongoing array of special
exhibition s that runs the gamut from works by three generations of
Wyeths in Kansas City and ancient Egyptian artifacts in Boston, to
contemporary Japanese fashion in Washington, D.C., and even Madeleine
Albright's pin collection in New York.
Here are some of our favorites.
WHERE THE FAIRS ARE
There's no better place to get up close and personal with working
artists than a retail show, and fall is prime season for some of the biggest and best in the world of contemporary craft.
Must-sees?
Check
out this list.
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A NEW SPIN ON TRADITION
Skilled artisans abound in Berea, a Kentucky Bluegrass country town
Berea is called the "folk arts and crafts capital of Kentucky" for
good reason. Today the area in Bluegrass country boasts 30-some
studios, galleries and shops dedicated to craft.
"Berea College is the reason for the craft community here," explains
Gwen Heffner, curator of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, which
spotlights 650 skilled artists and craftspeople. Read on.
THE RICH HISTORY OF
BEREA COLLEGE
WEB EXCLUSIVE!
 The college's founders were committed not only to interracial
education, but also to the idea that the students would help pay
expenses by working. Today Berea College's crafts program offers
students 130 work opportunities to help defray the tuition-free
school's expenses. The first craft included was weaving. Read the full story here.
IF YOU GO
Don't
miss these AmericanStyle Preferred Galleries in Berea:
Log House Craft Gallery
www.bereacollegecrafts.com
859-985-3226
200 Estill Rd
Berea, KY 40404
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov
859-985-5448
975 Walnut Meadow Rd
Berea, KY 40403
Preferred Galleries are businesses dedicated to the arts
and crafts industry that aspire to raise customer interest and awareness of
fine craft. If you own a gallery that supports fine handmade art and craft made
in the U.S.A. or Canada, and are
interested in becoming an AmericanStyle Preferred Gallery, please e-mail
pginfo@rosengrp.com or call Kristy Allen at 800.432.7238 x 100.
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STUDIO CERAMICS
This special advertising section features a wide selection of ceramic artists and galleries that carry ceramic art
Versatile, expressive, functional, organic. No matter how you choose to describe collectible ceramics, one thing holds true: ceramic art is meant to be touched.
For thousands of years, artists have used their hands to shape and mold raw clay into lasting works of art. This ancient art form is fast becoming a rising star among today's collectors. Check out AmericanStyle's Studio Ceramics advertising section.
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