Visit three-day Tennessee Crafts Fair

Over 175 Tennessee fine craft artists have been selected to exhibit during the 32nd annual Tennessee Crafts Fair set for May 2, 3 and 4, says officials of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists. Over 20 artists will be exhibiting at the fair for the first time.

Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Tennessee Crafts Fair will be held in the heart of Nashville at Centennial Park. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and admission is free.

Expect to view original handcrafted works from a variety of categories including clay, fiber, glass, metals, wood and mixed media, in addition to art jewelry, fine wearables, sculpture, photography and original prints. Being featured as continuous demonstrations of such crafts as blacksmithing, quilting, woodcarving and woodturning, weaving, glass bead-making and much more. Also, visitors can enjoy live music, an international food court and many hands-on children’s art activities.

The Tennessee Crafts Fair is produced by the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists, an independent, statewide, non-profit organization and recipient of the Tennessee Governor’s Award in the Arts. TACA receives no commission for the sale of artwork. The agency is dedicated to educating and exposing people to the art of fine crafts.

There is no charge for admission, thanks to the support of official sponsors.