The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem’s American Craft Exposition (ACE) is scheduled for September 24-26, 2021 at the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden. This year, ACE is supporting the NorthShore program SAVE MOMS, a data-driven initiative to protect and preserve maternal health. To learn more about ACE and our funding goal and to view footage from past shows, please watch the …
Artist Applications are Now Open! Chat with Sandy Miller
Attention ACE Artists! Applications for ACE 2021 are now open! Click here to apply to ACE 2021! Artist applications are open Dec. 1, 2020 – March 15, 2021 with late applications due March 29, 2021. Meet Sandy Miller, an ACE Show Director, as she shares details on the upcoming 2021 show, and what she is most looking forward to this …
ACE Artists: Face to Face! Amy Nguyen clip
ACE Artists: Face to Face is the American Craft Exposition’s free new summer event series, a video conversation via Zoom for art enthusiasts and friends presented by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem. Each virtual event features 15 minutes with an ACE artist sharing insights into their craft, demonstrating their unique artistic techniques, and participating in a Q&A with attendees. …
ACE Artists: Face to Face! Robert Farrell clip
ACE Artists: Face to Face is the American Craft Exposition’s free new summer event series, a video conversation via Zoom for art enthusiasts and friends presented by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem. Each virtual event features 15 minutes with an ACE artist sharing insights into their craft, demonstrating their unique artistic techniques, and participating in a Q&A with attendees. …
ACE Artists: Face to Face! Steven Skinner clip
ACE Artists: Face to Face is the American Craft Exposition’s free new summer event series, a video conversation via Zoom for art enthusiasts and friends presented by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem. Each virtual event features 15 minutes with an ACE artist sharing insights into their craft, demonstrating their unique artistic techniques, and participating in a Q&A with attendees. …
ACE Artists: Face to Face! Thomas Turner clip
ACE Artists: Face to Face is the American Craft Exposition’s free new summer event series, a video conversation via Zoom for art enthusiasts and friends presented by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem. Each virtual event features 15 minutes with an ACE artist sharing insights into their craft, demonstrating their unique artistic techniques, and participating in a Q&A with attendees. …
2019 ACE Artist Spotlight: Steven Skinner, NW Indiana
Originally a printmaker and painter, Steven Skinner loves working with his hands, which is why he says clay is the perfect medium for him. Clay allows Steven to work spontaneously with expressive thought and execution. When it comes to finding artistic inspiration, you can continually see Steven drawn to the Windy City. “The city of Chicago is always providing me …
Now Announcing: 35th Annual American Craft Exposition Line Up
150 Fine Craft Artisans to Showcase Works September 20-22 After much anticipation, The American Craft Exposition (ACE) announces the 150 fine craft artists selected to exhibit their work at the annual fall exposition September 20-22 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This year, ACE received more than 400 applications from artists across the country. The names of all 150 invited artists …
2019 ACE Artist Spotlight: Jeff Miller, Chicago, IL
Jeff Miller finds his artistic inspiration in musical expression. As a former musician, he started making furniture in a friend’s basement as a way to pass the time between gigs. However, woodworking and design provided an escape for Jeff like nothing else could. Jeff’s art makes him feel ‘gloriously alive’. He’s been designing and making furniture for 35 years. Jeff …
2019 ACE Artist Spotlight: Nancy Kubale, North Carolina
Nancy Kubale introduces people to her multi-dimensional clay works through a simple sticker that she puts on all of her packaging. That sticker says: “Because it needs to be said. Because my soul, my bones, my being, say ‘Make the work. Make the work that matters. Put an idea into the world.’” Nancy’s clay artistry didn’t develop until after she …