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gallery@acts - Exhibition, Conference and Showcase

Halifax, Nova Scotia February 4-6, 2012
A new pilot project launched at ACTS 2011. The project involved the development of a gallery space at the ACTS show, which featured the work of contemporary craft makers in a gallery exhibition atmosphere. The project was developed in partnership with our craft industry partners. The 2011 exhibition featured the work of 18 makers, showing 32 pieces of work. The work shown was very high-end contemporary work of interest to both private and public galleries, museums and collectors' groups.

gallery@acts for February 2012 will include an exhibition space, workshops and a specific gallery incoming buyer program as well as showcase opportunities for participating craftspeople.

ACRE Orlando Trade Show - Orange County Convention Center

Orlando Florida: January 21-23, 2012
To further develop export markets for Atlantic Canadian craft producers, Craft Alliance will lead a trade mission project to Florida to attend the ACRE Orlando Trade Show in January 2012. This will be a pan-Atlantic mission where Craft Alliance will lead the coordination and development of the project. The project will involve recruiting export ready, craft producers from Atlantic Canada looking to expand their sales to the southeast region of the USA. The project overview, application and complete information package are listed below. Space is limited, so please contact us immediately if interested.

SOFA Chicago Educational Mission - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois: November 3-7, 2011
Craft Alliance will lead an Educational Mission to SOFA Chicago, November 3-7, 2011. The program is funded by ACOA through the Business Development Program. This market intelligence and educational trade mission will be a pan-Atlantic mission with participation from the four Atlantic Provinces. Craft Alliance will coordinate a small group of export ready contemporary fine craftspeople to attend the 18th annual SOFA Chicago at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL. We will focus on those contemporary craftspeople who are experienced in gallery exhibition and who are actively seeking gallery representation. The educational mission will include a full day workshop at SOFA featuring guest speakers experienced in the contemporary craft market, a tour of the SOFA exposition and gallery tour of Chicago. Participants will also be able to take part in the SOFA lecture series and other SOFA related activities presented during the SOFA event.

Craft Experiential Tourism - Best Practices Mission

North Carolina: October 24-29, 2011
The Craft Experiential Tourism Best Practices Mission is an opportunity for Nova Scotia craft producers to learn the key principals of creating and developing authentic experiential components to your studio practice that will enhance the visitor experience and allow you to become part of a larger regional tourism experience.
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