WHAT EXHIBITIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 2021?
Every year, Florida CraftArt presents seven curated shows in its Exhibition Gallery.  FCA seeks sponsors to help fund each show. This year we have these outstanding exhibitions that are calls to artists: January 7-23, 2021 is an exhibition featuring the “Artists of ArtLofts.” January 29- March 20, 2021 is “Members’ Show–Contemporary Craft at its Finest.” This national, juried, call-to-artists exhibition of original fine craft artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members from across the county. The show’s judge was Susana Weymouth. It is sponsored by Regions, Perry and Liza Everett, Tyler Jones of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. March 26-May 8, 2021 is “Epicurean Delights.” The theme of Epicurean Delights includes images and objects featuring food, cooking, and dining. This exhibition showcases the finest contemporary ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, metals, mixed media, and wood. It is sponsored by Mark Anderson and Keith Bucklew; and William Dean Chocolates. May 14-June 26, 2021 is “Beautiful Bountiful Bowls.” Fine craft artists are invited to submit bowls to celebrate the fullness of life: Bowls, tiny bowls, tall bowls, short bowls, wild bowls and calm bowls, yarn bowls and wishing bowls; basket bowls, ceramic bowls, fiber bowls, glass bowls, jewelry bowls, mixed media bowls, metal bowls, wooden bowls. The exhibition will include wheel-throwing of bowls demonstrations, as well as workshops. It is sponsored by Tyler Jones of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty July 9– August 28, 2021 is “Oh, the Places We Can Go.” In this call, artists present creations inspired by places they’ve been or would like to go. Programming will include presentations about art while traveling and workshops.  It is sponsored by Elizabeth Reilinger. Sept.10– Oct. 23, 2021 is “Environmentally Engaged.”  In this exhibit, artists express ideas about the environment, the impending effects of climate change, and human beings’ relationship with the natural world. Through the art, visitors will be challenged to contemplate their connection to the earth through their actions and, hopefully, be inspired to strive for a more sustainable world. November 5-December 31 is the “Holiday Boutique.” The exhibition gallery is beautifully decorated, presenting handcrafted art and holiday-themed pieces from artists throughout Florida.