Planning for the American Craft Exposition (ACE) 2014

I love the American Craft Exposition, because it gives me a local opportunity to connect with artists from all over the country. So much of a show is talking to other artists, getting ideas, feeling dynamic.

And the ACE show is also awesome, because proceeds support breast and ovarian cancer research and care at the NorthShore University HealthSystem. And doing anything to contribute to support a cause like that feels really important.

Though the show isn't for another few weeks -- August 22 to 24 -- I'm already preparing for what's sure to be a great event: updating the catalog, making new statement pieces, and hauling out the display gear.

Below, find some shot of in-progress work. Then, come visit me at ACE to see the finished product!

The details:

American Craft Exposition
Open to the Public

August 22 to 24, 2014

The Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Northwestern University
2311 N. Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Head to the site to purchase entry tickets. 

raw materials for the AD IDEM series

AD IDEM rings waiting to be worked

the edges removed to make the Oval Cuff
become a statement necklace in-progress

Smithsoinian Craft Show - Contemporary Wood Art Jewelry at the Smithsonian.

I am preparing for the 2011 Smithsonian Craft Show. I am excited and honored to have been selected to show my work amongst the very best in contemporary craft in America. The Show is held in National Building Museum in Washington, DC. on April 14 - 17, 2011

Below are some of last years award winners.

Reflection : A journey to my past and Philadelphia.

I will be departing for the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show this morning. I will be carrying a book that my father owned in 1975. I was just 7 years old when he owned this book. You ask what is the deal with this book well, my mother gave it to me yesterday as I was saying goodbye to her and my oldest son. The book is about jewelry making and the Art of jewelry. I was 7 years old when my father owned this book and 11 years old when he past away. I do recall many things about him, but seeing this book allowed me to reflect on the journey he was on. Likewise the journey I travel. I can not help but think that he would have been proud of me.