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Showcasing the country's finest craftspeople, this prestigious, juried indoor exposition and sale of fine craft includes one-of-a-kind pieces, quality collections and uniquely creative artwork. Approximately 150 juried craftspeople from across the United States will exhibit baskets, ceramics, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood crafts. Funds raised at ACE 2011 will benefit ovarian cancer research at NorthShore Univeristy HealthSystem. ...
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Japan Society presents CONCERT FOR JAPAN, 12 hours of music and special activities to benefit Japan Society's Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. 100% of proceeds from the event and tax-deductible contributions made on site to the relief fund will go to organizations that directly help victims recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunamis that struck Japan. ...
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The devastating earthquake in Japan, followed by the tsunami and ongoing nuclear crisis have shaken the hearts of people around the world. Organizations and individuals from all walks of life have poured their efforts into campaigns to help: university students can be seen on the streets with donation boxes; celebrities are giving charity performances; relief supplies and funds from other countries are sent to Japan everyday. Shan Shan, a textile artist from Osaka, has tried to support her country's grieving people with her artwork.
Shan Shan, who has a fashion boutique on Etsy, makes felted and embroidered collars, mittens, and scarves, ...
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New York ceramist and Japanese American Ayumi Horie, along with Ai Kanazawa and Kathryn Pombriant Manzella, is set to launch Handmade for Japan, an art auction on eBay tonight, with all proceeds going to support relief efforts in Japan, where a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck two weeks ago. The three have been offered donations from a growing list of accomplished ceramists, including Betty Woodman, Jun Kaneko, Christa Assad, Justin Rothshank, Kathy Erteman, and Diana Fayt. Dozens of other artists, such as textile designer Kaoru Oka and illustrator Lisa Congdon, have signed on.
Many galleries have also donated work, including ...
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