TCR proudly announces JoAnn Catsos as the Grand Prize Winner of The Crafts Report’s Cover Contest. Her photo submission of ‘Jubilique’ reigned supreme as the top vote-getter in the final round and now graces the cover of the October 2012 issue. Congratulations to JoAnn, her photographer Jeff Magidson, and her entire fan base of Facebook family and friends! Special mentions also go to Kent Epler, Michele Grady, and Loretta Lam, whose entries, along with JoAnn’s, were voted into the semi-finals.  

California—A showcase of recent work from the studio jewelers, metal artists and sculptors of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild (MBMAG) will be on display from October 26 through December 14, 2012 at the Pacific Grove Art Center. 

North Carolina—A taste of Seagrove, the Catawba Valley, and other well-known centers of North Carolina pottery will visit Charlotte when the eighth annual Potters Market Invitational (PMI) sets up on the grounds of Mint Museum...

California—More than 230 artists will unveil handcrafted designs in fashion, jewelry, home décor, green craft, and more at the American Craft Council (ACC) Show in San Francisco, August 3 – 5, 2012.

Wildfires are in the news and very much on our minds after visiting two Texas artists who are recovering from the loss of their home and studio to a wildfire last September. They have just finished rebuilding their home and will soon start on the studio. Here are a few tips gleaned from their experience to keep in mind if a wildfire – or any fire – is near you:

After weeks of fierce, yet friendly online voting, The Crafts Report’s Facebook followers have narrowed down our Cover Contest finalists from 249 to just four!