TDTD and Partners Honored with American Craft Week National Star Awards

American Craft Week announced the 2018 Star Award winners, awarding four Tennessee Craft Week events.

The American Craft Week National Star Awards were awarded to:

Exceptional Support from the Public Sector: Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development hosts craft artist demonstrations across the state at the 15 Tennessee Welcome Centers.

Most Innovative Event: Check-Out InFlux, Borrowing Bowls, Nashville, Tennessee
This interactive concept invited the public to “check out” bowls from the Green Hills Public Library to enjoy a piece of art in their homes.

Outstanding Family Event: Firefly Artisan Fair, Artist Demonstrations, Nashville, Tennessee
Artist demonstrations were a feature of this night market celebrating the Nashville arts community.

Best Collaborating Artist Event: Great Smoky Arts & Craft Community, “Do the Loop and Learn a Craft,” Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The “Hands On Gatlinburg” event offered classes in pottery, glass, weaving, painting, marbling and woodworking for the public to make and take home a traditional craft piece, assisted by professional craft artists.