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New gift shop favors local artists

Berlin, MD -- What started as a woman's childhood hobby has become the latest in local art available in downtown Berlin.Longtime Berliner Heather Layton, the creator of A Mermaids Purse jewelry, is now featuring her... more »

Belly up to the Craft Bar

San Francisco, CA — The Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco is making it easier for Bay Area crafters to get their creative juices flowing. The Craft Bar, presented on the first Thursday... more »

Retailers gear up for Art to the Avenue

Greenwich, CT — A year and a half ago, artist Ankita Saha popped into the Therese Saint Clair stationery store on Lewis Street.Saha, who uses paper to create collages, wanted to start a greeting card line... more »

Art Center Too opens downtown

Retailers in downtown Battle Creek have some artsy competition starting this week.The Art Center of Battle Creek offered selected guests a sneak preview of its relocated gift shop at 80 W. Michigan Ave. Sunday afternoon.... more »

New Shop in Brewer Showcases Maine Artisans

Maine — A new business opened in Brewer this weekend.It's called Cottageville Crafts and Gift Shop, but you won't find just anything in this shop. It carries hand made items by maine artists.Owner Kristina Kenny says... more »

New artist co-op Gestures opens in Rocky River offering unique gifts

A wealth of treasures from Cleveland's artist community are finding a home at Gestures, a new artist co-op and gift shop in Rocky River. Celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, the store is filled with... more »

Art Center coming to downtown

Construction workers have paved the way for art in downtown Battle Creek this summer.The Art Center of Battle Creek is moving its gift shop and creating a second, smaller exhibit at 80 W. Michigan Ave.... more »

Lafayette Hill artist goes to pots

Steve Chellew's Lafayette Hill swimming pool business keeps him busy seven months of the year, but considerably more demanding is his work as an artist.When he's no longer wrapped up in pool season, he warms... more »