Contact: Mike Horyczun
Director of Public Relations
(203) 413-6735
For Immediate Release
May 7, 2009
Bruce Museum’s 25th Annual
Outdoor Crafts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, 2010
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cynthia Chuang and Erh Ping Tsai
Locust Valley, NY
Iguana,
Wearable sculpture (pin)
Millefiore porcelain, metal, beads
The Bruce Museum’s 25th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday,
May 22 and 23, on the grounds of the Museum. The Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both
days, features juried exhibitors specializing in ceramics, jewelry, wood, wearable and decorative fiber,
metalwork, leather, paper arts and glass, all available for purchase. Over eighty artisans gather together
to share their unique talents and crafts at a nationally recognized event that attracts thousands of visitors
each year. The Outdoor Crafts Festival also includes fun and educational activities for children,
international cuisine, musicians, and dance performances.
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Live entertainment includes a special appearance from the band "Ebuntu" from Saratoga Springs,
NY. The band's name is taken from the Zulu word for "community”. With contagious upbeat rhythms and
energetic vocals, this four piece band entertains on the main stage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Also
performing are classical guitarists Ed Wright and AnnaLisa Ewald playing in separate shows on the
grounds of the Museum each day. A dance program spotlights students at Jazzarts.
New exhibitors along with some previous favorites are featured this year, which is especially
strong in the jewelry category. A wide variety of examples in fine and artistic wearable creations range
from precious metals and stones to the imaginative whimsy of wearable ceramic “critters.” Pottery is also
strong, with over 15 ceramic artists exhibiting vessels, decorative teapots and elaborate raku-fired wall
pieces. Turned wood, metal furniture, and the brightly colored, blown glass exhibited will provide
something unique for every taste and collecting budget.
“We are very excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this prestigious Crafts Festival,” said
Festival co-organizer Sue Gordon. “The show has been privileged to select from some of the finest craft
artists in the country, artists with works in museums and galleries whom Festival-goers will want to collect.
While exhibitors offer fine one-of-a-kind treasures, they also offer prices even a young collector could
afford.”
Exhibiting artists are encouraged to demonstrate and educate throughout the weekend event,
and free hands-on crafts projects are offered in the Museum’s Education Workshop. In addition to
presenting a wide price range, many exhibitors offer discounts for Bruce Museum members. At the
Festival, visitors will be able to join the Bruce Museum as a member for free admission and instant
discounts both at the show and in the Museum Store.
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The Festival is held rain or shine on the Museum grounds at 1 Museum Drive, in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Admission is free to members, $8 for non-members, and free for children under five. Admission includes
all Festival activities plus entry to the Bruce Museum, which is open to the public during Festival hours.
Visitors are asked to park on Museum Drive and Steamboat Road or in the Island Beach Parking lot near
exit 3 off I-95. The Museum is a short walk from MetroNorth’s Greenwich railroad station. For information,
visit www.brucemuseum.org, or call (203) 869-0376.
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