Historical February–March 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Craft Alliance will host Fire + Ice = When Hell Freezes Over, a hot night under the cool stars, at the Steinberg Ice Rink in Forest Park from 7pm to 11pm on Friday, February 27, 2004. Fire + Ice is the second annual young friends benefit event for Craft Alliance.
The evening will feature red hot licks by Zydeco Crawdaddies and wicked cool beats by Hothouse Sessions, as well as fire spinning and artist demonstrations of Raku, ice sculpting, molten metal pour and casting, glass fusing, and flaming fire sculptures. Ticket prices start at $35 for general advance admission and include entertainment, food, beverages, ice skating and skate rental. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 314-725-1177, ext. 27 or email development2@craftalliance.org. Established in 1964, Craft Alliance provides inspiration and education in fine contemporary craft to the entire community through exhibitions, sales and instruction.
The brainchild of six local craftspeople, Craft Alliance began as a cooperative gallery in the Central West End.
In 1969, the organization moved to its present location in The Loop, which provided more exhibition space as well as a studio for the instruction of classes in the craft media. Over the years, Craft Alliance has continually grown to meet the demands of the community through the expansion and betterment of the Gallery, Education center and community Outreach programs.
The Gallery, which is made up of the retail gallery and the exhibitions gallery, represents two unique ways to experience contemporary craft.
The Gallery exhibits and sells functional and sculptural contemporary craft in clay, glass, metal, fiber, and wood by regional, national and international, emerging and established artists year-round. Attendance at the Gallery between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003 was over 30,600.
The Education center supports more than 2,800 adults and children annually through instruction and demonstration by professional artists in clay, glass, metal, and fiber.
A vast variety of entry-level, intermediate and advanced classes, camps and workshops are offered to adults and children throughout the year. Craft Alliance Community Outreach develops programs in cooperation with city and county schools, community centers, and social service agencies.
The goal of these programs is to bring the visual arts to everyone regardless of economic circumstance. Craft Alliance earns over 65% of its operating income from tuition, sales, and membership. Craft Alliance is a funded member of the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis and receives support from the Regional Arts Commission, the Missouri Arts Council, individuals, corporations and foundations.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2004.
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