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For nearly three decades, Howard Alan and American Craft Endeavors have allowed more than 10,000

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artists to exhibit their original work to millions of art fair patrons across the United States.  When our company began, our art and craft shows showcased a handful of exhibitors.  Today, a typical Howard Alan or American Craft Endeavors event features 100-300 talented artists and fine crafters.

No matter where you are, you are sure to find one of our stellar events nearby.  Our shows take us to destinations like Aspen, Chicago, Alexandria, Vail, and Fort Lauderdale ... just to name a few!  Our great outdoor venues, fantastic crafters, and talented artists allow us to consistently be ranked among the top art and craft shows in the country.  Visit a show and see for yourself why we are the very best!

A May Highlight

May 18-20 Kansas City, Missouri 5th Downtown Art Annual Kansas City Art Fair Fri. 5-9; Sat. 10-8; Sun. 11-6 Free Admission Kansas City: Boasting over half a million square feet, The Kansas City Power & Light District is the premier epicenter of the Midwest. 150 Fine  artists and crafters will be on hand to display at this first class  affair. With mediums such as paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography,  pottery and much much more there is something for everyone at this top  notch event. The Power & Light District creates the perfect setting  for this event featuring fine dining, retail, and live entertainment! There is something for everyone at the phenomenal free event. We look forward to seeing you in Downtown Kansas City!  More info: www.artfestival.com/Festivals/Kansas/City

A July Premiere Event

July 28-29 Aspen, Colorado    Downtown Aspen Art Festival Sat. & Sun.: 10am-5pm Free Admission Aspen: 10 years of sweet success at this year's Downtown Aspen Art Festival.  Swanky and affluent Aspen, Colorado, welcomes us each year. Aspen's scenic  Wagner Park plays host yet again to this fabulous, free outdoor art  festival. Showcasing an all-star line-up of the nation's finest artists,  the Downtown Aspen Art Festival will provide you an exclusive  opportunity to experience a broad range of phenomenal creations ranging   from life-size sculptures, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics,  one-of-a-kind jewelry, and mixed media. Take in fabulous views of  Downtown Aspen, grab a delicious bite at a local eatery, and purchase  original artwork from the artists themselves. See you at Wagner Park! More info:  www.artfestival.com/Aspen

September's Premiere Event

September 8-9 Alexandria, Virgina 10th Anniversary Alexandria Festival of the Arts Deadline: May 1 Sat.: 10am-7pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm Free Admission Alexandria:  This show is rated as one of the top art fairs of the country by The Harris List and Sunshine Artist Magazine. Voted one of the top 100 art festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.   Discover spectacular paintings, life-size sculptures, jewelry,  photography, ceramics and more. This popular outdoor event will feature  art for every taste. More than $15 million in art will be on display and  visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists behind the work  and hear first-hand what inspired them to create their pieces. Artists travel from California, New York, Maine, Florida and New Mexico,  as well as throughout the state of Virginia. Selecting artists based on  quality and originality, an independent panel of judges chose the  exhibiting artists from more than 1,000 submissions. The show is set up along King Street in Alexandria's Old Town, a quaint,  historic town with many different shops, restaurants and more. The show  stretches all the way down the street to the Potomac River.    More info: www.artfestival.com/Alexandria

November Highlight

November 24-25 Delray Beach, Florida 13th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Wknd Art Fest Sat. & Sun.: 10am-5pm Delray Beach:  The artsy neighborhood of Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach, Florida, anxiously awaits this show each year.  Expect large buying crowds during this holiday weekend. Walk off that  turkey and pumpkin pie at this annual Thanksgiving Weekend tradition.  Pineapple Grove, a fabulous arts district in Downtown Delray Beach is  the spot for uniquely created and inspired fine art and crafts. From  sculptures to earrings--there's something for everyone on your holiday  gift list! More info:  www.artfestival.com/Delray/Beach