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TACA Tennessee Craft Fair
Centennial Park | Nashville


May 3, 4, & 5, 2013
Visit our Craft Fair Page
for more information.

Call for Entry
TACA Fall Craft Fair
Centennial Park | Nashville


May 15 - July 15
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TACA Display
Arts at the Airport
Nashville International Airport


June 11 - September 3
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TACA's mission is to encourage, promote and connect crafts and crafts people in Tennessee, working specifically through education, networking and marketing.TACA members enjoy a vital connection to other craft artists and enthusiasts interested in the fine craft heritage of Tennessee. Since TACA is a membership-driven organization, members play an active role in shaping the activities to meet their personal and professional needs. All members are welcome to attend board meetings where policies and procedures are developed and defined.

Membership in TACA is open to anyone (creators and collectors) of every skill level (novice to master). Our statewide network includes professional craft artists, teachers, students, shop and gallery owners, guilds, co-ops, schools and art departments, craft suppliers and promoters. Artist-members produce handmade work in a variety in media, including, but not limited to: basketry, books, clay, fiber, furniture, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, musical instruments, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and wood. We hope you'll join us, too.


Join or Renew Online


Select Your Membership Type Below and Click "Confirm & Continue" to Process Your Payment:

Will you Go Green this year?

Enter YES! in the "Would you like to Go Green?" Box below to receive all TACA membership materials electronically. The Artisan Newsletter and Member Directory will be made available to you online.

 

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Need help? The registration/renewal process is simple when you follow the steps below.
1. Select your Membership Type in the drop down menu below.
2. Type if this is a New Membership or Renewal.
3. Type if you are interested in having a "Green" Membership for 2013.
4. Click on Confirm and Continue to submit your payment through PayPal.
5. Once complete, you'll be a directed to the Membership Form.
6. This must be completed in order to process your 2013 Membership.
Please note: You do not have to have a PayPal account to check out using their service. Also, should you choose, the information provided on the form will be published in our print and online directories. Take time to ensure the information you provide is accurate.


Membership Benefits

 

With your membership, you will receive:

- The Artisan newsletter, published 3 times annually exclusively for friends of TACA & members
- One printed copy of the TACA Member Directory
- Inclusion in the TACA Directory; In the Printed Directory & Online
- Invitations to members-only events at the state & chapter levels
- Invitations to statewide/regional meetings, professional development workshops, & retreats
- Collaborative member benefits with other organizations and other Craft Artists
- Access to a Commercial General Liability Insurance policy (click to learn more)
- Mentoring opportunites (covering business and craft-related subject matter)
- Scholarship opportunities for educational events and professional development

 

Through your involvement with TACA you join a network of artists and individuals committed to increase public understanding and appreciation for fine craft, provide a forum for TACA members, makers, and enthusiasts to encourage mutual support, nurture excellence and creativity in our community, sustain the markets for fine craft, promote professional development, and celebrate the values of hand craftsmanship in our society.