Tennessee Craft – Southwest
Tennessee Craft—Southwest (formerly MACA) covers Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties and is open to everyone interested in fine craft from the beginner to the most accomplished. Artists, students, gallery owners, schools, guilds, co-ops and appreciators are welcome to join. This active chapter is committed to promoting local craft. Shoppers and collectors find our work at craft fairs, trunk shows, art galleries and museums. Member meetings with guest speakers and various outings help individuals succeed and find support in our region.
Visit the Chapter’s Facebook Page.
Chapter Leadership
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- President | Lisa Ritenour
- Vice-President | vacant
- Secretary | Donna Manley
- Treasurer | Rose Conway
- Board Rep | Carrie Mercer
- Communications | Leigh Tanner
- Events Coordinator | Laura Edwards
- Social Chair | Frédérique Zindy
- Hospitality | vacant
- Member At-Large | Pat Chaffee
- Member At-Large | Frederique Zindy
- Member At-Large | Angela Schneider
Upcoming Events/Meetings
SECOND SATURDAY COFFEE CHAT
is happening on Saturday, June 13
at 9:30 am
We will be meeting in the east atrium lobby
in front of French Truck Coffee
Crosstown Concourse
Super casual with no agenda …
chat, vent, laugh, listen, etc., among friends.
Please join us!
See you at French Truck at Crosstown Concourse!
TENNESSEE FINE CRAFT SHOWCASE
Time to put your best foot forward! The annual Tennessee Fine Craft Showcase is a members-only juried show with a panel of judges from the Memphis art community. Prizes will be awarded for First ($200), Second ($100) and Third ($50). This show has no restrictions or theme, so you can submit any type of quality work. We hope this will encourage a high level of participation and our wonderful art will fill this beautiful, large gallery space!
Important dates:
Entry deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
Submit application, image files, and $20 entry fee
Application link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TennesseeCraftSouthwest/FineCraftShowcaseWKNO2026Entry
Online gallery image due: Friday, June 12, 2026
Show run: June 29 – July 31
Gallery hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Drop off: Friday, June 26, 2 – 4:30 pm
Set-up: Saturday, June 27 at 10 am
Reception: Sunday, July 12, 2 – 4 pm
Take down and art pickup: Saturday, August 1, 10 to 11 am
Important:
— You may save an in-progress application or submit your form online when complete. You will receive a confirmation.
— Don’t forget to pay your fee ($20 for up to 5 pieces). A link will be on the confirmation you receive when your application is submitted.
— Please read information/instructions carefully
— Don’t forget to submit or update your ARTIST PROFILE
— Don’t forget to properly label your image files as requested in the form: last name and title, i.e., Smith_Jo_FireVase.jpg
— Don’t forget to bring two (2) index cards with your name, telephone number, email and the title of your work for each piece entered.
Past Events/Meetings
Handcraft for the Hungry (HftH) – Big Success
The Tennessee Craft Southwest Chapter kicked off the year with a creative fundraiser called HftH, bringing members together to support both chapter activities and the Mid-South Food Bank. In January, artists gathered at Idlewild Presbyterian Church’s pottery studio to throw and hand-build bowls, followed by a lively glazing party at Belltower Coffee and Studios. Thanks to donated space, clay, glazes, firings, and lots of artistic energy, the finished bowls were sold February 21–22 during coffee shop hours. The event was a big success, raising $2,325, with more than half going to help fight food insecurity in the Memphis area. With bowls remaining, the chapter may just keep the fun (and fundraising) going with another sale soon.
Glazefest
February, 7
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Belltower Studio, 525 S. Highland
Member Meeting
June 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 7th Floor Community Room, Crosstown Concourse
Arrive prior to 6pm for entry to building
Coffee ChatJune 14, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: East Atrium Lobby by French Truck, Crosstown Concourse
Join us for our Second Saturday Coffee Chat at the French Truck at Crosstown Concourse! Super casual with no agenda … chat, vent, laugh, listen, etc. among friends. Please join us!
TENNESSEE FINE CRAFT SHOWCASE at WKNO Memphis
June 30 – July 25, 2025
The application deadline for the WKNO Gallery 1091 Tennessee Fine Craft Showcase has been extended to June 15. Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show ($300), First ($200), Second ($100) and Third ($50). This show has no restrictions or theme, so you can submit any type of quality work. We hope this will encourage a high level of participation and our wonderful art will fill this beautiful, large gallery space!
Dates:
Show run: June 30 – July 25
Drop off: Friday, June 27, 2 – 4:30 pm
Set-up: Saturday, June 28 at 10 am
Reception: Sunday, July 13, 2 – 4 pm
Take down and art pickup: Saturday, July 26, 10 to 11 am
Important:
— You may save an in-progress application or submit your form online when complete. You will receive a confirmation.
— Don’t forget to pay your fee ($10 for up to 5 pieces). A link will be on the confirmation you receive when your application is submitted.
— Please read information / instructions carefully
— Don’t forget to submit or update your ARTIST PROFILE
— Don’t forget to properly label your image files as requested in the form: last name and title, i.e., Smith_Jo_FireVase.jpg
