ArtWorks Foundation is a proud member of Tennesseans For The Arts 

& Tennessee Craft

We also work with The Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi, The Memphis Potter's Guild, The Wood Turners of North Texas, and other arts organizations in the Southeast

ArtWorks Foundation events include our new festival, Art Worth October, 2024,  in Fort Worth Texas; plus, our fabulous Holiday Artists' Market, WinterArts, from the Friday night after Thanksgiving to Chirstmas Eve.  In the Spring, we stage our annual Art in The Loop, festival, in April, on Ridgeway  Loop Road, in Memphis TN; plus, we'll also be staging other festivals and gallery presentations: stay tuned ! 

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Since 1972, Twenty Nine people have been selected to receive Honorary Membership in Tennessee Craft (formerly The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists). 

Honorary Membership is awarded to 

individuals who have 

"made important contributions to the development of craft in the State of Tennessee.

Honorary Members, nominated by the board and elected by the general membership, shall have all of the privileges of membership in good standing for life.”

ArtWorks Foundation's Executive Director,

Greg Belz, was chosen to receive 

this great honor in 2020. 

Greg is only one of four Memphians to ever receive this award, joining the company of the eminent potter, Mimi Dann; jewelry artist & professor at The Memphis College of Art, Mahaffey White; and three time president of Tennessee Craft & metal sculptor, 

Pat Moody.   

ArtWorks Foundation grew out of a Holiday Artists’ Market, called WinterArts, first staged in 2009.  While this month-long presentation of work in a gallery setting remains ArtWorks Foundation’s largest undertaking, ArtWorks Foundation has also staged a number of two and three day art-fairs under trademarked titles including: Art Paired, Art Squared, art2wear, The Great Exposition, and Art in The Loop.  While WinterArts showcases top regional talent, ArtWorks Foundation’s other shows invite artists from around the nation: regional artists are, however, given preference

 when possible.   

ArtWorks Foundation focuses the bulk of its efforts on creating events to serve artists engaged in 3-D media, such as: glass, metal, clay, wood, fiber, etc.  While some of our two and three day shows may include the work of painters & photographers, our chief interest lies in work created by 3-D artists; as well as, in educating the public about the skill and talent required to create the work presented, and inspiring artists to continue to seek out educational opportunities to further their knowledge of technique and process to strive for ever finer work. 

• How can Artists become involved in ArtWorks Foundation shows? We accept applications for the majority of our shows via Zapplication.org.  Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of artists, collectors, and show directors from across the US; artists’ scores are evaluated on the basis of design and execution: talent, skill and presentation are considered. Successful applicants receive invitations to participate. Involvement in our Holiday Artists’ Market, WinterArts - on the other hand - is by invitation only.  
• How can supporters help ArtWorks Foundation in its mission? We love volunteers; you can become involved in helping to work with us at our shows to: set up & remove equipment; assist participating artists; or help generate public awareness. There are even opportunities to serve on our board of directors, or an advisory committee.  We are also grateful for donations to help fund our work; donations over $200 may be directed to underwrite a specific program.