Founders
of the Academy of Creative Arts Java Joshi & Hetal Joshi add
another venture to their blossoming array of programs supporting various
forms of creative and performing arts. This time they are venturing
into promoting the art from artisans of India who make thier livelihood
on creating handicrafts...
Academy
of Creative Arts now will have an Artizans gift store - where articles
from various artists from India will be on sale. Proceeds from the sales
will benefit the artists who created them.
The
Artizans store contains everything from DIY Art and Painting kits, to
doll making kits, Dupatta block printing kits to colorful embroidered
gift articles like mobile carrying case, ipad carrying case, potli
purses, small gift potlis (bags), clothing, accessories, etc.
The
DIY Art kids are perfect for engaging in a creative process for any
event or to make a great birthday party activity. Clothing collection is
perfect combination of rural art meeting urban needs... the new age
artizans have found a way to appeal the new generation of fashion
enthusiasts creating a unique blend of art and style. Its a wonderful
way to support artists while exploring and enjoying products of our
artizans.
"In
line with our vision to bring all forms of creative and performing arts
under one roof at Academy of Creative Arts... We now want to create
opportunities for handicraft artists to showcase and sell their work
directly to consumers through our new venture ARTIZANS - THE HANDICRAFT
STORE... Royalties from the sales go directly to the local artists
involved in creating these products…" said Java & Hetal Joshi.
Artizans will kick off with a Mothers day special sale at the Academy of Creative Arts Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13 from 11 am to 5pm at 12 A Street, Burlington, MA 01803.