February 1, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Julianna Silva
Damian Velasquez, Modern Handcrafted Furniture
505.884.5200 studio

ALBUQUERQUE FURNITURE DESIGNER, DAMIAN VELASQUEZ,  WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL BALTIMORE SHOW IN FEBRUARY 2007.

Albuquerque, New Mexico – Damian Velasquez, award-winning furniture designer and craftsman, has been invited to participate in the prestigious American Craft Council Baltimore Show (ACC Baltimore Show). The largest juried, indoor fine craft show in the country, the 2007 Baltimore Show will feature the work of more than 700 of America's top craft artists. The ACC Baltimore will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland beginning Friday, February 23, 2007 until Sunday February 25, 2007.  The Council's flagship show is a must-attend event for the public.  This is a highly competitive and prestigious show attracting artists throughout the U.S.  Show information can be viewed at:  www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore.

Velasquez’s work can be viewed at:  www.damianvelasquez.com or by appointment at his Albuquerque studio -- 3212 Stanford Drive NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Velasquez designs and handcrafts modern furniture using brushed steel and dyed wood.  He will be previewing new designs at the ACC Baltimore show featuring the innovative use of felt in his furniture designs.

Velasquez has been designing and building furniture for almost eighteen years and has won many craftsmanship awards for his work.   Two of his pieces, “Ling Chest” and “Don’t Fall Down” dresser are part of the permanent collection of the National Hispanic Cultural Center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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