The most recent incarnation – this year being the 7th annual - of the Crafts America fine craft shows has taken firm root in one of the wealthiest cities in Florida. Over the past seven years the show has gained a loyal following of collectors that appreciate quality craftsmanship and have the wherewithal to acquire it.

This should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever visited a Crafts America show. Like its sister shows, the Westchester Craft Show (White Plains, NY) and the Washington Craft Show (Washington, DC), the Palm Beach show wastes no space on the ordinary. It’s obvious that there is a great deal of effort in jurying....