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Artique was conceived as a celebration of the spirit of creativity. Since 1980, Mike and Kathy Stutland have nurtured this vision from a small boutique into a nationally renowned, full-spectrum fine contemporary American craft gallery with over 4,500 square feet in its original location at The Lexington Center in the heart of downtown Lexington, KY. In 1996, Artique opened a second location at Lexington Green, a vibrant entertainment retail complex on the south side of Lexington. In August 2001, Artique expanded again adding another store featuring statement jewelry and high-end fine American crafts. Artique has become a prime source for fine jewelry, blown glass, collectable crafts, art, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Experience the special vibration that is Artique. Alive. Upbeat. Continually evolving. Bursting with color, texture, shape and form. Every creation a testament to someone's Creative Dream. Building one's life around the creative process. Handcrafting inner visions into artful reality. Over 1000 artists provide Artique with its breathtaking collection of ever changing fine American crafts. Award winning work from over 45 states. Jewelry to wood, glass to metal. It's extraordinary, it's fun, can be functional, might be whimsical. It's definitely unique! Artique so faithfully represents American crafts that it has been chosen as a Top 100 Retailer by Niche Magazine numerous times. Artique has been nationally recognized by the craft community for "treating artists with courtesy and respect, promoting and marketing American Crafts, giving back time and energy to the craft community, and mentoring emerging artists". The state of Kentucky has been renowned as a national leader in the American crafts movement. Artique has been recognized as one of the top galleries in the United States for promoting Kentucky crafts and has provided both leadership and vision for the local and statewide arts and business communities. This past year Artique was voted the number one gallery in Kentucky from Kentucky Monthly Magazine. Artique's generous support of many non-profit organizations has received much recognition over the years. In 1998, Artique received the prestigious Leadership Achievement Award from the city of Lexington, Kentucky. Beyond ordinary, beyond special, and certainly beyond mass production. Mark the significant occasions in your life that are worthy of celebration with a thoughtful handcrafted gift from the hearts, hands, and minds of some of the most talented and creative people in America.