We are a brand new chapter of the Craft Mafia, so we hope to have lots more press coming soon! If you have seen the Norfolk Craft Mafia mentioned somewhere in the press, please send in links or information to press@norfolkcraftmafia.com!
November 2007 – The Virginian Pilot – Not Your Grandma’s Crafts
Cover story of Daily Break section. Interviews with mafia members, photos of handmade items and coverage on upcoming Handmade Parade craft show. Click here to read the article online. Click here for a pdf file of the article with photographs.
November 2007 – Link (Local Free Daily Paper)
Cover story with photographs and profiles on mafia members. Click here for a pdf file of the article. “In the 757, the mob isn’t criminal - just creative. The Norfolk Craft Mafia has a twofold mission: Do it yourself and make it unique.”
October 2007 – WVEC Channel 13
Story and television interview about handmade gifts for the holidays featuring the Norfolk Craft Mafia. Click here to read the full story and watch the interview!
September 2007 – PortFolio Weekly
The Seven Cities’ Subterraneans (click link for pdf of article) – Profiles of Âseven artists and collectives that champion underground, DIY, and grassroots approaches to make names for themselves and the local community
April 2007 – The Virginian Pilot
Art show offers a renewal of community spirit in Norfolk's Ghent