If you have seen the 7 Cities Crafters mentioned somewhere in the press, please send in links or information to info@7citiescrafters.com!

November 2007 – The Virginian Pilot – Not Your Grandma’s Crafts

Cover story of Daily Break section. Interviews with 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 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 ­seven 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