EVENTS

We will be participating in a number of Events in 2011 and 2012 and would love to see you there. These events include Art Shows, Gallery Openings, Trunk Shows and Jewelry Receptions held in varied locales,  We will update our Events list on an ongoing basis as we commit to each new venue.  If you have any questions about scheduled events, or would like to sponsor your own event, please Contact Us for further information.

August 2011

August 12-14, 2011 -- 9th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, Harbor Park on the water, Rockland, Maine. If you love the coast of Maine, you won't want to miss this show, where Tradition Meets Innovation™! Come see Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors in person. There'll be a model yacht pond, live music, an area for children of all ages, exhibits, fine food, the running of the 9th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials*. As the only in-water boat show in the state, with more than 70 boats in the water and 150 exhibitors on land, there is something for every member of the family.  For more information, please visit http://www.maineboats.com/boatshow.

October 2011

October 14-15, 2011 -- York Village MarketFest, York Village and York Beach, Maine.  This terrific mid-October event spans two picturesque villages in the seacoast town of York, ME. Join us at the York Village venue, situated on the Village Green behind the First Parish Congregational Church and Town Hall. The event runs 9 to 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, rain or shine!

November 2011

November 19, 2011 -- The York Art Association 2011 Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19th at the American Legion Hall in York.  The Hall is located at 6 Hannaford Drive, adjacent to Hannaford supermarket.  This juried event will feature fine hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and art from 25 artisans. Fair hours are 10 am to 4 pm and plenty of parking is available.  For more information contact gallerymanager@​yorkartassociation.com.

February 2012

February 24-26, 2012 -- The Fountain Hills Great Fair, Fountain Hills, AZ (near Scottsdale, AZ). Now in its 26th year, this three day juried art fair features nearly 480 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors. In addition to art the Fair offers food and live musical entertainment.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day.  For more information and directions, visit www.fountainhillschamber.com and select “Art Fairs/Events.”

march 2012

• March 30 to April 1, 2012 -- 2012 Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts, Tempe, AZ. The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring event attracts nearly 225,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a 3-day weekend. For more information visit www.tempefestivalofthearts.com.

July 2012 (tentative)

July 2011 (date TBD) - The School Around Us Summer Craft Fair, Kennebunkport, ME. SAU Craft Fairs have a long history in Southern Maine and represent a wide variety of artists.  This is a well-attended, successful Fair and we hope to see you there! The July Fair will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on the Green in Kennebunkport.  Directions: Take I-95 to exit 25, Kennebunk. Go left on Route 35; follow to the intersection with Route 9 east and make a left on Route 9. Cross the Kennebunk River and turn right at Dock Square.  Follow Ocean Ave. for 5 blocks to the Green on your left.

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