Kentucky artists

2015 Art Fair Schedule Updated

January 30, 2015 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

My current show calendar for 2015 has been updated with this year’s dates. There may be more shows added during the course of the year and dates that are not listed now will be listed as soon as that information is available to me. And, there is always the possibility that I will add some shows to the calendar throughout the year. My calendar can always be found on this page! Below are the places I’ll be with my little treasures in 2015. Make plans to come to one of these art fairs! They’re always so impressive. Make sure you say hi!

2015 Show Schedule

June 6, 9 AM – 4 PM | A Day in the Country Folk Art Fair | MSU Conference Center, Morehead, Ky

July 10, 11, 12 | Berea Craft Festival |Indian Fort Theater, Berea, Ky

July 18th | Minnie Adkins Day | Little Sandy Lodge | Sandy Hook, Ky

August | Morgan County Market in the Park | Old Mill Park, West Liberty, Ky

August 15 & 16 | AFB Woodland Art Fair | Woodland Park, 601 East High Street, Lexington, Ky

September 25, 26, 27 | Morgan County Sorghum Festival | Main Street, West Liberty, Ky

October 10 & 11 | Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair | Indian Fort Theater, Berea, Ky

December | Appalachian Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair | Laughlin Heath Building, Morehead State University, Morehead, Ky

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Amelia Stamps’ Holiday Studio Sale

October 15, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

Amelia Stamps just might be my favorite potter ever. Her work is intricate, detailed and feminine. The pieces she handcrafts appeal to me on so many levels; her refined, contemporary color palette and wonderful patterns just speak to the artist in me.

And so, I was completely honored when she asked me to be one of two guest artists at her annual Holiday Studio Sale at her home in Lexington, Ky. I will share a space with Melissa Oesch of Reimagined by Luna. Melissa creates lovely handmade journals and books out of recycled, remnant and handmade materials. Her work is truly outstanding.

Come by to visit each artist, nibble on some homemade goodies, do a little Christmas shopping or just treat yourself to something nice!

Amelia Stamps’ Holiday Studio Sale

Saturday, November 8th 10am – 5pm

117 Elam Park, Lexington, KY

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2014 AFB Woodland Art Fair Merit Award for Sculpture

August 18, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I am not a “toot my own horn” type of person. And I never really want to be. But I do want to share this award with you. It definitely means a lot to me.

This was my first year at the AFB Woodland Art Fair in Lexington, Ky. As with any new venture, there is always some level of nerves at play. I hoped the Lexington crowd would like my work, but one can never really be certain. BUT, I had a good weekend and it seemed as though lots of folks like the artwork I had to show. There were so many compliments and nice conversations in addition to the oohhs, ahhhs and laughter. There were even emotional moments as my dolls reminded one viewer of her grandma and the feedsack dresses she made for her. I really enjoy the opportunity to tell folks about my doll making process. And I especially love hearing what the dolls say to you, what they mean to you and how they make you feel.

The icing on a very delicious cake, was this award, given on Sunday morning. It’s the 2014 Merit Award in the Sculpture category.

I am proud of this award for several reasons.

It’s my first art-related award.

It was my first showing at this prestigious, well-known, well-attended art fair.

The work awarded was a combination of soft-sculpture and mixed media.

AND, as a Merit award winner, I’m guaranteed a spot in next year’s art fair.

I’m already looking so forward to it!

Thank you Lexington Art League and Thank You, Enderle & Co. for sponsoring the Merit award for Sculpture.

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A Day in the Country

May 30, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I’m excited to be participating in A Day in the Country Folk Art Fair for my first time this year. A Day in the Country was founded by Minnie Adkins and her husband, Garland, in the 1980’s. They invited folk artists and folk art enthusiasts to their property in “Happy Gizzard Hollow” to celebrate, socialize, talk about and purchase folk art. Now under the direction of the Kentucky Folk Art Center, more than 50 artists will bring their work to the Morehead Conference Center on June 7th. I am delighted and humbled to be included and to be participating in Kentucky’s original Folk Art Fair.

Below are the artists who will have their work for sale in the Morehead Conference Center. In addition, there will also be a craft fair outside the conference center, sponsored by Downtown Morehead, Inc.