7 great new-to-me ontario artists

love love love lucky jackson's textile work!

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isn't it fun to go to an Art show and discover inspiring new-to-you Artists?

good heavens yes!

a couple weeks ago i covered the New Art Festival in my lovely Ottawa for a great new online Arts journal: OttawaTonite.com

you can read the full article here.

it was a superfun task to meet some fabulous new-to-me artists for the story, and i thought you might like a chance to visit them, too!
just click on each image to head over to their fabulous sites!

yay ontario artists - making amazing things!

have some fave new-to-you Artists you've seen at a show or festival lately?

have you ever been REALLY excited to meet a certain Artist at a show?

i'd love to hear!

{all images by me: rikrak}

fabulous paper maker beth levin

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brilliant muralist daniel bombardier
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eco steel sculpture duo dog bite steel
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the fabulous GNAG children's workshops

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intreguing scluptor leah hamilton
(leah_hamil@hotmail.com)

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fabulous glass & textile artist sarah hallman
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local craft shows: {the september / october edition}

it’s that wonderful time of year again. autumn is just about here and there seems to be wonderful handmade festivals & shows & craft sales in every township and city! i asked folks to let me know here in this thread of any art & craft shows they’d be participating in for september & october – and here’s a roundup of wonderful spots where you can shop local and see your areas' finest artisans in action!

(sorry no folks from outside north america have dropped in on the thread yet- so please feel free to add your shows from everywhere here!)

doing a show in september & october?
please add it to the comments here for all to see!

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:::: in the US ::::

chicago, IL
renegade craft fair
sept. 12 + 13
visit: prixprix, (see photo #2)
starvingartistbazaar (see photo #1) ,
orangebeautiful , michellebrusegaard , filmmonsters & more!

oakpark, IL
art on harrison
sept. 11-12
visit: move the needle

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winston/salem, NC
cricket's nest fall festival
sept. 26th
visit: DinnerTimeChimes

charlotte, NC
craft attack
oct. 10
visit: blondechicken

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delray beach, FL
stitch rock indie craft bazaar
oct. 3
visit: rachelLovesPeace

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columbus, OH
craftin outlaws
october 17
visit: kunkle baby(see photo #12) , thelovelyteaspoon (see photo #4)

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new castle, DE
art of the green
sept. 26
visit: brigit (see photo #11)

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new berlin, WI
fall harvest fair
oct. 17
visit: marymule

menomonee falls, WI
cheery cherry fall fair
sept. 27
visit: SDJewelry

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southbend, IN
art beat
sept. 26
visit: black rock design

carmel, IN
hoosier artisan boutique
october 17
visit: whatoncewas

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eastern shore, MD
fiberfest
oct. 10
visit: bizzielizzie (see photo #3)

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new orleans, LA
handmade nation showing/craft market
sept. 18
visit: lizmpetro (see photo #9) , missmalaprop, bayousalvage & more!

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san francisco, CA
lightbox crafty hour
sept. 17
visit: sarahderagon

lodi, CA
lodi street faire
oct. 4
visit: prairieprimitives

manhattan beach, CA
manhattan beach hometown fair
october 3 + 4
visit: sommerdesigns (see photo #8)

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hartford, CT
CT women's expo
sept. 12 + 13
visit: funkymonkey

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atlanta, GA
brookhaven arts festival
october 17
visit: kimquinndotcom (see photo #14)

the Norcross Arts Festival
october 3 + 4
visit: karenmeyers (see photo #5)

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bethel, NY
Bethel Woods harvest fest
sept. 13
visit: mcflashpants

centereach, NY
women's expo
october 8
visit: SpruceGlenTreasures (see photo #13)

syracuse, NY
salt city urban craft market
oct. 24th
visit: PUREnaturalminerals (see photo #7)

naples, NY
grape festival
sept. 26 + 27
visit: estanciadesigns

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ferndale/detroit, MI
DIY steet fair
sept.18, 19 + 20th
visit: noonday textiles

ferndale, MI
funky ferndale
sept. 19 + 20
visit: tattoodreams (see photo #6)
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washington, DC
DC green festival
oct. 10 + 11
visit: herbanlifestyle

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toronto, ON
Bazaar of the Bizarre
oct. 25
visit: neatTreats

ottawa, ON
capital clothing show
sept. 18, 19 + 20
visit: mchenwears (see photo #1)

terrace bay, ON
terrace bay fall fair
sept. 13
visit: fiveforty (see photo #15)

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montreal, QC
puces pop!
oct. 3 + 4
visit: karley (see photo #16)

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what wonderful shows!
& 3 more things...

1. thanks for all of the lovely well-wishes yesterday!
stay tuned to hear how mr. rikrak's day goes!

2. still a few more days to enter my little rikrak $50.00 GIVEAWAY on here!

and 3. have a wonderful celebratory weekend, lovelies! see you monday!

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local craft shows: {the may/june edition}

sugared violet perfume by sweetanthem

grey dangler earrings by MountainManCreations

jiggity jig unisex tee by mchen

4 knit stitch pdf patterns by MissMotleys

bird nest flower necklace by MothHouse

white heart stitch earrings by thepinpals

guitar string big boy hoop earrings by cheapdatejewelry

Maine cityscape painting by Cityscapes by Breton

tie Pendant by MollyStuff

mittens photo notecard by SheShootsSheepSheepShots

silk star stitch porcelain vase by nesting emily

pair of tumbler cocktail glasses by lure arts

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it’s that wonderful time of year again. spring has sprung and there are wonderful handmade festivals and shows and craft sales in every township and city! i asked folks to let me know here in this thread of any art & craft shows they’d be participating in for may & june – and here’s a roundup of wonderful spots where you can shop local and see your areas' finest artisans in action!

(sorry no folks from outside north america have dropped in on the thread yet- so please feel free to add your shows from everywhere here!)

in the US

boston, MA

May 16 to 17

SOWA art walk www.sowaartwalk.com.

come see: Cityscapes by Breton

Cambridge, MA

June 7^th

Design Hive Indie Market

visit: cheapdatejewelry

Claire, MI

May 15 & 16

Yoder’s Quilt Auction

visit: Mulchandmore

Central MI

May 9 & 10

Uncle John’s Mother’s Day Art & Craft Show

see: teresaceramics

South Sutton , NH

May 9 & 10

New Hampshire Sheep & Wool festival: http://www.nhswga.com/content/view/36/33/

stop by and see: SheShootsSheepShots

Jacksonville, FL

May 16th

Riverdale Arts Market

Moth House

Phoenix, AZ

First Fridays Art Walk (happening the 1^st Friday of every month)

visit crochetgal 's booth!

Columbus, OH

May 16-17^th

Eco-Chic Craftacular http://www.columbuscraftacular.com/

check out:

MissMotleys & MollyStuff

Kenosha, WI

June 7

Good Old Summertime Art Fair

stop by and see: MadeByMarni

Seattle , WA

May 9^th

Who’s Your Mama @ SPACE

visit:

SweetAnthem

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in Canada

Ottawa, ON

May 9^th

Tarts n’ Crafts @ Jack Purcell Community Centre

so many superstars:

like Emily Chen design

the pinpals

loot by stina B

and 3^rdlife

to name a few cuties!

Gabriola, BC

Saturday Markets

visit:

Mountain Man Creations

Brandon, MB

May 15^th

Brandon Farmer’s Market Co-op – the Town Centre

visit:

WillowTree Designs

Toronto, ON

May 16^th

A Spring Handmade Market http://www.handmademarkettoronto.blogspot.com/

come by and see more Ontario superstars, like:

nesting Emily

minouette

flyball bags

lure arts

so check out your local listings and find out about all of the great LOCAL handmade shows & festivals happening in your area this season!

please post links & dates & festivals

YOU’LL be selling your handmade goodies @ in May & June below,

so everyone can see!

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