Events
NorthWest

March 7
Coupeville Musselfest and Langley on Whidbey Island Early Spring Art Walks.

April 1 - 30
26th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Nothing shouts "spring" as loudly as brilliant daffodil and tulip fields exploding with color. This spectacular draws 1 million visitors each year and includes lots of art and crafts. Visit www.tulipfestival.org or call 360/428-5959.

April 3 - 5
Spring Best of the Northwest. A marketplace of fine art and crafts. Seattle Center, 10am - 6pm. Visit www.bestnwcrafts.com.

April 27 - May 6
Pilchuck Glass School Spring Group Tours. View the spectacle of glassblowing; talk with working artists; tour the Stanwood campus. 10am or 2pm. Tours offered to organizational groups of 10 - 45 people. $30 per person; $20 seniors and students -- includes tea and treats. Contact Amanda Lee: 206/621-8422, ext. 50 or email alee@pilchuck.com.

May 16
Pratt's 27th Annual Fine Art Auction, Pratt Fine Arts Center, 5pm. Bid on beautiful works of glass, jewelry, and sculpture. Pratt Exposed -- May 15, 6 - 9pm. Your free opportunity to meet the artists and see their work. Call 206/328-2200 or visit www.pratt.org.

SouthWest

Mar 15, 2009 Festival Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals Albuquerque, NM Expo New Mexico - Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex 505-292-7457	21st Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show The Festival features 225 of the best artists and craftsmen from across the country, entertainment, artists' demonstrations, food sampling, kids' activities, and fun for the entire family.
Mar 17, 2009 Gallery/show reception Mission BC, Canada, Mission Arts Centre Gallery	"Stories I've Been Told" Mission Art Gallery in March: "Stories I've been told", Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild show at the Mission Arts Centre dates of March 17-April 4, 2009 Opening Reception- March 20th @ 7pm
Mar 18, 2009 Exhibit Mexican Consulate Albuquerque, NM 1610 4th St NW 505-242-7566	Talentos Mexicanos en Nuevo Mexico Works in various media by seven Mexican artists.
Mar 19, 2009 Indian Pueblo Event Laguna Pueblo Laguna Pueblo, NM 45 miles west of Albuquerque off I-40 505-552-6654	St Joseph's Feast Day Harvest Dance and various dances at Old Laguna Pueblo
Mar 20, 2009 Exhibit Zane Bennett Contemporary Art Santa Fe, NM 435 S Guadalupe St 505-982-8111	Too Near the Sun Encaustic work by Mark Kane, Maria Hwang Levy, J Mehaffey, and Russell Thurston.
Mar 20, 2009 Exhibit Winterowd Fine Art Santa Fe, NM 701 Canyon Road 505-992-8878	New Works by Jim Bagley An exhibition of new southwestern landscapes by Jim Bagley.
Mar 20, 2009 Exhibit Institute of American Indian Arts Museum / IAIA Santa Fe, NM 108 Cathedral Place 505-983-1777	New Work by IAIA Alumni Paul Moore and Frank Buffalo Hyde Paul Moore is an artist who uses a variety of materials in his work: silver, paint, film, stone and wood, while Frank Buffalo Hyde's paintings reflect contemporary images that convey the reality about the Native American condition. He has been quoted as saying his paintings are a reaction against the Southwest’s tradition of ''serene'' Indian portraits.
Mar 20, 2009 Exhibit Santa Fe Community Convention Center Santa Fe, NM 201 West Marcy Street 505-955-6204	MonoThon Archive In collaboration with the College of Santa Fe, a juried review of past MonoThon participants (over 1,000 original pieces for the jury to choose from).
Mar 20, 2009 Festival Scottsdale, AZ Civic Center Mall 480-994-ARTS	Scottsdale Arts Festival Since 1971, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has established a solid reputation as one of the premier arts festivals in the country. Held every March during the height of Scottsdale's tourist season, the Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors in a single three-day weekend. Scottsdale's oldest arts festival, it remains a popular favorite among visitors and artists. The Festival is known for the high quality and variety of fine arts and fine crafts available, as well as the continuous presentations, performances and demonstrations that take place throughout the weekend. Set amidst the lush gardens and beautiful public art sculptures of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall in downtown Scottsdale, the Festival is a fabulous way to spend an afternoon strolling among exhibitors, visiting with artists and enjoying live performances.
Mar 22, 2009 Exhibit New Mexico Cancer Center Gallery Albuquerque, NM 4901 Lang Ave NE 505-828-3789	Life in Full Bloom Group show featuring over 20 artists and more than 140 works of art. Artists include: James Messimer, Nancy Small, Bill Baker, Seung Youn, Vasili Katakis, Alan Paine Radebaugh, Phil Hulebak, Ken Killebrew, David Schwindt, Narrie Toole, Anita Boyle, Claudia Baragiola, and more. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Cancer Center.
Mar 23, 2009 Gallery/show reception Palm Desert, CA 45350 San Luis Rey Ave. at El Paseo 760-674-9955	Timeless Past, Ethereal Bronzes Virgil Villers' shows his works of bronze in the gallery and sculpture garden of Desert Art Collection. His work echoes Egyptian and African influences and is about the timelessness of the past compared to the short-llived immediacy of the present. Villers' figures are not about the human figure, but rather the metaphysical. He achieves this ethereal, expressionless imagery by using a basic primitive principle--parallel axial construction. This elongated construction, absent contrapasto (or figurative twist), conveys an overwhelming sense of stillness and surreal stylization to create a dreamlike aura. Virgil's animals are raw and energized life encounters and primal desires that humans possess. The animal figures often act as guardians over the human figures. Spiritual communication is often evident between the ethereal God-like figure and the mortal animals. There is a reception for the artist on Thursday, April 2, 5-8pm.

NorthEast

Strange Attractor: The Works of Kate Fenkertitled

Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m., Saturdays, Sundays, 3-5 p.m. and Fri., April 3, 7-9 p.m. Continues through April 10
503.724.6933.

Milepost 5 presents this TJ Norris curated show of work of Kate Fenkertitled through April. MV FREE

Ralph Rosenborg: New York Master

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through March 28
224-5475

Ralph Rosenborg was a member of the fabled "Irascibles" group of painters from the nineteen-fifties (a group that included Jackson Pollock & William De Kooning, among others). MV 

Midwest

 

March 14-16
Sharonville
    Greater Cincinnati Folk Art & Craft Show        
    100 Exhibitors

May (date not settled yet)
Highland Hills
    Cleveland Fine Art Expo    
    Cuyahoga Community College-Eastern Campus    
    60 exhibitors with an emphasis on African-American  and ethnic art and artists

May 16 & 17*
Delaware
    36th Delaware Arts Festival    
    Downtown    
    175 Exhibitors    
    Saturday; 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday; 10 am to 5 pm
An outdoor street festival in historic downtown Delaware. Expect a juried event plus entertainment, food, children's activities, free parking and admission.

May 17*
Wyoming
    Wyoming Art Show
    Worthington Avenue
    11 am to 5 pm
    140+ Exhibitors

May 29-31*
Cincinnati
    41st Annual Summerfair    
    At Coney Island    
    300 artists    
    Fri: 2 pm-8 pm; Sat: 10 am – 8 pm; Sun 10 am – 5 pm
    Free parking. Admission $9.00,  children under 12 free.
The fair has over 300 exhibitors chosen from over 1100 applicants with many returning artists who have made a good match with the local buyers. Held in a lovely park on the banks of the Ohio River in the Coney Island Amusement Park.
For more info:  www.summerfair.org

                                                

June 5-7*
Columbus
    Columbus Arts Festival    
    downtown on the riverfront    
    Friday & Saturday,  11:30 am to 10 pm     Sunday, 11:30 to 6 pm    
    300 Artists

The Columbus Arts Festival remains the welcome-to-summer event in Columbus, pairing the finest artists and craftspeople with a medley of continuous entertainment including art activities, musical performances and food from Columbus’ finest restaurants.

June 6 & 7*
Lyndhurst
    Beachwood-Lyndhurst Art Festival    
    Legacy Village    
    200 Exhibitors

June 13 & 14*
Chagrin Falls
    26th Art by the Falls       
    On the banks of the Chagrin River, in the middle of historical Chagrin Falls    
    Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm,  Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
135 artists exhibiting work in painting, ceramics, jewelry, wearables, wood, photography, etc. in a lovely setting in a small park.

June 13 & 14*
Westlake
    Crocker Park Fine Art Fair
    Crocker Park   
    130 Exhibitors

June 14 & 15*
Dayton
    Art Affair at the Greene
    Greene Town Center in Beavercreek
    Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
    75 Exhibitors
The Greene Town Center is a relatively new life style center for shopping, eating and living and a gracious site for an art fair.
For more info:  www.artaffairatthegreene.com

June 19 & 20*
Shaker Heights
    Craftfair at Hathaway Brown     
    Hathaway Brown School    
    19600 North Park Blvd.        
    Friday - 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm

The elegant campus of the Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights is the site for this garden party style craft fair. Nearly 150 artists from across the country exhibiting fine jewelry, clothing and other media. Admission $7, children 12 and under free.

June 20-21*
Columbus
    17th Annual Olde Worthington Art Festival    
    downtown Worthington       
    Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm

Event held on the Village Green, a beautiful and charming setting with 150 exhibitors. Very pleasant, uncrowded and friendly. Located at the downtown crossroads of Worthington, OH, a northern suburb of Columbus.

June 27  & 28
Granville
    Art Under the Tent
    Sponsored by the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce
    Saturday 10 am to 6 pm & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
    9 artists

June 26-28*
Columbus
    9th Annual Easton Art Affair    
    Throughout the streets of Easton Town Center    
    150 Exhibitors    
    Fri. 5 pm-10 pm; Sat. 12 pm-10 pm; Sun. 12-5 pm

The show is held on the brick paved, tree-lined “streets” of the Easton Town Center. The look and feel of downtown has been recreated with 140+ fashionable shops to indulge customers and satisfy the demand for unique shopping, dining and entertainment. Though the show hours extend past the traditional early evening, the show “lights up” at night with thousands of after dinner show patrons, making Easton a beautiful place to spend a summer evening.

For more info: www.EastonArtAffair.com

June 26-28*
Toledo
    44nd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts    
    Toledo Botanical Gardens    
    June 26, Preview Party - 6 pm to 9 pm   
    Saturday; 10 am to 7 pm,Sunday; 10 am to 4 pm
    250 artists

If you would like to shop for art in a botanical garden this is the place. A wonderful garden plays host to this gathering of 250 artists exhibiting in all media. Good food helps to make this an enjoyable day. Great food at the preview party!

June 26-28*
Peninsula
    Boston Mills Artfest    (weekend 1)
    at the Boston Mills Ski Resort       
    June 27 - Preview night with wine tasting, 6 pm to 9 pm  
    June 28 - 10 am to 6 pm; June 29 - 10 am to 5 pm  
    Admission $7.50 for adults; $6.00 for seniors 60+; children free

A highly competitive event, wherein only 160 artists are chosen from over 1100 entrants. This assures the fine quality of the media chosen. Held in a very picturesque area of the Cuyahoga Valley, a pleasant diversion on a summer day. Much free parking.

June 27*
Lebanon
    Warren County Festival of the Arts    
    Historic Downtown     
    10 am to 5 pm    
    60 Artists

This festival is sponsored by the Council for the Arts, always a good sign for a quality event. Expect a juried arts show, musical entertainment, talent show, children’s activities, demonstration artists, and merchant participation with a full day of family fun and art in a small town setting known for its many festivals and unique specialty shops, Ohio’s oldest inn, The Golden Lamb, and minutes from the Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park.

July 3-6
Peninsula
    Boston Mills Artfest (2nd weekend)    
    160 artists    
    See above listing on June 27 for more details
This event has become so popular that several years ago they decided to have two different shows on two consecutive weekends. There is a completely different group of artists on this second weekend, well worth another trip out to the Cuyahoga Valley.

July 4*
Centerville
     "Art with Attitude" Festival
    Benhams Grove in Historic Downtown Centerville
    10 am to 5 pm
    70 artists

July 10-12*
Cleveland Heights
    32nd Annual Cain Park Arts Festival    
    in Cain Park, Cedar & Lee Roads    
    Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday, noon to 5 pm

A juried fine arts and fine crafts event featuring over 150 artists. Usually 50-60% of the artists will be first time exhibitors, so if you haven’t been to the show for a while you’d better come back for another look. Held rain or shine with delicious food from popular local restaurants and classy entertainment on the stages of this Arts Park. Everyone has a great time at this fine cultural event. Admission free. Parking is on the perimeter of the park, and shuttles are run from shopping centers.

Cain Park in itself is worth a visit, a deep ravine with centuries old trees, a real escape from the city’s summer heat.

July 12 & 13
Mt. Sterling
    Art in the Park    
    Deer Park State Park in central Ohio    
For more info: www.VisitDeerCreek.com

July 12 & 13
Westerville
    Westerville Music and Arts Festival   
    Heritage Park and Everal Barn       
    Saturday - 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm    
    180 Exhibitors    
Also expect live music with three stages, children's activities, a silent auction and much more.

July 13
Wooster
    5th Annual Wooster Arts Jazz Fest    
    Historic Downtown     
    Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm    
    80 artists
In its fifth year, the Wooster Arts Jazz Fest 2008 will feature over 80 artists, jazz, quality food, a traditional New Orleans-style parade and free children's art activities. This free festival will take place in historic downtown Wooster, a Main Street, Inc., business district lined with renovated older buildings, businesses, and loft apartments.

July 19 Willoughby
17th Annual Willoughby ArtsFest
    Historic downtown Willoughby
    10 am to 5 pm
    125 exhibitors

July 19*
Medina
    36th Annual Art in the Park  
    Courthouse Square Park downtown    
    Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm  
    130 Exhibitors
A great little one day show in a pretty park around the gazebo calls you to come. You’ll find over 130 exhibitors from fine art to country craft…bound to please. This is a good example of what art fairs used to be.

July 27
Toledo
    Art on the Mall
    Centennial Mall on the University of Toledo campus
    10 am to 5 pm
    Sponsored by the University of Toledo Alumni

There are not a lot of shows in Ohio this month as everyone heads off to vacation, but the following are worth a visit:

August 2
Lakewood
    Lakewood Arts Festival     
    Detroit Avenue between Belle & Elmwood Avenues    
    160 exhibitors     
    Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Lakewood is a western suburb of Cleveland full of old homes and great neighborhoods. The community comes together to put on this fine little show every August, closing the streets to host over 160 juried artists from across the country. We're sure that you’ll enjoy this one. For more info:  www.LakewoodArtsFest.org

August 7-9*
Cambridge
    41th Anniversary Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival  
    Cambridge City Park, near downtown    
    100 exhibitors  
    Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm

The Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival is one of the oldest in the state of Ohio founded by visionaries who wanted to bring the arts to a small rural community. It endures because of the strength of the concept – to bring the performing arts and fine arts together to educate and entertain the public. This event will celebrate it’s 41th anniversary in 2009 and will be an exciting time for the local and national award winning artists participating as well as for buyers.

August 9
Yellow Springs
    Art on the Lawn    
    Mills Lawn School    
    100 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Village Artisans Gallery 

August 10
Kettering
    Art on the Commons    
    Kettering Civic Commons on Lincoln Park Blvd.    
    Sponsored by the City of Kettering.

August 14 & 15*              (sponsored listing)
Canal Fulton
    Canal Fulton Historical & Art Festival
    St. Helena Heritage Park
    11 am to 8 pm
    50 Artists
General Admission: Free

Canawler Ticket: Wine Tasting & Pig Roast  / $20 pre-purchase, $25 @gate
Hoggee Ticket: Wine Tasting Only / $15 pre-purchase, $20 @gate

 A weekend festival, celebrating Canal Fulton’s historical “canal era” heritage. Climb aboard and ride a horse drawn canal boat, the St. Helena III, down an original part of the Ohio & Erie Canal as travelers did in the 1800’s. Hike & bike the towpath trail, canoe or kayak the Tuscarawas River from a nearby canoe livery. Visitors can also stroll the specialty shops and restaurants located in the historical downtown district.

• Wine Tasting   • Art Displays & Exhibits   • Historical Displays & Lectures   • 105 Ohio Volunteer Infantry (Civil War Reenactment)   • Horse-Drawn Surrey Rides (Saturday only)  • Civil War camp & reenactments  • Museum Tours (Old Canal Days Museum)  • Live Entertainment

Artists specializing in:

• Custom & Handmade Jewelry    • Ceramics & Pottery  • One of a Kind Handcrafted Bags & Belts
• Fine Art Photography   • Panoramic Landscapes Photography   • Stained Glass & Drawings

August 16
Akron
    University Park Art Fair    
    Grace Park, on Perkins St.       
    10 am to 6 pm    
    75 Exhibitors
Held in downtown Akron this event brings together a slew of community, civic, non-profit and business leaders. Supported by a collaboration devoted to reviving the University Park area the fair will showcase the metropolitan neighborhood. Expect good things from these people...artists, a communty art project, demonstrations, food, and local entertainment.

August 16 & 17
Lancaster
    Art on Fair    
    Fairfield County Fairgrounds    
    100 Exhibitors

August 23 & 24
Perrysburg
    Levis Commons Art Fair    
    Town Center at Levis Commons     
    Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm    
    Parking and admission free
This event is brought to you by the Michigan Guild of Artists, one of the organizers of the fabulous Ann Arbor Art Fairs, so you know they know how to put together an art fair.  Easy parking, no crowds, just made for your shopping pleasure.

August 24
Hudson
    Art on the Green    
    Main Green    
    Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm    
    150 exhibitors
Art on the Green is a fine arts and crafts show and sale sponsored by the Hudson Society of Artists. It is held annually on the green in scenic downtown Hudson, Ohio. The show features many favorite artists from around the country, as well some exciting new talent. Parking and admission free.

September 6 & 7
Canal Fulton
    Yankee Peddler Festival (first weekend)
    Held at Clay's Park Resort, in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
    10:30 am to 6 pm
    350 exhibitors

This is a great family event that blends art, crafting, great food and entertainment, recreating the colonial world of Ohio from 1776-1825. This is not only another arts and crafts show, but a trendsetting event juxtaposing the centuries and honoring handcrafting that has lent vitality to the American spirit.

Don Shurlow of Rhodes, MI, demonstrating his handmade toys at Upper Arlington

September 6 & 7
Bowling Green
    14th Annual Black Swamp Arts Festival    
    Saturday, 10 am to midnight; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
A well organized and relaxed show of over 100 exhibitors. The committee fosters an attitude of celebrating of the arts, fostering pride in the community and developing an audience for the arts. Food, entertainment, stages and arts all come together to make a good community celebration at a beautiful time of the year to be outdoors.

September 7*               
    Upper Arlington
    10 am - 5 p.m.
    Free Admission
    Northam Park
    Tremont Road
 
Celebrate the arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio’s premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space.

For more info: www.ua-ohio.net

September 7
Sylvania
    51st Annual Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Arts and Craft Festival    
    Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd.    
    300 exhibitors
This juried show features art, beautiful crafts and an afternoon of entertainment for young and old alike.

September 13 & 14
Kirtland
    Village Peddler Festival    
    Lake Metroparks Farmpark       
    150 Exhibitors
An outdoor marketplace of craftsmen and artisans, folk music and food

September 13 & 14
Canal Fulton
    Yankee Peddler Festival (second weekend - see listing above for more info)
    Held at Clay's Park Resort, in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
    10:30 am to 6 pm

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    September 14
Berea 
    Berea Arts Fest
    Coe Lake
    10 am to 5 pm
    70 fine artists, performing artists, special exhibitors (non-profit arts groups), the family art park and community art projects

September 19 & 20
Grove City
    Arts in the Alley    
    Downtown Grove City    
    120 Exhibitors
An outdoor art and music festival sponsored by the Grove City Chamber of Commerce.

September 19-21
Thornville
    Thornwoods Backwoods Fest       
    175 Exhibitors
Art, craft, food and music festival

September 20
Waterville
    Roche de Boeuf Festival     
    Downtown        
    200 Exhibitors
Arts and crafts family fest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. If you've never been to downtown Waterville you will find a quaint town and a perfect place to spend a fall day.

September 20
Perrysburg
    Harrison Rally Day, Rally for the Arts Festival
    Historic Downtown Perrysburg along Louisiana Avenue
    Perrysburg Area Arts Council and Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce
    115 booths, children's area, parade and live music

September 20
Cincinnati
    Blue Rock Boogie & Blues Festival
    4125 Blue Rock Road 
    1 pm to 7 pm
    40 Exhibitors

September 20 & 21  (third weekend - see listing above)
Canal Fulton
    Yankee Peddler Festival
    Held at Clay's Park Resort, in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio
    10:30 am to 6 pm 

September 21
Wellington
    Harvest of the Arts    
    Town Hall, Howk Memorial Park     
    100 Exhibitors
This festival includes over 100 Ohio artisans participating in the fine arts, folk arts and performing arts in the historic village of Wellington.

September 27 & 28
Hamilton
    Pyramid Hill Art Fair    
    Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park        
    100 Exhibitors

September 28
Lima
    Once Upon A Sunday    
    O.S.U. Campus, Rhodes State College Campus     
    100 Exhibitors    
    1 am to 5 pm
Sponsored by ArtSpace Lima

September 29 to October 7
Butler
    Prairie Peddler Festival    
    east of Butler near Mohican State Park    
    175 Exhibitors
Juried invitational art and craft festival in a pioneer setting. Old-fashioned entertainment and great food. 

October 2-5
Akron
    Ohio Mart
    Stan Hywet House & Gardens
    120 Exhibitors
For more info: StanHywet.org

October 3-5
Dayton
    Oktoberfest     
    Dayton Art Institute    
    Preview Party - October 3; Saturday noon to 11; Sunday noon to 7     
    70 Exhibitors
A fun festival with indoor and outdoor entertainment, live music, skilled artisans selling their beautiful works, children's activities, and excellent food and drinks.

October 11
Cincinnati
    District A Art Show
    Neighborhoods of Pleasant Ridge and Kennedy Heights
    Montgomery Corridor Arts Collaborative
    11am-7pm
    300 exhibitors

October 11
Worthington
    Olde Worthington Business Assn. Fall Festival    
    Village Green, downtown
    9 am to 4 pm
Original art and craft, children's area, hay rides through town, music and food vendors, all taking place at the crossroads of this charming village just outside of Columbus.

October 19
Greenville
    13th Annual Greenville Autumnfest    
    Darke County Fairgrounds    
    Coliseum & Youth Buildings    
    10 am to 4 pm
Expect exhibitors offering everything from fine art, clothing, baked goods, antiques at this one day show, a real country fall festival.

November 8
Loveland
    Art to Wear Fair
    Loveland Art Studios, 529 Main Ave.
    11 am to 10 pm

 November 14
Toledo
    Hot Glass Toledo 2008 Auction
    Edison Building Lobby, downtown
    presented by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo 
    100 works of glass will be auctioned off amidst a gala dinner buffet
    6:30 to 10 pm

November 14 & 16
Canton
    Canton 37th Annual Christkindl Markt    
    Canton Cultural Center for the Arts    
    Friday 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm    
    100 Exhibitors
Visit the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts, a lovely facility, to do some serious Christmas shopping with much one-of-a-kind work for that person who is hard to buy for. Some very good fine art can be found also...maybe for you!

November 14-16
Cleveland
    By Hand    
    Cleveland I-X Center    
    Saturday 10 am to 7:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm    
    Admission free, parking $10   
    200 Artists

November 28-30
Covington, KY
    Winterfair - Part 1
    Northern Kentucky Convention Center
    Friday and Saturday 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday - noon to 5 pm    
    Admission: $7, children 12 and under free. Free return admission any day of the fair.
A holiday artists' market where fairgoers will find unique and beautiful handcrafted items for the home, office or gift giving.

Ohioans are fortunate to have these two wonderful events, Winterfair presented by the Ohio Designer Craftsmen for their art collecting and holiday buying.

South

Spoleto Festival USA

May 23 - June 8, 2008 - Charleston, South Carolina - Firmly established as one of the world's major arts festivals, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina's historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces each spring with over 120 performances by renowned artists, as well as emerging performers, in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.