(Sauquoit, NY – Nov. 2015) The 37th Annual Sauquoit Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Show will take place Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sauquoit Middle School in Sauquoit.
The event is a juried, fine art and high quality craft show of 100 booths. This year there are approximately 20 new exhibitors to the show. Exhibitors are a mix of fine artists, craft artisans, photographers, and culinary artists, many of whom are local.
Admission is $3, children under 12 are free. There is an adult supervised kid’s arts and crafts room to entertain the children for $3 per hour while you shop. On Sunday Nov, 22 bring in a non-perishable can item for our food drive and receive a $1 off admission.
Lunch and dessert are available for purchase in the Crystal Cafe.
Parking is free and frequent shuttle buses will transport show goers to and from their vehicles.
To get to the show take the Sauquoit exit off of Route 8 and follow the signs, or visit www.svcraftshow.com for directions.
Each year all of the show’s proceeds support beneficial arts and educational programs for all Sauquoit Valley school students, in addition to paying for every field trip the students take. The Sauquoit Craft Show also awards scholarships to two creative Sauquoit seniors at graduation each year.
New this year, Joan Palmer Ganeles from Lily will display her beautifully woven scarves and shawls. She is returning to the show this year with her one-of-a-kind hand created jewelry. Her pieces are inspired by gem and stone colors, natural flora and fauna, the elements, and textiles.
Kingsley Street (last year’s first prize winner) will be returning this year with their handcrafted artisan soaps, shea butter and aloe lotions, lip balms, soy candles and more. Their products are made in small batches and by cold process method. They are made from natural ingredients along with rich nurturing oils and butters. One of the new exhibitors this year is Leanna’s Designs. Leanna’s Designs specializes in unique wire wrapped jewelry, crafted out of sterling silver and gemstones, shells and fun and funky beads.
Each year the Sauquoit Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Show seeks out new and highly interesting artists and welcomes back many of everyone’s longtime favorite exhibitors. This show and the attending public make it possible for many local artists to pursue careers they truly love.
For more information: www.svcraftshow.com.