The 17th Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show
Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA
Saturday and Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2008
Initial jury deadline was April 1st. We are now full in the jewelry category.
All other applications may still be submitted with late fee.
Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show celebrates its 17th year in the town Norman Rockwell called "the Best of New England." More than 90 jury-selected artists and crafters will display their work ranging from paintings to ceramics, firberware to glass blowing. This annual event is organized by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Among the returning artisans will be Nancy Lou Ricco & Dave Sayad of Guilford, CT offering handmade rustic furniture crafted from native woods found along New England's rivers, lakes, forests and the eastern shore. Many pieces are enhanced by the original paintings. Local artisan, Lisa Anderson of Alford, MA will exhibit high fashion jewelry. Lisa uses semi-precious stone beads in her work and is influenced by the broad variety of colors and textures found in natural stone. Other exhibitors are Lisa Blake, an nationally acclaimed ceramic artist of West Chesterfield, NH and Mary and Dieter Weissbrodt of Lady Adams, in North Adams, crafters of unique capes, coats and scarves.
Hours are Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the Arts & Crafts Show is $5.00 per car. Light refreshments will be offered during show hours at the Chamber Café sponsored by The Red Lion Inn. Arts & Crafts Show patrons who wish to stroll the grounds of the Botanical Garden will receive a discount off regular admission.
Founded in 1934, the Berkshire Botanical Garden is one of the country's oldest horticultural centers. The 15 acres feature intimate landscaped gardens, intricately designed and historic herb gardens, vibrant annual and perennial beds, colorful demonstration vegetable gardens, a pond garden, rose garden, children's garden and woodland trail. The Garden is located on the corner of Routes 183 & 102 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and is within 2 1/2 hours of Boston or New York City by car.
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