68th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

March 20, 21 & 22, 2020 Friday – Sunday, 10AM - 5PM

The Festival is presented by the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation and the City of Fairhope

25% Off all Antique & Estate Jewelry March 19th, 20th and 21st!

“View The Most Complete Selection of Antique Jewelry in the South”

Brenny’s Jewelry Company 333 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532 251-928-3916

BRENNY’S JEWELRY COMPANY

Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 • Closed Sunday www.brennysjewelry.com

March 21, 2020 | Fairhope, AL RRCA certified #AL12014JD

10K

$15 per child for early registration, thru March 15 $20 per child after March 15 $25 for early registration, thru March 15 $30 after March 15

Location

Race begins at the intersection of Fairhope Ave. and Bayview St.

2-mile fun run/walk

$20 for early registration, thru March 15 $25 after March 15 $15 per child for early registration, thru March 15 $20 per child after March 15

Start times

8 a.m. – 10K 9:30 a.m. – 2-mile fun run/walk

Awards start at 9:45 a.m.

Register online at springfeverchase.com

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

3

4

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Your Feet Will Love Us!!

A Purr-fectly Charming Boutique with over 8000 s.f. of all the things ladies love... clothing, shoes and accessories!

395 FAIRHOPE AVE 251-990-0061 2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

5

SPONSORS

Welcome to beautiful Fairhope Since 1952, the annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival has been bringing artists — and art enthusiasts — to our city by the Bay in droves each March.

And it’s no wonder, Fairhope has been a recognized haven for artists, craftsmen, writers and entrepreneurs who have always illuminated our City.

With gorgeous landscapes and incredible views, an unforgettable downtown shopping district and a diverse restaurant scene, there is something here for everyone. As you enjoy the 68th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival, be sure to explore all the interesting places and features that make our great City memorable. We are thrilled to have you here!

Stay awhile... discover for yourself what a unique experience it is.

Karin Wilson Mayor of Fairhope

Homestead Village of Fairhope

Easy-Haul Inc. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Publix, Imperial Dade, Flowerwood Nursery, CenterState Bank, Trustmark Bank, Ashurst Niemeyer, Mr. Gene’s Beans, Jubilee Ace Hardware, Baldwin County Sewer Service, Bay Images, Robert Mondavi Wines Special thanks to Stephen Savage for the photography throughout this publication. savagephoto@msn.com | 251-401-0008

6

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Find out more:

www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com 251-229-1874

Follow us!

Hashtag: #FairhopeA&C2020 Facebook: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Instagram: @fairhopeartsandcarftsfestival Twitter: @A_C_Festival

Betsy Loeffler McDowell The McDowell Group Bellator Real Estate and Development 11 N. Section St. Fairhope, AL 36532 404-849-2293 www.fairhopian.com

Mention this ad for special discounts

*licensed in Alabama and Georgia 2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

7

Contents

Welcome letter...................................6 Sponsors.............................................6 Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation Committee....................10 The Eastern Shore Arts Association...............................12 Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation.......................................12 Donations.........................................13 Ladies Weekend in Fairhope...... 14-15 Quick Facts................................. 16-17 Food Vendors...................................18 Artists 2020................................ 20-23 Outdoor Art Show...................... 24-27 History Fairhope Art: Twelve Days of Christmas.................28 Entertainment Schedule...................30 Kids Art.............................................30 Other Events....................................31 Judges/Awards.................................32 Poster Artist.....................................33 2019 Winners............................. 34-35 Photos by Stephen Savage Photography

8

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Student Art Competition.................36

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

9

Festival Committee

Photo by Jenni Guerry Photography

The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Committee is comprised 100% of volunteers that have executed the festival for numerous years. These volunteers work throughout the year on the festival and are very excited to give back to the Fairhope community.

The 2020 Chairman for the festival are Sherry Sullivan and Gayle Coleman.

Photo by Stephen Savage Photography

N A L L F O U N D AT I O N A R T G A L L E R Y www.artistnall.com 414 Equality Street • Fairhope, Alabama 36532 251.455.0132

ArtistNall@gmail.com

NALL 10

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

11

The Eastern Shore Arts Association Many people do not realize that the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is actually made up of two separate shows. Now in its 47th year, the Outdoor Art Show hosted by the Eastern Shore Art Center is located north of Magnolia Avenue along Section Street, on Equality Street and on Oak Street in front of the Art Center. The show includes up to 125 booths of fine artists and craftspeople, attracting more than 350,000 visitors each spring. The Outdoor Art Show is a major fundraiser for the Art Center, allowing free admission to the public all year round.

Gallery and gift shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.esartcenter.org.

Festival Foundation

The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival committee is comprised 100% of volunteers that have executed the festival for numerous years. In 2016 the volunteers formed the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation that is now a recognized 501c3 organization. The proceeds from the festival are used to award scholarships and donations to various groups in the Fairhope community. To date, over $100,000 in proceeds have been awarded to area students and groups in the Fairhope community 12

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Back Row: Dianne Herzog, Ricky Lewis, Laura English (Secretary); Front Row: Sherry Sullivan (Chair), Debbie Floyd (President), Gayle Coleman (Co-Chair); Not pictured: Lee Teumer (Treasurer)

Donations

Baldwin Pops

Rotary Youth Club

Downtown Fairhope Business Assocation

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre

Exceptional Foundation 2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

13

Ladies Weekend in Fairhope Written by Bob Glennon Festival volunteer and local historian

For hundreds of miles around, the same scenario plays out. Since 1952, when the first Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival was held, urban explorers, shoppers, gift buyers, women-on-a-mission, honeymooners and families with children, have headed to South Alabama for a special weekend of each year in Fairhope! In the beginning, the Arts and Crafts Show featured local artists on storefronts and in show-windows and it lasted all week long. For those early shows, the exhibitors spent four to five hours a day demonstrating their crafts and painting, while visitors looked over their shoulders and shopped in the stores.

The saga in Lafayette, Louisiana was no different.

Twelve husbands said, “Sure, go have a fun girls’ weekend. Don’t get into any trouble;” then they tossed their golf clubs into the van and drove off to catch a T-time.

And that was the end of that discussion. But it was only the beginning of this fling! Fifteen years later the “Lafayette Ladies” are still doing it!

The Quest

In the fall of 2004, coffee together each morning for Joyce Prince and a dozen or so girlfriends was a daily weekday routine. The group of ladies had been friends since kindergarten, attending school together at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette. Now, they were grown and with families, but still teenagers at heart. On this particular morning, they got into a discussion about going on a girls’ weekend somewhere — anywhere; just somewhere fun. Over the next three months, ideas were tossed out … and tossed out, until they decided that their destination should be the Point Clear Marriott Grand Hotel, near Fairhope, Alabama.

“We didn’t know what was there,” Joyce recalls, “but a hotel with spa, beach, pools and several specialty

The 50th Birthday Party at the Fairhope Inn, 2005

14

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

restaurants, can’t be all-bad! And the only prerequisite was ‘don’t get into trouble.’” So they booked the resort.

The ladies arrived at the Grand Hotel on Thursday, March 17, 2005 with the specific intent to celebrate a 50th birthday party. Upon their arrival, the hotel’s receptionist asked, “What brings you ladies to the Grand?” And they commenced to sound like the sales force for a travel blog, espousing the virtues of the Eastern Shore, the bay and touting quotations from the hotel brochures.

“We love it here…, we think. We have heard about the hotel, Fairhope and the beaches, so here we are.”

“Are you here for the Arts and Crafts Festival?”

“No, never heard of it; what’s that?”

“It’s starting tomorrow,” said the receptionist. “It will get a little crazy around here this weekend; it draws lots of people to Fairhope each March, and this is the week! You are in for a treat, or misery, depending on how you feel about creative art and home furnishings.”

The girls glanced at each other with a curious, but unrevealing look; “We don’t know, but we’ll check it out,” they responded, as they turned to follow the bell captain to their rooms.

Before leaving Lafayette, they had bought tickets online for a sailing adventure on Mobile Bay the next day, so they gathered the next morning for coffee and a muffin. As they entered the dining room, they thought there must be a big tourist convention under way. The room was full of ladies, summer wear, fannie packs and umbrellas.

“What is this all about? Is there a convention in town?”

“No it’s the Fairhope Festival. We’re getting an early start.”

Joyce and her entourage waited for a table and hastily ate their muffins. They then retrieved their cars and on the way up Scenic Highway 98, couldn’t believe the traffic. But they were holding reservations to be sailors for the day, so they were committed.

When they returned to Fairhope after their sail, they

again were taken back by the crowds; not because of the people, but because of blocked streets, buses and the lack of parking places in this “small town”. They soon learned that there are never empty parking places in Fairhope, and especially during Arts and Crafts Weekend. Thankfully, their Saturday was free so they decided to see what the clamor was all about. Six of the twelve ladies solved the parking problem by taking the hotel courtesy shuttle to the Festival that next afternoon, only to realize they didn’t allow enough time for the Festival. “Well, we know where we are coming next year,” they chimed! And in March 2006, they returned; and again the year after, and the year after — just to attend the Festival.

The Festival

The next year, they had planned ahead. When they arrived downtown Fairhope on Friday morning, the crowd was already building. Ten a.m. was the official start time and the temperature was brisk in the sixties.

As the artists opened their display canopies, art and crafts were suddenly everywhere! All visible streets were cordoned off and even the flowers on the street corners were protected by barricades. Prices and items varied from small wooden toys for kids to elegant paintings for elegant homes. Canvas booths were in the middle of the street as far as they could see up Section Street and when they arrived at Del la Mare, tents were all the way to the end. And when they crossed Fairhope Avenue, arts and craft displays were as far as they could see in all-four directions. Two blocks later, one street of well-stocked food vendors were displaying foods of all kinds, accenting the local seafood. Smokers and deep fryers were beginning to send scrumptious aromas into the air. By noon, the menus were irresistible and the proximity to the painted art and dimensional creations made it a non-stop venue.

“We now rent a house on Mobile Bay that will accommodate our whole gang! Nothing like one big slumber party that we treasure year after year.” says Joyce.

“We arrive on Wednesday, shop the fabulous shops in Fairhope on Thursday, attend the Festival on Friday and Saturday, and return home on Sunday. All of our lives have changed in so many ways; most of us still reside in Lafayette, but we do have a few that travel from Minneapolis and New York City to join in on the fun.

Lafayette ladies with the Dogwood Trail Maids. (L to R) Tena Hall, Shira Pfister, Joyce Prince, Lydia Cloninger, Michelle Crouch, Camille Claibourne, Doris Tatford, Roxeen Colomb, Debbie Moncla, Suzy Hebert, Marcelle Langlinais. Not pictured: Linda Gordon and Laurie Mckay

Even though we have lost two of the original twelve ladies to cancer, our tradition has continued and new old friends have joined our tradition.”

This past year, these mid-aged teenagers had a full house with thirteen ladies. “The house had a closed-in porch with 7 single beds and three additional bedrooms that slept 6 people. The home is on the bay, with beautiful views and we giggled all weekend.”

“The first year celebration included matching themed T-shirts for all, a dinner at The Fairhope Inn, a sunset cruise on The Joshua, and a spa day at The Grand’s Spa. A few of our lady golfers managed to get in eighteen holes. Now our trip includes shopping till we drop! We enjoy sitting on the porch, having drinks by the bay and dining in, with great meals that we prepared before-hand and most importantly, reminiscing about days gone by.”

March, 2020 will be their 15th year of attending the Festival.

Today, the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is a juried show with over 600 artists competing for 200 spaces. In 1997, the Forty-fifth Annual Arts and Crafts Festival was named one of the top two hundred festivals in the United States by Sunshine Artist magazine.

Today, it’s bigger and better!

The Eastern Shore Art Center also holds its Arts and Crafts Show at the same time, nearly doubling the size and revenue of the event. Exhibitors from over twenty states are present. While it’s a very people and pet friendly setting, bringing pets into the Festival is now discouraged due to concern for the animals overheating, the squeeze of the crowds and people carrying large items and can’t see their feet.

The Festival attracts an estimated 250,000 shoppers and enthusiasts over the 3-day weekend!

Next year, for hundreds of miles around, the same scenario will play out. And for the ladies from Lafayette, they will be back; giggling and reminiscing. And if invited, the husbands may come too. Particularly, if by now, they have learned about the popular Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Jubilees and the beauty of Fairhope!

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

15

quick facts about the festival WHAT: 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival

WHEN: March 20, 21 & 22 Hours are Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: The picturesque streets of Downtown Fairhope on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay.

WHY: 2020 is a very exciting year for the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival! The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Foundation uses opportunities like the festival to give back to Fairhope by supporting the arts in the community.

Besides being chosen by various tourism departments and magazines as one of the top events of the year, the 67th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival is not only one of Alabama’s oldest and most prestigious art festivals, but it is also recognized throughout America as such.

Alabama’s Downtown Fairhope will transform from the quaint and charming old-fashioned streets to an outdoor art gallery featuring paintings, jewelry, handcrafted treasures and more.

More than 230 exhibitors will bring their best works from all over the country, including many from the Southeast, to showcase at this prestigious show. Enjoy live entertainment and festival cuisine from the food court during this wonderful three-day fine arts festival.

COST: Admission is free for this art and cultural event!

DIRECTIONS: If you are traveling along Interstate 10, take Exit 35 and head south on US Highway 98. Continue following US Highway 98 for approximately 10 miles. Upon entering Fairhope on US Highway 98, also known as Greeno Road, you may turn right onto Fairhope Avenue 16

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

and head west into Downtown Fairhope. The festival is located on the streets of Downtown Fairhope. The City of Fairhope is providing handicapped parking spaces in the parking lot behind Julwin’s restaurant.

Additional handicapped parking will be located in the Municipal Parking Lot on Bancroft. Once those parking spaces are filled, we recommend you park and ride the shuttle services.

Special Request: Please do not block parking lots and driveways of the area businesses. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

PARKING: SHUTTLE SERVICES: Hot Wheels of Daphne will provide shuttle service daily from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from the area near the Fairhope Recreation Center on Highway 98/ Greeno Road. This is the ONLY shuttle location. The charge will be $5 per person for unlimited trips per day. Parking will be free at this location. Look for signage on Highway 98 and for electronic signs directing you to this location. The drop off location is at the intersection of Johnson Street and Bancroft Avenue.

HANDICAP PARKING: Handicap parking will be located in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft behind the Fairhope Museum of History and behind the Fairhope Public Library.

It will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

There is also limited on street handicap parking and in the parking deck on North Church Street.

DOWNTOWN PARKING/TOWING: Parking will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the public parking garage off of North Church Street and on street. Please pay attention to no parking signs during the Festival and do not block driveways.

In the event your car is towed during the Festival, please call Tony’s Towing Service at 251-928-7334.

The City and Festival Committee make every effort not to tow vehicles but it may be necessary if a driveway or residence is blocked or if your vehicle interferes with the Festival activities.

BICYCLE VALET: Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee along with the Baldwin County Trailblazers will have a Bike Valet set up in front of the Fairhope Public Library on Fairhope Avenue at Bancroft Street during event hours.For more information, please email the committee at: fairhopepedbikeada@gmail.com.

Cybele’s LADIES FINE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

FAQs: Are there ATMs at the Festival?

Yes, there are ATMs (more than seven) located at several banks around Downtown Fairhope.

Is there food at the Festival?

Yes, found within our food court is a variety of delicious festival fare, ranging from homemade ice cream to BBQ and funnel cakes. In addition, our own local restaurants offer eclectic cuisine with a special Fairhope flair.

How can I find a specific artist?

Visit our Information Booth for the answers to any and all questions about our artists.

FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE: Located on South section Street between GiGi & Jays and Fairhope Pharmacy. There will be a large banner on 2 sides that states “Official Festival Merchandise”.

We accept cash and credit only.

Items for sale include: 1. T Shirts that highlight the Festival Featured Artist of 2020 along with Logo and Sponsors. Sizes small-2x.

• Short sleeve $15 each • Long Sleeve $20 each 2. Khaki Twill Hat with mesh back and low crown including embroidered color Festival Logo. $10 each 3. Artwork from Featured Festival Artist for 2020.

• Posters $10 • Prints $20 4. Insulated Cups with Logo $20 5. Festival Art Notecards, $15 for a package of 10

• Planet • Joseph Ribkoff • Simon Sebbag • Elliott Lauren • Alembika • Sharon Young • Terra • Vitamin • Gerties • Lysse • & others!

Bring in or mention this ad and receive a 15% discount during the month of March!

Mon-Sat 10-5 382 Fairhope Ave. Fairhope, AL 251.928.4454 2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

17

Food Vendors The food court hosts a variety of food vendors and is located by the Festival Stage on Magnolia Avenue between Section Street and Bancroft Street.

We will also have a selection of grab-n-go vendors located on Johnson Street near the BRATS drop-off.

Food Court Vendors:

• Green and Grains Food Truck • Southern Concessions • Tin Tins Oriental and Seafood • Stephanie’s Concessions • Cobb & Company, LLC • Copeland’s Ice Cream • Island Noodle • Monica’s Concessions • Mustache Mike’s Italian Ice • Porter House BBQ • Ruben Mendoza • Jessica’s Concession • Anna’s Café • It’s All Greek to Me

In Show Vendors: • Fairhope Snack Mix • Ivory Leshore’s Gourmet Bread Pudding and Cheesecakes • Punta Clara Kitchen • Southern Concessions • The Copper Kettle • Frios

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11 A.M. – CLOSE 104 Ecor Rouge Place • Fairhope • Behind McDonalds

251.990.3637

www.AgaveCocinaMex.net 18

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Southern Antiques and Accents Your local Utopia of Treasures!

ANTIQUE STORE

254 Greeno Road, (Across from Thomas Hospital, behind Pizza Hut) 251-517-7047 • saafairhope@gmail.com Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm

LADIES NIGHT (with gents) every 3rd Tuesday – Discounts/Live Music/Appetizers by Bean and Bistro/Shop demonstrations throughout the store, 6pm - 8pm Visit our website SouthernAntiquesAndAccents.com

Visit our on-site Design Studio.

Custom Pillows Drapes

We can give your furniture a new Painting look with Custom Painting.

We offer Paint classes

Call for more information!

Check out our Specialty Shops Southern Said Tumblers•Farmhouse Farmhouse Paints •Southern Dixie Belle Paints •Cozinest Cozinest home Decor •Dixie CoziKnot Bridal Gifts and Jewelery •CoziKnot Cast Iron Man for cleanings and sales •Cast Dr. Music for Vinyl •Fairhope Fairhope Farms for Specialty •Dr. Blue Door Design for custom signs yummies •Blue Merry Makers for laser art •Howards Howards Products •Merry Beez Wax •Saltwash Saltwash Paints and waxes •Beez Natchez Polishes• •Natchez

Designers- Kade Laws Interior Designs (479) 414-2144 In Detail for all your home Staging needs.

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

19

Artists 2020

Artist Listings as of 2/20/20.

Artists are subject to change. For more information, visit www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com.

FIBERS/LEATHER NAME

Clay Bush Erika Fajardo Princy and John Fears Ronia Grillos Robert Hale Debbie Hoover Mary Jefferson Brian Joyner David Martin Patty Pun Dean Santini Dawn Strom Lenora Thomas

CITY, STATE

Nashville, TN Fairburn, GA Palm Springs, CA Durango, CO Robertsdale, AL Calera, AL Mt, Pleasant, SC Chattanooga, TN Floral City, FL Atlanta, GA Vero Beach, FL Navarre, FL Magnolia, AR

FUNCTIONAL CRAFTS NAME

Brian Beals Brett Chamberlain Mike Chatham George Jones Jr. Michelle McLendon Jeff Mohr Pamela Regal Beth Sartin Howard Smith Robert Stadnycki Nancy Stroud Jon Thompson

CITY, STATE

Big Canoe, GA Bossier City, LA Bay Minette, AL Florence, AL Brundidge, AL Crawfordville, FL Dallas, GA Brandon, MS Bay Minette, AL Harrisburg, PA Swainsboro, GA Lampe, MO

GLASS NAME

Brenda Biberdorf Richard Bond Shawn Bungo Cindy Cherrington Sheron Davis Charlene Heilman Kathleen Hunt Juli Juneau Chris McCarthy Eric Mort Dale Strand Fred Weber 20

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

CITY, STATE

Dallas, GA Ottawa, Ontario Ypsilanti, MI Fredericksburg, TX Decatur, GA Lily, KY Conway, SC New Orleans, LA St. Louis, MO Austin, TX Memphis, TN Metairie, LA

GRAPHICS, DRAWING & WATERCOLOR NAME

Keith Andry Nicola Barsaleau Kendra Bennett Richard (Rich) Britnell Douglas Fulks John Furches Jon Jahraus Jeanine Nahra Kimberly Paige Marie Rust Christina Smith Linda Theobald Jay Wennersten

CITY, STATE

Baton Rouge, LA LaCrosse, FL Daphne, AL Auburn, AL Lees Summit, MO Elkin, NC Parkville, MO Gretna, LA Birmingham, AL Bitely, MI Fayetteville, AR Diamondhead, MS Carol Stream, IL

JEWELRY NAME

CITY, STATE

Patricia Bergman Yellville, AR Carol Bryan Hurst, TX Spirit & Samuel Bush Marietta, GA Kim Coy Casselberry, FL Hanna de Volska Fort Worth, TX Wendy and Joe Edwards Foley, AL Trey Geary Thompson Station, TN Jean Havet San Francisco , CA Jenna Hirt Port Orange, FL Hanan Ingel Berkeley, CA Carolina Isea Woodstock, GA Chrissy Jones Beaumont, TX Busarin Kittichareonsup Phoenix, AZ JON Lee Lewis Center, OH Mary Lee Tallahassee, FL Hannah Long Boynton Beach, FL Kristie MacGregor Montrose, CO Sandra Matasick Gainesville, FL Dawn Middleton Greenville, IN Phyllis & Jerry Minnery Taylorsville, KY Norman Morgan Owens Cross Roads, AL Jose Paternoster West Palm Beach, FL Joshua Samuels Memphis, TN Giulia Sciutto Daphne, AL Jill Sharp Roswell, GA Katherine Smith Atlanta, GA Christine Witt Miami, FL

Did you know?

There are two festivals at the same time...Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival by the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation and The Outdoor Show by The Eastern Shore Museum of Art.

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

21

MIXED MEDIA NAME Ryan Boase Drew Brass Stacey Brown Pam Camp Whitney Clanton Karrie Evenson/Loar Daniel Fager-George Cliff Garren Rick Heard Joseph Hopps Donna Hoyack Rita & Steve Lohr Armik Malekian Kathleen Master Steven Meadows Teresa Merriman Chawn Murrah Molly Pearce Barbara & Mike Perronne Melanie Poole June Pryor Deeann Rieves Richard Russell Paul Thompson Deb Wight Elizabeth Zolnoski

CITY, STATE Greenville, SC Apopka, FL Atlanta, GA Panama City, FL Jacksons Gap, AL Rogers, AR Boca Raton, FL Greeneville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Edom, TX San Antonio, TX Olathe, KS Glendale, CA Hollysprings, NC Palestine, IL Lockbourne, OH Atlanta, GA Longwood, FL Pass Christian, MS Montevallo, AL Oxford, MS Hermitage, TN Jasper, GA Georgiana, AL Bergheim, TX Daphne, AL

PAINTING NAME Brooke Albrecht John Armistead Mary Ann Brechun Mike Brown Laurel Browning Loran Chavez Walter Creech Joan Curtis Christina Glennon Debra Grubbs Shannon Haas Adam Hall Sundi Hawkins Rod Hedgecock Keith Martin Johns Trish Jones George Jones Godwin Kou Frank Lamia Manami Lingerfelt Matthew Mayes Jean-Marie McDonnell Jean McKee Charlotte Miller Carla Moll Linda Pirkle Gary Pope

22

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

CITY, STATE Harvest, AL Tupelo, MS Fairhope, AL Nokomis, FL Trussville, AL Fairhope, AL Saxapahaw, NC Birmingham, AL Atlanta, GA Salem, NH Columbia, TN Metairie, LA Pell City, AL Ocean Spriings, MS Chiefland, FL Fernandina Beach, FL Little Elm, TX Alpharetta, GA Fairhope, AL Dallas, GA Birmingham, AL Daphne, AL Spanish Fort, AL Mukwonago, WI Port Vincent, LA Gainesville, GA Panama City , FL

Eddie Powell Lydia Randolph Marisa Ray Terri Vogl Laura Walker Steve Whitlock

Birmingham, AL Mentone, AL Knoxville, TN San Antonio, TX Cullman, AL Sarasota, FL

PHOTOGRAPHY NAME Sheldon Anderson David Dobbs Michael Jasinski Robert Jones Lisa Lammey Steve & Rita Lohr Ron Mellott Michael Serkownek Jason Stoddart Joseph Walton Steve White Kyle Wilson

CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA Decatur, GA McIntosh, FL Toccoa, GA Amana, IA Olathe, KS Bloomington, IN Maryville, TN Cookeville, TN New Orleans , LA Ocean Springs, MS Selma, NC

POTTERY/CERAMICS NAME Jason Bove Kris and Al Clement Steve Coburn Luis Enrique Gutierrez Lee Hazelgrove David Johnson Gregory Johnson Shadow May Tim Peters Amber Poole David Stephens Brian Swiersz Andrew Wender Alex Williams Jason Wilson

CITY, STATE Oregonia, OH Springfield, MO Salina, KS Wake Forest, NC Richmond, VA Memphis, TN Gainesville, GA Chattanooga, TN Winter Haven, FL Lexington, VA Rogers, AR Madison, WI Englewood, FL New Orleans, LA Hattiesburg, MS

SCULPTURE NAME William Colburn Cym Doggett Will Grant Arthur Heathcoe Lester Jones Royal Miree Richard Morgan Rommel Ricaurte Craig Riches Jonathan Rose Sompit Xia

CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Bradenton, FL Bay Minette, AL Bartlett, TN Birmingham, AL Wauseon, OH Lawrenceburg, TN Fairhope, AL Franklin, TN Granite Falls, NC

WOOD NAME Paul Bergstrom Alexander Brown Magali Cereghino-Groves Trevor Clarke Victor Edwards Dan Finerman Peter Floyd Karen Hall Wade Heyl Mark Kleinpeter Greg Little Joel Lockridge Mark Mallia Richard McCollum David Souza Ralph Thomas Patrick Tucker Adrian Vogel

CITY, STATE Blairsville, GA Bentonia, MS Orlando, FL Daphne, AL Monticello, FL Saucier, MS Pascagoula, MS Loxley, AL Houma, LA Shubuta, MS Prairieville, LA Alabaster, AL Austin, TX Bryn Athyn, PA Gilbertsville, PA Gulf Breeze, FL Fairhope, AL Kansas City, KS

Did you know?

The festival is fully supported by volunteers, interested in volunteering for 2021,call 251-229-1874.

Kathy’s Package Store

28600 US Hwy 98 #G • Daphne, AL 36526 • 251-621-2211 Monday-Saturday 10AM-9PM www.kathyspackagestore.com

Open Sunday 12PM-6PM INVENTORY Hard-to-find Cordials & Liqueurs • Gift Bags Glasses • Accessories • Drink Mixes Juices • Sodas • Ice OVER 5OO WINES French • German • Italian • California Alabama Muscadine • Saki CHAMPAGNE Fine French • Domestic • Prosecco Over 400 Beers • Over 300 Liquors TOBACCO PRODUCTS Fine Cigars • Cigarettes

Support Wildlife, throw a party!

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

23

Outdoor Art Show Artist Listings as of Feb. 21, 2020. Artists are subject to change. For more information, please visit the ESAC.

CERAMICS Established in 2010 + Pottery Hand Building Class + Pottery Wheel Classes + Workshops + Studio Memberships + Parties + Gallery

9 N. Church Street Fairhope, AL 36532 251-517-5460 www.thekilnstudio.com

Fairhope CHOCOLATE

The Fairhope French Quarter 42 1/2 S Section St. #5 Fairhope, AL 36532

251-928-7750

Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Fairhope Chocolate

c h o c ol ate s , c on fe c ti on s , g i f t s , an

d classes

*Neuhaus of Belgium, in-house Fairhope Chocolate, Southern Pralines, Turtles, Caramel Apples and Bark available! (sugar-, gluten-, nut-free & Vegan available too).

24

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

NAME Barbara Harris Greg Lathrop Timothy Sullivan Rocky Broome Maria Spies Steve Burrow Robin Rodgers Sid Krhut Lisa Tantillo Susan Rodrigue Luci Haas David Self Ann Feldmeir Ed Brownlee Ross De La Garza Dawson Morgan Bruce Lawall Paul Hofrenning Leslie Smith

CITY, STATE Lillian, AL Derby, KS Marietta, GA Baton Rouge, LA Silverhill, AL Gulf Shores, AL Smyrna, GA Hattiesburg, MS Atlanta, GA Prairieville, LA Faribault, MN Birmingham, AL Wimberley, TX Kalamazoo, MI Blanco, TX Fairhope, AL Milton, FL Edina, MN Birmingham, AL

DRAWINGS & GRAPHICS (INCLUDES PASTELS) NAME Sarah Rutledge Fischer John Davis

CITY, STATE Fairhope, AL Pensacola, FL

FINE CRAFT & JEWELRY NAME Inka Smith Gloria McRoberts Donald Pekarek Chrissy Doolen Gopal Kapoor Inna Schoeler Jason Stoddard Robert Linn Ronetta Krause Kerry Leasure Roger & Renae Poer Leigh Ann Hurst Caleb Barnaby A. Denise Rollings-Martin Frank Skully Holly Vaughn Sebastian Coleman Ann McCann

CITY, STATE Holt, FL Watertown, TN Pegram, TN Magnolia, TX Greenville, NC Bonita Springs, FL Guntersville, AL Edmond, OK Bradenton, FL Hoover, AL Sylvan Springs, AL Decatur, AL Crestview, FL Bremen, AL Cincinnati, OH Cantonment, FL Mt. Vernon, OH Nashville, IN

SPECIAL FESTIVAL HOURS!

9 North church street, D, fairhope, alabama • 251-990-4859

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

25

FINE CRAFT & JEWELRY cont.

NAME Charise Bundesen Heather McDurmon Annie Mohaupt Suzanne Juneau Mike Venghaus Traci Cole Emre Tekeli Gayle Campbell Elizabeth Seidel Megan Austin Fatou Sall Anne Moore Andrea & Rolf Ludden E Edmunds Michael Bonardi

CITY, STATE Clarkston, MI Rome, GA Rockford, IL Scott, LA Niceville, FL Tulsa, OK Tampa, FL Valparaiso, FL Birmingham, AL Canton, GA Capitol Heights, MD Hoover, AL Gatlinburg, TN Park City, UT Columbus, OH

MIXED MEDIA NAME Lisa Morales Marian Baker Evie Davis Yvonne Miller Mindy Rhoads Emma Knapp Fred Fisher Andy Stivers Leif Johansen Louise Greene Diana Vest Paula Marksbury Morris Johnson Melanie Blackerby John Walrod Paul Nikitchenko Vic Lee

CITY, STATE Pearland, TX Oneonta, AL Pensacola, FL Bethlehem, GA Marquette, KS Atlanta, GA Quincy, FL Hapeville, GA Asheville, NC Dacula, GA Birmingham, AL Athens, TN St. Petersburg, FL Mobile, AL Pass Christian, MS Wilmington, NC Saint Johns, FL

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

NAME Joey Blazek Joseph Sheffield Jenny Bullard Anita Bice Marisol Spoon Craig and Deona Smith Gyl Turner Dennis Heckler Kathy Schumacher Brandon King Karron Troil Jodi Perry Claire Cormany Edgar Reims Michael Steddum Mark Gates Nick Cantrell Bill Billingsley Shelby Dillon Alan (X.L) Lin George Taylor Theresa Grillo Laird Angela Bond Karen Libecap Terri Myer

CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX Daphne, AL Oklahoma City, OK Moody, AL Charleston, SC Asheville, NC Montevallo, AL Yazoo City, MS Niceville, FL Jonesboro, AR Robertsdale, AL Polvadera, NM Birmingham, AL Harpswell, ME Webb City, MO Chattanooga, TN Orange Beach, AL Pensacola, FL Durham, NC Pensacola, FL Montgomery, AL Gulf Breeze, FL Decatur, GA Hoover, AL Fenton, MO

PHOTOGRAPHY NAME Stewart Rein B. Eugene Bauer C.W. Banfield Ray Mosteller Chad Moore

CITY, STATE Summerdale, AL Saint Peters, MO Howell, MI Easley, SC Birmingham, AL

SCULPTURE

Please visit our booth in front of Fairhope Pharmacy!

26

PAINTING

NAME Ted Armulowicz Sean Corner Ed Bratton Janet Weilbrenner Tiim Kuhlman Richard Cooley Steven Dark Chris Armstrong Janice and Rick Moore Nancy Adams Pat Juneau Jack Pine

CITY, STATE Liberty Hill, TX Wichita, KS Rogers, AR West Plains, MO Pensacola, FL West Bend, WI Gulf Shores, AL Nashville, TN Bryan, OH Fairhope, AL Scott, LA Laurelville, OH

To Arms AnTiques BUYER & SELLER MILITARY RELICS PRE-CIVIL WAR TO GULF WAR CERTIFIED APPRAISER OF

GUNS • MILITARY ITEMS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES DOCUMENTS • BOOKS LETTERS • DIARIES

HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR ALL CIVIL WAR & MILITARY ITEMS, GIVE US A CALL

Certified Appraiser, James Mitchell • Owner, Henry Skinner 15296D Co. Rd 3, Fairhope, AL 251-422-9474

The Dragonfly Emporium LLC Antique and Vintage Market

Tuesday - Friday: 10am till 4pm • Sat: 9am till 2pm

Our Services Include Custom Upholstery Service Farmhouse Furniture & Woodworking Furniture Painting & Refinishing

16821 State Highway 181 Fairhope, AL 36532 251-591-7340 www.thedragonflyemporium.com

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

27

Historic Fairhope Art: Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas Art is a rich part of Fairhope’s Legacy and the art series entitled The Twelve Days of Christmas has become one of the City’s most legendary symbols of the season. In Christian theology, the Twelve Days of Christmas are the days between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi — the three wise men; also called the Epiphany. The popular Christmas carol by the same name recalls gifts given when my “true love came to me.” These traditional themes have been brought to life by Fairhope artists.

In the mid-1950s, the City of Fairhope invited local artists to make creative wooden Christmas cutout figures from the Charles Dickens classics. These were displayed in stores and hung on lampposts and porches downtown. The artist community cherished the notion of showing its creativity throughout the city. And it brought magic to the holidays! Downtown businesses needed a boost and boosts they got!

The cosmetic lift sustained the holiday spirit for several years, but after a while, the artwork became tattered due to weather and zealous handling when put into storage. New decorations were needed. The City purchased some commercial decorations and those were used from the late 1960s through the early ‘70s.

Then after almost a decade, the impersonal tinsel’s luster began to wane. Some business owners and artisans in the city rejuvenated the original painted Christmas placards. And the idea gained the support of the City of Fairhope’s mayor, James P. Nix, the Fairhope Chamber of Commerce, the Fairhope Retail Merchants Association, the Fairhope Garden Club and the Eastern Shore Art Center.

New energy was in the air!

In 1978, local artists, led by Mary Hunter, began working on art for the 1979 Christmas season. Artists were again well along in painting many new works for outdoor display on the streets of Fairhope. But nature intervened on September 12, 1979 when Hurricane Fredrick devastated the public utilities in Fairhope, felling trees and damaging city equipment. Consequently, only eight wooden Christmas art pieces were completed and displayed by Christmas Day, due to priority being given to rebuilding the city infrastructure downtown. Lampposts were broken, public utilities were damaged, and city workers were not able to devote time to installing decorations. The beloved art had to wait.

On August 28, 1980, the Mobile Press-Register newspaper carried a feature article with the photograph of Mrs. Hunter with wooden paintings, including a series depicting the Twelve Days of Christmas “that will 28

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

adorn city streets in downtown Fairhope during the yuletide season.”

Supported by an exhilarating community spirit, the city Public Works crews installed forty-one Christmas painted wooden placards downtown. Mrs. Hunter was assisted in the project by approximately sixteen artists. They finished twenty-nine 8-foot wooden displays, plus twelve 2-foot by 4-foot paintings entitled The Twelve Days of Christmas. Mrs. Hunter painted the Twelve Days and four more of the 8-foot wooden Christmas decorations, demonstrating her dedication to the city art. Her work was displayed each Christmas from 1980 to 2001. Special affection was expressed for the Twelve Days of Christmas — all twelve of them — were hung from 1980 until 2016.

In 2017, a municipal decision was made to change the city signage motif to banners. The Twelve Days art was retired to a city storage area. The next year, the Committee to Preserve Fairhope’s Christmas Art (CPFCA) was formed to work with public and artistic interests to preserve the City’s popular Christmas artwork. The Committee was comprised of several supporting organizations of the arts: Eastern Shore Art Center - Judy Oxford, Artists By the Bay - Ellen Majors Lacey and Vicky Cook, City of Fairhope - Paige Crawford, and the Fairhope Retail Merchant’s Association - Diane Douglas.

Later in 2018, the wooden Twelve Days of Christmas artwork panels were retrieved from storage and, although a bit tattered and worn, were set aside as a cherished piece of city history. But, they indeed, needed some love.

The CPFCA established a plan to refurbish these classics. It was obvious that funds and some imagination would be needed to recondition and frame each of

the 2-ft X 4-ft panels. The Committee presented their plan to the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation (FACFF), patriarchs of the city’s artistic heritage.

The FACFF committed grant funds to recondition and preserve the artwork.

Soon thereafter, the Friends of the Fairhope Museum of History agreed to business manage the project.

Together, the CPFCA, Friends of the Museum of History and creative local artisans, began to repair and restore the work in December 2018.

On October 14, 2019, the refurbished Twelve Days of Christmas artwork was completed and placed in locations around downtown Fairhope. The rejuvenated work was celebrated along with the One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Fairhope in 2019!

The CPFCA will continue its mission to preserve historic Fairhope art. The Committee foresees a gallery of historic art, featuring the Twelve Days of Christmas and other nostalgic works that take creative minds back to the days of old Fairhope with a vision for the future. After all, this city was designed to be Utopia!

The Committee for the Preservation of Fairhope Christmas Art can be proud of its achievement to protect and preserve our proud heritage in creative art!

This Twelve Days of Christmas project has

been made possible by the committee to Preserve Fairhope’s Christmas Art, Fairhope’s Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation, Friends of Fairhope Museum of History, City of Fairhope and Restructured Rival Studio.

Story and research by Bob Glennon, Festival volunteer and local historian.

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

29

Entertainment Schedule

At the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Entertainment Venue, festival-goers will enjoy some of the best local and regional talent this area has to offer. Located next to the downtown Regions Bank at the intersection of Section Street and Magnolia Avenue (between the north entrance of the Eastern Shore Art Center’s outdoor arts show and the south entrance of the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival). There will be live entertainment on the stage and out front all weekend long with everything from local school children singing, to local bands and solo musical acts, local dancers, baton demonstrations, and much more. Be sure to come early Saturday so you don’t miss out on the official introduction of the incoming Dogwood Trail Court in their new gowns — an annual tradition starting at noon.

All entertainment will be held at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, in the Regions Bank Parking Lot.

STAGE SPONSOR

FRIDAY

9:45 OPENING CEREMONY EMCEED BY LORI

DUBOSE WITH WABF 1480AM 10:00 FAIRHOPE ELEMENTARY 3rd GRADE CHORUS 11:00 REID SORIA 12:00 FAIRHOPE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BANDS 2:00 CSILLA ELAM & COURTNEY REYNOLDS 3:30 GYPSYPEARL 4:30 MARJORIE SEARCY AND FRIENDS

SATURDAY

10:00 CSILLA ELAM & COURTNEY REYNOLDS 11:00 EASTERN SHORE TWIRLERS 12:00 DOGWOOD TRAIL INTRODUCTIONS 12:30 THE GEORGE SEARCY COMBO 2:00 THE GYPSY CHICKS & PHOENIX BELLYDANCE 3:30 THE KARLI RYAN BAND

SUNDAY

10:00 ZURAKA BELLY DANCERS 11:00 DANCE ARTS SOUTH 12:00 BAKLAVA BELLYDANCE 1:00 FIRST BAPTIST FAIRHOPE MUSIC DEPARTMENT 2:00 GULF COAST DANCE ALLIANCE 3:00 FAIRHOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH PRAISE BAND 30

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Kids Art

Children are invited to join us at the Coastal Alabama Real Estate, LLC Kid’s Art Tent on Church Street close to the Fairhopers Community Park. We will have art by Ricky Trione on Saturday morning in addition to other guest artists throughout the weekend. Activities include face painting, modeling clay creations, fish mold prints, bird house building and many more surprises. The Kid’s Art Tent will be open Friday to Sunday from 10am-4pm with high school art students assisting and all activities are free!

KIDS ART SPONSOR

What Else is Going On? SPRING FEVER CHASE

FIESTA ITALIANA

Saturday, March 21 10K and 2-mile fun run/walk Race begins at the intersection of Fairhope Ave. and Bayview St. To register, visit springfeverchase.com. Cost is $25 through March 11 or $30 after for adults; $15 for children through March 11 or $20 after.

Start Times: 8 a.m. for the 10K and 9:30 a.m. for the 2-mile fun run/walk. Awards presented at 9:45 a.m.

For more information call (251) 279-1684.

Christ the King Catholic Church Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Parishioners will showcase their Italian heritage.

For more information: (251) 626-2343.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH’S 45TH ANNUAL GERMAN SAUSAGE DINNER

Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

200 S. Section St. in Fairhope.

Eat in or take out.

Dinner $9: Grilled German Sausage, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Bread and a Beverage Sandwich Plate $7: Grilled German Sausage in a Bun, Sauerkraut, Chips and a Beverage Slice of Homemade Pie $3.50 For more information: (251) 928-8397.

BALDWIN HUMANE SOCIETY PET ADOPTION The Baldwin Humane Society will have an information and merchandise booth located in the Compass Bank parking lot (at the corner of Section St. and Magnolia Ave.) Fri through Sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will also be holding an adoption event at the same location on Saturday March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information: (251) 928-4585.

THE HAVEN PET ADOPTION Greer’s parking lot (S. Section St.) Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22.

For more information: (251) 929-3980.

LIVE AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES

Friday, March 20 A tribute to the Allman Brothers Band AND Almost Skynard: A tribute to Lynard Skynard

Did you know?

This is a juried festival, over 500 artists apply for 200 spaces. Award winners are invited back for the next year. Patron awards are available to anyone making a $100 purchase from a single artist in the Arts and Crafts Festival Show. For information call 251-2291874.

THE BALDWIN POPS SOLO AND ENSEMBLE RECITAL

Sunday, March 22 2 p.m.

Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave. Free Admission

Did you know?

The information booth was built by an Eagle Scout over 18 years ago.

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

31

Judges Ivey L. March

Dale Lewis

Ivey L. March is a metalsmith and teaching artist based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Her business Jewelry de Terre is rustic jewelry inspired by nature and often uses found objects within metalwork. de terre means “of the earth” which reflects the inspiration that nature plays in all of the jewelry designs, and the eco friendly materials. Ivey studied Art and Design at both Murray State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts, as well as the Marchutz School of Fine Art in Aix-en-Provence, France. In 2018 she was chosen as a Fellow for the Community Arts Training program with the Regional Art Commission in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her own artistic work, Ivey teaches with the Center of Creative Arts, where she partners with public schools to create and teach individualized arts integration residencies, sharing her love of the arts with young people.

Dale Lewis is a sculptor working primarily in wood.

He received a BFA at the University of Alabama in Commercial Design, with concentrations in painting and ceramics. After a 13-year career in television production, he discovered wood as his medium of choice and has created whimsical pieces for 40 years. His work is included in 8 museum permanent collections and numerous private collections and has been represented in 50 exhibitions. He has received the Alabama Craft Fellowship 2 times and recently was included in Alabama Creates: 200 Years of Arts & Artists, a publication that highlights notable artists from the past 200 years. Residing in Oneonta, AL, with his wife Carol, he continues to create his works.

Visit his website at: www.dalewis@dalewis.net.

Ronda Gooch

Ronda Gooch is the owner of Gooch Gallery, a self-guided gallery representing award winning artists located inside the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. She is a Fairhope native and graduate of Fairhope High School. She credits the influence of the Eastern Shore art community for inspiring her love of art.

Her career spanned from humanitarian work in Mogadishu, Somalia to managing a Southeastern territory for the American Red Cross. But, it was during her time coordinating events inside resort hotels that inspired her to create a unique gallery concept to showcase artwork beyond the walls of a traditional gallery.

Since its inception, art has been on display for guests of all ages to enjoy, and purchased pieces have been shipped throughout the country and internationally.

Her business has expanded with art expos throughout the United States which match venues with specific art styles. Ronda resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two Boston Terriers, and has two grown children and two step-children.

32

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Awards

The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival presents artists more than $22,000 in cash prizes for the top artists and craftsman.

A panel of three very talented and highly respected judges were chosen to select the best works in the 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival. The awards are presented during the Artist’s Dinner on Friday evening.

Award Categories

Best of Show Chairman’s Award A&C Foundation Award Jury Award State of Alabama Award Eastern Shore Art Center Award of Excellence Fran Faust Slade Merit Award Barbara Haas Merit Award Merit Awards (5) Awards of Distinction for each Category (10 Total)

Patron Award Program

Many artists would argue that the most coveted honor is when visitors stop by their booth and purchase their works. The Patron Award Program allows businesses or individuals to honor their favorite artists and craftsmen by committing to purchase at least $100 from one of the festival vendors. When they find that special piece and buy it, they present the artist with a ribbon and placard bearing their name or the name of their business. Patrons may purchase works from any exhibitor they choose and the money goes directly to the artist. For more information visit www. fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com (Patron Award button on home page)

Poster Artist Written by Bob Glennon Festival volunteer and local historian

The Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope is the biggest event in Fairhope each year by all metrics — size, revenue and attendance. And within that show, the feature artist and selection of the artwork to publicize the annual event, are as popular as the rings at a wedding. This year, that decision by the Arts and Crafts Festival Committee is especially exciting because a local artist has become the recipient.

Mrs. Allison Norris Ashurst is the 2020 Festival selected artist. She enjoys her multi-faceted career as artist, mother and businesswoman in Fairhope. In 2006, she opened an art gallery for a year in Fairhope, and participated in the Fairhope art community. She also taught art for several years at Faulkner Community College. She then adjusted her priorities to demonstrate her talent as a working mom, continuing to accept art commissions, and donating her art to many local organizations and fundraising efforts. Today, she balances her time between family, art and marketing activities in her family business.

In her painting for the Festival, she has created an image of the Fairhope Floral Clock. Floral displays have not been featured as the Festival selection for many years. To locals, this botanical color reminds us of the municipal decision years ago that helped transform Fairhope from a small town into a growing city.

For tourists and guests, the colors represent the beauty and imagination that personifies Fairhope.

Mrs. Ashurst works with a variety of mediums, but her favorite expressions are in oil and acrylic due to their depth and richness. She finds inspiration in nature so she can transport the vivid colors, textures and emotions onto a canvas with many layers of paint.

However, her work is often more traditional when the

Photo by Jenni Guerry Photography

focus is portraiture of children and animals or architecture. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Birmingham Southern College and a Masters of Art Education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She currently lives and works in Fairhope.

Allison is involved in the Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast (EFGC) and has collaborated with some participants in that organization by encouraging them and their art. The EFGC is a nonprofit entity chartered to meet the social and recreational needs of the special-needs community in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. “I’m excited,” she says, “to promote the Exceptional Foundation, as the mom of a special needs child and through my art. I hope to share my booth in the Festival with some works of these outstanding individuals.” The EFGC is another creative art source that is supported by the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation.

The floral clock certainly highlights the values we find on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The sixtythree foot by forty-two foot colorful working timepiece welcomes guests as they arrive on the north side of our city. The clock was designed by Paul Fontenot of Garden Design Solutions, Inc. (GDSI) and was funded partially by the Committee on Public Art of the Eastern Shore Art Center. The clock is a unique and functional part of everyone’s Fairhope.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ashurst for her contribution to the Arts in Fairhope!

Adoptable Pets on Friday and Saturday at our booth near Section and Magnolia intersection.

251-928-8020

251-928-4585

www.BaldwinHumane.org 2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

33

2019 Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Winners State Award:

Merit Award:

Merit Award:

Merit Award:

Merit Award:

Merit Award:

Merit Award:

Merit Award:

Best of Show:

Foundation Award:

Chairmans Award:

Fibers Award of Distinction:

Functional:

Graphics, Drawings, Watercolors:

Jewelry:

Mixed Media:

Lori Williams

Kimberly Farmer

Tim Peters

Jack Pine

Cym Doggett

Christina Smith

Courtney DeYoung

Marie Rust

Painting:

Karen Libecap

34

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

Larry Brown

Leslie Peebles

John Armistead

Julie Jerman-Meika

Photography: Sunny Liang

Godwin Kou

Amy Thompson

Amos Amit

Mike Chatham

Pottery/Cermanics: David Johnson

Sculpture:

Wood:

Rommel Ricaurte

Ralph Thomas

2019 Outdoor Art Show Winners First Place:

Painting: Jessica Ladd Photography: C.W. Banfield Drawing & Graphics: Steve Shepard Sculpture: Chris Cumbie Ceramics: Timothy Sullivan Fine Craft/Jewelry: Roger Poer Mixed Media: Brett Henderson

Second Place: Painting: Edgar Reims Drawing & Graphics: John Davis Sculpture: Emre Tekeli Ceramics: Dawson Morgan Fine Craft/Jewelry: Caleb Barnaby Mixed Media: Kerry Leasure

Reciprocal Award from the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation to an OAS artist: Gloria McRoberts (Fine Craft/Jewelry)

Isabel Jackson Best of Show: Luis Enrique Gutierrez (Ceramics)

Bob Mullican Award: Tina Leto (Photography)

Did you know?

Many downtown Merchants welcome visiting artist through their Adopt an Artist program. Diane Douglas with Company of Angels can answer questions about this. Call 251.928.2800.

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

35

Baldwin County 33rd Annual

Strawberry Festival

Student Art Competition The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation supports the Student Art Mural Contest along with Segers, Inc., Jubilee Ace Hardware, and Fairhope, Daphne and Spanish Fort Public Libraries. There are eight Eastern Shore secondary schools that will participate in the annual art contest showcased at the visiting artist’s dinner. Attendees of the artists’ annual dinner vote on the student art created from the festival’s theme which will hang in the respective public library for that city all year.

Saturday, April 11 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 12 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Great Strawberry Shortcake!

Over 170 Arts & Crafts!

2019 First Place Winner: Fairhope High School

Lots of Food!

Little Miss Strawberry & Her Court!

Festival • Pageant • Car Show Tractor Show Live Music • Family Fun

2019 Second Place Winner: Bayshore Christian

ADMISSION IS FREE Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a nonprofit organization. All benefits go to ARC of Baldwin County and Loxley Elementary School www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org Sponsors from Segers and Fairhope Hardware

36

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

37

The Colony Shop

Ladies’ Boutique Since 1946

jams world

®

HONOLULU

www.thecolonyshopfairhope.com

27 S. Section St., Downtown Fairhope • 251-928-8172

38

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

2020 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

39

You came for a visit...

We'll help you make it home.

Preston Niemeyer • Staci Niemeyer • Shannon Hesse

29 N. Section St. Fairhope, AL 36532 • 833.FHOPEAL (833.346.7325) fairhopeiscalling@gmail.com • www.fairhopeiscalling.com