Show Stuff
Christmas Fair, Buxton Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 December, 2022
A well attended event despite the freezing conditions but much evidence of a recessionary effects on spending.
A well attended event despite the freezing conditions but much evidence of a recessionary effects on spending.
Woman's Club of Evanston, Friday 18, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November, 2022
The weather turned very cold for this annual event. My stall was in the Music Room which mercifully didn't host any music. I booked extra space to facilitate showing my full range of products. Visitor numbers were disappointing, but I was encouraged by a large number of returning customers from my email list.
The weather turned very cold for this annual event. My stall was in the Music Room which mercifully didn't host any music. I booked extra space to facilitate showing my full range of products. Visitor numbers were disappointing, but I was encouraged by a large number of returning customers from my email list.
Kelly Bush purchased "Here come the girls..." last year and showed me this picture of it hanging in her hallway
A Holiday Happening, College of Du Page County, Glen Ellyn Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 November, 2022
After a two-year absence this event was well attended on both days. I was asked to spread out to occupy space left by a no show exhibitor - I never need a second invitation.
After a two-year absence this event was well attended on both days. I was asked to spread out to occupy space left by a no show exhibitor - I never need a second invitation.
Great Peak District Fair - Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 October, 2022
Weekend Bazaar, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton - Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 October, 2022
Nice weather but difficult trading days, Potential customers reflected on the massive rise in energy costs starting on the Saturday.
Nice weather but difficult trading days, Potential customers reflected on the massive rise in energy costs starting on the Saturday.
Artist & Designer Show, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton - Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September, 2022
The Organizers are trying to re-establish these once high-quality events. The range of artists on display was very encouraging in this endeavor.
The Organizers are trying to re-establish these once high-quality events. The range of artists on display was very encouraging in this endeavor.
Art on the Fox, Algonquin - Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, 2022
A glorious Saturday followed by a wash out Sunday.
A glorious Saturday followed by a wash out Sunday.
Bucktown Arts Fest - Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 2022
Good weather throughout and large crowds and their dogs returned for this popular event.
Good weather throughout and large crowds and their dogs returned for this popular event.
Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest - Friday 19, Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August 2022
Storm forecasts for Saturday disrupted the attendance pattern and largely killed off the principal trading day. Sunday was busy in fine weather.
Storm forecasts for Saturday disrupted the attendance pattern and largely killed off the principal trading day. Sunday was busy in fine weather.
Printers Row Art Fest - Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August, 2022
As usual a windy venue but the crowds were out in force on bothdays making this a very good show for the exhibitors.
As usual a windy venue but the crowds were out in force on bothdays making this a very good show for the exhibitors.
Wheaton Art Walk - Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August, 2022
Extreme weather 95F on Saturday and five hours rain on Sunday made this a difficult event for the stallholders...
Extreme weather 95F on Saturday and five hours rain on Sunday made this a difficult event for the stallholders...
Summer fete, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton - Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July 2022
Artist & Designer Show, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton - Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July 2022
The A&D shows are getting re-established at this venue and it was good to welcome some discerning customers back to the Octagon.
The A&D shows are getting re-established at this venue and it was good to welcome some discerning customers back to the Octagon.
Weekend bazaar, Buxton, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July, 2022
Deer Park Art Show, Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June 2022
Another wet Saturday but Sunday was fine if a little windy.
Another wet Saturday but Sunday was fine if a little windy.
Gold Coast Art Fair, Saturday18 & Sunday 19 June 2022
The Gold Coast Art Fair is described as the Granddaddy of American art festivals. It is now situated around the perimeter of Grant Park which houses 400 participating artists. There are spectacular views of the lake and the Loop. This year the weather was perfect on both days and the event was highly successful.
The Gold Coast Art Fair is described as the Granddaddy of American art festivals. It is now situated around the perimeter of Grant Park which houses 400 participating artists. There are spectacular views of the lake and the Loop. This year the weather was perfect on both days and the event was highly successful.
Lincolnshire Art Fair, 4 & 5 June 2022
Another wet Saturday was less than welcome but Sunday was glorious weather. I managed to take pictures of two more purchasers of my bags.
Another wet Saturday was less than welcome but Sunday was glorious weather. I managed to take pictures of two more purchasers of my bags.
Barrington Art Fair, 28 & 29 May 2022
Good weather throughout was welcome but the winds on Sunday were a constant challenge.
Good weather throughout was welcome but the winds on Sunday were a constant challenge.
Northbrook Art in the Park, 21 &22 May 2022
Wet weather on Saturday together with setting up on grass presented problems but trading went well on Sunday.
Wet weather on Saturday together with setting up on grass presented problems but trading went well on Sunday.
Weekend Bazaar, Buxton - 30 April & 1 May 2022
The generous spacing at this location enables me to have two large picture racks facing each other.
Shoulder bags
These are pictures of new owners of my bags which have proved popular in 2021.
The Octagon at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
I exhibit in the UK primarily in the Octagon which is part of the Pavilion Gardens complex at Buxton which is located in the High Peak. The Octagon is a Victorian structure and is at the west end of the site. The Buxton opera House is at the east end. Buxton is an ancient spa town and the Roman baths may still be visited.
Maria Reyes Jones
After a Covid break of two years I was delighted to be exhibiting again with Maria at recent Chicago shows. Her large scale paintings of flowers are a delight. You can find out more about Maria and see more of her work on her website.
It was Maria's work that inspired my experiments in fabric flower collage a couple of years ago.
It was Maria's work that inspired my experiments in fabric flower collage a couple of years ago.
Chicago Skyline
I took the following photos during the Gold Coast Art Fair. The Chicago downtown skyline made a dramatic backdrop to the event which took place in Grant Park.
The above photos were taken looking north west and south. Looking east below you can just about make out the lake through the trees.
