The ArtFest Midwest

What more could you ask for? The Varied Industries Building at the State Fairgrounds is the setting for this show. You have shelter, air conditioning, State Fair concessions, and really outstanding artists!! There's lots of parking and door prizes. John is not only allowed to carve inside, he's rewarded for it by being one of the Iowa Demonstrating Artists.
Unfortunately my LCD screen is broken so I was only able to get a few photos, but isn't this a cute one of a customer purchasing her first rolling pin?

Snake Alley 2011

The Snake Alley Art Fair is on Father's Day. It's a family tradition for many and it's a family show for us as well. We're always glad to see family and friends, both old and new. Do you recognize the couple in the center photograph? :-)

Beaux Arts 2011

Beaux Arts has such a great setting. It's a unique opportunity for people to come to an art show and also be able to visit an art museum. With Sunday being Mother's Day, it's always fun to see all the family groups out for a pleasant day.
Our cutest customer this year had four legs.

Riverbank

It was good to be able to have this show outdoors again. April is iffy for an outdoor show but John appreciates being able to carve.