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April 30, May 1 and 2, 2021
Friday – Sunday, 10AM - 5PM
The Festival is presented by the Fairhope Arts &
Crafts Festival Foundation and the City of Fairhope
SPONSORS Welcome to
beautiful Fairhope
Welcome to
Fairhope! The
Arts & Crafts
Festival is such
a special event
for the Fairhope
community, and is
cherished to locals and visitors
alike.
This outdoor festival takes
place in beautiful downtown
Fairhope and will celebrate
artists from around the state of
Alabama.
Make this year special and
plan to visit Fairhope, enjoy
good food, celebrate the arts
and make lasting memories
with friends and family.
Sherry Sullivan
Mayor
City of Fairhope
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Alabama Credit Union, Flowerwood, Trustmark, Bay Mortgage, Center-
State Bank, Downtown Merchants Association, Easy Haul Inc, Holiday
Find out more:
www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com
Inn Express, Riviera Utilities, Segers, Baldwin County Sewer Systems, 251-229-1874
Jubilee Ace Hardware, Lyons Share, Southern Veranda
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Contents
Welcome Letter..................................3
Sponsors.............................................3
Festival Committee............................8
Festival Foundation............................8
History of the Festival......................10
Donations.........................................11
Quick Facts................................. 12-13
All Alabama Show 2021...................14
Artists 2021................................ 14-15
Festival Map............................... 16-17
Entertainment...................................18
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Photos by Stephen Savage Photograph
Kids Art.............................................18
Other Events....................................18
Featured Artist.................................19
Student Art Competition........... 20-21
Food Vendors...................................22
Judges/Awards........................... 24-25
Volunteers.................................. 26-27
70th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival...28
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Festival Committee
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 2021 Chairmen for the festival are Sherry Sullivan and Vicky Cook.
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 pro-
ceeds from the festival are used to award scholarships
and donations to various groups in the Fairhope com-
Back Row: Dianne Herzog, Ricky Lewis, Laura English munity. To date, over $100,000 in proceeds have been
(Secretary); Front Row: Sherry Sullivan (Chair), Debbie Floyd awarded to area students and groups in the Fairhope
(President), Gayle Coleman; Not pictured: Lee Teumer
(Treasurer), Jodi Keating and Jackie Pate community
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 fundraiser for the Art Center, allowing free admission
Center. The show includes up to 125 booths of fine to the public all year round. Gallery and gift shop
artists and craftspeople, attracting more than 350,000 hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
visitors each spring. The Outdoor Art Show is a major For more information, visit www.esartcenter.org.
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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
SPECIAL HOURS for ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Super Second Saturday Event! 10am - 6pm with Coffee & Food Trucks on site.
Discounts, Giveaways & Door Prizes all day.
Artists demonstrations throughout the store, all day
Visit our website SouthernAntiquesAndAccents.com
Check out our Specialty Shops
•Southern
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CoziKnot Bridal Gifts and Jewelery
•CoziKnot
Cast Iron Man for cleanings and sales
•Cast
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•Dr. Blue Door Design for custom
New Sweetly Southern Merry Makers for laser art•Howards
signs•Merry Howards
Candy Store located inside! Beez Wax•Saltwash
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Natchez Polishes•
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Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival – Be a Part of the History! Welcome to the 69th who vote on this award, so Annual Fairhope Arts and if the artists like the festi- Crafts Festival. Can you val, you know it must be a believe how far our home- great one! Recent awards town festival has come? include being ranked #10 Not only is this festival in 2007, #26 in 2011, #2 in widely known amongst the the state of Alabama and locals, but it is also known #23 in the nation in 2013 across the entire state of and in the past years the Alabama and recognized Festival has consistently throughout America as one been recognized in the top of the oldest and most pres- 20 for the Top 200 Best by tigious art festivals in the Sunshine Artist Magazine. country. Can you believe The Fairhope Arts and this cultural festival started Crafts Festival has certainly over 68 years ago as a tour? changed over the years; According to records exhibitors are no longer held by the Eastern Shore only locals, exhibitors are Chamber as well as news- no longer charged a com- paper articles, the Arts and Crafts Tour started on Febru- mission on sales, just an entry fee, the number of visitors ary 22, 1953 and lasted until February 28. Back then, is now in six-digit figures, and the activities surrounding these seven-day art exhibits were set up in store win- the festival have grown as well. The most recent change dows. The tour schedule also included entertainment has been the formation of the Fairhope Arts and Crafts and craft demonstrations. Some artists and exhibitors Foundation, started just a few years ago by volunteers of did sell items, but the majority of the exhibits were for the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Committee. The Founda- viewing purposes only. tion takes opportunities such as the festival to give back The tour was planned to coordinate with Mobile to the city of Fairhope and residents by supporting arts Jaycees’ Azalea Trail and Mobile Mardi Gras celebrations in the community. To date, the festival has made dona- with hopes that the locals and visitors attending these tions back into the Arts in the Fairhope community of festive events would also attend the tour and bear wit- over $100,000. ness to the many talents of the Eastern Shore residents. This year, be a part of the history yourself and join In 1965, the tour expanded to include exhibitors and other visitors as well as wonderful artists and crafters activities from the other Eastern Shore cities of Daphne from all over the state of Alabama in the flower-lined and Spanish Fort with the opening ceremonies held in streets of picturesque Fairhope as we promote artwork Spanish Fort and ending with a play in Fairhope. and craftsmanship, good will and festivity in the most The year 1967 saw a slight change where exhibitor charming and magical area of the world — our home- participants of the festival were asked to pay 10% com- town. mission on their gross sales. In 1975 craftsmen set up displays in “Craft-Houses” which were created from va- cant buildings. In 1978 the event was shortened to three days. This was the same year that exhibitors left build- ings and shops to display their wares on the sidewalks. The first prize money was awarded in 1983 for Best of Show and the recipient was given $250. This same year the exhibitor booths were moved from the sidewalks and edges of the streets to the center. The next year, the Mary McGrath Award was established. Starting in 1997, the festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the top 200 Festivals in the United States and has received this honor in the following years. The artists and exhibitors who partici- pate in the shows all over the United States are the ones 10 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts
Donations
Rotary Youth Club
Fairhope Volunteer Fire Dept.
Fairhope High School Buccaneer Band
Exceptional Foundation
Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre
Please visit
our booth in front
of Fairhope
Pharmacy!
Fairhope Museum
2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 11quick facts about the festival
WHAT:
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
69th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival spaces are filled, we recommend you park and ride the
shuttle services.
Special Request: Please do not block parking lots
WHEN: and driveways of the area businesses. We thank you for
your understanding and cooperation.
April 30, May 1 & 2
Hours are Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is always
the third weekend in March but was rescheduled in PARKING:
2021 due to COVID-19
SHUTTLE SERVICES:
Hot Wheels of Daphne will be
WHERE: providing shuttle service from the
Fairhope Recreation Center located on Hwy 98/Gree-
The picturesque streets of Downtown Fairhope on no Road on Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30
the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. a.m. both days. The cost is $5 for a roundtrip ride.
Each person will receive a wristband. The Shuttle will
drop off and pick up from the intersection of Bancroft
WHY: and Johnson streets downtown.
The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is a 100% volun- HANDICAP PARKING:
teer run festival. The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Handicap parking will be located in downtown
Foundation uses proceeds to support the arts in the Fairhope on Bancroft behind the Fairhope Museum
community thru donations and scholarships. Besides of History and behind the Fairhope Public Library.
being chosen by various tourism departments and It will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
magazines as one of the top events in the South, it is There is also limited on street handicap parking and
also recognized throughout the US as one of the top fes- in the parking deck on North Church Street.
tivals. For three days Alabama’s Downtown Fairhope
will transform from the quaint and charming old-fash- DOWNTOWN PARKING/TOWING:
ioned streets to an outdoor art gallery featuring paint- Parking will be available on a first come, first serve
ings, jewelry, pottery, and other handcrafted treasures. basis in the public parking garage off of North Church
Street. Please pay attention to no parking signs dur-
ing the Festival and do not block driveways. In the
COST: event your car is towed during the Festival, please
call Tony’s Towing Service at 251-928-7334. The City
Admission is free for this art and cultural event! and Festival Committee make every effort not to tow
vehicles but it may be necessary if a driveway or resi-
dence is blocked or if your vehicle interferes with the
Festival activities.
DIRECTIONS: • First Baptist Church of Fairhope and the St Law-
rence Catholic Church – free parking at the church
If you are traveling along Interstate 10, take Exit 35 • Fairhope United Methodist Church will have parking
and head south on US Highway 98. Continue follow-
ing US Highway 98 for approximately 10 miles. Upon BICYCLE VALET:
entering Fairhope on US Highway 98, also known as Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee along with the
Greeno Road, you may turn right onto Fairhope Avenue Baldwin County Trailblazers will have a Bike Valet set
and head west into Downtown Fairhope. The festival up in front of the Fairhope Public Library on Fairhope
is located on the streets of Downtown Fairhope. The Avenue at Bancroft Street during event hours.For
City of Fairhope is providing handicapped parking more information, please email the committee at:
fairhopepedbikeada@gmail.com.
12 2021 Fairhope Arts and CraftsFAQs:
Are there ATMs at the Festival?
Yes, there are ATMs (more than seven) located at
several banks around Downtown Fairhope.
Cybele’s
Is there food at the Festival? LADIES FINE
Yes, found within our food court is a variety of
delicious festival fare, ranging from homemade ice CLOTHING AND
cream to BBQ and funnel cakes. In addition, our own
local restaurants offer eclectic cuisine with a special
ACCESSORIES
Fairhope flair.
• Planet
How can I find a specific artist?
Visit our Information Booth for the answers to any • Lisette
and all questions about our artists.
• Simon Sebbag
FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE: • Elliott Lauren
Located on South Section Street between Gigi & Jays
and Fairhope Pharmacy directly across from the Infor- • Alembika
mation Booth. There will be a banner “Official Festival
Merchandise.” We accept cash, credit and Venmo. • Marble
Items for sale include:
• 2021 T-Shirts that feature the festival artist for 2021. • Terra
Sizes Small-2X. Short Sleeve $15 each
• Khaki Twill Hats with mesh back that include a color • Vitamin
festival logo, $10 each
• 2021 Festival Artwork – Signed Prints $20
• Insulated Cups with logo - $20
• Gerties
• Festival Art Notecards, $15 for a package of 10
• Watch for the Sale bin for the 2020 merchandise
• Lysse
• & others!
Bring in or mention this ad and
receive a 15% discount during
the Arts & Crafts Festival!
Mon-Sat 10-5
382 Fairhope Ave.
Fairhope, AL
251.928.4454
Website coming soon!
2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 13ALL ALABAMA SHOW 2021
In 2021, the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival will they go into booths and local businesses. Additional pre-
feature only artists from the great state of Alabama. Try- cautions will be taken throughout the festival to insure a
ing to work within our state restrictions at the time of safe environment and experience for all.
planning, the committee felt that this would be the safest The 69th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival will
option for the patrons, artists, volunteers, downtown take us back to our roots of the festival by showcasing
businesses and city workers. For 2021, the committee local artists and their craftsmanship. We are proud to
has laid out the booths to offer additional space between showcase and recognize the great talent that is in Ala-
them and are encouraging everyone to wear masks as bama.
Artists 2021 GRAPHICS, DRAWING
Artist Listings as of 4/2/21.
Artists are subject to change. For more information,
& WATERCOLOR
visit www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com. Richard (Rich) Britnell Auburn
Michael Davis Birmingham
FIBERS/LEATHER Jamie Sowards Fairhope
Mistica Grantham Semmes
Karen Hale
Lucy Moore
Robertsdale
Anniston
JEWELRY
Agnes Pool Columbiana Beverlee Beard Florala
Rita Winters Guntersville Rebecca Bethea Brewton
Larry Carby Alabaster
Sharon Claseman Mobile
FUNCTIONAL CRAFTS Connie Bennett Farish
Debra Farley
Shelby
Pelham
Tara Gifford Gulf Shores
Mike Chatham Bay Minette Norman Morgan Owens Cross Roads
Helen Doyle Daphne Anne Morrison Fairhope
Debbie Hoover Calera Jennifer Murphy Florence
George Jones Jr. Florence Chris Patterson Rainbow City
Michelle McLendon Brundidge Giulia Sciutto Daphne
Tani Middleton Loxley Cynthia Stopher Brewton
Sandy Reynolds Mobile
Howard Smith Bay Minette
MIXED MEDIA
GLASS Carol Castellano
Whitney Clanton
Montrose
Jacksons Gap
Judy Callaway Silverhill Beth Cornelson Semmes
Joe Goodson Dothan Penny Dobson Northport
Heather Hepp Tuscaloosa Garland Farwell York
Janet Peterson Gadsden LeeAnn Jones Elberta
Bryan Ross Loachapoka Deirdre Lewis Mason Birmingham
MJ Whitt Birmingham Scott McQueen Northport
Natalie Young Huntsville Lauren Nalty Fairhope
Lee Nowlin Mobile
14 2021 Fairhope Arts and CraftsMelanie Poole Montevallo
Megan Pruett Tuscaloosa
Anne Rose Mobile
Paul Thompson Georgiana
Laura Walker Cullman
Elizabeth Zolnoski Daphne
PAINTING
Mary Ann Brechun Fairhope
Laurel Browning Trussville
Loran Chavez Fairhope
Joan Curtis Birmingham
Linda Geiger Foley
Margaret Grier Irondale
Sundi Hawkins Pell City
Dondee Hicks Dothan
Elizabeth Kavanagh
Stephanie Kirkland
Fairhope
Northport
WOOD
Gina Krawez Fort Payne Misty Archer Oxford
Frank Lamia Fairhope Melanie Davis Daphne
Carol Mason Mobile David Fortenberry Huntsville
Deborah Matz Silverhill Sarah Goldapske Seminole
Jean McKee Spanish Fort Karen Hall Loxley
Carrie Nenstiel Vestavia Hills William Hicks Town Creek
Sharon Piercy Foley Tess Langley Silverhill
Eddie Powell Birmingham Joel Lockridge Alabaster
Lydia Randolph Mentone Patrick Tucker Fairhope
Linda Scott Daphne
George Taylor Montgomery
Charlotte Wilson Homewood
PHOTOGRAPHY
Peter Collery Owens Cross Roads
Dana Dowling Tuscaloosa
Alexe Timoney Spanish Fort Come visit where Christmas is
always just ’round the corner!
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 5:00
Christmas ’Round the Corner Collectible Ornaments
POTTERY/CERAMICS • Christopher Radko • Old World • Karen Didion Santas - Nutcrackers - Nativities
396 Fairhope Ave. Fairhope, AL • 1-800-848-3247
Anne Lamar Northport
Martha Marks Decatur
Leslie Smith Birmingham
Melissa Waldrop Ashville
SCULPTURE
William Colburn Birmingham
Royal Miree Birmingham
Craig Riches Fairhope
Donna Spitzer Wilmer Rx Delivery Monday-Friday!
Harold Turner huntsville Get your sunscreen, hats and sunglasses at Fairhope Pharmacy!
Linda Wyatt Gulf Shores 398 Fairhope Ave. Fairhope, AL 36532 • 251-928-8822
www.fairhopepharmacy.com
2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 15Map ALL ALABAMA SHOW 2021 16 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts
2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 17
Entertainment
Fairhope
CHOCOLATE
The Fairhope French Quarter
42 1/2 S Section St. #5 In 2022, the Entertainment Stage will be back! There will
Fairhope, AL 36532 be a variety of musical artists scattered throughout the festival
251-928-7750 for 2021.
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kids Art
Special Seasonal Hours and
extended hours check Facebook!
Fairhope Chocolate
fe c ti on s , Gi f t s , C of fe e
C h o c o l at e , Pa s t r i e s , G e l ato, C o n
Neuhaus of Belgium, In-house Fairhope
Chocolate, Southern Pralines, Pecan Caramel For 2021, we will be featuring a “Grab & Go” Art Packet
Delights, Brittle, Toffee, Caramels & Coffee.
NEW: French Style Croissants and Pastries, for children featuring artwork from Ricky Trione. Please
Fresh Gelato made Daily in-house, stop by and pick up the children’s packet (while available) at
Sourdough and Old-World Breads.
the tent where the Children’s Tent is usually placed on South
Church Street at St. James (close to the old K-1 Center).
KIDS ART SPONSOR
To Arms AnTiques
BUYER & SELLER What Else is Going On?
MILITARY RELICS PRE-CIVIL WAR
TO GULF WAR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH’S 46TH
ANNUAL GERMAN SAUSAGE DINNER
WE NEED WORLD WAR II ITEMS! Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
200 S. Section St. in Fairhope
CERTIFIED APPRAISER OF Dinner $9: Grilled German Sausage, German Potato Salad,
Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Bread and a Beverage
GUNS • MILITARY ITEMS • DOCUMENTS Sandwich Plate $7: Grilled German Sausage in a Bun, Sauer-
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES kraut, Chips and a Beverage
Slice of Homemade Pie $3.50
BOOKS • LETTERS • DIARIES For more information: 251-928-8397.
LUNCH TO GO AT FAIRHOPE METHODIST
HIGHEST PRICES Fairhope United Methodist Church will offer lunches to go
for donations to support their missions trips.
PAID FOR ALL
CIVIL WAR & LIVE AT 5
MILITARY ITEMS, April 30, 5-7:30 p.m.
LIVE at 5 will be having The Royal Horses opening from 5-6
GIVE US A CALL p.m. and then The Red Clay Strays play at 6 p.m.
Tickets will be available online accs.edu/event/live-at-five/
or Facebook page, CoastalAlabamaCC. Tickets will cost $10
Certified Appraiser, James Mitchell for adults and $3 for children. The capacity will be limited to
Owner, Henry Skinner 1,000 adults and 300 children in order to accommodate safe
social distancing. We will be requiring masks and have spaces
15296D Co. Rd 3, Fairhope, AL | 251-422-9474
marked out for people to use and keep a safe distance.
18 2021 Fairhope Arts and CraftsFeatured Artist
Meet our 2021 feature artist: Judy Oxford
The 69th Fairhope Arts
and Crafts Festival of 2021
is proud to announce Judy
Oxford as the featured
artist.
Judy Jackson Oxford
grew up in Fairhope in
the Fruit and Nut section
of town where she now re-
sides again. She dedicates
her painting for the 2021
Festival in memory of her
mother, Rae Bernhardt
Jackson.
Rae was an artist and served as chairman for the
festival not once but twice and continued to serve as
co-chair many ears as needed in the 1980s. Oxford’s
mother’s family lineage dates back to the original
Fairhope settlers.
As unusual 2020 year has brought changes to the
Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival volunteers and deci-
sions for March 2021. The decision to base the show
on Alabama artists and look for artwork that was re-
flective of Alabama yet expressing Fairhope’s Mobile
Bay charm was thought to be a challenge. It was not
much of a challenge for the talented and deep-rooted
Fairhope artist. She stayed true to her style, incorpo-
rated the elements necessary to reflect the festival’s
Alabama theme and produced a jaw dropping beauti-
ful sunset that says Fairhope, Alabama. In researching
the Yellowhammer, the Northern Flicker, she found
that there was a substantial sighting of the birds in the
Fruit and Nut part of town this past fall.
Judy graduated from Fairhope High School and at-
tended Auburn University, majoring in Visual Design. special festival hours!
She returned to Fairhope four years ago and serves on
the board at Eastern Shore Art Center. Over the years
she has won several Best of Show awards and has had
two individual shows at the Eastern Shore Art Cen-
ter. A great article on Judy was featured in the June
2018 issue of Mobile Bay Magazine that features one
of her great musical pieces of artwork inspired by the
Excelsior Jazz Band. Judy’s art revolves mostly around
the seascapes o the picturesque Mobile Bay view with
its draping moss, classic piers, breathtaking sunsets
and charming scenes of life on the bay. Her artwork
can be viewed at the Gallery By The Bay on Fairhope 9 North church street, D, fairhope, alabama • 251-990-4859
Avenue.
2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 19Student Art Competition
Student artwork to
hang in Mayor’s office
The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation
supports the Student Art Mural Contest along with
Segers, Inc. and Jubilee Ace Hardware.
Nine secondary schools on the Eastern Shore will
participate in the annual art contest showcased tradi-
tionally at the visiting artist’s dinner. This year due to
COVID-19 restrictions, voting will be different.
First, second and third place winners will hang in
the Mayor’s office for a year until the next year’s art
is selected. Showcasing the student artwork with the
Alabama theme this year will be a first and coincides
with the 69th Fairhope Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
featuring only Alabama artists.
The 2020 winners will be placed in CK Collection
during the 2021 Festival.
2020 First Place Winner: Bayshore Christian School
2020 Second Place Winner: Fairhope High School 2020 Third Place Winner: Fairhope High School
20 2021 Fairhope Arts and CraftsStudent Mural artwork to
be featured downtown
The 2021 student art murals will be placed in
the windowfronts of downtown Fairhope busi-
nesses April 28 through the first week of May.
Schools have been assigned to the following
window shop. Come take a look at this beautiful
artwork by our local students!
M&F
Fairhope High and Middle schools
Fantasy Island
Bayside
Eastern Shore Chamber
Spanish Fort Middle schools
Fairhope Pharmacy
Daphne Middle School
Fairhope Single Tax
Bayshore Christian and St. Michael’s High School
Tiny Town Children’s Shop
Daphne High School
CK Collection
The 2020 Winners
Stewart Heath
Ga LL Ry e
www.stewartheathgallery.com
HOME TO 20 LOCAL ARTISTS
Ben Kaiser, Karen Clements, Kim Richard, Judy
Aronson, Linda Scott, Loran Chaves, Mayssam
Iskandar, MJ Dobbins, Mary Ann Brechum, Sally EASTERN SHORE SHOPPING CENTRE
Trufant, Sahar Alford, Stewart Heath, Toni 30500 Hwy 181 Suite 713, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Sunday, Wanda Lane, Yvonne Andrews 251-270-1154
TUES-SAT 11-6PM SUN 12-5 MONDAY BY APPT.
2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 21Food Vendors
The food court hosts a variety of food vendors and is located at Magnolia Avenue between Section Street
and Bancroft Street.
Food Court Vendors:
• Cobb & Company LLC
• Southern Concessions
• Monica’s Concessions
• Stephanie’s Concessions
• Green and Grains Food Truck
• Copeland’s Ice Cream
• Porter House BBQ
In Show Vendors:
• Mustache Mike
• Punta Clara Kitchen
• The Copper Kettle
• Copeland’s Ice Cream
• Southern Concessions
The Colony Shop
Ladies’ Boutique
Since 1946
Apparel
Kitchen • Home
ARDS
CREDIT C D
ACCEPTE ON FISH RIVER
Local Food • Local Folks • Lots of Fun!
Seafood Baskets • Sandwiches
Appetizers • Salads • Burgers • Desserts
16542 Ferry Rd. • Fairhope, AL
251-990-8555
www.bigdaddysgrill.net
CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION
SUNDAY–THURSDAY: 11AM–8PM www.thecolonyshopfairhope.com
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11AM–9PM 27 S. Section St., Downtown Fairhope • 251-928-8172
22 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 23
Judges
Donna Russell PTA and served on the National Leadership Com-
mittee for the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts
Donna Russell is Execu- Education Network.
tive Director of the Alabama
Arts Alliance (d/b/a Alabama
Alliance for Arts Education), Ronda Gooch
a non profit 501 (c) (3) or- Ronda Gooch is the owner of
ganization that works with Gooch Gallery, a self-guided gal-
teachers and students all over lery representing award winning
the state. The Alabama Arts artists located inside the Sonesta
Alliance is the Arts Advocacy organization for the Resort Hilton Head Island. She
State of Alabama. Russell’s duties include over- is a Fairhope native and gradu-
seeing office and programming staff, organizing ate of Fairhope High School. She
summer workshops and Advocacy Conference credits the influence of the East-
activities, keeping up with current trends in arts ern Shore art community for inspiring her love of art.
education, and supporting programs, policies Her career spanned from humanitarian work in
and practices that ensure that all Alabamians can Mogadishu, Somalia to managing a Southeastern terri-
discover and develop their talents, have access to tory for the American Red Cross. But, it was during her
a comprehensive arts education and have enough time coordinating events inside resort hotels that in-
knowledge of the arts to understand the cultural spired her to create a unique gallery concept to show-
heritage of others. case artwork beyond the walls of a traditional gallery.
Russell serves on the Alabama Artistic Literacy Since its inception, art has been on display for guests
Consortium Leadership Team – a partnership of all ages to enjoy, and purchased pieces have been
between the Alabama State Department of Educa- shipped throughout the country and internationally.
tion and the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Her business has expanded with art expos throughout
A statewide collective impact initiative that was the United States which match venues with specific
established and charged with developing a plan art styles. Ronda resides in Charlotte, N.C. with her
that will include strategies for initializing imple- husband and two Boston Terriers, and has two grown
mentation, sustaining support, and broadening children and two step-children.
the base of participation by numerous partners.
The team consists of a diverse group of educators, Dale Lewis
artists, community arts leaders, business leaders,
and public officials from all parts of the state. Dale Lewis is a sculptor who
Russell serves as the State Captain for Alabama works primarily in wood. He re-
for the Americans for the Arts Advocacy Coali- ceived a BFA at the University of
tion, the State Arts Action Network, previously Alabama in Commercial Design,
served on the Programs Committee for National with concentrations in painting
and ceramics. After a 13-year
career in television produc-
Specializing In: tion, he discovered wood as his
• Neck/Back Pain medium of choice and has created whimsical pieces
• Sports Medicine for 40 years. His work is included in eight museum
• Headaches/Migraines permanent collections and numerous private collec-
• Joint Pain tions and has been represented in 50 exhibitions. He
• Laser Therapy has received the Alabama Craft Fellowship twice and
• Auto Injuries recently was included in Alabama Creates: 200 Years
• Weight-loss
of Arts & Artists, a publication that highlights notable
Dr. Christian Augustin, D.C. artists from the past 200 years. Residing in Oneonta,
Ala., with his wife Carol, he continues to create his
8335 Gayfer Rd. Extension, Fairhope works.
251-990-8388 • MyFairhopeChiropractor.com Visit his website at: www.dalewis@dalewis.net.
24 2021 Fairhope Arts and CraftsAwards
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
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)
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.
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70th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival has already be- from all over the United States.
gun to put ideas together to celebrate the 70th Annual Please mark your calendars for March 18, 19 and 20,
Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival in a grand way. We plan 2022 and join us in Fairhope for the celebration of the
to have a full show of artists featuring over 230 booths 70th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival.
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