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

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 www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.comFind out more: Inn Express, Riviera Utilities, Segers, Baldwin County Sewer Systems, 251-229-1874 Jubilee Ace Hardware, Lyons Share, Southern Veranda

Hashtag:Follow #FairhopeA&C2021 us! Special thanks to Stephen Savage for the photography throughout this publication. Facebook: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival [email protected] | 251-401-0008 Instagram: @fairhopeartsandcarftsfestival Twitter: @A_C_Festival 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 3 251.232.8174 • [email protected] 311 DeLaMare Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532

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2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 5 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 Kids Art...... 18 Other Events...... 18 Featured Artist...... 19 Student Art Competition...... 20-21

Photos by Stephen Savage Photography Savage Stephen by Photos Food Vendors...... 22 Judges/Awards...... 24-25 Volunteers...... 26-27 70th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival...28

6 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 7 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 proceeds 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. 8 2021 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 • [email protected] 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 Said Tumblers•Farmhouse Paints •Dixie Belle Paints•Cozinest home Decor •CoziKnot Bridal Gifts and Jewelery •Cast Iron Man for cleanings and sales •Dr. Music for Vinyl•Blue Door Design for custom New Sweetly Southern signs•Merry Makers for laser art•Howards Products•Beez Wax•Saltwash Paints and waxes Candy Store located inside! •Natchez Polishes• Southern Estate Sales, our sister company, is here for all your estate service needs! 251-517-7047 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 buildings 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 participate 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 11 quick facts about the festival spaces in the parking lot behind Julwin’s restaurant. WHAT: 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 and driveways of the area businesses. We thank you for WHEN: 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 providing shuttle service from the WHERE: 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 during the Festival and do not block driveways. In the event your car is towed during the Festival, please COST: 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 following 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: [email protected]. 12 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts FAQs:

Are there ATMs at the Festival? Yes, there are ATMs (more than seven) located at Cybele’s several banks around Downtown Fairhope.

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 • Gerties • Insulated Cups with logo - $20 • 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!

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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 Robertsdale JEWELRY Lucy Moore Anniston Agnes Pool Columbiana Beverlee Beard Florala Rita Winters Guntersville Rebecca Bethea Brewton Larry Carby Alabaster Sharon Claseman Mobile Connie Bennett Farish Shelby FUNCTIONAL CRAFTS Debra Farley 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 Montrose Whitney Clanton 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 Crafts Melanie 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 Fairhope Stephanie Kirkland 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

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16 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 17 Fairhope CHOCOLATE The Fairhope French Quarter Entertainment 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. Special Seasonal Hours and extended hours check Facebook! Fairhope Chocolate

onfections, Gifts, Coffee Chocolate, Pastries, Gelato, C Neuhaus of Belgium, In-house Fairhope Kids Art 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 Crafts Featured 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 resides 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 beautiful 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 19 Student 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 Crafts Student Mural artwork to be featured downtown The 2021 student art murals will be placed in the windowfronts of downtown Fairhope businesses 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 LLe Ry 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

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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

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16542 Ferry Rd. • Fairhope, AL 251-990-8555 www.bigdaddysgrill.net CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION SUNDAY–THURSDAY: 11AM–8PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11AM–9PM www.thecolonyshopfairhope.com 27 S. Section St., Downtown Fairhope • 251-928-8172 22 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts 2021 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 of Arts & Artists, a publication that highlights notable • Weight-loss 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: [email protected].

24 2021 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 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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