Friday, November 14, 2014

Festivals Or Craft Shows In Eastern Ohio

Baskets are among the items you might find at a crafts festival.


There are hundreds of arts-and-crafts festivals being conducted throughout the eastern region of Ohio each year. These multicultural events are rich in local history, flavor and beauty. There are juried competitions, non-juried booths, fund-raising events and educational and historical re-enactments. You will find traditional and eclectic artwork on display along with great food and family entertainment.


Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival


The Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival is a multicultural event that has four program areas including children's hands-on arts, educational activities, historical presentations and food booths. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and photographs created by Tremont and northeast Ohio artists are available for purchase.


Merrick House


ATTN: Scott Rosenstein


1050 Starkweather Ave.


Cleveland, OH 44113


216-771-5077


tremont701@yahoo.com


tremontwestdevelopment.com/tacf.htm


French Art Colony Arts and Crafts Fair


The French Art Colony of Gallipolis began in 1964. In the early years of the organization, providing art instruction to children was a primary goal. Educating children is still a focal point of the fair, but it includes projects that interest all age groups.


French Art Colony


530 First Ave.


Gallipolis, OH 45631


740-446-3834


fac-director@att.net


frenchartcolony.org


Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival


The Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival combines contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. It began in 1967 on the courthouse square of the City of Cambridge. It is one of the oldest arts-and-crafts festivals in Ohio.


Ohio Arts & Crafts Foundation


ATTN: Lana Watkins


P.O. Box 250


Cambridge, OH 43725


740-705-2175


director@saltforkfestival.org


saltforkfestival.org


Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival


The Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival features driving tours of the area's 16 covered bridges. There are handmade crafts by local artists and commercial vendors, activities for children and live entertainment.


Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival


ATTN: Julie Miller


25 W Jefferson St.


Jefferson, OH 44047


440-576-3769


bridgefest@suite224.net


coveredbridgefestival.org


Art by the Falls


The Art by the Falls outdoors festival is located near the two beautiful waterfalls of Victorian Chagrin Falls on Main Street. It features painters, potters, jewelers, fiber artists and woodworkers. The Valley Art Center (a nonprofit organization) conducts a raffle of artwork to help cover the expenses of the festival.


Art by the Falls


ATTN: Sarah Hancock


Valley Art Center


155 Bell St.


Chagrin Falls, OH 44022


440-247-7507


office@valleyartcenter.org


valleyartcenter.org


Akron Arts Expo


Over 160 artists compete in this juried fine arts and crafts show. There is live entertainment, a children's activity area, a silent auction, wandering musicians and food from local restaurants.


City of Akron Recreation Bureau


ATTN: Brittany Schmoekel


220 S. Balch St.


Akron, OH 44302


330-375-2854


schmobr@ci.akron.oh.us


akronartsexpo.org


Art in the Park - Medina


Art in the Park is located at Courthouse Square / Public Square in Medina. Professional artists donate pieces of their work to be raffled. The proceeds go toward a scholarship fund for young artists. Over 130 artists participate with beautiful work of metal, clay, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, ceramics, blown glass and photography.


Medina County Art League


ATTN: Medina County Art League


Art in the Park Committee


P.O. Box 339


Medina, OH 44258


330-725-7186


getinfo@medinaartleague.com


medinaartleague.com