Festivals

Each year the Bruce Museum sponsors two outdoor festivals that feature original work by some of the best artists and craftspeople from around the country. The Crafts Festival in May is regularly held one week before Memorial Day. The Arts Festival is regularly held in October on Columbus Day weekend. All artists are present thoughout each entire weekend and all works are for sale.

Festival hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Admission: $10

Members and children under 5 are free.

Festival parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive

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May 19 and 20, 2018:

33rd Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival

Come and enjoy the Bruce Museum's 33rd Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival. More than 70 artists from all over the country, many of them new to the show, will be on the Museum grounds to show you and discuss their work. Fine contemporary crafts including ceramics, jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, wood kitchenware and  furniture, glass and more are all available for purchase. There will also be demonstrations, family craft activities, and delicious food.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the festival!

This year's artists include:

• Jennifer Armstrong, Kennebunk, ME – Wearables http://www.jakdesigns.com
• Elaine Arsenault, New York, NY – Handbags http://www.elainearsenault.com
• Arden Bardol, Dover, DE – Jewelry http://www.artturestudio.com
• Dylan Bartlett, Weston, CT – Wood furniture http://www.woodbydylan.com
• Richard Beaulieu, North Andover, MA – Jewelry http://www.djjewelrydesigns.com
• Domenico Belli, North Salem, NY – Metal sculpture http://www.domenicobelli.com
• Larry Benjamin, Tobyhanna, PA – Wood furniture http://www.sagamorechair.com
• Michelle Berman, New York, NY – Jewelry http://www.micheleberman.com
• Meb Boden & Tom Vaiciulis, South Woodstock, CT – Wood kitchenware http://www.mebskitchenwares.com
• Peter Bowe, Stratford, CT – Wood and bronze sculpture
• Sue Brown Gordon, Greenfield Center, NY – Jewelry http://gordonfinearts.org
• James Brunelle, New Britain, CT – Raku pottery http://www.stepstothetemple.com
• Shauna Burke, Brooklyn, NY – Jewelry http://www.shaunablytheburke.com
• Seth Carlson, Philadelphia, PA – Jewelry http://www.sethmichaelstudio.com
• Gerard Conti, Milford, MA – Mixed media homeware http://www.kleardesigns.com
• Jason Curtis, Easton, CT – Blown glass        
• Janis Cutler-Gear, Branchville, NJ – Porcelain http://www.JanisCutlerGear.com
• Jayne DeMarcay, Abita Springs, LA – Jewelry http://www.demarcay.com
• Patricia DiSantis & Rich Borden, East Haddam, CT – Silk accessories http://www.facebook.com/shibumisilks
• Rich Dowin, Milford, CT – Wood furniture http://www.richdowinwoodworking.com
• Forrest Doyle, West Hartford, CT – Wood kitchenware http://www.woodbyforrest.com
• Mary DuLude, Litchfield, CT – Pillows http://www.paolaprints.com
• Pam Elkow, Redding, CT – Fused glass http://www.facebook.com/thefunkytulip
• Sheila Fernekes, Flemington, NY – Jewelry http://www.sheilafernekesdesign.com
• Bernie Fredette, Melrose, NY – Wood accessories http://www.ofearthandtree.com
• Daniel Gomes, Schenevus, NY – Wood garden furniture http://www.letssit.com
• Elizabeth Himmelman, Killingworth, CT – Raku pottery http://www.facebook.com/prometheapotters
• Peter Jones, Camden, ME – Ceramics http://www.pjcaver.com
• Jungwhon Joo, Rockport, MA – Cloisonne jewelry       
• Ilona Kaim, Brooklyn, NY – Ceramics http://www.ceramisu.com
• Lisa Karmen, New York, NY – Ceramics http://www.selketstudio.com
• Diane & Ed Kenny, Mountaindale, NY – Wearables http://www.clozs.com
• Heather Kidson, Westwood, MA – Silk wearables        
• Tiara & Tai Kim, Edison, NJ – Jewelry http://www.taiandtiara.com
• Drew Klotz, Weston, CT – Kinetic sculpture http://www.DrewKlotz.com
• Antoni Kozlowski, Shelby Township, MI – Jewelry http://www.antonikozlowski.com
• Pam LeBlanc, Kennebunkport, ME – Handbags http://www.OldBagzz.com
• Chong Lim, Scarborough, ME – Mixed media http://www.islanddesigns.net
• Kathy Litchfield, Gill, MA – Woven wearables http://www.firecrowhandwovens.com
• Terry Lo, Manalapan, NJ – Scarves http://www.tbscarves.com
• Dawn Lombard, Milford, PA – Jewelry http://www.DawnLombard.com
• Loren Maron, Ossining, NY – Procelain http://www.lorenmaron.com
• Diane Nericcio, Thornton, NH – Leather bags http://www.nericcioleathers.com
• Erika Novak & Drew Darley, New Britain, CT – Ceramics http://www.instagram.com/roundtripclayworks
• Vadim Pavliouk, Shelton, CT – Miniature glass sculpture http://www.cuteglassanimals.com
• Susan Pillay, New York, NY – Children’s wearables http://www.susanpillay.com
• Dahlia Popovits, Boston, MA – Woven wearables http://www.dahliahandmade.com
• Lisa Pribanic, Tenafly, NJ – Metal garden ornaments http://www.bellflowercreations.com
• Lynn Pullman, Bedford, NY – Woven outerwear          
• Michael Radigan, Pittsford, NY – Glassware http://www.facebook.com/concordartglass
• Monica Rak, New Haven, CT – Shawls https://www.instagram.com/pjcamtal/
• Annukka Ritalahti & Mark Gottlieb, North Granby, CT – Glassware http://www.silverstreetglass.com
• Melissa Rocklen, Jamaica Plain, MA – Metal mobiles http://www.rocklendesigns.com
• David Rosenberg, Fairfield, CT – Found object lights https://another-bright-idea.weebly.com
• Pat Rotondo, Chatham, NY – Jewelry http://www.rotondostudio.com
• Agustin Ruiz, Middle Island, NY – Hand bags http://www.aruizdesigns.com
• Kathleen Scranton, Coventry, CT – Mixed media bags http://www.beezbyscranton.com
• Bounkhong Signavong, Secaucus, NJ – Woven wearables http://www.laodesignonline.com
• Janet Sikirica, Dobbs Ferry, NY – Fiber accessories http://www.janetsikiricafiberarts.com
• Linda Spelko & Juliet Bacchas, Monson, ME – Ceramics http://www.julietrosepotterystudio.com
• Jim Sprinkle, Charlottesville, VA – Turned wood http://www.maderabowls.com
• Lisa & Louis Strauss, Hackettstown, NJ – Leather bags http://www.ColdeMar.com
• Cindy Walsh, Framingham, MA – Outerwear http://www.redroverclothing.com

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October 6 and 7, 2018:

37th Annual Outdoor Arts Festival

Featuring fine contemporary art including art including oils, acrylics, prints and drawings, mixed media, sculpture and photography are all available for purchase. There will also be family art activities, a children's drawing contest and delicious food.

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• Arts Festival Exhibitor Information
• Crafts Festival Exhibitor Information