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 early October, most times on Columbus Day weekend. All artists are present throughout each entire weekend and all works are for sale.

Festival hours: 10 am – 5 pm

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

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May 22 and 23, 2021:

36th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival

This festival features fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and much more, all available for purchase.

2021 Artists:

• Michael Alexander, New York, NY – Jewery  http://www.michaelalexander.com
• Dan Battat, Holyoke, MA – Blown glass  http://www.battatglass.com
• Peter Bowe, Stratford, CT – Wildlife carvings  http://www.peterbowewildlifesculptor.com
• Megan Brogden, Wilton, CT – Wearables  http://www.meganbrogdenstudio.com
• Sue Brown Gordon, Greenfield Center, NY – Jewelry  https://www.gordonfinearts.org/sue-brown-gordon-jewelry
• James Brunelle, New Britain, CT – Raku  http://www.stepstothetemple.com
• Joanna Case & Les Olin, Mystic, CT – Ceramics  http://www.potteryshedmysticclayart.wordpress.com
• Gerard Conti, Milford, MA – Resin accessories  http://www.kleardesigns.com
• Allison Corbett, Manchester, CT – Wood furniture and accessories  http://www.corbettcreatives.com
• Jason Curtis, Easton, CT – Blown glass
• Janis Cutler-Gear, Branchville, NJ – Porcelain  http://www.JanisCutlerGear.com
• Patricia DiSantis & Rich Borden, East Haddam, CT – Dyed silk  http://www.shibumisilks.com
• Sherry Divedi, Marlborough, MA – Weavings  http://www.fashionforempowerment.com
• Linda Doucette, Millville, PA – Felted images  http://www.lindadoucette.com
• Bill Finks, ??? – Found object sculpture  http://www.primitivetwig.com
• Todd K. Fox, Orlando, FL – Mixed media sculpture  http://www.toddkfox.com
• George Gabriel, West Haven, CT – Metal ware  http://www.infinityartdesigns.com
• Betsy Himmelman, Provincetown, RI – Ceramics http://www.facebook.com/prometheapotters
• Jungwhon Joo, Arlington, VA – Cloisonne jewelry        
• Ilona Kaim, Brooklyn, NY – Ceramics  http://www.ceramisu.com
• Heather Kidson, Westwood, MA – Silk wearables        
• Tiara & Tai Kim, New Brunswick, NJ – Jewelry  http://www.taiandtiara.com
• Drew Klotz, Weston, CT – Metal mobile sculpture  http://www.DrewKlotz.com
• Susan Lloyd, Wesrport, CT – Shell art  http://www.slloydshellart.com
• Dawn Lombard, Milford, PA – Jewelry  http://www.DawnLombard.com
• Loren Maron, Ossining, NY – Porcelain  http://www.lorenmaron.com
• Laurie Olefson, Fair Haven, NJ – Sunglasses  http://www.olefsonartopticals.com
• Susan Pillay, New York, NY – Baby clothes  http://www.susanpillay.com
• Michael Radigan, Pittsford, NY – Glass  http://www.concordartglass.com
• David Rosenberg, Fairfield, CT – Mixed media objects  http://www.another-bright-idea.com
• Shekina Rudoy, Princeton, NJ – Silk wearables  http://www.shekinadesigns.com
• Bounkhong Signavong, Secaucus, NJ – Woven wearables  http://www.laodesignonline.com
• Joe Sorge, Shelton, CT – Metal sculptures  https://www.sorgetown.com
• Jim Sprinkle, Charlottesville, VA – Turned wood  http://www.maderabowls.com
• Virginia Stevens, Cranston, RI – Jewelry  http://www.virginiastevensdesigns.com
• Lydia Tucci, Wilton, CT – Jewelry  http://www.lydiatucci.com

View the press release here

Advanced tickets are available online, Admission is on a “Pay as You Wish” basis, with a suggested donation of $10 per adult.

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October 9 and 10, 2021:

40th Annual Outdoor Arts Festival

This festival features fine contemporary fine art in oils/acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, drawings and prints, photography and sculpture, along with family art activities and delicious food.

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• Arts Festival Exhibitor Information Please download the 2021application here. Deadline is July 30, 2021.