UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Creative Community Initiative Presents: Markets 101
From fine art fairs to brewery pop ups, learn how to be successful at artisan markets!
Have you been wanting to dabble in markets and fairs, but you’re not sure where to start? In this panel discussion, we’ll dive into the nitty gritty details of success from finding the right market for you, to marketing strategies and vendor checklists.
FOLIA Artist Talk with Heather Karp & Amy Vander Els
Heather and I will be having and Artist Talk on Thursday, May 21, 6-7pm. It will be moderated by NAA Executive Director Belle Struck and there will be time for Q&A at the end.
Amesbury Envisioned Fashion Show
Join us for a night of fashion + fun at The Birdhouse in Amesbury featuring a fashion show with looks from local boutiques Apricot Lane, Billie’s, Camp 100, Caravan, Children’s Orchard, Lee + Co., Looks by Lopez, and Trendsetter’s Boutique all paired with my handmade jewelry! There will be small bites + a cash bar and guests can shop with the participating retailers.
Click HERE to register
Silvaticus Mother’s Day MakersMarket
We're back in the taproom for a sweet little Mother’s Day Makers Market. Please join us in downtown Amesbury on Sunday, May 3rd from 11-5pm. Park for free, sip + shop with a great crew of local artists + makers in the beautiful taproom, wander our sweet little city, it's gonna be so great!
F O L I A opening reception
I am so excited to introduce FOLIA, my Featured Artist Exhibition with painter Heather Karp at the Newburyport Art Association. Heather and I explored the quiet beauty and joyful rhythms of leaves, the symbolic meaning behind the foliage, and the ideas of perseverance, resilience and hope. It is a show that blends my encaustic paintings with Heathers acrylics and poetry and celebrates the nature of leaves. The show is on view from April 29 through May 30 and our opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 4-6pm at the NAA on 65 Water Street, Newburyport, Mass.
Mother’s Day Pop Up @ Olive’s Coffee & Bakehouse
Please join me for a Mother’s Day Pop Up at Olive’s Coffee & Bakehouse in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Silvaticus Valentine’s Day Market
We're back in the taproom for a sweet little Vday Market. Please join us in downtown Amesbury on Sunday, Feb 8th from 11am-4pm. Park for free, sip + shop with a great crew of local artists + makers in the beautiful taproom, wander our sweet little city, it's gonna be so great!
Silvaticus Holiday Makers Market
We're back in the taproom for the the 8th annual Silvaticus Holiday Makers Market. Please join us in downtown Amesbury on Sunday, December 14th from 11am-5pm. Park for free, sip + shop with a great crew of local artists + makers in the beautiful taproom, wander our sweet little city, it's gonna be so great!
Holiday Makers Market at The Lost Kitchen
20+ local makers
https://findthelostkitchen.com/
Button Factory Open Studios | Day 2
Once a year, the Button Factory Studios invites the community in to meet local artists and craftsmen. These creators have earned prominence in the fields of painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, fiber arts, floor cloths, pottery, sculpture, stained glass, handcrafted furniture, custom framing and more. Art lovers are free to discover our newest creative works, perfect for gift giving.
The Friday Preview showcases Button Factory tenants only. On Saturday and Sunday visiting guest artists will be hosted inside some studios. I will be located in the first floor woodworking studio of Gabriele Tise
Button Factory Open Studios | Day 1
Once a year, the Button Factory Studios invites the community in to meet local artists and craftsmen. These creators have earned prominence in the fields of painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, fiber arts, floor cloths, pottery, sculpture, stained glass, handcrafted furniture, custom framing and more. Art lovers are free to discover our newest creative works, perfect for gift giving.
The Friday Preview showcases Button Factory tenants only. On Saturday and Sunday visiting guest artists will be hosted inside some studios. I will be located in the first floor woodworking studio of Gabriele Tise
Holiday Pop Up @ Olive’s Coffee & Bakehouse
Please join me for a holiday pop up at Olive’s Coffee & Bakehouse in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Reflections Opening Reception
Honored to have my painting included Reflections, a group show at Illume Books. Reflections will be on view in November and December and there will be a reception on Friday, November 21 from 5-7pm.
3S Form + Function | Day 2
Join us at 3S Artspace for our 6th annual Form + Function artisan fair!
At Form + Function, we transform 3S Artspace into a 3S Artspace marketplace so you can get a head start on your holiday shopping.
Visit 3S November 14 + 15th to find inspired gifts for you and yours this holiday season. Form + Function is a curated showcase of unique, hand-crafted work by skilled artisans and makers. Shop textiles, housewares, jewelry, metal work, leather accessories, glass vases, ceramics, prints, and more at this festive event!
3S Form + Function | Day 1
Join us at 3S Artspace for our 6th annual Form + Function artisan fair!
At Form + Function, we transform 3S Artspace into a 3S Artspace marketplace so you can get a head start on your holiday shopping.
Visit 3S November 14th + 15th to find inspired gifts for you and yours this holiday season. Form + Function is a curated showcase of unique, hand-crafted work by skilled artisans and makers. Shop textiles, housewares, jewelry, metal work, leather accessories, glass vases, ceramics, prints, and more at this festive event!
Amesbury Open Studios | Day 2
For over 25 years, the Amesbury Cultural Council has organized a city-wide tour of working artists' studios. Each November, artists, makers, and businesses throughout Amesbury and beyond open their doors to the public for two days of creativity, shopping, food, and fun for all ages.
It’s a chance to see artists and makers in their "natural habitat" — whether that's covered in paint, knee-deep in wood shavings, or tuning up their instruments.
Amesbury Open Studios | Day 1
For over 25 years, the Amesbury Cultural Council has organized a city-wide tour of working artists' studios. Each November, artists, makers, and businesses throughout Amesbury and beyond open their doors to the public for two days of creativity, shopping, food, and fun for all ages.
It’s a chance to see artists and makers in their "natural habitat" — whether that's covered in paint, knee-deep in wood shavings, or tuning up their instruments.
Opening Reception @ The Artists' Muse
Please join us as we kick off Amesbury Open Studios with an evening of art + artists, friends + family, drinks + snacks, plus live music by Just Steezy Things.
Opening Reception @ Kittery Art Association
Honored to have my painting included in the Spotlight Artist series at the Kittery Art Association, which coincides with the Au Naturel: Still Life + The Nude. Both shows will be on view from September 18 through October 19 and there will be a reception on Sunday, September 21 from 5-7pm.
Artists’ Muse Open House
Please come visit us at the Artists' Muse Studio where you can see the work + workspaces of our 11 resident artists. This event is part of Trails & Sails in September, a celebration of the unique landscapes, historic properties, and cultural experiences available to us in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Salt Studio Market
Shop local makers and get creative at Salt Studio Summer Maker’s Market.
Grab a cozy hot drink next door @lilwolfcoffee and drop-in to support local and get creative. Park for free, sip + shop with a great crew of local artists + makers
https://www.saltstudiospace.com/
Knightville Summer Stroll
The Knightville Summer Stroll is coming to SoPo July 26th! We are so excited to close OCEAN St from C-D St for a street festival style art and maker market! This market will showcase over 30 + vendors.
https://www.fetemarket.com/event-details-registration/knightville-summer-stroll
Amesbury Envisioned Fashion Show
Join us for a night of fashion + fun at The Birdhouse in Amesbury featuring a fashion show with looks from local boutiques Apricot Lane, Billie’s, Caravan, Children’s Orchard, Lee + Co., Looks by Lopez, and Trendsetter’s Boutique all paired with my handmade jewelry! There will be small bites + a cash bar and guests can shop with the participating retailers.
Click HERE to register
Art in the Barn Opening Reception
Art in the Barn is one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the exceptional work of more than 120 regional artists across a diverse range of media. This celebrated, juried show has been a tradition for more than 30 years and is held at Greenbelt’s headquarters in Essex — an iconic plein air painting location and the former studio of renowned muralist Allyn Cox.
Proceeds from this event benefit Greenbelt’s land conservation efforts, supporting the preservation of beloved landscapes throughout the region.
Friday, June 13: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Opening Reception: 5:00 – 8:30pm
​​​​​Join us for an exciting evening featuring an Artist Meet & Greet, live music by The Splinters, and delicious food, dessert and drinks from local favorites Butter UR Biscuit, The Cravery, and True North Ale Company.
Saturday, June 14: 10:00am – 5:00pm
​​​​​​​Mayflour Bakery will be on site selling coffee and pastries and Slow River Studio will be holding art-making workshops throughout the day.
COLLECT Art Sale
I am so honored to have my work included in MECA&D Collect Art Sale to help support the MECA&D student scholarship fund.
The 2024 Collect Art Sale opens Thursday, June 13 and runs through Sunday, June 16. Work can be purchased in-person at the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA&D or online at shop.meca.edu. Browse and purchase work from 130 artists and 425 art works in various mediums, from sculpture to woodworking to jewelry and paintings.
Collect gives collectors locally and worldwide the opportunity to purchase work by MECA&D students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College. Purchases made support both the artists and current students, through our student scholarship fund.
June 13–16: In-Person Sale at The ICA at MECA&D, 11:00 am–5:00 pm daily
June 13–16: Online Sale at shop.meca.edu
Artist Reception @ The Hampton Falls Library
A selection of paintings by Hampton Falls native Amy Vander Els will be on display at the town library.
Artist’s Reception February 19, 6:30-8 pm
Featured through March 28th