UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Holiday Makers Market at The Lost Kitchen
20+ local makers
https://findthelostkitchen.com/
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!
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
Silvaticus Holiday Makers Market
We're back in the taproom for the the 7th annual Silvaticus Holiday Makers Market. Please join us in downtown Amesbury on Sunday, Dec 15th 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!
Bazaar Mezzana
Join us Saturday 12/14 for food, drinks, and gifts from local artisans to satisfy everyone on your holiday list.
There will be an amazing collection of artisans and businesses joining us this year, and reservations are available at Bar Mezzana to save a spot for Saturday Brunch.
Gifted Holiday Market
Prepare to be enchanted by the magic of Gifted! Join us for an extraordinary one-day juried holiday market that will take place in the historic and elegant Fairmont Copley Plaza Ballroom, right in the heart of Boston's iconic Back Bay.
This year, we're bringing together over 90 of the most talented independent artists, artisans, designers, and culinary wizards from across New England. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore a wealth of handcrafted treasures and celebrate two decades of extraordinary holiday markets. Join us for a day of wonder and discovery
https://www.newenglandopenmarkets.com/gifted
Sip, Shop + Eat @ Oak to Ember
Join us Saturday 12/7 for food, drinks, and gifts from local artisans to satisfy everyone on your holiday list.
There will be an amazing collection of artisans and businesses joining us this year, and reservations are available at Oak to Ember to save a spot for Saturday Lunch.
Small Business Saturday
The Artists’ Muse Studio will be open for Small Business Saturday! Participating artists include:
Amy Vander Els | jewelry, original artwork, typewriter notecards + ceramics
Margaret Leahy | ornaments, fabric art, prints + paintings
Carl Unger | screen prints + totes
Ann Johnson | original art + ornaments
Sandy Johnson | original art
Denis Robert | original art
And the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be running their annual Shop Local Tree: On Saturday, November 30th from 10AM - 4PM, you can visit Market Square in downtown Amesbury and enter for a chance to win this year's Shop Local Tree. This year's tree is full of hundreds of dollars in local business gift cards just waiting to be won by a special small business supporter. How do you enter? Simply show a print or digital receipt confirming a purchase made that day at a local business. The purchase can be from any business in Amesbury, Merrimac, or any other business that is a member of the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce.
Best part? There is no limit to the number of receipts you can present to enter (so visit as many shops as your Shop Local Heart desires!).
The first 40 people to enter will be gifted a Small Business Saturday tote bag chock full of information and goodies from local businesses and non-profits.
Thank you for supporting our small businesses!
Girl Gang Craft - Salem Holiday Craft Fair
Girl Gang Craft is back in Witchy City for our Holiday Market at Shetland Park This is an inside only event from 10-4 on November 23rd (BEFORE Thanksgiving this year). FREE TO ATTEND! All ages welcome!
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 @ Kittery Art Association
Honored to have my painting included in the Personal Favorites exhibition at the Kittery Art Association. The show opens on September 20 with a reception from 5-7pm and will be up through October 20.
Trunk Sale @ We Thieves
Popping up at We Thieves in Boston with some samples + seconds, and some We Thieves exclusive designs, all heavily discounted. I will be there for a sip + shop on Friday 9/20 evening and my jewelry will stay for the whole weekend…hope you’ll visit us!
https://wethieves.com/