Artisan's Village at the State Fair
For eleven days each August, the Friends of the Visual Arts partner with the Oregon State Fairgrounds to manage and operate the Artisan's Village at the Oregon State Fair. Artists and craftspeople come to the Village to teach, demonstrate, and show off their skills. Many will invite YOU to try your hand as well!
Our History with the Artisan Village
The 2010 Village Artisans
Pottery and Raku Ceramics, sponsored by the Willamette Art Center.
Not only do we host the Artisan's Village, we put on our own exhibit. Choose a handmade ceramic pot, glaze it, and we'll fire it on the spot in our Raku Kiln. In an hour, you can come back and pick up your own creation.
Village Stage Music, sponsored by the KMUZ 88.5 FM Radio Project of the Salem Folklore Community.
Celebrating the Art of Music. Buy a CD from your favorite Village Stage Musician and a portion of your purchase will help fund Salem's rising new Community Radio Station.
Chainsaw Carving, featuring the Whited Brothers.
Who runs this family, anyway? Watch the Whited Brothers Rip It Up with their chainsaws, creating art as big as a tree or tiny enough for your desk.
Berg Artworks, featuring Sharon Nyberg.
Sharon uses a Lampworking torch to melt glass strips or rods to make glass beads. If you're a bead lover, you'll want to pull up a chair and watch--and you'll go crazy over her detailed, dichroic creations!
Steambaby, featuring Mac McGowan.
Fire up your airship for an adventure in Victorian elegance: Steampunk has arrived! Goggles, leather wear, and other props made with clockwork parts and other 19th century sensibilities.
Art in the Making, featuring Jenny Armitage.
In the cool of the morning, Jenny will demonstrate her polymer clay sculptures. In the afternoon, when the clay is too warm and soft, she will paint watercolor figures and landscapes.
Lavender Thyme Herb Farm, featuring Taffy Donalson.
A booth of Wonderful Scents, including farm dried lavender bouquets, linen mists and lavender oil. Your nose won't want to miss this booth.
Carvings by Dave, featuring Dave Disselbrett.
Whittle away the warm afternoon with Dave and his gallery of marvelous animals and characters, all hand carved and painted.
Art of the Grand Ronde, featuring Patricia Allen.
Watch Patricia do intricate beadwork on leather, along with other arts of Northwest Native Americans.
Life Masks, featuring Beverly Toyu.
Elizabeth Jewelry, featuring Molly Rahe.
Uniquely handcrafted Jewelry. All genuine Sterling Silver, gemstones, freshwater pearls and swarovski crystals with a touch of the increasingly popular cubic Zirconia beads.
Center Stage Puppets, featuring William Walther.
William has been a master puppeteer, children's book author, and artist for 30 years, and is a popular guest at many Oregon schools. Enjoy a puppet show, then learn how to make your own!
Portraits, by Li Tie.
Li is amazing! His portraits really capture the spirit and liveliness of their subjects. Have him sketch YOUR portrait while you pose--for individuals or groups--or choose from his many lovely originals!
The Capitol Woodcarvers.
Members of the Capitol Woodcarvers guild--the same folks who created the beloved Salem Riverfront Carousel--will demonstrate all aspects of the time-honored art of wood carving.
Simply Unbeadable, featuring Louann Person.
Beaded jewelry.
"Glassblowers Local 503" featuring Matt Clark, Elin Sanders, Zoe Bacon, and Lucy Blue Berger.
This booth is HOT! Watch in amazement as molten glass takes shape right before your eyes.
Keppol Artistics, featuring Kassy Keppol.
Wonderful fat fimo dragons--sculptures and wearables--as well as a children's books illustrated with dragon characters.
Stone Polishing by K.K. Creations, featuring Wes Kesten.
Watch Wes take a "boring old rock" and reveal incredible beauty within, as he carves and polishes geodes, fossils, Oregon Sunstones, and much more. He even has fossilized dinosaur doo-doo, no kidding! Come get in touch with history in a unique way!
Art in Oils, featuring Markus Willis.
Come see why Markus has the longest-running booth at the Artisan Village. His oil paintings are rich and unique--many of them are painted on tiny canvases that are assembled into a final montage. As always, Markus will be painting in the booth throughout the fair--come learn some tips from a master!
Silver Tide Jewelry, featuring Robert Peters.
Chain-linked jewelry showcasing the craft of Silversmithing. Whether you want straight-up silver or brilliant anodized color, Robert can link it up into a unique creation for you.
Blacksmithy, featuring Nick Marcejlas of Red Troll Forge and Eric Grip of Iron Grip Forge.
Hammers pound as Nick and Eric make incredible tools, household items and jewelry out of Red Hot Iron!
Fabric Collage, featuring Connie Veenker.
Connie uses fabric to build abstract images full of texture. Each is different, some having felting, beading, vintage fabrics and painting incorporated into the final design.
Yarn and Fiber Arts, sponsored by the Aurora Colony Handspinners' Guild.
Spinners, knitters, weavers and other fiber artists will knock your socks off--and then make new ones--amidst beautiful yarns and wool garments hand spun, dyed, and crafted here in Oregon.
Pyrofuse, featuring Robert Fox.
Robert uses the Lampwork torch technique to create glass pendants, earrings, and whimsical mermaids.
Food and Drink
Stop by one of our vendors for a yummy treat to enjoy as you tour the Village or listen to some live music!
Cafe Today.
Espresso, scones, and other fresh goodies.
Organic Orange Juice.
Delicious cold juice, squeezed for you right on the spot.
J Gelati.
Freshly made organic frozen custard and Italian ices, the perfect cooler for a summer afternoon.
Sponsors
The City of Salem Transient Occupancy Tax fund has contributed a Special Event grant in support of the Artisan's Village and Village Stage.
The 2010 Village Stage
Four unique shows each day, starting at 11:00, 2:00, 5:00 and 6:00. Come check out the best of Oregon's acoustic musicians and support the Local Music Scene!
| Friday Aug 27 |
11 - 1 Susanna & Sara Gardner Folk 2 - 4 Matt Meighan Folk and Blues 5 - 5:30 All Nations Drummers Native American Drumming 6 - 8 Ken Vigil and Friends Bluegrass/Americana |
| Saturday Aug 28 |
11 - 1 The No! Kidding! Choir Gospel 2 - 4 Michael Torrey Indie/Pop 5 - 5:30 Grand Bagpipe Parade The ODF Pipe Band Parade tours the Fairgrounds and ends at the Village Stage, followed by Scottish Music on the lawn. 6 - 8 Andrew Kendoll Classic Rock |
| Sunday Aug 29 | 11 - 1 DonnaLynn Folk 2 - 4 Sweet Home Band Folk/Pop 4:30 - 5:30 Dr. Atomic's Medicine Show Musical Satire 6 - 8 GTM String Band Bluegrass |
| Monday Aug 30 |
11 - 1 Daniel Work Singer/Songwriter 2 - 4 Uncle Yascha Existential Klezmer Jazz 5 - 5:30 Molly and Kirsten Viola Duo 6 - 8 Home Grown Band Old Time Music |
| Tuesday Aug 31 | 11 - 1 Andrew and Madison Rock Duo Extraordinaire 2 - 4 Lyman Louis Americana 5 - 5:30 Lara Putnam A Capella 6 - 8 Biscuit Creek String Band Fiddle Jigs and Reels |
| Wednesday Sept 1 |
11 - 1 Eric McEuen Folk/Acoustic Rock 2 - 4 Muriel Powers Innovative Autoharp 5 - 5:30 Michaela VanCorbach Flute 6 - 8 Dan Dover Contemporary Folk |
| Thursday Sept 2 | 11 - 1 Mirrors Inspirational Folk 2 - 4 Therese Michaud Light Jazz 5 - 5:30 The Treble Makers Classical Strings 6 - 8 Tom Arnold Alt/Country/Pop/Rock |
| Friday Sept 3 |
11 - 1 TwoRivers Music Americana/Folk 2 - 4 Chris Estes Blues and More 4:30 - 5:30 Dr. Atomic's Medicine Show Musical Satire 6 - 8 Chris Jones Blues/Rock |
| Saturday Sept 4 | 11 - 1 Dan Lowe Contemporary 2 - 4 Will Hobbs Americana 5 - 5:30 Teenage Thumb Homage to Radiohead 6 - 8 Dan Weber Acoustic Guitar |
| Sunday Sept 5 |
11 - 1 Marianne Flemming Hippie Chick Blues 2 - 4 Jack Martin Folk, Rock & Blues 5 - 5:30 Mark Powers & the Kola Nuts Percussion Ensemble 6 - 8 Silver Crick Band Bluegrass |
| Monday Sept 6 | 11 - 1 Whiskey Hill Jazz Club Big Band Jazz 2 - 4 Maggie's Parlor Irish Folk/Americana 5 - 5:30 All Nations Drummers Native American Drumming 6 - 8 Steve Cheseborough Mississippi Delta Blues |
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