Events
Choose from one of these special events to meet artists and purchase unique, handmade traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Or, visit the Arkansas Craft Galley, on the courthouse square at Mountain View (open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
32 Annual Christmas Showcase
December 3 – 5, 2010 – Little Rock
The first weekend in December gives holiday shoppers a perfect opportunity to select unique and one-of-a-kind gifts made Arkansas artists and others from around the country. This large, three-day arts and crafts show attracts thousands to the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. Don’t miss this holiday tradition.
Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour
September 17 -19, 2010 – Mountain View Area
Get an insider’s view of artists at work during this self-guided tour of studios within a 30-mile radius of Mountain View, September 17 -19, 2010. Visitors will meet individuals who have devoted their lives to creating the finest traditional and contemporary arts and crafts and have an opportunity to purchase directly from the artisans. You’ll see work in progress and learn about the artistic process. This is a memorable experience you’ll want to enjoy every year as the number of participating artists and studios expands.
BeanFest – Artisans Market
October 29 – 31, 2010 – Mountain View
There’s nothing quite like autumn in the Ozarks and Mountain View is the destination for this unique festival of crafts, food, music, and championship outhouse races October 29 – 31, 2010. The courthouse square is the place for the Artisans Market where you’ll have a chance to meet artists and craftsmen and women and select from their wares. Live music and entertainment of all kinds make this a must attend event.
Arkansas Folk Festival – Artisans Market on the Square
April 15 -17, 2011 – Mountain View
Since 1963, the Arkansas Folk Festival has brought thousands to Mountain View in celebration of the music, crafts, and culture that has made Arkansas and the Ozarks unique.
Spring Showcase
May 2011 – Bentonville (check back for dates)
Northwest Arkansas is the destination for this arts and crafts show held each May at the Clarion Hotel at Bentonville. The show features fine art and the best handmade crafts in wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, and clay; as well as bath and body products, artisan foods, jewelry and accessories, and much more. You’ll have a chance to meet the artists and learn more about their work.
Link to: Showcase application, standards & guidelines; Bentonville map, 2009 exhibitor list (without photos)
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