Save the dates for our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire!

Mark your calendars!

One-of-a-kind gifts to wear, to share, to simply enjoy!

Indulge with Chemers Gallery and 22 artists, artisans and epicureans for our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire! Look for updated blog posts featuring our imaginative participants…we will be featuring artist spotlights and more as we prepare for your extravaganza.

Click on each artisan’s name below, to see examples of their work… but remember, they’ll each be bringing fresh new designs and exquisite new looks just for you and our Faire!

Handcrafted Jewelry

Michelene Berkey gold, sterling & gemstone beauties inspired by nature

Krista Bermeo lampwork glass beads in a multitude of colors

Joanna Craft mixed metals touched with enamel & raw gemstones

Suzanne Currie colorful & zippy mixed media jewelry & more

Kirsten Denbow copper & enamel, sterling & gemstones in a bold mix

Elizabeth Nadler romantic boho chic crystals, beads & semi precious stones

Monique Selwitz organic forms twist & turn in silver, gold & gemstones

Janet Seward become a world-class traveler with medallions, beads, amulets & more

Merry Wennerberg turning vintage into timeless

Wearable Fiber

Deanna Deeds beautiful, intricate handwoven scarves & home accessories

Mary Hammond alluring scarves and table runners made from fabric & ribbon

Beth Marx limited collection – colorful, creative & versatile nuno felted wearables

Ceramics & Wood

Lisa Mertins inventive designs & exquisite soft colors in porcelain

Lisa Dallendorfer bandsaw boxes in mixed woods

Tom Borusky lustrous turned wood keepsake boxes & home items
Jennie Milner quirky mixed media sculpture

Luscious Lotions
Petals for Jean organic, vegan, and botanically based luscious lotions

Epicurean Treats

Drake Family Farms artisan farmstead goat cheese
Harris Family Apiaries local honey of the season

Luisa Chocolatiere fine handcrafted chocolates to delight

Nuvo Olive Oil organic olive oil & balsamic vinegars

Raw Baby organic, vegan, & gluten free chocolate confections

Stache Coffee organic artisan roasted coffee

Get into the holiday season with Hair Tinsel by Megan Jones! You’ll be sure to dazzle your friends!

But wait, there’s more…

With your purchase, enter our raffle for a chance to win one of our many artist/artisan crafted prizes!

Next blog post… Meet the Artists!
Artist spotlights to introduce you to or reacquaint you with our talented artists and artisans joining us December 7th & 8th.
Look for frequent updates on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin. Follow our continuing blog with “what’s new” starting in November.

Click HERE to RSVP for Saturday, December 7th, 11a – 5p and Sunday, December 8th, 11a – 4p
If you forget to RSVP, don’t worry, be happy. The Faire is open to one and all!

Note: Links are in GREEN and Orange

New Art September & October 2019!

Click on the artist’s name to see more!

Just Added

Joanna Craft, copper & enamel

Maria Counts, ceramic

Janet Seward, sterling silver & gemstones

Seeka, mezuzah

Beth Marx, fiber

Christine Head, glass

New ART

Amanda Fish, oil

Steve Kell, oil

Kara Bullock, acrylic

Mimi Cora, oil

Shelia Evans, oil & pastel

Deborah Harold, oil

Kay Flierl, oil

Lorraine Bubar, paper

New CRAFT

Ayala Bar, mixed media

Maruca Designs, textile

Kirsten Denbow, copper & enamel

Saphirim Rahav, Roman glass

Tom Borusky, wood

Leona Hawks, recycled glass

Mary Hammond, textile

New Art August 2019

Click on the artists name to see more!

New ART

Kay Flierl
Oil on Canvas

Colleen Premer
Monoprint

Marie Tippets
Pastel

New CRAFT

Ayala Bar New Fall 2019 Collection	Krista Bermeo Handmade Glass	Maria Counts Ceramics
Kirsten Denbow Enamel & Gemstone	Ithil Metalworks Mixed Metal Ring Only a few shown on web	Maruca Design Fabric Handbags
Lisa Mertins Ceramics	Sapharim Rahav Roman Glass & Mixed Metals	Eva Stone Rough Diamonds & Mixed Metals

New Art July 2019

Click the artist’s names to see more of their work!

Ashka Dymel

architectural metals with semi-precious stones

Yed Omi

delicate silver and gemstones

New Art June 2019

Click the artist’s names to see more of their work!

New ART

Kara Bullock

Acrylic on canvas

Dori Dewberry

Pastel

Karen Liba

Acrylic on canvas

New CRAFT

Maria Counts

Ceramic teapots, vases, and hearts

Bill Haskell

Wood vases and bowls

Jane Nishii

Ceramic sculptures and vases

New JEWELRY

Eva Stone

Silver and gold necklaces and rings

Thank You to All!

“The heART of Orange County All Media 2019” Juried Exhibit drew a crowd

With our whole heART, we thank you! From the zillions of guests attending, our 64 talented artists, TACFA’s outstanding volunteers, the support of Enderle Center, to our thoughtful judge, Barbara Thompson….we couldn’t ask for more!

The 99 piece exhibit is an interesting mix of style, subject, & medium representing many of the best artists in Orange County. With careful deliberation, Barbara selected her prize-winners in three categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. Sharyn Cable of Enderle Center, one of our generous sponsors, also contributed “Enderle Choice” awards. Congratulations to all!

BTW, TACFA’s Broadway in the Park production will be “West Side Story”. We are hoping Rita Moreno will reprise her role!

If you couldn’t join us on Saturday here they are, the prize-winning artworks from “The heART of Orange County All Media 2019″.

To see all works on-line click this link.

Even more heARTistry happening here!

Artist Demonstrations
Saturday, May 11th 1pm – 5pm
Featuring these heARTful artists confirmed to date…

Loretta Alvarado · Roger Bennett · Steve Bjorkman · Suzanne Currie · Lisa Dallendorfer · Dori Dewberry · Jean-Louis Domerego Joanna Craft · Steve Kell · Prerana Kulkarni · Julie Leah · Jason Li · Ian Montelongo · Marilee Nielsen · Patricia Prescott · Pete Roberts · Janine Salzman · Janet Seward · Teri Starkweather · Kim VanDerHoek · Sabrina Weld
More TBA

Enderle Center Awards

Honorable Mention:

“Gipsy Lady” Janine Salzman, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Inspired by Frieda” Julie Leah, fiber

Enderle Center Choice Award:

“Indian Bride” Maaria Kader, scratchboard

Contemporary Craft

Honorable Mention:

“Malachite Inlay Lidded Box” Tom Borusky, wood

Honorable Mention:

“Untitled” Nick Capaci, fused glass

Honorable Mention:

“Sycamore Bowl w/ Brass” Michael Evans, wood

Third Place:

“Spring Pendant” Monique Selwitz, jewelry

Second Place:

“Flights of Fancy: Release” Randy Au, ceramic

First Place:

“The Dance” Christine Head, fused glass

Traditional

Honorable Mention:

“Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park, CA” Roger Bennett, photography

Honorable Mention:

“Green Pears on Linen” Amanda Fish, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Indian Bride” Maaria Kader, scratchboard

Honorable Mention:

“Sunlight and Shadows” John Sawyer, oil

Honorable Mention:

“The Gift Box” Marie Tippets, pastel

Third Place:

“Floating Leaves” Jason Li, watercolor

Second Place:

“Run of the Mill” Greg LaRock, oil

First Place:

“Sycamore Twilight” Jim Wodark, oil

Contemporary

Honorable Mention:

“Connectivity 1” Katlin Evans, mixed media

Honorable Mention:

“L.A. Basin” Steve Kell, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Golden Hills” Konnie Kim, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Augmentation” Karen Liba, acrylic

Honorable Mention:

“Outdoor Fashion” Pamela Panattoni, oil

Third Place:

“At MoMA with Andy” Nancy Egan, oil

Second Place:

“Alice” Kara Bullock, oil

First Place:

“L.A. River Bridges” Kim VanDerHoek, oil

Best of Show:

“Afternoon Walk” Patricia Prescott Sueme, pastel

It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are thinking!

The heART of Orange County All Media 2019, Juried Exhibit

Artist reception April 27, 2019 5:30 – 8:00pm
show continues through May 11

Better & bigger every year! 64 Orange County artists & more than 90 works of art will grace our walls and display stands. This will be our 7^th year partnering with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA), to bring you this unique annual juried exhibition.

The only show of its kind in Orange County, “The heART of Orange County” exhibit features 2-D wall art, as well as, contemporary craft including wood, ceramics, glass, fiber and jewelry. A wide range of styles, subjects and media will be represented. Whether you lean to abstract or traditional works, you will likely find works of interest. Everything is available for purchase. Help our arts community thrive!

This year’s juror is Barbara Thompson, MFA. She has been a respected artist, judge and coordinator in the fine art world for more than 25 years. Barbara has served as a juror for the San Diego County Fair Fine Art Photography Competition, as the Visual Arts Coordinator for the Orange County Fair for 16 years and as the Fine Art Coordinator for the California State Fair in 2017. Barbara was the Director as well as Exhibition Coordinator during her 12-year association with the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art where she oversaw both curated and juried exhibits. She now installs and curates exhibitions for the Orange County Agricultural and Nikkei Heritage Museum at the Fullerton Arboretum.

It all happens April 27th, 5:30 – 8:00pm at Chemers Gallery… artist reception, awards ceremony and, of course, TACFA’s Broadway in the Park REVEAL!

Be among the first to know which rousing Broadway production will be performed this summer in Tustin’s own Peppertree Park. Past productions include Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast and Little Mermaid. Now in its 19th year, TACFA’s annual Broadway in the Park event brings together community and professional performers from Chance Theater to enjoy an evening of visual magic under the stars.

Join us and more than 20 artists on Saturday, May 11th 1-5 pm to stroll the artist demonstrations as you soak-in the last day of the juried show. Pick up the work you purchased during the show or buy that one you’ve been eyeing for 2 long weeks before someone else snaps it up!

To see the list of participating artists click this link to our Facebook events page for more up-to-date information.

We are loving what has been delivered…Can’t wait to see who and what have been chosen for awards!