The Event was held at the lucious La Encantada Shopping venue at Skyline Dr & Campbell Ave in Tucson, AZ. (520) 615-2561. We were surrounded by beautiful architecture and landscaping and high end stores such as Coach, Bebe, Tiffany, Lucky Brand Jeans and Anthropologie to name a few. A great canvas for any artist to exhibit at.
We’re totally bored with talking only about us, so we’re going to try to highlight some of the artists and other vendors at the festivals we attend so you can feel like you were actually there. Plus, the other artists are just so cool they deserve a shout out!
Check out the slide show of the La Encantada show held on Nov 7th & 8th. The show included over 60 artists and craftsmen, plus entertainment.
Friday was freezing! Started off at 32 degrees which is pretty darn cold for Tucson! But, as the day went on the weather turned beautiful. There were over 170 artisans and food vendors. Lots of great artwork.
Sat was much busier and the weather warmed up to the proper Tucson temperature. Our neighbor artists were so wonderful and gave us lots of tips for showing. We were considered the “newbies” so they all took care of us.
Our new booth. Got posters and added red drapery for a festive look
Ted from Spooned was across from me and made beautiful handmade wooden salad utensils. They were made from recycled wood from all over the world and he encouraged people to touch them which was very tempting since they were sooooo silky smooth.
Our neighbors to the left ( I didn’t catch their company name) made lovely pottery and sell all over the southwest. They had wonderful little bowls that they would put out throughout the day and we’d hear a mad rush of clinking as the crowds would roll in to purchase 3 for $9. What a deal!
Across the way was Pricilla’s work. If you’ve been out and about in Tucson, you’ve seen her stuff. Really bright colors. Her trademark is her funky lady painted on the top of a scale. I didn’t get pics, but you can find her work at Bohemia gallery.
Down the way was Emma of Emma Josephine Designs. She was just a doll and made very unique jewelry. Here are a few pics. Unfortunately I didn’t do a good job taking pics. I’ll do better at the next show so you can see all of the wonderful art being shown!
Next show is this weekend at La Encantada. We’ll be right before the MAC store on the second floor.
The day started out cooooooooold, but ended up beautiful! We woke up EARLY (5am) and drove an hour and a half to get to the fairgrounds then set up.
The event benefited Diabetes which is an issue that affects so many adults and children in the US.
At about 9:30 the bikers came rollin’ in and the festivities began. Great music and a rockin’ bike show which Jon helped to judge. They also had all you can eat Mexican, burgers and Corona. AHHHHH a relaxing day in the sun with a full tummy and sold some buckles to boot!
Day ended early around 3 and we were back home and unpacked by 5. All in all a nice day for a great cause! Here’s a few pics.
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