Local ARTery – Bringing Handmade to the Heart of Our Community

Saturday, September 11th

10am – 5pm

Dynamite Space ~ Thornes Marketplace

150 Main Street, Northampton MA

Admission is free.

The Artisans of Western Mass are thrilled to be sponsoring this brand new event.  We’re bringing handmade to the heart of our community by serving up 20 talented artisans who all work and live in Western MA!  Stop by to meet your crafty & creative neighbors, and to support the Handmade Movement in our region!

For more information, visit:  http://localartery.artisansofwmass.com/index.html

Codman Estate Show

Saturday, September 11th
10am-4pm, Rain or Shine
Lincoln, MA

This annual event features the works of more than 100 artisans, including wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, paintings, jewelry, glass, and clothing.  This juried event is a favorite of crafters and shoppers alike.

For more information, visit:

http://www.historicnewengland.org/events-programs/fine-arts-and-crafts-festivals

Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair

Saturday, September 18th and Sunday, September 19th
Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA
Rain or shine
$7 adults; $1 children under 12

For more information, visit: http://www.deerfield-craft.org/

stART on the Street

Sunday, September 19th
11am – 5pm
Park Ave, Worcester, MA
(raindate 9/26)

For more information, visit: http://startonthestreet.org/

North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival

Saturday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 3rd
10am-5pm, $5 admission
60 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange, MA

A celebration of arts, music and of course, garlic! Look for Artisans of WMass members vending their handmade wares at this event that you won’t want to miss.

For more information, visit: http://www.garlicandarts.org/

Ashfield Fall Festival

Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th
10am-5pm, Columbus Day Weekend
Main Street, Ashfield, MA

The Ashfield Fall Festival (Ashfield, Massachusetts) takes place up and down Ashfield’s Main Street on the Saturday and Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days – rain or shine. The annual festival offers craft and art exhibits by more than 50 exhibitors, locally-grown and prepared foods, live music and dance, face-painting and other children’s activities, and book and tag sales. Admission is free.

For more information, visit: http://www.ashfieldfallfestival.org/

Gill Fall Arts and Crafts Festival & Farmers’ Market

October 16 & 17, 2010

10am – 4pm

Riverside Municipal Building (current home of the Four Winds School, and formerly known as the Old Riverside School)

Scenic Route 2, Gill MA  (2.8 miles west of the French King Bridge)

Come admire (and purchase) the works of very skilled and talented artists and crafters, and support local agriculture by buying products from farms in Gill and surrounding towns.

For more information, visit:  http://friendsofgill.org/info.htm

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Ongoing Events:

Valley Hands in conjunction with:

Northampton’s Arts Night Out

**2nd Friday of Each Month**

4pm – 8pm, Valley Hands
342 Pleasant St
Northampton MA

For more information, visit: http://valleyhands.weebly.com/

The SoWa Open Market, Boston

Sundays through October 25th

Betsy Archer, Firewood Furniture, Moon & Sundries, and Lou’s Upcycles will be attending during specific dates!  Check each artisan’s webpage by visiting the gallery page to find out when!  
The SoWa Open Market offers a shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on your face while you browse, it’s a trip worth making.

For more information, visit:  http://www.southendopenmarket.com/