HOLMES BEACH – Arts and crafts lovers made their way to City Field over the weekend for the annual Invitational Fine Art and Craft Show, which offered everything from custom furniture to hand-crafted jewelry.
“We’re down here for the month of March from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and just came across this,” said Nora Young. “My husband and I are decorating our sunroom back home with art from the Island. We have picked up some great stuff here already and still have some money left. The prices are really fair and the quality is great.”
Other than some love bugs, which also seem to have a great appreciation of fine arts and crafts, it was the perfect weekend as the sun shone over an entire field of artistic treasures. While many vendors are regulars at shows and events on the Island, some were here for the first time.
“I create custom pet portraits,” said Jeanelle Demers, a Maine resident who is now spending the winter months here in Florida in hopes of growing her business. “They’re acrylic on canvas. My goal is to capture the personality of the pet and make them come to life on the canvas. Animals are very special, and I like to bring them to life with colors and turn them into a work of art.”
This is one of many events that will be held at City Field throughout the year. Keep an eye on The Sun’s weekly events calendar for more to come.
