North Shore Unitarian Church

North Shore Unitarian Church presents its 40th annual juried art fair…..

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 11 AM to 5 PM

Our annual ART FAIR is a juried show featuring the original works of over 65 talented artists and artisans. The fine art and fine crafts exhibited include photography, painting, ceramics, glass, paper, woodwork, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, clothing and mixed media. This year’s exhibiting artists are from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Some of our favorite artists from previous years are returning, and in addition, there are some fabulous “newcomers” who will bring exciting work for your viewing and purchasing pleasure.

There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend. Many of the performers (pianists, vocalists, instrumentalists) are talents from our own congregation.

This is a special tradition of Art Fair. Begun by and named in honor of the late Joy Hodgen, beloved long time member of NSUC, it has continued to be part of Art Fair for over 30 years. The workshop offers hands-on art experiences for children (ages 4-12) while their parents enjoy the show. This year’s theme is “Embracing Children’s Literature through Art.” The Children’s Art Workshop will be open on Saturday, 10:00 – 5:00, and on Sunday from 11:00 – 4:00.

Free babysitting is offered for infants and toddlers on Saturday, 10:00 – 5:00, and on Sunday, 11:00 – 4:00.

Enjoy food and snacks at our full-service, in-house café. This year’s menu will include freshly-grilled marinated chicken sandwiches, bratwurst, chili (turkey or vegetarian), Italian pasta salad, marinated vegetable salad, and a variety of dessert cookies. For snacks, go sweet or savory with ice cream or popcorn. As some like to say, come to Art Fair for the food, stay for the show!

Buy tickets for a chance to win a piece of art at raffle drawings held periodically throughout the weekend. All items offered in the raffle are donated by artists exhibiting in the show.

ART FAIR 2009 promises to be a stunning and fun event. The show is early-in-the-season; we will have the best of our artist’s new work. The show is all-indoors; come rain or shine. And, as you can see above, the weekend offers a “total experience,” a variety of happenings to please all.