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The sidebar on the right lists all my blogs by event and date.  Please click on an event and be quickly linked to a show to get a feel for it....the customers, the vendors, the performers, as much info as I can include being a vendor myself and limited at times to venture out.

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Art Jam Bridge Fest

Diane Zevos September 24, 2017

The Art Jam Bridge Fest 2017 held on the Notre Dame/Bridge Street Bridge was a beautiful scene on a beautiful day in Manchester.  There was an exciting amount of activities happening all along the bridge: musical artists, painters, dancers, kid's area, face painting, as well as all kinds of foods and different other vendors.  I felt privileged to be on that bridge above the Merrimack River as an artist in this great event in my hometown. 

The beautiful view from my booth

The beautiful view from my booth

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As I said in my last post, being an artist in the art jam, I approached this event differently displaying the various stages of my heart production, from the raw blocks and strips to the raw sawn hearts and lastly to the hand saw and Dremel to show the inlay process.  I loved this approach and people were so eager to hear my whole story.

It's hard to see everything in this photo, but at the right end of my table are the blocks and strips of wood.  The first drawer is filled with the raw hearts, the other finished hearts and behind the drawers I had the tools for hand sawing the…

It's hard to see everything in this photo, but at the right end of my table are the blocks and strips of wood.  The first drawer is filled with the raw hearts, the other finished hearts and behind the drawers I had the tools for hand sawing the pearl and the Dremel to rout out the design in the hearts.

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I would just like to state right here.......This Was My Best Single Show Ever!!!!  I barely had time to take all my customer's pictures, nevermind walk around!

When I did get a moment to take a picture of one of the painters (he was painting with his hand) who was nearby and then my neighbor artists to the right and left of me, and that is all I could find time for.

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Joshlee (as his hand-written note said by his head IG: joshlee3288) said he was only on instagram with his handwritten advertising, but obviously his advertising is in his painting.....intense!

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My neighbor artists to the right were the collaborative team of Sami and Emily, at least on some of the masks. They each displayed their separate artistry also.

Emily's art is of natural history and imaginative illustration (contact info: EmilyThorpeArt@gmail.com or twitter: @EThorpe_6 and on Etsy)

Emily's art is of natural history and imaginative illustration (contact info: EmilyThorpeArt@gmail.com or twitter: @EThorpe_6 and on Etsy)

Sami does these wild masks and her contact info is IG: SAMISAURUS_REXX or SAMIMONOX@gmail.com

Sami does these wild masks and her contact info is IG: SAMISAURUS_REXX or SAMIMONOX@gmail.com

I am missing one name but the students here are (not necessarily in order) Cam, Corine, Kelly and Lauren.

I am missing one name but the students here are (not necessarily in order) Cam, Corine, Kelly and Lauren.

The Trinity High School National Arts Honor Society were my neighbors to the left selling all kinds of art made by the students which included the beautiful photography of ZMP Photography.

There was a constant stream of visitors to the Bridge Fest and their ticket price was to benefit various local organizations fighting the opiod/herion crisis, and at the same time check out the wonderful artists/performers.

Bridge view to the west

Bridge view to the west

Bridge view to the east

Bridge view to the east

And now for my wonderful customers that are so good-natured to allow me to take a picture of them with their happy smiles and sometimes sassy attitudes shining through.

Thank you Jenna and Haley for purchasing a heart for your Mom.

Thank you Jenna and Haley for purchasing a heart for your Mom.

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I love this heart that Sam purchased

I love this heart that Sam purchased

The heart that Sam purchased is pictured on the left here before any poly.  It is dark ebony with the beautiful, contrasting Osage Orange heart inlay and an abalone dot.  She liked how simple the combination was. 

Thank you Belah and your mother for allowing me to take your picture!

Thank you Belah and your mother for allowing me to take your picture!

Throughout the day, I made 3 hearts into necklaces on the spot....no problem!  The small hearts are great as necklaces.  I plan to sometime use a jewelry-type clasp end to use as a bracelet, but right now the necklace just ties at the end and goes over the head.

Thank you so much Neveah and Briana!

Thank you so much Neveah and Briana!

Glad to make your heart into a necklace, Cindy, and I hope I didn't bug you putting it over your head....Thanks!

Glad to make your heart into a necklace, Cindy, and I hope I didn't bug you putting it over your head....Thanks!

Thank you so much Linda and Penny, you made my day!

Thank you so much Linda and Penny, you made my day!

My customers of the day, I must say, were Linda and Penny.  I was focusing my artistry on my hearts, but I still displayed my bags............and they were all about bags!  They each bought the one that they are wearing in the picture and they made me feel so great raving about them. Then.....they sent their friend over and she bought one also. Then....they came back and purchased two more for, I think, Penny's daughter?  Wow, they were terrific! 

Rose was Linda and Penny's friend who bought the red and gold tapestry with beaded tassels she's wearing and then surprised me with Buffy her dog inside the bag she had on her left shoulder!

Thank you Rose.

Thank you Rose.

Rose and Buffy...surprise....I have a dog in my bag!

Rose and Buffy...surprise....I have a dog in my bag!

Thank you Mary Lou!

Thank you Mary Lou!

Thank you Kiara!

Thank you Kiara!

I have learned that I should always have a good supply of my $5 dot inlay hearts because they are a very popular item, inexpensive, and it introduces customers into my world of hearts.

Thank you Maureen!

Thank you Maureen!

Sarah and Maria, thanks so much!

Sarah and Maria, thanks so much!

As you can see with these many wonderful, smiling faces, those hearts are my best selling single item.

Thank you Laurel and thanks so much for the hug!

Thank you Laurel and thanks so much for the hug!

mix of dot inlay heart with a few others

mix of dot inlay heart with a few others

Sarah, thanks for your purchase and picture!

Sarah, thanks for your purchase and picture!

Thanks Janet (my middle name, my mother's name and her grandmother's name)!

Thanks Janet (my middle name, my mother's name and her grandmother's name)!

Thank you Bella, Brenda and Ginger!

Thank you Bella, Brenda and Ginger!

spalted Tamarind heart with Abalam heart inlay

spalted Tamarind heart with Abalam heart inlay

Brenda purchased my brand new heart that looks like it's made out of marble, the spalted Tamarind, that has incredibly interesting detail made by the fungus that moves through the wood.  And after I twisted Robert's arm, he let me take his picture, I don't get a lot of males, so I was forceful, but not abusive, haha. 

Robert purchased this small Mahogany heart with golden Mother-of-Pearl mosaic heart inlay

Robert purchased this small Mahogany heart with golden Mother-of-Pearl mosaic heart inlay

Thanks Robert!

Thanks Robert!

Thank you so much Alicia and Caleb!

Thank you so much Alicia and Caleb!

What a great experience that seemed to go off without any problems (good organization is an art in itself) and I was proud to be involved to benefit from the generous attendees willing to support the arts.  I listed links to various artists and organizations, please click on them for more information and like and share with your friends to support the arts.  Thank you!

http://artjambridgefest.com/  http://www.hopefornhrecovery.org/

 https://www.facebook.com/HOPECRCC/              

https://manchesterinklink.com/scenes-art-jam-bridge-fest/

https://www.facebook.com/zmpphotography/

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2017 Blogs; 2017 Veteran's Park Shows; 2016 Blogs; 2016 Veteran's Park Shows

 

2017 Blogs

Featured
Intown Manchester's Holiday Market December 14, 2017
Dec 19, 2017
Intown Manchester's Holiday Market December 14, 2017
Dec 19, 2017
Dec 19, 2017
Atkinson's 7th Artisan Craft & Food Market Saturday, December 9, 2017
Dec 13, 2017
Atkinson's 7th Artisan Craft & Food Market Saturday, December 9, 2017
Dec 13, 2017
Dec 13, 2017
Intown Manchester's Holiday Market Thursday December 7th, 2017
Dec 12, 2017
Intown Manchester's Holiday Market Thursday December 7th, 2017
Dec 12, 2017
Dec 12, 2017
Hudson Memorial School 41st Annual Craft Fair GFWC Hudson Junior Woman's Club
Dec 11, 2017
Hudson Memorial School 41st Annual Craft Fair GFWC Hudson Junior Woman's Club
Dec 11, 2017
Dec 11, 2017
Intown Manchester's Holiday Market at the Brady Sullivan Plaza Thursday November 30th
Dec 4, 2017
Intown Manchester's Holiday Market at the Brady Sullivan Plaza Thursday November 30th
Dec 4, 2017
Dec 4, 2017
38th Annual Bow Craft Fair
Nov 21, 2017
38th Annual Bow Craft Fair
Nov 21, 2017
Nov 21, 2017
28th Annual Memorial High School Craft Fair
Nov 15, 2017
28th Annual Memorial High School Craft Fair
Nov 15, 2017
Nov 15, 2017
The Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show at the Hampshire Dome 2017
Oct 24, 2017
The Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show at the Hampshire Dome 2017
Oct 24, 2017
Oct 24, 2017
Art Jam Bridge Fest
Sep 24, 2017
Art Jam Bridge Fest
Sep 24, 2017
Sep 24, 2017
25th Annual Auburn Day and Duck Race
Sep 11, 2017
25th Annual Auburn Day and Duck Race
Sep 11, 2017
Sep 11, 2017
Atkinson NH 250th Celebration Vintage Market
Sep 4, 2017
Atkinson NH 250th Celebration Vintage Market
Sep 4, 2017
Sep 4, 2017
Concord Arts Market Saturday August 19
Aug 20, 2017
Concord Arts Market Saturday August 19
Aug 20, 2017
Aug 20, 2017
Concord Arts Market Saturday August 12
Aug 13, 2017
Concord Arts Market Saturday August 12
Aug 13, 2017
Aug 13, 2017
Newburyport MA Yankee Homecoming Market Square Day Craft Show
Aug 2, 2017
Newburyport MA Yankee Homecoming Market Square Day Craft Show
Aug 2, 2017
Aug 2, 2017
Concord Arts Market Saturday July 22
Jul 23, 2017
Concord Arts Market Saturday July 22
Jul 23, 2017
Jul 23, 2017
Songs From The Last Waltz Tribute at Jim Mitchell Park in Warner July 15
Jul 16, 2017
Songs From The Last Waltz Tribute at Jim Mitchell Park in Warner July 15
Jul 16, 2017
Jul 16, 2017
May 8, 2017
Great New England Spring Craft Fair
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
Made in NH Expo 2017 Sunday March 26
Mar 27, 2017
Made in NH Expo 2017 Sunday March 26
Mar 27, 2017
Mar 27, 2017
Made in NH Expo 2017 Saturday, March 25
Mar 26, 2017
Made in NH Expo 2017 Saturday, March 25
Mar 26, 2017
Mar 26, 2017
Made in NH Expo 2017
Mar 10, 2017
Made in NH Expo 2017
Mar 10, 2017
Mar 10, 2017
Happy New Year 2017
Jan 20, 2017
Happy New Year 2017
Jan 20, 2017
Jan 20, 2017

2017 Veteran's Park Shows

Featured
August 3, 2017 Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts
Aug 4, 2017
August 3, 2017 Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts
Aug 4, 2017
Aug 4, 2017
July 27, 2017 Veteran's Park Free Thursday Concert Series
Jul 28, 2017
July 27, 2017 Veteran's Park Free Thursday Concert Series
Jul 28, 2017
Jul 28, 2017
2017 Veteran's Park Free Concert Series July 20th
Jul 21, 2017
2017 Veteran's Park Free Concert Series July 20th
Jul 21, 2017
Jul 21, 2017
2017 Veteran's Park Free Concert Series Begins Tonight 7/13/17
Jul 13, 2017
2017 Veteran's Park Free Concert Series Begins Tonight 7/13/17
Jul 13, 2017
Jul 13, 2017

2016 Blogs

Featured
Intown Holiday Market at Brady Sullivan Plaza Thursday, December 15, 2016
Dec 16, 2016
Intown Holiday Market at Brady Sullivan Plaza Thursday, December 15, 2016
Dec 16, 2016
Dec 16, 2016
6th Annual Atkinson Women's Club Holiday Artisan Craft/Food Market 2016
Dec 11, 2016
6th Annual Atkinson Women's Club Holiday Artisan Craft/Food Market 2016
Dec 11, 2016
Dec 11, 2016
Dec 5, 2016
GFWC Hudson Junior Women's Club 40th Annual Craft Fair at Hudson Memorial School
Dec 5, 2016
Dec 5, 2016
Team TuTas 2016 Holiday Fair at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH
Nov 27, 2016
Team TuTas 2016 Holiday Fair at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH
Nov 27, 2016
Nov 27, 2016
4th Annual Londonderry High School Class of 2017 Craft and Vendor Fair
Nov 20, 2016
4th Annual Londonderry High School Class of 2017 Craft and Vendor Fair
Nov 20, 2016
Nov 20, 2016
The 27th Annual Manchester Memorial High School Holiday Craft Fair
Nov 14, 2016
The 27th Annual Manchester Memorial High School Holiday Craft Fair
Nov 14, 2016
Nov 14, 2016
The Great New England Craft Fair
Oct 24, 2016
The Great New England Craft Fair
Oct 24, 2016
Oct 24, 2016
Shiloh Community Church Harvest Fest
Oct 11, 2016
Shiloh Community Church Harvest Fest
Oct 11, 2016
Oct 11, 2016
The Little Ole Dollhouse-maker.....me.
Jun 2, 2016
The Little Ole Dollhouse-maker.....me.
Jun 2, 2016
Jun 2, 2016
Made in NH Expo:  Sunday
May 2, 2016
Made in NH Expo: Sunday
May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016
Made in NH Expo:  Saturday
May 1, 2016
Made in NH Expo: Saturday
May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016
Apr 30, 2016
Made in NH Expo
Apr 30, 2016
Apr 30, 2016
My keepsake hearts:  how it all began
Apr 26, 2016
My keepsake hearts: how it all began
Apr 26, 2016
Apr 26, 2016
Talking Gourds
Mar 30, 2016
Talking Gourds
Mar 30, 2016
Mar 30, 2016
In the Workshop:  Heart Production
Mar 25, 2016
In the Workshop: Heart Production
Mar 25, 2016
Mar 25, 2016

2016 Veteran's Park Shows

Featured
Stars, Stripes and Strings Fest at Veteran's Park Saturday August 20
Aug 21, 2016
Stars, Stripes and Strings Fest at Veteran's Park Saturday August 20
Aug 21, 2016
Aug 21, 2016
Livin' Free Fest at Veteran's Park - August 6
Aug 7, 2016
Livin' Free Fest at Veteran's Park - August 6
Aug 7, 2016
Aug 7, 2016
Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts - August 4
Aug 5, 2016
Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts - August 4
Aug 5, 2016
Aug 5, 2016
Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts-July 28th
Jul 29, 2016
Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts-July 28th
Jul 29, 2016
Jul 29, 2016
Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts
Jul 18, 2016
Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts
Jul 18, 2016
Jul 18, 2016