Florence Regional Arts Alliance Arts Festival

The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) presents the  Rhody Days Arts Festival.  It is an eclectic show and sale of unique works of art and fine craftsmanship.  For more than five years, it has attracted local as well as artisans from all over Oregon. This special event at the Florence Events Center runs from Saturday, May 16th from 11 am – 5 pm and Sunday, May 17th from 10 am to 4 pm.  Admission is free and 10% of the artisan sales go towards the FRAA Art Center.

Come and enjoy some of your favorite artists, some will be demonstrating their work, and discover new artists as well:  Pam Parker- watercolors and pyrography;  Charlee Hendricksen - fabulous beadwork;  Debbie Kiturkes – hand painted pottery; Heather Burnem - artisan jewelry;  Guy Lundy - wire wrapping and rocktography; Cindi Covert - crocheted hats & scarves;  Jeanne Ternahan – fabric hand bags and more;  Patti Land – pottery;     Ralph & Vicki Martin – wood scroll art;  Nancy Gant – Lampwork;  Linda Thompson – photography, cards;  Karen Nichols – torn paper painting, books; Robert Triplett – wood boxes; Karen Souza – mixed media, warm glass; Larry & Holly Herr – small wooden boxes; Sandra Kay Hayes – fabric and linen items; Richard Anderson – obsidian knives; Kathi Smith – knit shawls; Beverly Egli – painted saws; Karen Skulley -  knit/crochet & quilts; Beverly Apple – vintage copper jewelry;  Doris Andrews- shadow boxes; Ken McDougal - photography and Claudia Brown – sea glass and beadwork designs.