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Athens Art Guild prepares for 15th annual Holiday Shoppe Nov. 14-15
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Art Guild will host its 15th annual Holiday Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Athens Community Center (701 East State Street), featuring handmade artwork and goods from more than 50 regional artists and vendors.
The two-day event will feature ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, fiber arts, candles, soaps and other handmade items. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a holiday-themed photo booth. Admission and parking are free.
In this episode of Conversations from Studio B, WOUB’s Emily Votaw speaks with Athens Art Guild board president Marjorie Lee, board trustee and Holiday Shoppe committee chair Nadine Borovicka, and guild member and jury committee participant Laurie Vancouver about the annual event, the organization’s mission and the importance of supporting working artists in Southeast Ohio.
Listen to the conversation by clicking “play” in the SoundCloud embed above.
Founded in 2010, the Athens Art Guild is a juried organization that promotes visual arts and provides opportunities for artists and craftspeople throughout the region. Its annual Holiday Shoppe serves as both a seasonal marketplace and a showcase for the organization’s members.
During the conversation, the guests discuss the economic impact of local arts events, the opportunities they provide for artists to connect directly with customers and the role of arts education in the region.
The Holiday Shoppe will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Athens Community Center gymnasium. More information about the Athens Art Guild is available at athensartguild.org.