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Lithia Artisans Earthday Art-Walk along Ashland Creek
One loud shout out to the newest members of Lithia Artisans Market who came out and participated in opening weekend. Four new artisans braved the first time jitters, cold temperatures, and dark clouds hanging in the watershed. Two brand new two-dimensional artists,...
Three Artisans Interviewed in the Off-Season
While many of us artist folk hibernated the winter months away, a few die-hard artisans were interviewed for the Locals Guide. Marcus Scott, Carola Marashi, and Bill Francis received their moment in the spotlight in the January, February, and April editions of the...
Lithia Artisans Market Opens April 14 and 15
Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland (LAMA) opens for its 29th season on April 14 and 15, 2012 -- Saturday 10:00- 6:00 and Sunday 11:00-5:00. Southern Oregon's oldest art and craft market opens the same weekend that the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) ushers in...
End of an Era
2012 is coming in like a lion roaring for change. Whether you like it or not, change is upon us. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Lithia Artisans Market. Just this last week, at the monthly board meeting, Maria DiMagio read out loud an emotional letter...
Image and Photo Workshops at Rogue Gallery and Art Center
Our friend, Hannah West, at Southern Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) asked if I would help spread the word about these workshops she is teaching at Rogue Gallery in Medford. These workshops are designed to help the aspiring artist get into better shows with better...
HeartFest 2012 at Briscoe ArtWing
It is cold and foggy outside this morning. I am happy to be cozy in my home imagining warmer days and planting in my garden. At this moment I am thinking about hearts, love, the meaning of Valentines Day, and our upcoming event at the Briscoe ArtWing, HeartFest 2012....
Lithia Artisans Christmas Faire announces this years Music Lineup
The Lithia Artisans Christmas Faire is celebrating its 11th season. The artisans who display their wares at the summer outdoor market along Ashland Creek, take over the Historic Ashland Armory on Thanksgiving weekend. The event will take place November 25th-27th and...
Our own Mabrie Ormes is the Featured Artist at 'Art and Soul Gallery', First Friday Art Walk in Ashland
A few months back Mabrie Ormes and I sat down and conducted one of a series of local artisan interviews. It was a rainy day and we kept having to turn the recorder off to attend to the running of Art & Soul Gallery. It is fun to hang in art galleries while it...
Announcing Four Weekends of Holiday Market at Briscoe ArtWing
After looking at the 2011 December calendar and talking the matter over with Jim Young and the crew at Briscoe ArtWing, we have decided to be open four weekends in the month of December for our Eighth Annual Holiday Market. We will be open First Friday of opening...