by Noella Noelophile®
(Graphic courtesy of Jackalope Arts, and used with permission.)
Springtime is all about hope and renewal.
And that’s exactly what Jackalope Arts is demonstrating–both currently and in their upcoming “Jackalope Pasadena” Spring Fair.
On April 26th and 27th, more than 200 juried artists and artisans will be showcasing their work in Old Pasadena’s Central Park, for the springtime version of Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair.
As the Altadena and Pasadena communities rebuild from the devastating Eaton Fire, Jackalope Pasadena’s free springtime event will give locals a chance to support artists and artists those who lost their homes and businesses, while celebrating their creativity and resilience.
Jackalope’s vendor listing, now live on their website, includes Forbidden Boutique‘s delicate hair ornaments, jewelry and handbags, inspired by traditional Chinese handicraft and culture. As well as whimsical handcrafted dolls, teddy bears and an adorable cat doll from La Lovie. And unique feline-inspired lapel pins, magnets, stickers and more from Whisker Dreams.
(Royalty-free image by Marc Pascual, from Pixabay.)
Creativity plus giving
Of special note will be exhibitor Altadena Maid, a provider of California wildflower seed packets, seed balls and bark.
Proprietor Rene Amy, who lost his home, will be offering three seedbark products.
According to an email from Jackalope Arts, he’ll have a California-native inland
Jackalope Arts Co-Founder Sara Diederich emails that Rene will be donating 20% of his sales toward replenishing native wildflowers in the burned areas.
In addition, Rene will have created some “found art” pieces from items salvaged from his property. He’s calling the series “Melting Pot”, and will be donating a percentage of his profits to numerous charities, including Habitat for Humanity and Altadena Community Garden, according to the email.
Be sure to stop by and say “hi” to Rene if you go–and I want some of those wildflower mixes!
(Royalty-free image by Teodor Buhl from Pixabay.)
And, the fundraiser
Now for the “current” part.
While Jackalope’s Pasadena fair is still two weeks away, Jackalope Arts have a new 501c3 nonprofit, “Jackalope Gives“. Currently, they have an online fundraiser, in support of Jackalope artisans affected by the fires. Six artists are listed, and proceeds will be divided equally among them.
The fundraiser goal: $14,000, and so far, people have donated more than $11,000.
Would you like to help them reach their goal? Here’s the link.
And, when you go to Jackalope Pasadena, be sure to check out the activities, including introductory art classes and slime making and face painting for the young artists among us! As well as enjoying live music and an open mic session, both days, for solo musicians.
It’s time to celebrate renewal–and resilience.
Jackalope Pasadena happens Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th, from 10 am to 5 pm in Central Park, 275 South Raymond (near Del Mar) in Pasadena. Admission is free.