Talent, Community, Festivity

by Noella Noelophile®

Melissa Shipley is celebrating an anniversary this weekend.  And you’re invited!

(Photograph courtesy of Melissa Shipley, and used with permission.)

Melissa is one of the three cofounders of Jackalope Art and Craft Fair.  Unbelievable as it seems, Jackalope is now a year old!   Melissa talked about her experience with Jackalope Arts, offered a preview of this weekend’s fair, and provided information for anyone who’d like to get involved in the future.

Jackalope Art and Craft Fair’s second Spring Fair happens in Pasadena’s Central Park, this Saturday and Sunday, April 30^th and May 1^st.  Then, it’s destination: Denver, as they partner with one of Colorado’s longest-running festivals, for their Summer 2016 Jackalope Art and Craft Fair, in August

(Photograph courtesy of Melissa Shipley, and used with permission.)

Here is their consultant, Winston, who is a bow-tie specialist and will be accompanying Melissa to this weekend’s Jackalope Fair.

Jackalope Art and Craft Fair is an all-handmade, juried show with more than 200 vendors onsite.  But, the words barely do justice to the experience.  When I had the opportunity to explore their Fall 2015 show, I fell in love with the handmade clocks, scented soaps and jewelry.  Jackalope, like the mythical animal for which the show is named, showcases imagination at its best—with “how-did-they-come-up-with-that” creations that suddenly become essentials for your life and living space.Jackalope’s emphasis is on the creative community: giving guests a chance to meet and talk with the artists, as opposed to simply offering work for sale.  Their DIY crafts workshops (which are free!) are a definite plus, and were a popular draw last time. And. unfortunately, I have to give you an abject apology.  Due to server issues, my site’s been down most of the weekend. This post was scheduled  to give you a preview of the show, which starts Day 2 at 10 this morning.  Can we say “short notice” here?  I’m sorry!  

However, now that the server’s back, here’s the info on Jackalope for today–and let me be the first to advise you, they’re coming back to Pasadena for their Fall Fair, Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th!

Day 2 of the Jackalope Spring 2016 Art and Craft Fair happens today, Sunday, May 1, and runs from 10 am to 5 pm in Pasadena’s Central Park, 275 South Raymond Avenue, north of Del Mar, in Pasadena.  Admission is free.   And look for a return appearance for their Fall Fair, Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th, from 10 am to 5 pm, both days.

Traveling to Denver this summer?  Say “hi” to Jackalope Arts as they partner with the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival!  They’ll be set up inside the fair, Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th.