Carly Wright Jewelry at Beekman Street Art Fair

{sterling silver and enamel jewelry by Carly Wright}

One artist I'm really excited to see at the Beekman Street Art Festival tomorrow is Carly Wright! She is one of the most expressive jewelers I know, and her work is exquisite!

Six years ago I traveled the back roads from Albany to the rolling hill town of Berne, New York to write a feature article on Carly for The Crafts Report magazine. Seeing her studio and listening to her explain her highly refined work made me appreciate her jewelry even more. Read the article here: “Profile In Success: Carly Wright: An Expressive Voice” (One of my favorite parts of this article is a portrait I photographed of Carly against some of the dynamic rock formations that so inspire her.)

If you are coming to the festival tomorrow, don't miss Carly's booth!

As promised, here's a piece of jewelry I'm finishing for the Beekman Street Art Fair in Saratoga Springs, New York tomorrow:

{Loretta Fontaine Jewelry sterling silver reversible Meredith necklace with miniature original photograph of Pale Pink Rose, freshwater pearls}

I'm making this necklace with white and grey freshwater pearls. It's a favorite!

Loretta

New Art Festival in Saratoga Springs, New York

Next Sunday will be the first Beekman Street Art Fair in Saratoga Springs and I'll be there at the festival exhibiting my jewelry! My blog posts this week will be previews of the jewelry pieces I'll be bringing...

{Cecilia in her charming Beekman Street shop Textile Studio}

It's organized by my good friend Cecilia Frittelli (Of Frittelli Lockwood) and she has lined up an amazingly talented group of artists to exhibit. The show will be outdoors on the sidewalks of this charming street and I can't wait! Here are the details:

Beekman Street Art Fair
Sunday, June 10, 2012
10:00am
Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs
Come to the first annual Beekman Street Art Fair, featuring a juried art show with displays and demonstrations by local and regional artists. Attend our family-friendly performances under the big tent, purchase fine art and craft works, and watch a demonstration of the artists' craft. In addition, enjoy refreshments and tasty treats from a variety of food trucks! The art show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and performances run from noon to 5 p.m.

{Here I am visiting Beekman Street last summer - look at the flowers!}

 Most people when they head to the resort town of Saratoga Springs don't leave hustle and bustle of the main drag of Broadway. But insiders know to seek out the unique artisan shops and charming restaurants of Beekman Street, just a few blocks stroll from Broadway. One thing I love about Beekman Street is that many of the businesses plant lush plants in the area between the sidewalk and the street. It is like walking through a colorful garden wonderland!

{Beekman Street, photo L. Fontaine}

 Isn't this the PERFECT place for an art festival?

{next week!}

I can't wait until these sidewalks are full of people, artists, musicans (and gourmet food trucks!)  next Sunday for the festival! Will you be able to go?

Loretta