Artists and craftsmen shine at 7th Annual Sarasota Craft Show

Over 100 of the nation's best artisans and artists set up shop in Robarts Arena for the seventh annual arts and craft show.

  • By Nick Reichert
  • | 1:22 p.m. December 4, 2015
  • Arts + Culture
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One of the most popular craft shows in Florida has returned to the Robarts Arena. Over 100 artisans and craftsmen will be stationed inside and outside the arena for the seventh annual Sarasota Craft Show from Dec. 4 through 6 displaying and selling their detailed and unique wares. 

"Our artists consider the Sarasota region to be a prime market for their work," says Richard Rothbard, co-producer of the Sarasota Craft Show along with his wife Joanna. "With that reputation, some of the best artists in the nation, including many from Sarasota’s own arts community, look forward to this show every year." 

In addition to the dozens of artists featured from around the country, several local Sarasota artists will be present display their latest works including painter Judy Dempsey; ceramist Geoff Walsh; jewelers Joan Michlin, Skip Ennis, Pam Fox, Katherine Kaya, and Beth Lonsinger; glass artist Susan Gott; and mixed-media artists Su Griggs, Amy Lennard Gmelin, and Elaine Laurent.

 

Carl Caristo shows off his intricate and detailed butterfly jewelry.
Carl Caristo shows off his intricate and detailed butterfly jewelry.
Carl Caristo shows off his intricate and detailed butterfly jewelry.
Carl Caristo shows off his intricate and detailed butterfly jewelry.
Ben Foster joined by his sleep brown bear wooden piece he completed this summer at the Sarasota Craft Show.
Ben Foster joined by his sleep brown bear wooden piece he completed this summer at the Sarasota Craft Show.
A lifelike wooden carving of an American Bald Eagle by Ben Foster.
A lifelike wooden carving of an American Bald Eagle by Ben Foster.
Scott Causey and his ceramic animal sculptures.
Scott Causey and his ceramic animal sculptures.
Steve Palmer and his artisan hand-made glass.
Steve Palmer and his artisan hand-made glass.
David Goldhagen's ornamental glass.
David Goldhagen's ornamental glass.
David Goldhagen's ornamental glass.
David Goldhagen's ornamental glass.
Elan Smadar Livne's colorful depiction of an European canal scene.
Elan Smadar Livne's colorful depiction of an European canal scene.
John Mascall's pottery featured in the Sarasota Craft Show.
John Mascall's pottery featured in the Sarasota Craft Show.
Jim and Jo Cook hanging outside Robarts Arena selling their colorful garden fixtures at the Sarasota Craft Show
Jim and Jo Cook hanging outside Robarts Arena selling their colorful garden fixtures at the Sarasota Craft Show
Steven Potts fusion of pottery and mineral art at the Sarasota Craft Show
Steven Potts fusion of pottery and mineral art at the Sarasota Craft Show
Steven Potts fusion of pottery and mineral art at the Sarasota Craft Show
Steven Potts fusion of pottery and mineral art at the Sarasota Craft Show
Michael Mode's original wood bowl designs at the Sarasota Craft Show.
Michael Mode's original wood bowl designs at the Sarasota Craft Show.
Herb Rosenburg's original glass containers and art pieces at the Sarasota Craft Show.
Herb Rosenburg's original glass containers and art pieces at the Sarasota Craft Show.
Susan Cott in front of her hand-made glass statuary.
Susan Cott in front of her hand-made glass statuary.
The Robarts Arena is full of over 100 artists' stands selling their handcrafted artwork and wares.
The Robarts Arena is full of over 100 artists' stands selling their handcrafted artwork and wares.

 

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