Paragon Festivals premieres new spring craft show

The latest spring arts festival was held April 10 and 11.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:17 a.m. April 11, 2021
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Art enthusiasts headed to J.D. Hamel Park for a relaxing weekend perusing artwork from vendors at Paragon Festivals' new Sarasota Spring Craft Show on April 10 and 11. 

The two-day event hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association had several local vendors putting out their artwork — be it sculptures, acrylic painting, jewelry, colorful clothing, and more — for visitors to enjoy and purchase. Representatives from the Humane Society of Sarasota County were also on hand with plenty of dogs and cats available for adoption.

Josephina Espinosa had vibrant fused glass art on display.
Josephina Espinosa had vibrant fused glass art on display.
Raymond Mehl created fire art out of granite, stainless steel items, and more.
Raymond Mehl created fire art out of granite, stainless steel items, and more.
Jean Houndsone had acrylic soft wrist cuffs and necklaces
Jean Houndsone had acrylic soft wrist cuffs and necklaces
Lorri Kelly had quite a few acrylic paintings on display.
Lorri Kelly had quite a few acrylic paintings on display.
Thomas and Nicol Gross created marine life sculptures out of driftwood.
Thomas and Nicol Gross created marine life sculptures out of driftwood.
Coastal Flow Furniture and Decor sold painted surfboard tables.
Coastal Flow Furniture and Decor sold painted surfboard tables.
Kevin Kennedy made mosaic art out of shark teeth, which he finds on Manasota Key.
Kevin Kennedy made mosaic art out of shark teeth, which he finds on Manasota Key.
Cathy Watkins sold colorful jewelry.
Cathy Watkins sold colorful jewelry.

 

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