July 23, 2008
The Victorian House Museum in Millerburg, Ohio will host the First
Annual Holmes Co. Artisans Fair on August 23. The event will be from
1:00pm - 8:00pm. Area Holmes County artisans will be on site with
representative work and sign their artwork. This is a partnership with
local artisans sponsored by the Holmes County Historical Society in an
effort to promote cultural artist talent. The following artisans have
confirmed as of the date of this email:
Bonnie Doty - Acrylics and mixed media in florals and scenery
Dave Pratt - abstract organic shapes, mixed media, pastels
Don Weisgarber - Original watercolour paintings and prints
Cheryl Miller - architecture, landscapes, natural subjects
in graphite, color pencils, pastels
Vickie Boley - original oils and prints of local scenery
Beth Miller - local scenery in watercolor
Rob VanNatta - original impressionistic watercolor of local scenery
Louise Ritchy - Japanese fish art
Brooks Harris - Holmes County Historical Sketchbook
Jane Bilek (The Pretty Penny Shop) - Gourd Art, painted
furniture, and rocks
Ian Robinson (Tic Tock Gallery) Clock designs, repair and
horological photography
The artists will be located outside and inside of the Victorian House
Museum and a reduced admission price of $5.00 will get you into the
art show and tour the 28 room mansion. Refreshments will be served on
the front porch and Treavor McDowell will be performing on the keyboard.
Plan to come and enjoy the afternoon and evening as the area artisans
display their unique works of arts.
This is truly a Holmes County event, as all artisans must create their
own works. The Historical Society hopes to expand this event and make
it a signature event for Holmes County every year. This is a great event
to bring the family and enjoy some of the talented people that live
in the area. For additional information you can call 330-674-0022 or
visit our two websites,
www.victorianhouse.org. and www.holmeshistory.com.
Mark Boley
Executive Director
Holmes County Historical Society
www.victorianhouse.org
www.holmeshistory.com
email: info@holmeshistory.com