Annual Holiday Gift Show
The annual Granby Artists Holiday Gift Show will be held in Cook Hall at Granby Congregational Church’s North Campus, 219 North Granby Road on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for original works of art created by your favorite local artists. Bring a friend and discover the talents of your neighbors—new and long-time members of the Granby Artists will be participating in this year’s show.
Michael Bentley will have cards and matted photographic prints of various sizes, as well as a special assortment of unique monoprints suitable for decoration and gift giving.
Carolyn Dittes will have her stoneware pottery: bowls, mugs, utensil and sponge holders, spoon rests, plates, and more. She is still playing with glaze combinations of blues, black, brown, and cream colors.
Gary Ebersole will showcase his charcoal and pen-and-ink illustrations, featuring horses as his primary subjects. His work will be available as matted prints in 12” x 14” and 8” x 10” sizes, along with 4” x 5” postcards featuring his original drawings, including color-tinted versions.
Laura Eden will have a large assortment of gift sized prints, small originals, notecards and some past years ornaments. She will be taking orders for past years’ ornaments and painting commissions.
Anne Marie Elder, of Colonial Crafts of CT, sells hand-carved wooden spoons and bowls, each shaped by hand from a single block of wood into a one-of-a-kind piece for your kitchen or table. Made to be used and loved for years, they make thoughtful holiday gifts that bring natural beauty and handmade craftsmanship to every meal.
Beth Erdman is a photographer and equestrian who has blended her love of art and animals into her current focus of equine photography in addition to her art photography and lifestyle portraiture. Beth will be offering art photography prints and canvases, as well as displaying a portfolio of equine and human portraiture.
Sally Markey will have sock animals, painted wood items, new decoupage ornaments with all manner of interesting themes, original watercolors, prints and cards.
Tracy Marlor will have original ceramic creations, both useful and decorative, for that perfect holiday gift, including ornaments, platters, mugs, bowls and more!
Beth L. McIntyre will have a wide variety of photo wall art and unique gifts affordably priced for gifting or treat yourself to that framed print that you’ve been coveting!
Matthew Mikalonis will have an assortment of whimsical handmade paper works and hand carved block prints for sale.
Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will have a new ornament and small originals perfect for gifting. She is happy to hand or laser engrave custom gifts for your loved ones.
Kathy Ungerleider will showcase an exciting collection of handcrafted treasures, including new designs of her seashell/glass resin artwork, decoupage oyster shell and scallop shell trinket dishes, Christmas ornaments, jewelry boxes and more. New this year are her unique oyster shell wine stoppers.
Support your local artists and do your holiday shopping with us at the Dec. 5 Holiday Gift Show.
Seasons of the Granby Oak Art Show
Also mark your calendars for the Seasons of the Granby Oak Art Show. This community art project is part of the Granby Artists’ 25th-anniversary celebrations. The show will be at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 6 to 31, with an artist reception on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 5–7 p.m. Most works will be available for purchase.
The public is invited to create artwork inspired by Granby’s beloved Dewey-Granby Oak to exhibit at the show. All ages, all levels of experience and all media are welcome! Advanced registration is required by Dec. 3. Artwork drop off is on Dec. 5 and 6. Please visit Granby Artists website, granbyartists.org, for show details including drop off and pick up times and the show prospectus. Visit the Dewey-Granby Oak tree to see how Granby’s favorite tree can inspire you and your creativity!
