Beauty by Hand in San Clemente: The 54th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

From a press release:

Asked once why he created the Watts Towers in Los Angeles, noted sculptor Simon Rhodia replied “Why does man make anything?” The easy answer is that the beauty of hand crafted pieces never fades, no matter what medium is used to create them.

On Aug. 16 and 17, the San Clemente Artists Association will present the community with beautifully handcrafted items at their annual juried Art and Craft Fair, showcased in the natural beauty of our tree shaded San Clemente Community Center Grounds at 100 North Seville.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 100 artists and artisans will come together to exhibit their unique creations. Hand-sculpted pottery, fine ceramics, brilliantly colored tie dye wearable fabric art, exquisite hand created jewelry and lovingly painted original and print portraits of San Clemente local scenes will mix with stunning photographs and uniquely designed home décor items. The combination will provide an array of original creations, perfect for early holiday shoppers. And it’s OK to buy something beautiful for yourself, too! Admission to the show is free.

Look for the Cartt Demonstration Booth, where jewelry and painting artists will be demonstrating their special skills. A special youth booth sponsored by Mary Von Lortz of the Side Street Galley will be featured with a free art activity for children to create their own masterpieces.

This juried event accepts only art and crafts personally made by the exhibiting artist. This event is sponsored by the San Clemente Art Association and the city of San Clemente. Visit their website at www.scartassociation.com for more information.