Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

We're participating in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show this week. What an AMAZING show! The opening night reception on Wednesday was very nice and the crowds have been huge every day. The artists are treated SO well, we are really appreciative of the staff and volunteers who are bending over backward to make this a successful and enjoyable show for all of the artists.

In addition to enjoying a very well run show and great sales, we're getting to take in a bit of Philadelphia. The show is at the convention center right across the street from the Reading Terminal Market and the walk back to the hotel takes up by the liberty bell, among other historic sites. What a great setting for a brilliant show! We'll have more photos up soon.

Change in Schedule

Some exciting changes have been made to the show schedule. First, Steve has been pulled off the waiting list for the Bonita Springs National Art Festival for the weekend of March 1 & 2! So Steve will be at that show with his work. Additionally, he has been asked to participate in the First Annual Boca Grande Art & Wine Festival. That new show will take place in the community of Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island. So he has moved his schedule around a bit to make that show possible. Steve will NOT be attending the Anna Maria Island/Holmes Beach show as previously scheduled.

The Sanible Island show was a great success. Thanks to all of you who stopped by to see the new work and chat with us. We hope to hear from many of you in the future! We extend a huge thanks to the Sanibel Rotary club. They really put on a great show and are brilliant to work with. We have a great time spending the weekend with them!

Start of Florida Show Season

The Northwoods Rustic winter art show season in Florida is officially underway. After leaving a very snowy Calumet to head south, the first show of the season, Art Fest Ft. Myers, took place this last weekend and beautiful weather was enjoyed by all and the crowds were huge. It was great to see past customers and new art enthusiasts in Ft. Myers.

The next show on the schedule is the Sanibel Island Arts & Crafts show on February 16 & 17 - a great show in a great location! If you're in the area, this little show is well worth a stop on the island. And really, who needs an excuse to spend a day on Sanibel Island?!

On the trip to Florida, Steve picked up a new gallery in Apalachicola, Florida. Artemis Gallery is a wonderful place with a nice and growing selection of artwork. Northwoods Creations cutting boards are now available for purchase at the Artemis Gallery. If you haven't visited the artsy little town of Apalachicola, it's worth consideration. Really great galleries, restaurants and people!

The final view of Calumet!

The Northwoods Creations booth at Art Fest Ft. Myers.

Funky new table.

The artist taking a much-deserved fishing break!

MiElements Gallery in Chicago

If you're in the Chicago area, take the time to check out the new Mi Elements furniture, design and art gallery. Steve has some of his work in the gallery and we've heard rave reviews about all of the artwork featured there.

The gallery is located at 851 Randolph Street - right in the heart of Chicago!