a Juried fine arts and crafts show
Over 100 Artists and Fine Craftsmen from all over the Southeast compete for acceptance into the Festival, where they can present (and sell) their unique hand-made art. Known for quality and craftsmanship, the Artisans' Village is home to a variety of artistic categories, medium, and styles, including painting, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, photography, woodworking, basketry, and other traditional fine arts and crafts, such as gourds, fiber, and glass.
Together, they form an incredible array of fine arts and crafts guaranteed to provide a day of artistic inspiration, as well as a wonderful shopping experience. Artisans are chosen via a juried process so each artisan sells one-of-a-kind art (for example, there aren't two artists selling frog-shaped coffee mugs).
Much of the Artisan Village will be located along University Avenue, as previous years, but some sections are moving to accommodate increasing crowds.
Together, they form an incredible array of fine arts and crafts guaranteed to provide a day of artistic inspiration, as well as a wonderful shopping experience. Artisans are chosen via a juried process so each artisan sells one-of-a-kind art (for example, there aren't two artists selling frog-shaped coffee mugs).
Much of the Artisan Village will be located along University Avenue, as previous years, but some sections are moving to accommodate increasing crowds.
2023 Artisan Village Awards
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Judge: Jacob Crook
Ceramics/Clay: Stacy Blalock (Booth 251) Jewelry: Ian Burke (Booth 157) Traditional Crafts: Duston Price (Booth 150) Graphics: Kadance Lewis (Booth 205) Painting: Wes Neal (Booth 302) Sculpture: John Walrod (Booth 231) Spirit Award: TK Martin Center (Booth 504) Best of Show: Desmond Longnecker (Booth 509) |
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2022 Artisan Village Awards
Each year awards are given in recognition of outstanding art and craft. These include a Best of Show, Best of Category (painting, sculpture, photography & graphics, clay, jewelry, and traditional crafts), and Spirit Award. Click the winner's name for more of their work if provided.
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2022 Judge: Mary Beth McDavid
Best of Ceramics: Stacy Blalock Best of Jewelry: Raffieal Wallace Best of Traditional Crafts: Audrey Aldridge Best of Graphics/Drawing & Photography: Joe MacGown Best of Painting: Darryl Anderson Best of Sculpture: John Walrod Spirit Award: TK Martin Center - Gracie Conn Best of Show: Hannah Martin Halloween Costume: Kelly Quick |
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2021 Artisan Village Awards
Judge: Jeffrey Haupt, Mississippi State University Art Professor
Best of Show
Roxie Porter
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Spirit Award
Joe MacGown
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Best of Ceramics/Clay
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Best of Graphics
Dharma Edwards
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Best of Jewelry
Alex Ladewig
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Best of Painting
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Best of Sculpture
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Best of Traditional Crafts
Audrey Aldridge
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