It’s that time of year again! Announcing our 2025 Holiday Sale featuring over 50 local ceramicists. We’re so excited to turn over our studio for a warm & lively 3-day event on Dec. 12-14th.

Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 10th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park!

Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2025 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and more!

Now a Northern California holiday tradition, this three-day bazaar at Sacramento’s Scottish Rite Center delights art lovers of all ages. As children enjoy photos with Santa and face painting by Pixie Tribe Entertainment, adults can meet and speak with artists, browse booths filled with juried works in glass, textiles, wood, ceramics, paper, photography, art jewelry, paintings and sculptures, all offered in a variety of price points.

Proceeds from the event directly support the artists, Crocker Art Museum’s exhibition & educational programs, and Creative Arts League’s outreach to Stanford Settlement, Sojourner Truth (SoJo), Women’s Wisdom Art, Mustard Seed, Blue Line Arts, the MACC (Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center), and other important community programs.

We wish to thank you for your patronage and best wishes for a delightful and warm holiday season!

No matter what’s happening around us, one lovely constant endures at this time of year – the Coastside’s wondrous and highly-anticipated autumn season is upon us and on the picturesque coast around the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay, it’s always stunningly spectacular. The dazzling journey is its own reward … the breathtaking views of seaside farm country dotted with vast, rolling fields of orange, scarecrows, barns, and pick-your-own pumpkin patches. It's the perfect time of year and the perfect place to celebrate the simple beauty and bounty of the fall season and Half Moon Bay does it like nobody else. The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street. This year’s highly-anticipated 52nd annual festival will be held on October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2024, over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.

Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers. 

Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music, and fun in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise!

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, along University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto for more great fun! We look forward to seeing you there!

The annual festival, proudly hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, attracts tens of thousands of attendees to more than 250 fine art displays, an Italian Street Painting Expo, kids' Chalk-a-Lot, live stage and street entertainment, gourmet food, fine wines and micro-brews. Admission is free and open to all.

This will be the 38th year for this event.  Located in downtown Alameda on Park St. it is well attended and beloved by the community.   Great music, foods, kid's area and arts & crafts. 

Art enthusiasts, aspiring collectors, and families are invited to explore the work of over 100 juried artists showcasing their mastery in ceramics and glass art. From delicate sculptures to functional pottery and stunning glassware, attendees can admire and purchase unique pieces directly from the artists themselves. Meeting the artists, hearing their stories, and supporting their work makes the event unique.

In addition to browsing the diverse array of artwork, visitors can enjoy live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities for all ages. One marquee attraction will be a live-throwing competition for height, width, and handle pulling. Whether trying their hand at making pottery or witnessing the mesmerizing process of glass flameworking, attendees will have the chance to gain insight into the intricate techniques behind these crafts.

The festival will have plenty of cool rest areas, water-filling stations, and food and beverage vendors offering a delectable selection of refreshments, ensuring a delightful culinary experience surrounded by beautiful works of art.

Admission to the ACGA Clay & Glass Festival is free, making it accessible to all community members. Valet parking at the PAAC will also be available. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days,

rain or shine.

Join us for North Beach Festival 2025 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach neighborhood.

Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!

The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture and community with live music, food and goods vendors, family-friendly activity zones, artists, makers and fun for all ages!

Four garden blocks in the center of the city will be brimming with the work of 235 artists from throughout California, many other states, and from around the world.

This free show features art by artists who showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and printmaking.

All of the fine arts and crafts are original, ranging from the traditional to the very contemporary, and are represented by the artists themselves. 

A Wine and Beer Garden with live music, demonstrating artists, children's activities, gourmet food trucks and several community exhibits can be found as well.

he Art Show will feature over 125+ artists and serves as the largest fundraiser for the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, which supports grants to local non-profit organizations and the Club's youth and community service programs. Every year, the Art Show draws art lovers and collectors from all over the Bay Area to visit and purchase one-of-a-kind creations directly from artists.

Largest fine art show in San Luis Obispo County. 130 artist and craft designers exhibit at this semi-annual event each April.

GIFTY, The Crucible’s annual Craft Show & Open House returns this December 2-3. Join us for two days of the best shopping in the Bay Area. Find holiday gifts made by local artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty. From one-a-kind sculptures to functional pottery to locally made soaps and more, find something for everyone on your list at GIFTY.

In between shopping, enjoy family-friendly activities and demonstrations. And make sure to stop by our bar for refreshments and snacks. Learn more about our event highlights below.

GIFTY is an indoor event and a great time, rain or shine!

Step into a world of creative wonder!

Held at the Lucie Stern Community Center, this show will have over 40 ceramic artists showing their wares in time for holiday shopping.

Pumped Up Pumpkin Mecca Gears Up for Half Moon Bay’s World-Famous Celebration of the Great and Almighty Gourd; Plus Godzilla Gourds Rock the Scales at the 51st annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, October 14, as Superstar Growers Butt Gourds in the Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs with Top Prize of $9/Pound and $30k World Record Prize; New Scale Purchased to Fit Rhinoceros-Sized Gourds; Debut of Weigh-Off Wall of Fame Mural and Pumpkin King Champion Ring.

One of the Peninsula’s Premier Fall Festivals, the City of San Carlos’ Art & Wine Faire celebrates its 32nd year! The celebration covers San Carlos Avenue between Laurel Street and Elm and down Laurel Street from San Carlos Avenue all the way to Arroyo. Find over 200 quality artists, crafters and specialty food vendors presenting their beautiful handcrafted works for fairegoers. There will be a treasure trove of ceramics, paintings, photography, wood working, wearables and so much more! Enjoy fine wines and microbrews, delicious foods, entertainment and the Family Fun Zone with lots of hands-on activities for the kids. The Faire is easily accessible from Caltrain and SamTrans. Free Shuttles! Free parking at Sutter Health/PAMF, 101 at Holly Street, see PARKING information below.

The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2023, over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.

Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers. 

Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music, and fun in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise!

The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, the very popular fine art and entertainment festival along downtown’s tree-lined University Avenue, celebrates 40 years from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 26-27, 2023. Proudly hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce with the support of the City of Palo Alto, this stunning, multifaceted art showcase spans all mediums, from 250 booths of unique fine art to live music to hands-on kids’ art and a street painting expo.

Come join us at the Los Altos Rotary “Fine Art in the Park” on August 10th - 11th!

It's a fun day for the entire family! Mark your calendar for good times and find the art that touches your heart for the home, garden, or office.

MEET THE ARTISTS

Over 150 artists are showcasing beautiful and creative photos, oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, textiles, wearable art, wood, metals, glass, ceramics, and jewelry.

I am excited to be joining the festival again this year. Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 13-14 at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free. Valet parking will be available, and there will be food trucks. See a sneak preview of the artists’ art at www.clayglassfestival.com.

Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music - This will be the 40th year. Located in Historic Old Town Novato, Great music, kids area, beer and wine, and all of our wonderful arts and crafts vendors!