Saturday, April 25 (11 am - 5 pm) — Sunday, April 26, 2026 (11 am - 4 pm)
2026 Artists
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J.C. Airoldi
I feel so fortunate to witness ordinary scenes made extraordinary by light and atmosphere... and then to set out to capture the spirit of my experience in my work. It is my life’s ambition to convey more than just the visual through my work, but to awaken the other senses as well – to rekindle and experience over and over again the smell of the salt air, the feel of warm sand grains slipping through my toes, sun on my face and the sound of reeds rustling in the wind. I want you to feel as I have felt; the motion of drifting clouds, first light creeping over the land, sparkles on the sea - serenity and contentment.
Nedret Andre
I am an abstract landscape painter inspired by the oceans and seagrass habitats. My work since 2015 has a volunteering component where I help restore seagrass meadows.
Peter Bain
Oil painter maintaining a studio/gallery in Lexington where I paint and teach and show my work. I am a juried member of the Rockport Art Association and the North Shore Arts Association. I also teach at LexArt and Waterstone Senior Living.
Kathleen Bennett
Kathleen Bennett is a Melrose born artist whose passion is to paint skies. Walking along the coast during a sunrise, sunset or stormy day brings feelings of peace and joy. She is inspired to recreate these moments on canvas to share with her world.
Michelle Boulogne
I work out of Mudflats Studio in Somerville MA. I started off at the wheel and moved over to hand building, which was a much better fit for me. I have a Wabi Sabi approach to my work, which embraces the concept of finding beauty in imperfection.
Sally Bowman Gordon
I grew up in the Midwest surrounded by art as my father was an artist. His passion inspired me to find my artistic niche, which I have in creating my own paper and sculpting in into creations.
Heather Carroll
My explores the balance between chaos and order, embracing imperfection as a reflection of lived experience. Through texture, layering, and color, my practice now mirrors the evolving relationship between motherhood and artistic identity.
Tom Ciulla
Photography and assemblage. Repurposing making art, lighting and furniture
Paul Cornacchini
Chief Designer Paul Cornacchini is the son of an Architect and a poet, he has studied Industrial Design, Interior Design and Furniture Design. He’s inspired by the simplicity, beauty and timelessness of George Nakamichi furniture. At Riverwood Furniture Design, we are driven to deliver custom, one-of-a-kind pieces designed for people who don’t want to blend in.
Justine Curran
Arlington based painter and collagist, Justine Curran, has been honing her skills in design and painting for over 10 years. Originally a scenic artist for theatres, Justine blended her theatre design background with her current acrylic painting style. Justine’s evolution into woven painted paper allowed her to mix her love of color, texture and fearless ability to chop up her work to make something new. This art form has allowed her to challenge the boundaries of art making knowing that something beautiful will always come from taking risks.
Ania Davis
I design jewelry out of passion for natural beauty of Baltic amber. All amber gems are hand polished and accompanied by subtle presence of sterling silver, 18k and 22k gold over silver, and other natural/organic stones. I aim to create new harmonics between nature and understated elegance that speaks quietly for itself and brings each piece of jewelry to its minimum and purest form.
Carlie DeGaetano
I have been painting and teaching watercolor for over 20 yrs. I also paint in acrylics and recently incorporated abstract in both mediums. I am an impressionist artist and most interested in color and how different combinations play off each other for impact and mood.
Lorrie DiCesare
Lorrie DiCesare, Encaustic/mixed media Painter and Enamel mixed metals Jeweler, has been pushing the boundaries of her artwork with experimentation, technique, color and texture since 1990. Lorrie's work is described as playful and artistically organic, with a touch of whimsy with no set agenda. Lorrie’s education is in business, retail management (owning Hourglass Gift Gallery in Melrose for 22 years), Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Essence of Mulranny (Painting with Fire) on-line course, Christina Lovisa and Jane Monteith Mixed Media (online course) and continued Art educational courses.
Kim Ferreira
I am an oil painter inspired by the little things that bring me joy including, and in no particular order, baking, books, gardening, night skies, things with wings and everything that grows. Much of my work features anthropomorphic woodland animals against a backdrop nodding to French Rococo landscapes.
Jamie Gibbons
I collect materials that have their own prior life – reclaimed wood, unfinished cabinet doors, salvaged windows, and more – and continue their story in oil paint. I am drawn to quiet scenes where light, shadow, and reflection speak volumes. Saturated, juicy textures call out to me: the layering of earth tones, the rustic spaces where wood grain, knots, imperfections, and character show through.
Lisa Goren
I am a watercolorist in Boston with a practice based on my travels to Antarctica, Iceland, Alaska, and the High Arctic (near the North Pole). During the Pandemic, when I couldn't travel, I created a series of animals in unusual places. All of my work is connected by my love of nature and the environment.
Gulnora Gulyamova
I have been working with a clay for about 3 years . I love creating with clay because it's a very expressive and personal medium - you can truly sense the hands of the artist in the finished piece. Every piece is made by me from beginning to end in my studio, with no molds, no apprentices, and no mass production methods.
Kara Hickey
I create one of a kind cloisonné enamel and gemstone jewelry. Each piece is designed, handcrafted and enameled in my home studio in Medford, Ma.
Beverly Hinckley
I am a textile artist and I enjoy playing with color and form. Nature is an inspiration.
Mary Hulse
As a second-career artist, I work primarily in silver jewelry, encaustic art, and fiber arts. Each medium allows me to explore texture, layering, and the passage of time through hands-on, tactile processes. My work reflects a deep respect for craft and an ongoing curiosity about how materials carry meaning.
Kristine Kamikawa
I have a BFA in Art from The University of WI - Stevens Point which lead me to pursue a career in graphic design and then ultimately oil painting. My experience as a graphic designer brings a sense of design to my work as I frame or modify the object to create a more graphic feel. Inspiration can come from the fascinating or mundane, but I always celebrate the details.
Lesley Keegan
Melrose based potter, Lesley Keegan, works out of her studio located in the rear of artisan gift shop, Paper & Clay. Lesley’s work is inspired by nature, intuition and spirituality. Along with a love of creating and teaching pottery at her studio, Lesley enjoys time with her family, golfing and playing tennis.
Lucas Land
Today, every piece I make is hand-blown, silver-infused, and crafted without molds. Each one is a singular object—made to shift with light, use, and time. It’s functional art for everyday life, and a reflection of everything I’ve learned along the way: how to trust the process, honor the material, and keep showing up to do the work.
Emmanuelle Le Gal
Fine arts have always been an integral part of my life, and I now focus on watercolor for its immediacy and simplicity. My work explores the interplay of light and shadow in a realistic style that celebrates details, atmosphere, and the poetry of everyday moments.
Aron Leaman
I creating blown glass sculpture and traditional works. I have a sculptural approach to the material. I look forward to sharing it with the all of you. Thanks
Heidi Mann
My artistic process begins when I see something that compels me. For example, light casting shadows and creating shapes, the pattern of leaves in a garden, or the juxtaposition between a figure and its background. I seek to create images that create a sense of serenity.
Michael Milczarek
I have been painting with oils for the past 25 years and have trained with local artists and through participation in local art organizations. I want my paintings to remind the viewer of familiar places and things they know and love and enjoy presenting a wide variety of subjects.
Derek Mirabilio
I want to change the way people look and feel about themselves. I believe one can achieve lasting change through introspection, positive affirmations, self-awareness, magnanimous gratitude, and abundance. My designs are grounded in the philosophy that states, “our thoughts create our reality.” Knowing what we wear influences our thoughts and perspectives about ourselves, then as a designer, my purpose is to use my gift to help others create a positive change in the way they see themselves. Creating quality handcrafted jewelry begins and ends with the materials. I use custom smithed mixed-metals, gemstones, and individually hand-burned wooden accents. My body of work is comprised of three unique collections. Pieces include: bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings. I am committed to the in-house design and manufacturing of my entire line.
Jen Moltoni
Originally from Maine, and currently settled on a lovely tree-lined street in Melrose, Jen Moltoni a collage/mixed media artist and painter with no formal training. She draw inspiration from her numerous trips to beaches and lakes throughout New England and abroad.
Karen Moreau-Ceballos
After 16 years of working as an Exhibition Designer and Department Director at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, I've returned to my passion for ceramics. This is my second year working as an artist full-time. I create practical ceramics alongside functional/decorative hybrid works. Items on display at this fair feature tumblers, mugs, bowls, pitchers, strainers, planters, spoons, spoon rests, vases, bird feeders, ceramic bells, and wind chimes. I produce glazes in my studio utilizing personal recipes.
Kerry Pegoraro
I am an abstract artist working primarily in acrylic painting and printmaking. I love to explore pattern, color, and movement within my artwork, and frequently juxtapose both organic and geometric elements within each piece I create. My most recent work includes (often feminist) messages hidden within the image on the canvas.
Molly Phillips
In her studio just north of Boston, jewelry artist Molly Phillips creates handcrafted artisan jewelry with an unparalleled attention to detail. With an extensive background in Art direction and Graphic Design her pieces are infused with bold design and a clean modern sensibility. Every piece has been meticulously crafted by hand from beginning to end, using time honored metalsmithing techniques and only the highest quality materials—sterling silver, 14K Gold, copper and brass and all natural hand cut gemstones. Each piece is intended to be loved for many years and cherished in the way that only a handmade object can.
Jenne Rayburn
I create vitreous enamel, gold and silver jewelry that blends inspiration from mythology, folk art and architectural forms with modern design. Layering vivid glass, pigment, gemstones and found objects over metal, I strive to create luminous, textured, narrative work that is both familiar and mysterious. My jewelry stands out for its saturated color, sculptural shapes, the interplay of surface, light, and material, and its wearability.
Jonathan Remer
Jonathan Remer & Erin Maghran live in Saugus MA. In their free time they love woodworking and creating unique and fun home goods that are both functional and beautiful.
Mona Sahney
My name is Mona Sahney and I am a 23-year-old landscape artist born in Louisville, Kentucky. I am an entirely self-taught painter, and specialize in acrylic and digital landscape pieces aiming to display the beauty of the natural world.
Madeline & Ori Shir
Shir Glassworks combines the inspirations of Madeline and Ori Shir to create uniquely whimsical and intricate glasswork. Madeline's focus is flamework, shaping molten glass at a torch for creations ranging from sculptural ornaments to miniature and life-like figurines. Ori specializes in furnace blown glass, using surface patterning to create intricate sculptural and functional art.
Jacqueline Sokol
Jacqueline creates minimalist floral paintings that turn wildflowers into calm, refined moments of beauty.
Marsy Sumner
I specialize in revitalizing forgotten treasures to craft textile collages that intertwine elements of humor, nostalgia, and narrative. Embracing the inherent unpredictability of my artistic process, my work emerges from the fusion of fabric remnants, workshop experiments, and vintage textiles lovingly rescued from attics and drawers. Each collage is intricately layered with stitching, sequins, buttons, and eclectic trinkets, imbued with tales as varied as their origins. Driven by the belief that these precious items deserve to be seen, not hidden, I breathe new life into them, framing each collage in reclaimed wooden boxes, ready to engage the world with renewed purpose and presence.
Roberta Tobey Gertz
I've been making mosaics for over 30 years, but the covid lockdown inspired me to dive deep. My work is mostly informed by the colors and textures that I see in animals and landscapes. Finding that right piece of china or tile is so gratifying!
Paige Wallis
For the past few years, I’ve been greatly enjoying seeing our local birdlife up close and personal thanks to having a feeder with a built in camera. I decided to take advantage of this ability to observe them in such detail to reinterpret their images through ink and paint.
Jack Welch
Jack has been accepted to several juried exhibits and won awards over the last several years. He has also traveled extensively throughout the US, Canada and Europe making photos. Despite his many travels, the rugged beauty of the New England coast has always been his favorite place to photograph.
Christina Westeen
I am a Melrose based artist who primarily works in watercolor. My paintings are inspired by the natural world, in particular plants, small insects, birds, and marine life. I am especially interested in trying to capture small details, transparency, and optical effects like iridescence.
Rachel Wilcox
I love experimenting with oil paint and all of its possibilities, and I’m always trying to let those qualities come through to the viewer in a simple, clear way. Subject matter comes second for me; working in series gives me the freedom to move between ideas. Painting from life is a constant, however, as I find there is always something new to learn in this practice.
Penelope Young
I am a multi media artist. Fiber is my main medium, but I dabble in other things.
Manizhe Zahedi
I am an Iranian artist know for my vibrant colors in my works. With a passion for creativity that began at a young age, I have dedicated my spare time to explore artistic skills and creativity. My works are Inspired from nature mostly, and embody a unique blend of abstract and realistic art work. I've not received formal training. I have developed my technique through continues exploration and experimentation. my portfolio showcases a diverse range of works, including abstract, still life, landscaping, and mixed media. I'm also deeply committed to sharing my knowledge and passion for art. I conducted workshops and art classes inspiring aspiring artists, especially kids to discover their own creative voices.