Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Ohio Mart
Set on the scenic grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Oct. 1 to 4, Ohio Mart has become a fall tradition for many. “This juried artisan marketplace features more than 150 talented artisans from across the country, thoughtfully situated throughout the historic grounds and gardens,” says communications specialist Erica Hoosic via email. Spanning fine art, jewelry, home decor and more, shop from vendors like Kathy Arnold of AlpacaKid&Ewe, who makes adorable, needle-felted animals, and Susan Kurtz of Susie Kays Designs, who crafts handmade jewelry and 3D art pieces out of repurposed vintage jewelry, beads and textiles. Snack on bites from curated food vendors — and Stan Hywet’s famous gingerbread cookies — and sip beer and wine. Admission includes a self-guided tour of Stan Hywet’s Manor House and access to the Textile Arts & Artisan Show, which is presented by Stan Hywet’s Needlework Guild and showcases exceptional fiber artists and textile-based works. “It’s a full day of art, history, food and autumn beauty,” says Hoosic. //EM
714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
Kevin Guilmette
Art-A-Palooza
Featuring over 60 art vendors in Green’s picturesque Boettler Park, Art-A-Palooza Aug. 15 is the perfect opportunity to check out the local fine art scene while soaking up the sunshine. Art-A-Palooza is community-focused, with artists who return year after year — like Nate Olinger of Olinger Tool and Forge, who does custom blacksmithing, makes metal wall art and more. Stop by the children’s activity tent for crafts with your little ones. Also enjoy acoustic performances from the Canal Street Ramblers and One String Short, or grab something to eat from one of six food vendors — including Ogarth’s Kitchen, which serves authentic Jamaican cuisine. “The setting makes it unique,” says Matt Kress, Green’s Parks & Recreation supervisor, “just very scenic and great views.” //EM
5300 Massillon Road, Green, cityofgreen.org
Kent Parks & Recreation Department
Art in the Park
Nestled within the verdant, tree-filled Fred Fuller Park, Kent’s Art in the Park features over 100 local and regional artists displaying photography, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, woodwork and more Sept. 12 and 13. A juried show with prizes, Art in the Park features stunning pieces like Kent-based artist Jen Florentine’s expressive acrylic landscape paintings, Kent-based painter and photographer Ian Marshall Studios’ geometrically driven oil paintings and artist Janice T. Filipski’s Plank House Art Studio jewelry. Dedicated to budding creators in third to 12th grades, the Young At Art section features fresh, new talent. Also enjoy live jazz and folk music, hands-on craft demonstrations, food trucks and a silent auction in a picturesque setting along the Cuyahoga River. “Artists set up, not simply in a grid, but flowing within the park,” says Oliver Wuensch, the marketing and special events coordinator for the city of Kent Parks & Recreation Department. “Fred Fuller is the perfect setting, underneath the giant, old oak trees.” //CK
601 Middlebury Road, Kent, kentohio.gov
Art on the Green
Art on the Green
Winding through the heart of historic downtown Hudson Aug. 29 and 30, Art on the Green is the city’s longest-running juried fine arts show. Sponsored by the Hudson Society of Artists, the first show was held in the early 1980s and included about 70 local artists. Now in its 44th year, the show has grown to 155 artists from multiple states. “Whether you’re looking for a grand statement piece of fine art or just want to find a unique handmade gift, you can find it at Art on the Green,” says festival chair Jane DiLullo via email. Shop from art categories including painting, sculpture, woodworking, metalwork, photography, fiber arts, glasswork, candles, gourmet food and more. Plus, grab food vendor fare. “A day trip to Art on the Green showcases fine arts and crafts, combined with the charming backdrop of small-town America at its best,” DiLullo says. //EM
Downtown Greens, Hudson, hudsonsocietyofartists.com
Nancy Balluck
Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival
Find everything from handmade housewares to freshly grown herbs and honey at the Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival at Hale Farm & Village Sept. 4 to 6. Renee Flynn, owner of Firestone Candles — candles made using slices of Brazilian agate and river rocks — created the festival. “It’s a celebration of the talent, traditions, flavors and creativity that make Ohio special,” she says. Take in wares from over 200 Ohio artists, such as metalsmith Gerald Smith’s GE Smith Design gemstone jewelry and Tracy Dawyduk’s Oddities in UpPsychling mixed-media pieces. Plus, enjoy local food vendors and live entertainment, including a performance from the Akron Symphonic Winds Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. “This one-of-a-kind festival brings together the best of Ohio’s artisans, makers, musicians, food producers and historic craftsmen for an unforgettable day of discovery and fun,” Flynn says. //SS
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, madeinohiofestival.org
