I visited with four friends in their tents on Montgomery Street yesterday.  They are all participating in the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival, which continues today from 10 am – 5 pm.  The festival occupies and includes four streets around Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse, New York.

Barbara Conte-Gaugel sells unique, handmade handbags and wallets.

John Oneal Heard (johnonealheard@gmail.com) is also a drummer.  His paintings on glass reference music.

Charlie Sam creates whimsical illustrations on T-shirts.  They are known as having a “both cute and creepy” dichotomy.

And, of course, Michelle DaRin.  I love her vibe – and feel privileged to be among her tribe. <3