The M & T Bank Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is in full swing again this year. Vendor’s tents are set up on the streets around Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, New York. If you are looking for something to do today, July 28, 2024, they will all be here from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM!
Some of the talented people I visited while shopping yesterday…
BARBARA CONTE-GAUGEL
Barbara has a new product in addition to her amazing hand-made shoulder bags and totes – it is a little pouch/clutch and they are selling like hotcakes!
WOAH-BOTZ
These are whimsical sculptures made with found object, antique canisters and steel. You can also purchase them at Cazenovia Artisans too. I love them!
CATHY JACKSON
Cathy really has her finger on the pulse of what young women want to wear – she has created retro ’70s inspired garments, jewelry and wall hangings using knit and crochet elements. All stuff you might find at Stoned Immaculate (but for a lot less money).
STEVE PEARLMAN
Steve Pearlman is selling his black & white and color photographs – landscapes/streetscapes peppered with figures that depict both local imagery and time spent in New York City.
APPLE AN
Apple An is a historian who has written and published memoirs. I really enjoyed speaking with her and aspire to be among the artists in a future memoir collection. She is selling books – the entire collection of Stone Canoes are for sale at her booth as well.
SAHI NEW YORK
I recognized these leather accessories from Cazenovia Artisans where he is a member. They are hand stitched wallets, purses, belts et al and they are of magnificent quality.
MICHELLE DARIN
Michelle’s aesthetic has a retro feel. It embodies youth, vitality and fun using colorful enamels and patterned leathers. You can never buy just one piece – they look best in multiples. We all want to be Michelle. She is the real deal.
FRANCO RAMIREZ
Franco is from Mexico the country, not Mexico, New York – I think he travelled the furthest to be at this show. He doesn’t speak English – I said I can understand you if you speak Spanish and I think I did. He said the sculptures are hand-carved of wood then hand-painted using acrylic paint. They are very special. I like the little rabbits the best.
