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ANITA WAHL BARNES
Anita Barnes is a sculpture artist who creates multimedia pieces that are whimsical, captivating and celebrate the beauty of nature. Her organic objects include vibrant hanging, floor and table sculptures.
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KAREN WALLACE
Bursting with color, Karen’s abstract work centers around maintaining strict geometry and sharp lines in a material that only bonds when heated to a liquid state.
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CONSTANCE WICKLUND GILDEA
Inspired by nature. Fireflies like diamonds in meadow grass, the moon and stars at night. Flowers and leaves from the garden, pressed into fine silver and 24k gold-bonded, with hand-engraved detail. Nature’s beauty.
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PAISLEY DOES IT
Paisley Decor It creates handcrafted, personalized home décor and jewelry. Combining creativity, heart, and affordable luxury, each piece transforms everyday spaces into meaningful expressions of personality, making every home feel uniquely beautiful.
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MADACSI STUDIOS
Madacsi’s kiln-formed glass housewares blend bold colors, modern design, and functionality—perfect for charcuterie, small plates, candles, and personal care displays. Elevate daily rituals with timeless, artful pieces designed to inspire.
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SILVER GARDEN DESIGNS
Silver Garden Designs hand-cuts sterling silver jewelry in the USA. Each one-of-a-kind piece reflects nature’s beauty, with custom designs created in partnership with prestigious museums and botanical gardens nationwide.
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ILENE SCHWARTZ
Ilene handcrafts jewelry in 18k gold, silver, and gemstones, blending playful, contemporary design with meticulous fabrication, textured finishes, and bezels tailored to showcase nature’s unique beauty.
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LINDA WREN
Linda creates figurative sculptures that bring clay to life, blending emotion and narrative. A Carnegie Mellon design graduate, she rekindled her passion for ceramics in 2020, transforming stories into expressive, tactile forms.
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SANDY TEEPEN
A thread runs through Sandy Teepen’s life. A fiber artist, she moved from costuming to weaving to quilting and collage. Her work features vibrant colors and rich textures.
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EDWARD MARTIN
Ed Martin is a self-taught glass artist with 46 years of experience. His work is collected and is in over 12 countries. He is the recipient of numerous awards.
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LORI KATZ
Lori’s work was purchased for use in Zero Day (in DeNiro’s office), Succession (Gerri’s office), Inventing Anna (Laverne Cox’s apartment!!!) and Maggie’s Plan (Julianne Moore’s apartment).
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CAROL JACKSON FURNITURE
Combining art with function, Carol crafts unique contemporary furniture and clocks that blend science, mathematics and architecture. Exquisite pieces of wood inspire her to develop new techniques for artistic expression.
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MARK DEL GUIDICE
Since graduating from the prestigious Program in Artisanry at Boston University in the 1980s, Mark Del Guidice has created non-derivative designs in furniture. He works both speculatively and by commission.
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JACOB KELEHER JEWELRY
Chicago-based metalsmith Jacob Keleher creates jewelry celebrating the art of texture and contrast. His industrial-chic designs combine silver, gold, and gemstones, reflecting precision, passion, and a nationally recognized artistic vision.
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ELLIE LEE FINE JEWELRY
Ellie Lee creates nature-inspired, one-of-a-kind jewelry using ethically sourced materials. With a RISD foundation and hands-on experience, she blends vintage aesthetics and organic forms to craft pieces that celebrate individuality and intention.
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This event is generously sponsored by Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Event sponsors.
This event was made possible through generous support from:
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Minnesota State Arts Board
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts
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