Word to wise: Get on over to Dogwood Festival’s Market Square Art Fair, or you’ll regret it!

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley
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I love calla lilies, so I couldn't resist this. It's by Kathy Veverka at her Spring Flower Pottery booth on Market Square.

I love calla lilies, so I couldn't resist this. It's by Kathy Veverka at her Spring Flower Pottery booth on Market Square. She's from Knoxville.

Just a quick little post to tell everyone how great the Market Square Art Fair is this year! I’ve been there twice today to buy things and I think I’m going back to pick up just one more thing I admired and can’t live without. Hope it’s still there!

My strong advice is to go there and keep in mind Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. You’ll find something for both occasions. In addition to things for me, I picked up a great wedding gift and bridal shower gift. The Art Fair is open until 8 tonight (Saturday) and from 11 to 5 on Sunday.

I think it shows that the Dogwood Arts Festival, under the leadership of my friend Lisa Duncan, just keeps getting better and better. Knoxville is so lucky the festival is once again on the right track. Click here for a list of entertainment that will be at the Fair.

This is what I'm going back for! Anything would look good in this pottery by Doug Smith from Asheville.

This is what I'm going back for! Anything would look good in this pottery by Doug Smith from Asheville.

My friend Lynnda Tenpenny, a mixed media artist from Knoxville, is in the Krutch Park extension.

My friend Lynnda Tenpenny, a mixed media artist from Knoxville, is in the Krutch Park extension.

Arent't these frames great? They are by Lauren Dunn of Spring Hill, Tenn. They only cost $24.

Arent't these frames great? They are by Lauren Dunn of Spring Hill, Tenn. They only cost $24. Her booth is on Market Square.

In the Krutch Park extension, is potter York Haverkamp of Norris demonstrating his art. I think kids would like to see this.

In the Krutch Park extension is potter York Haverkamp of Norris demonstrating his art. I think kids would like to see this.

A calico cat caught my attention at Charlie Yowell's booth in Krutch Park extension. He's from Dunlap, Tenn.

A calico cat caught my attention at Charlie Yowell's booth in Krutch Park extension. He's from Dunlap, Tenn.

This fish also is in Charlie Yowell's booth.

This fish also is in Charlie Yowell's booth.

UT Gardens were selling plants in Krutch Park. Love the red wagon!

UT Gardens were selling plants in Krutch Park. Love the red wagon!

Big, bold art by Lynne Looney of Grimsley, Tenn., is on Market Square.

Big, bold art by Lynne Looney of Grimsley, Tenn., is on Market Square.

I have to admire the marketing skills of this next guy, Jim McGie of Athens, Tenn. He is selling beautiful wooden things I never knew I needed! See if you agree.

I didn't know I needed a special knife to cut cornbread!

I didn't know I needed a special knife to cut cornbread!

And a left-handed spoon? My husband, Alan, is left-handed and we've been married 26 years. He's never mentioned having trouble with our wooden spoons. Hmm.

And a left-handed spoon? My husband, Alan, is left-handed and we've been married 26 years. He's never mentioned having trouble with our wooden spoons. Hmm.

This "heart strainer" is just too cute for words!

This "heart strainer" is just too cute for words!

I thought these pens from Cadman & Cummins Studios in New Market were stunners. They are in Krutch Park extension.

I thought these pens from Cadman & Cummins Studios in New Market were stunners. They are in Krutch Park extension.

Nicholas Freeman from Livingston, Tenn., has charcoal drawings of historic buildings in Knoxville and elsewhere. He's at Krutch Park extension.

Nicholas Freeman from Livingston, Tenn., has charcoal drawings of historic buildings in Knoxville and elsewhere. He's at Krutch Park extension.

I really like this piece called, "Life Goes On." It's by Robert and Dolores Wells of White Pine, Tenn.

I really like this piece called, "Life Goes On." It's by Robert and Dolores Wells of White Pine, Tenn.

Entertainment changes every hour. When I was there, Dance Dimensions was offering demonstrations of various dance styles on the stage in Market Square in the Bill Lyons Pavilion.

The dancers were fun to watch.

The dancers were fun to watch.

I love the Dogwood Smart Car!

I love the Dogwood Smart Car!

OK. Close down your computer and get over to Market Square and the Krutch Park extension!

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4 Responses to Word to wise: Get on over to Dogwood Festival’s Market Square Art Fair, or you’ll regret it!

  1. Bill Lyons, on April 16th, 2011 at 5:21 pm said:

    Indeed the art is outstanding. We purchased a Nicholas Freeman charcoal drawing of the Bijou. Too bad it is so windy and cool out there. Tomorrow will be better!

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  2. Debra Williams, on April 16th, 2011 at 5:28 pm said:

    Beautiful photos. I wanted to let you know that I did finally make it to Bliss for the Obama/Biden salt and pepper shakers. Now, I’m the favorite child. ; )

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  3. Gay lyons, on April 17th, 2011 at 9:45 am said:

    I love the Nick Freeman charcoal drawing we bought yesterday. Today I’m going to have a tough time deciding among the great pottery. I am also looking forward to today’s performances. Big Country’s Empty Bottle, who played at Dogwood After Dark, is playing at noon. Pistol Creek Catch of the Day is playing at 2.

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  4. Allyn Purvis Schwartz, on April 19th, 2011 at 9:52 am said:

    Volunteering for the DAF cost me $$! The art, jewelry and food were all great! The music on the stages made it even more festive! FUN!! Nic Freeman’s charcoals are fabulous!! He will be in attendance again next year and, maybe, for Rossini next year, too! I hope Charles Pinckney will come back to town, too.

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