Apr 24, 2009

Local artists featured in open house meet-and-greetBy Bobbi SistrunkWickedLocal.com

Carver, MA – After a long period of political campaigns coupled with crazy New England weather, it’s time to put politics aside, shed your tendencies towards hibernation and get out and about in the neighborhood. And what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to celebrate the local flavor? Join the staff of Gifts at Crane Brook for an artists’ open house, where you can meet several of the area’s finest artists, photographers and authors. Gift Shop Manager Denise Cunningham said she works hard to find unique treasures that are made locally to sell in her shop.

“I have about 25 local artists here, and I don’t think people realize the scope and the talent of the local artists and craftspeople,” she said. “Some would not be able to display outside of the local craft fairs. This gives them the chance to have their works seen by many different people.”

Cunningham said the open house showcases their artwork and lets the people meet the artists behind them.

“I try to explain the pieces to customers, but to have the actual artist or author here to explain what they do and how they do it adds to the entire creative process,” she said. “It really adds the personal aspect to their work.”

She has managed to collect quite an eclectic selection of things like jewelry, soaps, woodworks, even books, created by friends in the community.

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