The annual Dennos Museum Holiday Art Fair will be held Friday through Sunday, October 26-28,
2012 throughout the museum. Fine arts and crafts from 50 area artists, Christmas and Chanukah gifts, arts and
crafts kits and more are just a few of the enticements for holiday shoppers. Hours will be Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
The Holiday Art Fair has become well known for featuring fine arts and crafts by Michigan artists. Artists are
encouraged to bring original art in all price ranges but especially prices below $30. This gives customers lots of
choices for choosing original art as a holiday gift. The fair is well balanced with artists representing the mediums
of blown glass, soft and metal sculptures, pottery, prints, printings, photographs, jewelry, fibers and much more.
Many of the artists have been in the sale for a number of years but each year new artists are added to make the
show fresh and exciting.
In addition to the original works of art, the sale will feature a large selection of Christmas ornaments from
around the world, as well as Hanukkah and Christmas gifts. Items chosen for the show are hand made, unusual
gifts, the kind that make museum stores a special place to shop.
For those looking for special gifts for children there is a selection of craft kits, as well as a variety of books
relating to all the arts, sciences and the Inuit peoples. There are many wonderful small stocking stuffers for kids
and many small gift items children can chose as gifts for family and friends.
Again this year there will be an education benefit raffle to help raise funds to offset the cost of school visits.
Many schools in the region have had budget cuts, which prohibit them from visiting the museum. Schools will
be able to apply for funds to help offset the cost of buses or admission. Last year over 2,000 students benefited
from this fund. The holiday artists have generously donated a piece of art for the raffle. Tickets will be only sold
on site for $2 each and 6/$5.
The holiday sale is staffed by volunteers, and proceeds from this fund-raiser event go towards the museum and
education programs. There is no admission charge for the three days of the sale. For more information you may
call the Museum Store at 995-1586.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday’s until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission
is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and its
programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410
College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.