Original Artifactory members: Left to Right:
Blanche Prior, Joy Imai, Inja Vitrero, Laurel Rezeau and Dotty Calabrese
Blanche Prior, Joy Imai, Inja Vitrero, Laurel Rezeau and Dotty Calabrese
The Artifactory Cooperative Story
WHAT:
For 28 years, The Artifactory Cooperative Fine Crafts Gallery was open to the public year round at 226 Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto, renting space to dozens of artists over the years, and building a large group of dedicated customers. A fire in December, 1996, caused the eventual closure of our gallery in May, 1998, and subsequent demolition of the building in July, 1998.
In November, 1998, we held our first group show at the Hoover House in Palo Alto, for three days over Thanksgiving weekend. Eleven of our artists participated. Between four and five hundred customers attended our show, encouraging us to continue this new venue for our work. In 1999 we expanded our show to two weekends, offering our work and the work of selected guest artists each weekend. Increased signage drew many new customers from the local area. In 2000 we returned to a one-weekend format, close to the Winter Holidays. Sixteen artists participated. We drew over six hundred customers. In 2001 we continued on the same December weekend, drawing even more customers despite the economic slump. In 2010 & 2011, the upward trend continued, with 21 booths, breaking all our previous sales records. In 2013, thru to 2018 with 21 booths we all have a wonderful time of creative art as gifts for the soul and heart. This year we are celebrating our 24th year at Hoover House.
For 28 years, The Artifactory Cooperative Fine Crafts Gallery was open to the public year round at 226 Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto, renting space to dozens of artists over the years, and building a large group of dedicated customers. A fire in December, 1996, caused the eventual closure of our gallery in May, 1998, and subsequent demolition of the building in July, 1998.
In November, 1998, we held our first group show at the Hoover House in Palo Alto, for three days over Thanksgiving weekend. Eleven of our artists participated. Between four and five hundred customers attended our show, encouraging us to continue this new venue for our work. In 1999 we expanded our show to two weekends, offering our work and the work of selected guest artists each weekend. Increased signage drew many new customers from the local area. In 2000 we returned to a one-weekend format, close to the Winter Holidays. Sixteen artists participated. We drew over six hundred customers. In 2001 we continued on the same December weekend, drawing even more customers despite the economic slump. In 2010 & 2011, the upward trend continued, with 21 booths, breaking all our previous sales records. In 2013, thru to 2018 with 21 booths we all have a wonderful time of creative art as gifts for the soul and heart. This year we are celebrating our 24th year at Hoover House.
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EXHIBITORS:
A diverse range of art styles, textures and techniques, from figurative to functional: Calligraphy, Ceramics, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather, Mix Media, Paper, Photographs, Textiles, Weaving,and Wood WHEN: December 6,7,8 2024 Friday Saturday & Sunday 10:00 to 5:00 |
WHERE:
Artifactory Hoover House aka Girl Scout House 1120 Hopkins Ave Palo Alto, Ca 94301 10:00 to 5:00 www.ArtifactoryHolidayFair.com Free Admission Questions: The [email protected] |
