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My Name is Ngoc Anderson and I’m an elementary art teacher. In my free time I like to create different work of art. Some of my favorite media are ceramic, printmaking, polymer clay, and jewelry!

Booth Activity:
At my booth you can choose from a selection of my ceramics, prints, polymer clays and jewelry available for purchase.

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Bio:
Andre received a bachelors in fine art from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where his main focus was sculpture. While working metal casting and welding, he became involved in papermaking and weaving. Eventually his work evolved into a unique combination of metal and natural fiber textiles and paper. Today he owns Andre Hoggan Studios, a small gallery and papermaking studio. Located in Salt Lake City he teaches papermaking classes as well as creating art with handmade paper.

Booth Activity:
Andre will demonstrate how to make sheets of paper using local natural plant fibers! Encouraging people to get their hands wet and try to make their own sheet of paper.

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IG: @andrehoggan

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Ericka is a dedicated artist with over 14 years of experience in secondary art education and a passion for creating memorable experiences. Based in Utah, she specializes in leading dynamic paint parties where participants unleash their creativity in a lively, supportive environment. Ericka’s artistic journey extends beyond the classroom; she excels in face painting and brings her skills to life as a makeup artist at Fear Factory. Her infectious laughter and warm demeanor foster a sense of camaraderie, making each event an opportunity for personal expression and connection.

Booth Activity:
Face painting!

IG: @p_art_y_mobile

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We are a veteran owned and family operated business located in Ogden. We create delightful hand-dipped ice cream bars! We have a variety of flavored dips, toppings, and drizzles to choose from.

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Jeana Marie is a tattoo artist at This Is The Place Tattoo in Salt Lake City, and collector of the strange and macabre. She specializes in pen and ink crosshatch drawing and portraiture, and paintings with organic pigments.

Booth Activity:
Painting supplies will be provided with organic pigments created from berries and coffee grounds, kindly provided by local coffee shop Kaffe Mercantile.

IG: @thunderpumpkin666

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I create tufted art (wall art, rugs, and coasters). I love creating art that will bring color and fun into people’s homes!

Booth Activity:
A spin the wheel game!

IG: @middleofsomewear

TIKTOK: @middleofsomewear

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Jewelry should be more than just an accessory—it should tell the story of your journey, capture your memories, and express your personal style. At Fused Permanent Jewelry, we create custom-fit, permanent pieces that spark delight and honor life’s special moments. Our Fused bracelets, anklets, and necklaces, crafted from premium materials like sterling silver and 14k gold, are designed to be with you always. Each piece is tailored for a perfect fit, offering a seamless, lasting connection. Through our mobile service, we bring the fun of permanent jewelry to you!

Booth Activity:
Permanent jewelry!

IG: @fusedjewelries

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Van Williamson is a BFA Graduate from Weber State University. He is a worldbuilder, character-creator, storyteller, and artist. Focusing on the combination of 2-D techniques and mixed-media, Van Williamson creates artworks intended to be viewed as if peering beyond our reality and into another, a more bizarre and whimsical one. Inspired at an early age by film concept artists and Dungeon and Dragon illustrations, Van Williamson incorporates themes and images from pop culture, history, global mythology, comic books, literature, and cinema into his character design and worldbuilding. The crux of this work is the concept of deriving “fine-art” from the “low-brow.” Van will be selling Handpainted Originals [9×12]. Limited Edition Prints [4×6]. Limited Edition Stickers.

Booth Activity:
“Create a Funky Spirit”. Funky Spirits is one of my series that features strange entities, characters, or monsters playing a variety of instruments. The activity will have a table of suggested prompts, utilizing a set of dice to determine selection.

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IG: @Artwork_of_Van_Williamson 

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Making Waves Artist Collaborative is a team of artists, patrons, poets, educators, and lake-facing people demonstrating love for Pia Apaa, Great Salt Lake, and all the species she sustains. We gather in community to make our love visible through art, poetry, and ritual. Together, we make the movement beautiful and irresistible. Everyone is invited. The Making Waves founders are Poet & River Writing Facilitator Nan Seymour (she/they), Artist & Poet Sarah May (she/her), and Artist & Educator Therese Berry (she/her).

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Making Waves Artist Collaborative will lead a Celebrate the Species pageant parade with their waves, flags, and puppets during the Block pARTy at the Dumke Arts Plaza. The pageant parade will last about an hour: including instructions, getting everyone into puppets, and holding waves and flags. This pageant parade celebrates all the species that call the Great Salt Lake their home.

Websites: Here & Here

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Fur Foxen is a  Counter Country Band from Salt Lake City. Amber, Steph, Ben, and Ryan make up this ironical soundscape that exists on the fringe of their Utah/Texas rooted music. Being musically unique both lyrically and rhythmically, Fur Foxen showcases in the most intimate of spaces, or to the largest of crowds. What you’re left with is the sound of angst, love, lust, and loss, and an experience that demands the audience’s attention…and maybe a tootsie pop…

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IG: @furfoxenmusic

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Artist and Educator Vicky Lowe K’ulub’s artistic practice focuses on continuing Indigenous stories, knowledge and practices. She illustrates the relationship between culture, nature, sustainability and social justice. She aims to highlight ancestral foods and cultural diasporic memories. She enjoys working with oils, acrylics, handcrafted paper collage, natural dyes and weaving.

Vicky works as an art and Spanish teacher in Salt Lake City on a full-time basis while dedicating herself to personal art and community initiatives. She facilitates workshops across the state of Utah. Providing opportunities for the community to share about Indigenous history, stories and practices through art.

Booth Activity:
Paint with Natural Dyes. Participants will be introduced to the art of creating natural dyes from plants and other natural resources while learning about the meaning of color for the Maya Tseltal community. We will make and use the natural dyes in painting projects to create artworks inspired by nature.

IG: @vickylowe_arte

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Katie and Sally are married weirdos who make crafts for other weirdos.  The spooky shop with unique jewelry and accessories you’ve never seen before, horror dolls, witchy, geeky stuff, and cute miniature home decor.

Booth Activity:
We sell our own designer tabletop dice, and our fun activity will invite visitors to roll a D20 for a discount on something they like from our booth. Depending on your luck, you could get up to 20% off!

Website: bluemothapothecary.com

IG: @bluemothapothecary

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Jayde’s Custom Wood Burning Art specializes in both traditional wood burning, as well as fractal burning with a Litchenberg machine.  Traditional burning takes images of people, animals, objects, or text, and burns it into wood boards to be displayed or used.  Fractal burning uses electricity to burn lightening like fractals into wooden boards, furniture, skateboards, etc.  I typically fill-in the fractals with dyed epoxy resin as a finish that adds character and a protective finish.  Custom orders are my specialty and make fantastic gifts with sentimental value.

Booth Activity:
Create your own wooden bookmark!

IG: @smithjaydel

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I am a “found object” assemblage artist. My sculptures are made from antique, vintage, recycled and repurposed objects. The figures are created to help preserve stories from the past using objects from the past. Several of the pieces are accompanied by a narrative story set in the time period of the character.

Booth Activity:
In my booth, I will have kits with materials to create a small hanging robot that can be used as a necklace or be displayed hanging on a wall. These kits will be prepackaged with the materials needed and I will have examples of the robots at various stages of completion to demonstrate how they are assembled. These kits will be available for $5.00 each, or free with a purchase of one of my sculptures.

Facebook: VintageFolk.by.PattyPepper

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Every piece at Osa Leather is designed and hand-sewn in his Salt Lake City studio. Andy prides himself on creative designs, using high quality materials, and creating pieces that are built to last a lifetime. When he is not sewing, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, including his 15 year old dog, Mishka, who the Osa Leather namesake comes from.

Booth Activity:
Make a custom keychain!

Website: Osaleather.com

IG: @osaleather

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Chrystal Dawn is a traditional, and eclectic, artist. Her whimsical art brings nature to life in a relatable way that reminds the viewer of their connection to our natural world. Using oil, acrylic, ink, metal and clay, she brings her imagined world to life.

Booth Activity:
Community acrylic painting.

Website: linktr.ee/chrystaldawn

IG: @chrystal.dawn.art

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Sunnie Bybee is an accomplished artist and art educator with over two decades of experience teaching a diverse array of students both within Utah education institutions and beyond. She specializes in traditional drawing and painting techniques with her students and demonstrates exceptional proficiency in portraiture and figure drawing. As a student she studied painting at Brigham Young University and continues to produce work and maintains an active studio practice. She sells and creates unique portraits that center on European folklore. She is adept at creating curricula that is highly accessible and user-centric.

Booth Activity:
Watercolor Portraits: participants will learn how to draw a portrait and then use watercolor washes to create natural skin tones.

IG: @sunniebeeart

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Alix Wright is an interdisciplinary artist based in Sandy Utah. She received her BA in Sculpture Intermedia and a BS in Psychology. She was awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for the College of Fine Arts in 2024. Her art practice discusses the triumphs and challenges of Motherhood bringing the familial experience to the art world. With an exploration into sculpture, video, performance, photography, and printmaking, she also collaborates with her 6-year-old daughter bringing in her own experiences of being a child. Greatly influenced by the community and the stories of those around her, she strives to stay engaged through teaching.

Booth Activity:
Sew Fun Workshop — Intro to sewing! Participant will learn how to do a simple embroidery stitch and beading. Kids will learn how to sew and bead with burlap, an embroidery hoop, plastic needle and various types of threads and beads.

IG: @alixtwiggswright

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Crezna Crouse is a dedicated graphic designer with both an academic and practical background. Her lifelong passion for art has driven her to explore various disciplines including hair, makeup, and photography, alongside her study of graphic design. She has pursued education at Weber State University, Davis Tech, and Ogden-Weber Technical College, where she deepened her expertise. With four years of professional experience in graphic design, she has especially developed a passion for patterns, typography, and photo editing. For the past two years, Crezna has had the pleasure of teaching graphic design using Procreate, effectively guiding students through the complexities of this versatile tool. Her teaching approach involves a focus on fundamentals and hands-on learning.

Booth Activity:
Digital Symmetry Art! In this Digital Symmetry Art Workshop, participant will unlock the knowledge to create stunning symmetrical designs using the versatile Procreate app. This hands-on activity will show the essential tools and techniques for crafting simple, but intricate looking digital designs. Perfect for artists of all skill levels.

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I am a mixed media artist with a background in painting and collage, and I have exhibited my work across the state of Utah, earning numerous awards for my contributions to the art community. I conduct artist factory workshops in partnership with Ogden Contemporary Arts (OCA) and the Boys and Girls Club, where I bring my passion for creative expression to students of all ages. My workshops are designed to encourage experimentation and exploration in a supportive environment, allowing participants to discover new techniques and push the boundaries of their artistic practice.

Booth Activity:
Polaroid Emulsion Transfers! Participants will explore the art of Polaroid emulsion transfers, a unique process that allows you to lift the emulsion layer from an instant photo and transfer it onto a new surface. This technique results in a beautifully distorted and ethereal image that can be applied to a variety of surfaces such as watercolor paper, wood, or glass. Perfect for artists of all levels, this activity encourages experimentation and creativity, providing a hands-on experience with instant photography and mixed media.

Website: rebeccapletsch.com

IG: @rebeccapletsch

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For Amanda Porter inspiration for her work comes from travels in far off places and the realities of life at home. Either way she looks for beauty in the unexpected places and uses tools of color, shape and abstraction to express herself and share her experiences. Amanda was born in Canada, grew up in the U.S., lived overseas in Asia and now resides in West Haven, UT with her golden retriever Stanley. She works from a home studio in a variety of mediums building on the skills learned in art classes during her undergrad at Utah State University. Amanda’s work has been exhibited in multiple countries and across Utah. Currently she is uncovering beauty in everyday items through the cyanotype photographic process that uses the sun to create blue and white images. Her work is a way to see a familiar place, environment, or object in a new way.

Booth Activity:
At the Unaccustomed Beauty Contemporary Art booth block party guests can pay to make their own cyanotypes. Guests can select a handful of objects from a bin and create their own image to then expose in the sun and rinse in water. Great activity for all ages. There will also be an option for a “self portrait” cyanotype where artist Amanda Porter will create an image from objects that are on you at the block party that represent you.

Website: www.unaccustomedbeauty.com

IG: @unaccustomedbeauty

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B. Pope offers a variety of items bearing their illustrations. Custom painted denim jackets and self published comic books, screen printed apparel, stickers, prints, and original works of art!

Booth Activity:
Button Making! Guests can either create their own button pin or ask for a custom drawing from B. to press into a button pin.

IG: @bluffstreetbandit

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Daniel Jenney, a versatile, independent photographer specializing in Architecture, Abstract, Street, & Landscape Images, combines cutting-edge technique with a keen eye for detail. With a background in Photography, Digital Imaging, and Digital editing, Daniel’s work has garnered many accolades and appeared in several publications. From the discordant peaks captured in “Gehry at Sunset” to the intricate play of light in “Nomad” his portfolio showcases a diverse range of subject matter and styles. Exhibited at prestigious venues like AQUA Art Miami, Art Santa Fe, and Eccles Art Center, Daniel’s artistry continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of creativity and technical prowess. Daniel lives in Utah currently after leaving a 17-year photography business in the greater New York City area.

Booth Activity:
In my booth I will be selling framed and unframed original photographs.

Website: www.danieljenneyphotography.com

IG: @danieljenneyphotography

Bio:
I started playing with beads with my grandmother at the ripe old age of 14. I have always had a passion for beaded anything, I even owned a craft supply store for about 10 years in the 80’s & 90’s. Later in life I found my beads and began to make jewelry, and in 2021 my daughter convinced me to create a web site and sell my jewelry, and then a very good friend convinced me to start going to craft fairs in May of 2023. Now a year and half later of Craft Fairs and Farmers Markets, here I am going to #33 so far for 2024. I have fallen in love with craft fairs and farmers markets, as I enjoy talking to all the people that pass by.

Booth Activity:
Handmade with Love in Utah Beaded Jewelry.

Website: maryluescrafts.com

Bio:
My artistic journey began as a child, drawing and painting regularly. My current artistic focus is on making unique one of a kind wheel-thrown or hand-built pottery, using several clay bodies.

Booth Activity:
I will demonstrate and assist visitors with creating pinch pots from air dry clay that they can take home and paint with water-based paints, such as acrylics, when dry.

Website: neenaplant.com

IG: @neena_plant_pottery

FB: NeenaPlantPottery