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Meet the Maker: Vanessa Dunn of Xenia Studio

Hi there! My name is Vanessa and I am the maker and designer behind Xenia Studio, my handmade jewelry collection based here in Philly. Xenia is my middle name and choosing to use it as the title of my jewelry… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Vanessa Dunn of Xenia Studio

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Meet the Maker: Jessica Joy London of Project Joy

All you have to do is play and you will discover wondrous things. That’s how I discovered what you are seeing in these photographs. In year one of grad school I had no idea what I was going to end… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Jessica Joy London of Project Joy

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Meet the Maker: Lindsey Schneider of Little Bear Pots

Hi there, my name is Lindsey and I’m a potter in Brooklyn, New York. My functional ceramics line is called Little Bear Pots, named after a frightful encounter with a black bear in a wilderness area of West Virginia, which… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Lindsey Schneider of Little Bear Pots

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Our NEW Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar Venue!

For the past 2 years we have absolutely loved hosting our Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar at the Simeoune Foundation Auto Museum. The space was absolutely perfect but unfortunately over half of our customers who rely on biking/walking/public trans could… Continue Reading Our NEW Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar Venue!

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Meet The Maker: Amanda Hagerman

2016 has been a big year for me. In January I resigned from my high school art teaching position of almost 8 years to pursue my passion of designing and making jewelry, full-time. It was a leap into the unknown.… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Amanda Hagerman

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Meet The Maker: Kimberly Frey of Happy Land Handmade

I started Happy Land Handmade in 2010 to put a name to what I do, which is crafting art objects, wearables, home goods and pottery out of ceramics. My husband and I derived the name from the title of a… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Kimberly Frey of Happy Land Handmade

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Upcoming Exhibition: Night Garden by Christine Lindstrom

Night Garden by Christine Lindstrom  May 21st – July 17th , 2016 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 21st from 6-8pm Art Star is pleased to present a solo exhibition with Asbury Park, NJ based artist, Christine Lindstrom of Mai Autumn.  The… Continue Reading Upcoming Exhibition: Night Garden by Christine Lindstrom

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Meet The Maker: Leah Rosenwasser of ID/SW

Hello! My name is Leah, and I have a little business in formation called Independence Day. I have been toying around with making jewelry and messing with wood tools for the last decade—when I wasn’t too busy being a storytime… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Leah Rosenwasser of ID/SW

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Meet Our Sponsor: Butcher’s Sew Shop

We are so thrilled to welcome Butcher’s Sew Shop as one our Art Star Craft Bazaar sponsors this year! The ladies behind this sewing studio in the Italian Market are here to tell you all about what they offer. I… Continue Reading Meet Our Sponsor: Butcher’s Sew Shop

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Giving Back: Help us, Help Black Hound Studio!

A couple of years ago someone told Erin and I that there was a rumor going around that we are Electric Factory heiresses and that is how we were able to start Art Star. I thought that was so funny.… Continue Reading Giving Back: Help us, Help Black Hound Studio!

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