39th Annual Poor Artists Sale Saturday

The 39th annual Poor Artists Sale will be held Saturday, December 5th at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet from 11am to 4pm.

The Poor Artists Sale is hosted by the Copper Country Community Arts Council as a benefit for the Community Arts Center in Hancock.

This year’s sale offers the work of more than 60 artists. Shoppers will find handmade jewelry and pottery, holiday wreaths, ornaments, baskets, wood art, glass, fiber arts, candles, photography and many other special items made by local artists. Shop and visit with friends in a relaxing, social atmosphere, renew your Arts Council membership (or join for the first time) and enjoy homemade treats at the hospitality table.

This year’s artists include: Deanna Attee- Herbal Oasis Bodycare, Janice Brogan, Ritch Branstrom,  Daniel Bennett, Mark Bukovich, Colleen Carlyle-Native Sister Soaps, Connie Cogger, Rachel Cranford, Ryan Dalman, Jim Dixon, Elaine Eikenberry, Jacqueline Ellenich, Phillip Faulkner & Ashley Terwilleger, Jenny Frein, Tammy Toj Gajewski, Linda Greene, Connie Hedmark, Cory Howes, Georgiana Hurst, Davin Kangas, Patsy Keyes, Edward Kisiel, Carol Kreher, Melanie Lenihan & Les Ritchey, Donna Lenard, Heather Lindquist, Kevin Maki, Paul Malnar, Barbara Maronen, Leslie McBean, Christine Mattfolk, Terri Merrick, Cathy & Mark Morey, Heather Mroz, Jim O’Brien, Hugh Ralinovsky, Toivo Salo, Rick Shapero, JR Scott, Diane Simonson- Keweenaw Bay Wreaths, Sue Stephens, Nancy Stoneman, Grace Strong, Bill & Edith Wiard,  Lois Woodworth, and Chuck Young.  Community groups: Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association, Dan Schmitt Gift of Music Fund, and Finlandia student artists from the Young Women’s Caucus.

For more information stop by the Copper Country Community Arts Center at 126 Quincy Street in Hancock or call 482-2333.