60th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair May 3-4, 2025 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
The 60th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, will be held in Memorial Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd., on Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More than 60 artists, including 20 newly juried, have already committed to exhibiting. Mediums include oil paintings, jewelry, watercolors, glass, wood, metal, wearable art, photography, pottery, ceramics, mixed media, and weaving. The Art Fair will be the perfect place to buy Mom that wonderful Mother’s Day gift or to buy upcoming graduation and wedding gifts, as well as to purchase pieces for your own enjoyment.
The Featured Artist this year is Laura Wambsgans. Her Landscape Oil Painting on Linen, “Sycamores Graceful and Glowing,” will appear on all posters, post cards, flyers, and other promotional materials.
Live Music will be featured throughout the weekend in the Bandshell and Southeast Section of the Park. Guests enjoy an eclectic selection of music. At the Bandshell on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Spectra – an all-girl band from Pasadena (Jazz & Pop) and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Abracadabra (Latin Pop & Smooth Jazz). On Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Evan Marshall (Mandolin) and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Steve Trovato & Tim Kobza (Jazz & Country).
At the Southeast Section of the Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Banna Beag Mall (Irish & Celtic) and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Richard Bellikoff (Guitar & Vocals). On Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Mayde In Ireland (Irish & Scottish) and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Emily Laliotis (Guitar & Vocals).
The Friends of the Library will have a booth with special treats and Members and Partners please stop by for a free coffee and a pastry. Our way of saying thank you for all your support!
For the children, instructors from the Creative Arts Group have planned a special craft activity – making a face collage using paper, paint and oil pastels, compose it any way you want!
Again, this year we will feature a Silent Auction. So far, 35 artists have donated lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces for the auction, which means you’ll have an opportunity to bid on some outstanding artwork and also support the Library.
The Art Center College of Design graduate students will have a table located in the Southwest section of the park.
To Volunteer at the Friends of the Library booth, Friends Food booth, Silent Auction, or as an area Host or Hostess, please contact Darlene Traxler at 626-355-6220 or dtraxler2000@gmail.com to let her know when and how you can help.
All Proceeds from the Art Fair benefit the Sierra Madre Public Library. For more information, visit us on Instagram @sierramadreartfair, at our website www.sierramadreartfair.org, on Facebook or call 626-355-7186.
We look forwarding to seeing you May 3rd and 4th!