Dighton Arts Festival

Fouteenth Annual Dighton Arts Festival - Registration Open

Applications are being accepted for the Fourteenth Annual Dighton Arts Festival. Please see the post below for the application form.

The Fourteenth Annual Dighton Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, November 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (please note time change) at Araujo Farms and Greenhouses, 1522 Williams Street, Dighton. The festival is sponsored by the Dighton Lions Club. The six greenhouses at Araujo Farms will be filled with arts, crafts, music, food, and activities for this fun-filled community event.

The mission of the Dighton Arts Festival is to provide a place where local and regional artists and crafters can display and sell their work in a family-oriented environment that encourages artists and crafters of all ages and promotes interest in the arts in our community.

The Dighton Lions Club sponsored festival is held annually on the 1st Sunday in November at Araujo Farms and Greenhouses in Dighton, Massachusetts.


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Music at the Twelfth Annual Dighton Arts Festival

Schedule of Performers and Activities

Outside on the Lawn
10:30 Dighton- Rehoboth Marching Band
11:30 Dighton Elementary School Chorus

Inside on the Stage in Greenhouse #5
12:30 Dighton Middle School Flute Ensemble
12:50 Abby Teixeira and Karen Vachon
1:10 Warren Pettey and Thatcher Harrison
1:40 Bella Jacobs, Brooke and Devyn Southerly
2:10 Brenna Kennealy
2:40 Cresendorks
3:10 Bianca Cabral
3: 30 Little Folks Theater

Wine Tasting in Greenhouse # 1

1:30 -4:00 Musical performances with Warren Pettey and Brandon Weddell


Posted On: Fri, 10/09/2015 - 9:24pm by President
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2014 Dighton Arts Festival Exhibitiors

2014 Dighton Arts Festival
Exhibitors (updated November 1st)
Spaces are sold out!

AFFINITY ARTS/MAKE IT RIGHT PEACE T-SHIRTS | OLIVER, STEPHEN | BRIDGTON, ME
Unique graphics that promote peace silk-screened onto high quality t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade bags

AMERICAN VINYL GRAPHICS | PACHECO, PAUL | NORTH DIGHTON, MA
We specialize in vinyl lettering for vehicles, custom built signs, promotional products, camera-ready artwork, airbrush spray masks and more.
www.americanvinylgraphics.com

ANDREA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHY | RICHMOND, ANDREA | REHOBOTH, MA
Local photographer with artistic and commercial awards and credits. Images go beyond surface and texture and make you take inventory of your own feelings. They stay with you and take you to more interesting places.
www.facebook.com/AndreaRichmondPhotography

ANNA LOWTHER | SANDWICH, MA
Woodburnings on driftwood

ART GLASS IMPRESSIONS | HOAK, CHERISE | BERKLEY, MA
Fused glass creations
www.artglassimpressions.com

BAUBLES FOR HOPE | DESILVA, LISA | TAUNTON, MA
Beaded jewelry for charity

BEACHOUSE BAKING COMPANY | BAILEY, LAURA | LAKEVILLE, MA
Oatmeal-based bar cookies; hot cocoa mix by the jar; chocolate-dipped spoons; bagged baking mixes; gluten-free cookies
www.facebook.com/beachousebaking

BRISTOL COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION | KRATSA-HOAK, CHERISE | BERKLEY, MA
Information on beekeeping and saving our pollinators
www.bristolbee.com

CHAIRS BY BOB | PEARSON, ROBERT | TAUNTON, MA
Vintage refinished chairs with either cane or rush seats

CLASSIC CREATIONS | MEDEIROS, AL & TRISH | SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA
Handcrafted and hand painted earrings, pins, bookmarks, and frames (surgical steel and nickel free)

CUTIE PIE CROCHET | HILLER, HEATHER | REHOBOTH, MA
Specializing in handmade crocheted items including a growing selection of hats, sizes newborn to adult, including character hats. Blankets, bath and kitchen items, accessories and more! Custom orders welcome!

DABBLES | BENOIT, DONNA | BERKLEY, MA
Hand crafted country banners, paper boxes; inspiration on wood; wood hearts
www.thedabbles.blogspot.com

DEANNA FIJAK'S CRAFTS | FIJAK, DEANNA | LITTLE COMPTON, RI
Knitted hats; Stuffed toy elephants

DEB'S DESIGNS | PARADIS, DEBI | REHOBOTH, MA
Fleece hats, fleece quilts, ribbon barrettes, fleece hand warmers

DESIGNS BY LAURA | COSTA, LAURA | FALL RIVER, MA
Handmade clay pendants, earrings, anklets, bracelets, and key chains

DIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PACHECO, CHRIS | DIGHTON, MA
Hands on History wood creations by J Ruiz Woodcraft; Pictures of the past in Dighton, old photo CD by Lissacraft, town maps, history of Dighton books, notecards, other Dighton history, & print of Helen Lane's hand colored town map

DIVINE CREATIONS BY MEAGAN | THIBEAULT, MEAGAN | DIGHTON, MA
Hand-poured soy wax candle creations

DOREEN MCGUIRK KU | NORTH DIGHTON, MA
Crochet jewelry, handcrafted crochet scarfs; Barbie doll clothes

DOUGH-BELLES | SHAFER, ROBERTA | TAUNTON, MA
Personalized Salt-dough ornaments - family, individual, sport, pet, and baby ornaments
D'TEALS DESIGNS | DESILVA, M DIANE | BERKLEY, MA
Custom painted glassware, silk ribboned pins, children and adult knitted and fleece hat wear

EMILY MCNAMARA | SOMERSET, MA
Handmade polymer clay jewelry and beaded earrings
www.etsy.com/shop/emilymcnamara

FLAGS AND SEW ON… | WHITE, SHIRLEY | TAUNTON, MA
Handmade decorative, seasonal, custom flags in various sizes

FOREVER ETCHED | COSTA, SHARON | LAKEVILLE, MA
Unique designs hand-etched on glass items such as sun catchers, Christmas ornaments, mugs, and mirrors
www.foreveretched.net

GENTLE ON MY SKIN GOAT MILK SOAPS | KIMBALL, JANET | RAYNHAM, MA
Gentle on My Skin all natural goat milk soaps and skin care products

GEORGE MCANDREW | FALL RIVER, MA
Braided elastic bracelets

HANDMADE SOAP, SALVES, AND BALMS | LAVASSEUR, BRENDA | NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA
Handmade soap, creams, shavings soaps, lip balm, cuticle salves, herbal
www.handmadesoap4me.com

HAYDENS BOUTIQUE | KEARNS, NANCY | NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
Little girls tutus, hats, headbands, hair clips
www.facebook.com/haydensboutique

HIDDEN HOLLOW FARM | AVILA FAMILY | NORTH DIGHTON, MA
Alpacas and alpaca products (socks, gloves, hats, scarves)
www.hiddenhollowalpacas.com

HOLIDAY CRAFTERS | BRADBURY, LAURA | FALL RIVER, MA
Fabric-based decorative items for the home and person

HOLLANDBEAD CREATIONS | HOLLAND, CAROLYN | ATTLEBORO, MA
Wire bracelets with assorted charms, "Frozen" necklaces and bracelet set with gift bags, earrings and anklets

HOOKS IN DESIGN | HOWARD, DONNA | REHOBOTH, MA
Hand crocheted, unique accessories from Dormghans to gift bottle toppers (wine or oils)

IMAGERY WOODWORKING | PARMENTER, CHERYL | NORTH DIGHTON, MA
Handcrafted wood items, jewelry boxes, cutting boards, rolling pins (custom work and orders accepted)

INKLINGS | BRYNILDSEN, KEN | SANDWICH, MA
Original photography and kids' names in cartoon form

JAM SWEET | BRADY, JANE-ANN | ATTLEBORO, MA
Jams, jelly, chutney, salsa, condiments (most are sugar-free)

JAMS JEWELRY | PACHECO, MELISSA | FALL RIVER, MA
Handmade one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry

JARPWOOD + SEWN CREATIONS | MCGOVERN, ANGIE | EAST TAUNTON, MA
Country wooden painted seasonal items

JL RIBBON GEAR | LETOURNEAU, JULIE | RIVERSIDE, RI
Handmade ribbon accessories, hair bows, key fobs, lamp shades, etc.

JO-ANN EAST
Handmade jewelry and framed pictures made of material, buttons, etc.

JUST BEACHIE | DUFTON, SHERYL | MATTAPOISETT, MA
Beachie findings arranged and set in clear resign then framed. Makes a beautiful addition to any décor

LEAP OF FAITH | LAFLEUR, SALLY |,
Sterling and beaded jewelry and beaded ornaments

LEATHERWOOD'S CRAFT | LEATHERWOOD, JAMES | TAUNTON, MA
Wood turnings demonstration. Wood turned bowls, boxes, pendants, and pens

LITTLE FOLKS THEATRE | VARGAS, GLORIMAR | DIGHTON, MA
Information about Little Folks Theatre (children's theater)
www.littlefolkstheatre.com

M&D FINE JEWELRY | REZENDES, HILLARY & RICK | BERKLEY, MA
Handcrafted original nautical designs in sterling silver and 14K gold

MARYLOU HARWOOD | TAUNTON, MA
Original pastel paintings and note cards created with the pastel designs

OCEAN TUMBLERS DESIGNS | WALSH, CARRIE | DIGHTON, MA
Framed sea glass art

ODDS + ENDS | CONTI-STEBENNE, ROSALIE | TAUNTON, MA
Nature photography, landscape

PEG'S PLACE | MULLEN, PEG | DIGHTON, MA
Cloth books, quilts, table runner/topper, scarfs, hats, embroidery items (orders taken)

PHILOSOPHY CARDS | L'HEUREUX, JOYCE | WARWICK, RI
Inspirational and positive note cards
www.52weeksofgratitude.com

RECYCLED SILVER-WEAR | ATKINSON, JOHN | SOUTH ATTLEBORO, MA
Bracelets, rings, and fun things from vintage silverware

ROADSIDE STILLS | JAMES AGUIAR, CHERYL AGUIAR | WESTPORT, MA
Stills taken on and off the back roads of America
www.roadsidestills.com

RON O'CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY | O'CONNOR, RON | NORTH DIGHTON, MA
Film photography using a variety of cameras including vintage 4x5 press, medium format, and Polaroid.

SAKONNET POTTERY | GAGNE, WENDY | LITTLE COMPTON, RI
Sakonnet Pottery has been creating unique Porcelain keepsakes for over 30 years. Every item in our collection is designed, hand-cut, and painted by us, then fired in our kilns to form a lasting treasure of fine porcelain.
www.sakonnetpotteryornaments.com

SHARON HAMLEN | HAMLEN, SHARON | WESTPORT, MA
Knit and crochet (hats, scarfs, mittens); dressed stuffed animals; Christmas decorations including 17" decorative snowflakes

THE PINECROFT SCHOOL | CORKUM, BONNIE | REHOBOTH, MA
Fall artwork of students in all grades of K-8 independent elementary school
www.pinecroftschool.org

TWO HANDS | ZUCCHI, ELIZABETH | SEEKONK, MA
Jewelry

UNRAVELED | PETTINE, SUZANNE | NORTH DIGHTON, MA
Crochet children's hats and crochet jewelry

UPSTITCHED | MORIN, ALICE | TIVERTON, RI
Various size tote bags made from recycled materials

VIVIANNE DESIGNS | SANTOS, MELISSA | REHOBOTH, MA
Handcrafted jewelry, crocheted accessories, and note cards
www.etsy.com/shop/viviannedesigns

WILDFIRE GLASS | DUQUETTE, HENRY | SOMERSET, MA
Pyrex hand-blown glass pendants, and marbles, as well as fused glass pendants, earrings, and stamped metal jewelry.
www.wildfirependants.com

WREATH ART LLC | JUDY ABBRUZZI, NANCY SWEENEY | MASHPEE, MA
Wreaths with a garden, beach, or nautical theme (many one-of-a-kind; all unusual)

YVONNE NOLAN | NOLAN, YVONNE | SWANSEA, MA
Watercolor painting (framed; matted for framing) and cards


Posted On: Tue, 09/23/2014 - 6:32am by President
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Exhibitor Registration Form - 2015 Dighton Arts Festival

Registration is closed for the 2015 Dighton Arts Festival.

If you registered, a confirming e-mail or postal mail message will be sent by October 1st. You can also check the listing of exhibitors on this web site on or before October 1st.

The Eleventh Annual Dighton Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, November 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in the Dighton Arts Festival.


Posted On: Sat, 07/26/2014 - 4:18pm by President
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Music | Tenth Annual Dighton Arts Festival

Music Schedule

(Times Approximate | Schedule Subject to Change)

Outside on the Lawn

10:30 Dighton-Rehoboth Marching Band
11:30 Dighton Elementary School Chorus

Inside on the Stage in Greenhouse #5

12:30 Dighton Middle School Flute Ensemble
12:45 Little Folks Theater
1:00 Clodagh Bartholomew
1:15 Warren Pettey
1:35 Zoe Pauliks
1:50 The Foss Family
2:10 Alexa Cahill
2:30 Bella Jacobs
2:50 Cassidy McGrath
3:10 Julie Araujo

Wine Tasting in Greenhouse #1

1:00-4:00 A mix of musical performances at various times including jazz with Warren Pettey and Brandon Weddell, and folk with Benjamin Foss

The sound system is provided by Ricks Music World of Raynham - a supporter of music at the Dighton Arts Festival since 2007.


Posted On: Fri, 10/18/2013 - 3:25pm by President
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Exhibitors | Ninth Annual Dighton Arts Festival

Please note: The following is a list of exhibitors at the 2013 Dighton Arts Festival. This list will be updated later this summer with the 2014 exhibitors.

Affinity Arts/Make It Right! Peace T-Shirts | Oliver, Stephen | Bridgton, ME
Unique graphics that promote peace silk-screend onto high quality t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade bags

AmericanVinylGraphics.com | Pacheco, Paul | ,
We specialize in Vinyl lettering for vehicles: Custom built Signs, Promotional products, Camera ready artwork, Airbrush Spray Masks and more.

And Sew On…Flags | White, Shirley | Taunton, MA
Outdoor flags - decorative, seasonal; sport, and custom various sizes,

Anna Lowther | Lowther, Anna | Sandwich, MA
Woodburnings on driftwood

Artemis Jewelcraft | Lawrence, Cynthia | Rochester, MA
One-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry designs and accessories inspired by art and nature

Autumn Olive | Perry, Lisa | Riverside, RI
One-of-a-kind clothing for women from recycled materials

Baubles for Hope | DeSilva, Lisa | Taunton, MA
Handmade beaded jewelry with a charity section of cancer survivor, support our troops, and pride jewelry

Bead in her Bonnet | Elizardo, Liz | North Dighton, MA
Handmade beaded jewelry, ornaments, scarves

Bird Dance Design | Vogltance, Kelli | Rehoboth, MA
Nature paintings, glass (painted), painted slates, hand-poured soy candles, hand-crocheted and beaded jewelry, beaded bookmarks

Bruce Warren | Warren, Bruce | Marshfield, MA
Shell art - flowers, flower magnets, picture frames, wreaths

Chairs by Bob | Pearson, Robert | Taunton, MA
Vintage refinished chairs with either cane or rush seats

Classic Creations | Medeiros, Al & Trish | South Dartmouth, MA
Handcrafted and handpainted earrings & pins; magnet frames and bookmarks

Deanna Fijak | Fijak, Deanna | Little Compton, RI
Stuffed toy elephants

Deb's Designs | Paradis, Debi | Rehoboth, MA
Fleece hats, fleece quilts

Designs by Laura | Costa, Laura | Fall River, MA
Handmade jewelry, keyring charms, and beaded snowflake ornaments

Dighton Historical Society | Pacheco, Chris | Dighton, MA
Town maps, History of Dighton and other books, notecards, framed vinatge prints of knitting and crochet patterns, vintage buttons,knitted items by Elaine Varley, and a new print of a hand colored map by Helen Lane, former town historian

Divine Creations by Meagan | Thibeault, Meagan | Dighton, MA
Soy wax candles; hand-painted picture frames; small odds and ends crafts

Doreen McGuirk Ku | Ku, Doreen McGuirk | North Dighton, MA
Hand-made cell phone cases; hand-made Barbie dresses; handcrafted inspirational dolls

Dough-Belles | Shafer, Roberta | Taunton, Ma
Personalized salt-dough ornaments - family, individual, sport, pet, and baby ornaments

Dragonfly Handmade Soap | Schmidt, Robin | Acushnet, MA
Handmade soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs. Seasonal gift baskets containing these items.

D'Teals Designs | DeSilva, M Diane | Berkley, MA
Custom painted glassware, hand-knitted apparel, silk ribbin pins

Eat the Mommy | Morrow, Catherine | Rehoboth, MA
Handmade children's clothing and toys, pottery, quilts, greeting/holiday cards, fine art prints, woodworking

EmiLee | McNamara, Emily | Somerset, MA
Polymer rosebud earrings and jewelry

Forever Etched | Costa, Sharon | Lakeville, MA
Unique designs hand etched on glass items such as candle holders, Christmas ornaments, lanterns, mugs and wine glasses.

Forever Yours | Doyle, Sue | Somerset, MA
One of a kind beaded jewelry; sterling and fine silver

Gentle on my Skin Goat Milk Soaps | Kimball, Janet | Raynham, MA
All natural hand-made goat milk soap and skin care products; sory cnadles.

Handmade Soap, Salves & Balms | Lavasseur, Brenda | North Dartmouth, MA
Handmade soap, shaving soap, salves, balms, lip & cuticle, dog shampoo, salt & sugar scrubs

Holiday Crafters | Bradbury, Laura | Fall River, MA
Fall and winter decorative items mostly fabric-based: pumpkins, turkey, corn, snowmen, scarves, pins, ornaments

Hollandbead Creations | Holland, Carolyn | Attleboro, MA
Wire wrap bracelets with assorted charms and earrings

Howland Studio | Hill, Jennifer Howland | Arlington, MA
Handmade jewelry and original photographs.

Inklings | Brynildsen, Ken | Sandwich, MA
Photography

Jam Sweet | Brady, Jane-Ann | Attleboro, MA
Sugar-free jam, jelly, chutney, salsa, condiments

Jams Jewelry | Pacheco, Melissa | Fall River, MA
Hand-made one of a kind jewelry

Jarpwood + Sewn Creations | McGovern, Angie | East Taunton, MA
Painted wooden country items (seasonal) stars and hearts

Jdazins Corporation | Aguiar, James | Westport, MA
T-shirt designs and sales (custom). Photography and custom medium/original and custom photos

Jennifer's Handmade Soap | Hoffman, Jennifer Marie | Concord, MA
Handmade soaps, popsicle soaps, cupcake soaps, lip balms, body butters, sugar scrubs, gift sets

JennyLyn Jewelry | Lemieux, Carolyn | Dighton, MA
Handmade sterling silver and gold-plated jewelry

JKL Jewelry Designs | Kashgagian, Janiece | Halifax, MA
One-of-a-kind glass, pearl, crystal semi-precious and antique beaded jewelry; "harimar" stone, conch shell jewelry.

JL Ribbon Gear | Letourneau, Julie | Riverside, RI
Handmade ribbon accesssories, hair bows, key fobs, lamp shades, etc.

Just Beachy | Dufton, Sheryl | Mattapoisett, MA
Framed shells, sea glass, driftwood on a clear epoxy - "Just Beachie"

Karin Pittsley | Pittsley, Karin | Dighton, MA
Jewelry - beaded

Lantana Arts | Eisen, Judith | Providence, RI
Handmade jewelry and some small handcrafted items

Leap of Faith | Lafleur, Sally | Westport, MA
Sterling and beaded jewelry

Leatherwood's Craft | Leatherwood, James | Taunton, MA
Wood turnings demonstration. Wood turned bowls, boxes, pendants, and pens

Linda Handel and Kelly Carlson | Handel and Kelly Carlson, Linda | Providence, RI
Photo transfer art and tables. A variety of upcycled small gifts made from wood and fabric. Canine Christmas trees and retro Mason jar glassware

Little Folks Theater | Vargas, Glorimar | Dighton, MA
Children's theatre information and promotional merchandise

Little Lemon Boutique | Taormina, Rosa | Lowell, MA
Hair accessories for babies, kids and adults including headbands, clips, bows, barrettes, and hats

M&D Fine Jewelry | Rezendes, Hillary & Rick | Berkley, MA
Handmade fine sterling silver and 14 kt gold jewelry. Pieces are nature and nautical inspired.

Machalarts Watercolor Studio | Machala, Hollis | Rehoboth, MA
Original watercolor paintings including local vistas, still life, nature, and architecture

Maryel Jewelry Designs | Dutra, Maryellen | Dighton, MA
Homemade jewelry

Mermaid Tears Sea Glass | St. Laurent, Melissa | Portsmouth, RI
Our jewelry is made with genuine sea glass and photography from secret hideaways on Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. Our jewelry showcases a variety of natural sea glass colors combined with photography, unique charms, beads, natural and locally sourced ma

MJ Design Ventures | Sousa, Jean | North Attleboro, MA
Children's board book author

Peacock Handcrafted | Pavao, Vickie | Dighton, MA
Handmade jewelry

Peg's Place | Mullen, Peg | Dighton, MA
Cloth books, quilt items, bags/totes and more

Recycled Silver-wear | Atkinson, John | South Attleboro, MA
Repurposed jewelry from vintage silverware: bracelets, rings, earrings, etc.

Ron O'Connor Photography | O'Connor, Ron | North Dighton, MA
Photography using a wide variety of film cameras including vintage 4x5 press, medium format, and Polaroid instant cameras.

Sepialepus Illustrations | Wagner, Carrie | Providence, RI
Original artwork, illustrations, and other fun stuff

Soy of Life | Kelly, Sherry & Rich | Plymouth, MA
Homemade natural soy-based skin care line created by Sherry Kelly

Stone Street Tye-Dye | Simons, Rich | Walpole, MA
Tye-dye clothing and accessories inclduing long sleeve t-shitrs, onesies, girls dresses inclduing designs with guitars, peace sign, sharks, dogs, smile faces.

The Field Collection | Field, Susan | Berkley, MA
Sterling silver jewelry using hand-made beads

Unique Pottery | Silva, Sarah | Swansea, MA
Wheel thrown functional stoneware pottery

Upcycled Elements | Castro, Helen | West Warwick, RI
Upcycled old and discarded items into beautiful pieces of jewelry using old coins, antique typewriter keys, watch parts, old skeleton keys, game pieces, ephemera, etc.

Vintage Botanicals | Warren, Tracy | Marshfield, MA
Vintage Botanicals offers a natural alternative to skin care with products currently consisting of lotions, body scrubs, and soaps

WenDesigns | Bellavance, Wendy | Fall River, MA
Eco-friendly accessories/jewelry using recycled bottlecaps, keychains, necklaces,pins, earrings, etc.

Woodcockmade.com | Woodcock, Denise | North Dighton, MA
Soap. shampoo, lip gloss, balm, body spray, lotion


Posted On: Fri, 10/05/2012 - 6:07am by President
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