Veleska Jewlery has graciously been hosting a monthly gallery opening for the First Friday Arts Event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The gallery is the studio of Kathryn Pearce of Veleska Jewlery but on the first Friday of each month, she opens the space to the local artists and features painting, photography, and other work, with the goal of strengthening the local arts community. Over 90 gallery spaces exhibit during Lancaster's First Friday's event. A listing of March 2009 events can be found on the Lancaster Arts website.
Additionally, Katheryn Pearce is a member of the Pennslyvania Guild of Crafttsman . "The Guild is a non-profit arts organization for emerging and established craftspeople from throughout Pennsylvania and the country. The common thread betweenthem all is the joy they find from creating with their hands."
The Craft Guild and it's member work to tell the story behind the craft including, "experiences, inspiration, personality and hard-working lifestyle that defines a craft artist." This echoes the mission of Best American Arts. Much time and effort goes into the creation of beautiful arts works, creating a mystique and storyline much deeper than a price tag. This storied connection between artist & crafts and creation & collector is what we strive to create.
