WAYNE ROSSI, Metal Artisan     D.S. IRON WORKS, INC. 


  
  Wayne has been creating art for 24 years and is successful because of his numerous appreciated customers.  You are welcome to visit him in his studio anytime or purchase his work from many wonderful galleries as well as juried Art Shows throughout the U.S. 

Look for me at many fine art festivals listed below..New show 
information will be updated as we are accepted into the juried process! 

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 CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair 
Denver, Colorado
 
http://www.peoplesfair.com

If you would like to be added to our mail list, email us at wayne@rossidsironworks.com.   We will send you a postcard when we will be at an art show in your area! 

We respect your privacy! Your information will not be shared and used only for our mail list.  

ART FESTIVALS 2010
Mark Your Calendar!
I can always be reached on my cell phone at 512.797.7227

When

Fountain Hills Great Fair   Booth A-26
Fountain Hills, AZ

This three day juried art fair features nearly 480 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors. Food booths and seating areas abound throughout the venue, with great breakfast, lunch and rest stops situated at locations in the middle and at both ends of the festival area. Live musical entertainment .

FountainHillsGreat Fair

February 26th-28th, 2010   
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Admission Free

Come see me at booth A-26! 

Oro Valley/Jewell's Fine Arts Festival
Oro Valley, AZ

Jewell’s Fine Art consists of a selection of juried fine art and select fine crafts. The festivals    The  festival features a variety of oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencil art, photography, and mixed media. Also included are sculptures in glass, metal, bronze, and stone. You will also see hand thrown clay, raku pottery, creative woodwork, leather, fiber and fine jewelry. Within these art mediums you will find a mixture of Southwestern, Native American, Abstract, Wild life traditional and contemporary. Specialty foods and a variety of music may also be included.

 March 6th & 7th, 2010
9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily

Located in the Rooney Ranch/Target Center on Oracle Rd. & North 1st Ave., Oro Valley. on the north side of Tucson, south of Rancho Vistoso and Saddlebrook.

Jewells Fine Art Festival

Wildflower Days Artisan's Festival
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, TX

The annual festival showcases the work of more than 20 American artists in metal, painting, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. This display includes nature-friendly, handmade items, such as mesquite bowls and bird houses, fanciful ceramic vases and sculptured jewelry as well as exquisite photographs,  metal work and watercolors. The gardens are ready for spring with bluebonnets already in bloom, along with golden groundsel, Indian paintbrush, winecups, evening primrose, Drummond phlox and giant spiderwort. For children, there are eco-inspired crafts and activities in the Children’s Little House.

March 13th - 14th, 2010  
Saturday::   9:00 - 5:00
Sunday:     11:00 - 5:00 

Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors and students; $3 for children; free for members and children under 5.

http://www.wildflower.org/

The King William Fair
San Antonio, TX

The King William Association is a non-profit with membership open to all. The Fair is the association's primary fundraiser, which allows us to preserve and protect the oldest historic district in the state of Texas and to promote the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio. The King William Fair is an official Fiesta® San Antonio event. Your admission and purchases during the Fair help pay for this event and allow the proceeds to support the arts, education, and community improvements.

Saturday, April 24th, 2010  
10:00 - 6:00 

Admission: 
$5 adults    Free for children 12 and under

http://www.kwfair.org/index.php/faqs

The 7th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Exhibition 
Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel - Kerrville, TX

The exhibition will be held in the Live Oak, the Spanish Oak and Cypress ballrooms off the lobby of the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel. Now in its seventh year, the “Texas Masters” has established a reputation as a prestigious sale in a beautiful venue, produced and managed by the artists, themselves.

An exhibition of 21 of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas will be held in the Live Oak, Spanish Oak and Cypress ballrooms off the lobby of the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel in Kerrville, Texas on Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, 2010. The "Texas Masters" show has established its reputation as a high quality, artist-planned and managed exhibition, indoors in a beautiful environment.

http:/texasmasters.com/

May 28th - 30th, 2010  

Show Hours:
Friday, 12 noon-8 pm; Saturday, 10 am-8 pm; Sunday, 10 am-6 pm.
Admission to the exhibition will be free of charge.

You are invited to join us for a reception on Friday, May 28, from 2 until 4pm

6th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival Market

Historic Blanco Town Square

Texas Hill Country. 45 miles north of San Antonio and 45 miles west of Austin

Visit beautiful Blanco in the heart of the Texas Hill Country for the fourth annual Blanco Lavender Festival. A Lavender Market will be held on the grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse featuring arts and crafts and local lavender products. Tour many of the local lavender farms where you will experience the beauty of lavender in the fields and the unique vision of each farmer.

Heron’s Nest Herb Farm
1673 River Bend Dr.
Blanco, Texas 78606
(830) 833-2627

 

Join Melanie & Fred Van Aken  to stroll their walkway garden area while getting an opportunity to purchase some of  Wayne's metal artwork..  Come out and stroll the scenic woodland trails where there is delightful art for your yard and garden around every bend.  We will feature artists from the local area who have created one of a kind pieces to enhance the beauty of the outdoor world.  There will be displays of wind art, garden statues, water features, birdhouses and baths and more.  Many items will be for sale, some are the artist own favorites from their collections. 

http://www.heronsnestherbfarm.com/web/contactus.html

http://www.heronsnestherbfarm.com/web/2010 festival lavender.html

June 11th - 13th, 2010  
Friday:   2:00 - 8:00 
Sat:    9:00 - 6:00
Sun:  9:00 - 4:30

 

During the Blanco Lavender Festival June11th & 13th, an assortment of vendors and artists will gather on the historic grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse in the center of Blanco, selling lavender items and lavender-related goods.

Market hours will be 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday. Educational programs on lavender will be presented upstairs in the courthouse both days.

     
27th Annual 
BRECKENRIDGE JULY ART FESTIVAL  


Breckenridge, CO
Downtown Breckenridge in the heart of the Breckenridge Arts District - Ridge Street and Washington. 

The 27th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival is annually ranked one of the top art shows in the United States. This year,we are very excited about our new location in the center of Breckenridge at Ridge Street and Washington Avenue – in the heart of the Breckenridge Arts District!  Mountain Art Festivals is collaborating with the Town of Breckenridge and Friends of the Arts District to enliven and enrich the Arts District on the July 4th weekend.  The Town and Friends are thrilled to host the July Art Festival and all of our talented artists.  In addition to the Art Festival, the Arts District will hold artists demonstrations, a chalk art contest and other activities throughout the weekend which will highlight both the Art Festival and the Arts District.

http://www.mountainartfestivals.com
http://www.gobreck.com

July 2nd - 4th, 2010  
Friday - Sunday:  10:00 - 6:00 daily

Don’t miss this longstanding Art Festival, a crowning jewel of the holiday weekend in Breckenridge!

If you need to reach me while there, you can call me on my cell phone at (512) 797-7227.  I'm looking forward to seeing you there!  

Breckenridge July 4th Art Festival

MINTURN SUMMER MARKET
The town of Minturn, CO

The original, friendliest & best market during the Summer.  Beginning in 1998 with just a handful of vendors  and a little bit of entertainment, the first market in the valley got its start in tiny Minturn.  From their roots as a mining and railroad town, Minturn has evolved into a one-of-a-kind Rocky Mountain town with a vibrant sense of community

These days, the Minturn Market has grown to feature 110 varying vendors per week, two live music stages, children’s activities, and ambiance that cannot be beat.

http://www.minturnmarket.org/about/index.html

 Various Summer Dates TBA 

We will be at this new show for Summer Saturdays and  look forward to being in the great mountain town of Minturn, CO. 


Come see our new gift items of glass wind chimes making a melody sound as well as sparkle in the sun!  We will also have our ever-popular metal beer holders, knife necklaces, garden spoon flowers, dragonflies, butterflies, copper spinners and all sorts of other eclectic art! 

Wayne's Cell phone:  512 797-7227 
4th Annual DILLON ART FESTIVAL 
Downtown Dillon, CO
 
This year, the 4th Annual Dillon Art Festival is presented in cooperation with the Town of Dillon and Mountain Art Festivals, featuring over 70 juried artists and will be located in downtown Dillon, adjacent to Lake Dillon.

Dillon, Colorado is a lakeside, mountain resort community located in the center of the world's greatest ski resorts and offers visitors wonderful cultural, recreational and historical activities, in a one-of-a-kind scenic location. In addition to the Dillon Marina, Dillon boasts a lakeside amphitheatre and unparalleled views of Lake Dillon with a Rocky Mountain backdrop.

 July 16th - 18th, 2010
Friday - Sunday:  10:00 - 6:00 daily  

 

Free Admission

Dillon Art Festival

9th Annual BRECKENRIDGE MAIN STREET ART FESTIVAL 
Breckenridge, CO
Location:  WELLINGTON & MAIN STREET

Same location as last year! 

 
This established show will feature over 120 artist from around the country. Artists will present ceramics, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, painting, wood, glass, sculpture and much more! You won't want to miss this fabulous summer weekend of art and mountain ambience.

http://www.mountainartfestivals.com
http://www.gobreck.com
July 23rd - 25th, 2010  
Friday - Sunday:  10:00 - 6:00 daily

This will be a busy time with lots to do in Breckenridge and we look forward to seeing you there in the Rockies.   Please join me as other national artists as we enjoy
lots of art and cool Summer weather.

 

38th Annual 
CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL 

Pending Notification and Acceptance
Crested Butte, CO
Location:  ELK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT  

The festival is open Saturday and Sunday and all aspects of it are free! The Crested Butte Arts Festival is staged on Elk Avenue, the main street of Crested Butte, a National Historic District..

The open-air booths are surrounded by eclectic shops, upscale boutiques, galleries, and fine restaurants.

http://www.crestedbutteartfestival.com/

July 31st - Aug. 1st, 2010 
Saturday - Sunday:  10:00 - 5:00 daily

 The pedestrian-only festival grounds include the Ragged Mountain Entertainment Stage, which features a variety of musical acts throughout the weekend and a Beer & Wine Pavilion, as well as  delectable fare from many restaurants; Artist Demonstration Tents featuring intimate interactive demonstrations by several exhibiting artists; and Art Alley, a hands-on, interactive arts and crafts area for children ages 2-12 for those small artist!

Don't miss Crested Butte's signature cultural event and the opportunity to meet and connect with over 175 world-class artists from around the country.

35th  Annual GATHERING AT THE GREAT DIVIDE ART FESTIVAL

Breckenridge, CO
Wellington Parking Lot - Main Street

The 35th Annual Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival is nationally ranked in the top 200 of fine art shows in the United States. The tradition continues over Labor Day Weekend and will feature over 100 artists with a wide range of mediums including photography, wood, glass, jewelry and pottery just to name a few. Located on Main Street at Wellington, this show is a highlight of Labor Day festivities in Breckenridge.


http://www.mountainartfestivals.com
http://www.gobreck.com

September 4th - 6th,  2010
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday - Sunday:  9 - 6
Monday: 9 - 4

Our Invitation To You - We are so excited about our 2010 season. If you are one of the many who has supported our festivals, then we thank you. If you have yet to attend an event by Mountain Art Festival, you have been missing out on a unique and wonderful experience and we cordially invite you to see first hand these outstanding gathering of artists.

If you need to reach me while there, you can call me on my cell phone at (512) 797-7227.  I'm looking forward to seeing you there! 

8th Annual Texas Metal Arts Festival
"A Festival At Gruene "

Gruene, TX on the square

This annual event is a gathering of select Texas artists to showcase and sell a wide range of metal arts. Over 25 artists are participating in this year's festival and are bringing with them a wide array of finished works from soaring, outdoor metal sculpture to delicate jewelry.

Join in the celebration. Ask questions. Discover the sweat and fire behind the art. Then leave with a distinctive piece for your home, office, or wardrobe.

Sponsored by the TMA Committee

http://www.texasmetalarts.com 

September 11th & 12th, 2010
10:00 - 5:00 daily

Having traveled from the four corners of Texas to meet in Gruene, these artists bring diverse perspectives on how they define the metal arts. 

Every artist contributes both fresh insights and varied executions. Although metal is the thread that binds our event together, you'll be delighted and intrigued by the variety of textures, finishes, scale, and yes, sounds, evident this weekend.

Demonstrations done by all artist!  Come see and learn as the artist actually make their craft!  

If you need to reach me while there, you can call me on my cell phone at (512) 797-7227.   
28th Annual  WEEMS INTERNATIONAL ART FEST   
Booth 138


Albuquerque, NM   New Mexico State Fairgrounds 
Manuel Lujan Complex 

The Weems Artfest is billed as New Mexico's number one arts and crafts festival.  More than 50,000 people are expected to attend.

Celebrity guests have served as host for the festival in the past.  Look for more information to be announced about the guest artist for this year!

The event also will include food booths and live music.

http://www.weemsgallery.com

November 13th -15th,  2009

 
Weems International Artfest is a Non-Profit Organization
Devoted to the Education of the Arts.
 

Admission to the festival is $3. Children under 12 will be admitted free.

If you need to reach me while there, you can call me on my cell phone at (512) 797-7227.  I'm looking forward to seeing you there!


 Christmas Is Coming!
 Christmas Is Coming!
 Christmas Is Coming!

Christmas Is Here!

 


"One of the city's most revered holiday traditions, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is an ideal opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done Austin-style. Wander among creative craft booths while munching tacos and barbecue and enjoying a holiday soundtrack provided by live musicians. Artists sell jewelry, pottery, paintings, and handicrafts, making the entire event a much-needed alternative to the dreaded mall scene."

The Buzz -- There’s no doubt that Austin has an especially creative, artistic personality. Check it out at this annual holiday event, which combines arts and crafts from local and national artists, lots of live music, plenty of food, and a full bar. Find the perfect gifts for  family and friends, from handmade jewelry and textiles to art glass and paintings.

Relax and enjoy the very best of Christmas shopping Austin style. Our live music on the Capital Metro Music Stage is a favorite of local performers and audiences alike because of its warm and intimate setting. We’ll have wider aisles, a larger stage and lots more room to dance.

There are 35 musical performances already booked on the Capital Metro Music Stage with more to come, a bar, food, over 130 local and regional fine artists and craftspeople, plus that special Austin feeling that can only be found here. This is the real, the original Armadillo Christmas Bazaar! Enjoy dancing in the aisles while shopping for fine art and distinctive gifts right here in downtown Austin. So come join us for a unique Austin tradition and show your support for the local artists and musicians who keep Austin cool.

http://www.armadillobazaar.com

http://www.10best.com/Austin,TX/Events/6775/Armadillo_Christmas_Bazaar/event.html

December 14th - 24th, 2010
11am - 11pm Daily

Palmer Events Center

900 Barton Springs Road
 
The 35th annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is changing locations this year!   It remains the same truly Austin honky-tonk bar shopping experience that has made the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar one of the region's most beloved holiday traditions - just a bigger venue.   Look for more information to be announced . 


If you need to contact me while I am at the show, my number is 512.797.7227.


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