Tahoe City Art by the Lake
Set on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City Art by the Lake gives visitors a special opportunity to meet with 30 artisans in a unique venue for patrons to view original handmade creations while enjoying the outdoors, the fair takes place over Father’s Day weekend, Friday - Sunday, June 13-15 from 10am to 5pm each day.
Set on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City Art by the Lake gives visitors a special opportunity to meet with 30 artisans showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts including photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, wearables and more. Providing a unique venue for patrons to view original handmade creations while enjoying the outdoors, the fair takes place over Father’s Day weekend, Friday - Sunday, June 13-15 from 10am to 5pm each day.
Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City plays host to this event which spreads across the open grassy area overlooking stunning Lake Tahoe between the mall and the Tahoe City Marina at 760 N. Lake Boulevard right off Highway 28. Some of this year's talented artists participating in the event include:
Glass
Moira Barker, Moira’s Glass Art, is a fused glass artist whose work is deeply inspired by the natural world. She specializes in garden art, creating vibrant and whimsical pieces designed to enhance outdoor spaces. Her collection includes glass flowers such as towering poppies on copper stems, as well as daisies, lilies, daffodils, and sunflowers—all crafted to be displayed in flower pots. In addition to her floral creations, Moira also makes charming glass ladybugs, hummingbirds, butterflies, and mushrooms. She occasionally produces decorative indoor pieces as well, all echoing her love of nature.
Ceramics
Olivia Snow Norman of Olivia Snow Ceramics aims to create functional and everyday art that is as calming and grounding as the act of throwing clay makes her feel. She mixes architectural forms and the simplicity of raw clay to create a feeling of uniqueness and comfort. All of her work, which includes vases, bowls, mugs planters and much more, is lovingly handcrafted on the wheel.
Photography
Stephen Johnson, Johnson Photography, is a landscape and natural world photographer and author who photographs and teaches with great passion, and an educator leading photographic workshop experiences of high craft for four decades. He concentrates on landscape projects exploring wild, endangered spaces and human-altered lands, making images that depict a respect for life and the land with a real-world celebration of our relationship to nature.
Painting
Jude Bischoff, is a vibrant and dynamic fine artist known for his bold, whimsical, and often humorous paintings. His work is characterized by a unique blend of abstract shapes and vibrant colors, often depicting animals and nature in a playful and imaginative way. Jude’s style is described as "funky" and “modern." He enjoys working en plein air, capturing the essence of the outdoors directly on his canvas. His art is not just visually striking but also carries a sense of joy and rhythm, reflecting his love for the craft and the natural world. His work brings a sense of vitality and delight to any space.
Jewelry
Jeanne and Jason Dayne create artistic, handcrafted silver jewelry under the name Jeeba Jewelry at their workshop in downtown Davis, California. Many of their unique and original designs were inspired by the lovely cottage gardens of England and the flora of Australia. The team hand-crafts necklaces, earrings, rings, brooches, and bracelets in sterling silver with semi-precious gemstones and specialize in designs influenced by the Art Deco, Art Nouveau & Victorian styles of days gone by.
Tahoe City Art by the Lake is presented by Boatworks Mall. For more information about the event, contact Pacific Fine Arts Festivals at (209) 267-4394 or visit https://www.pacificfinearts.com/. You can also see more information on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
