Painter Barry Targan (aka Richard Dubin)

An artist is “a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.” If this definition is true, then I am not sure what Barry Targan is. He produces work in MANY of the arts, not just ANY. If you have seen Barry’s work at...

Easter baskets

Have you seen the sweet display of handwoven baskets in our front window? Basket-maker Bliss McIntosh just finished a new batch of 18 splint baskets and put many of these beautiful creations in the front window until April 21. Perhaps there’s a grown-up you know...

Basket-maker Bliss McIntosh

My basket-making career has roots that begin way back with learning to knit and sew when I was about 5 years old. I took over from my mother in making my own clothes and then progressed to spinning, weaving and using natural dyes when I was just finishing college....

New neighbor!

Hubbard Hall and the Round House Bakery Café announced that, as of April, 2017, Round House Bakery Café will re-open and operate in the storefront of Hubbard Hall at 25 East Main St. in Cambridge, NY. Valley Artisans Market is so excited to have a new neighbor in the...

Collage journals

Collage artist Sue Williams has made lots of new small journals with hand-sewn bindings and beaded tie closures. The red one shown has a canvas cover and drawing paper pages. The white one has a collage cover and art paper pages. There’s a wonderful assortment...