20th Annual Domicile Art Fair

Everyone is welcome to the 20th annual “A Fair at Domicile’ on Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2, in Sister Bay. The work of several Wisconsin artisans, making their only Door County appearance this year, will be displayed in the orchard surrounding Domicile. Live music by the Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors will take place Friday afternoon at 1 pm.

The public may stroll the grounds and meet the artists displaying jewelry, pottery, stained glass, mosaics, story art, Door County sketches, papier-mâché, functional and decorative wooden accessories, carvings, rag rugs, scarves, purses, Ukrainian eggs and more. The fair hours are 10 am – 5 pm, Friday and Saturday.

In the unique Domicile tradition, several artists will be demonstrating their techniques and craft during the fair. Hank Bardenhagen and Ron Odegaard will turn wood at the lathe, creating unique pens or bottle stoppers. Mary Ross will transform paper pulp and glue into colorful papier-mâché bowls. Ralph Malec will carve Santas from Lake Michigan driftwood. Pat Bishop will craft pendants from stained glass. John Hansen will throw pots at the wheel and create his signature lighthouses. Ron Veldhuizen will carve walking sticks and animals. New artist Karen Henriksen will demonstrate the intricate art of Ukrainian eggs.

Rick Harabes will return to Domicile with his llamas for the fifth summer. Everyone is welcome to meet the llamas and watch Harabes spin llama fiber into yarn using a spinning wheel.

Artist Sue Vineyard, will be sharing her new Story Art. This colorful art features whimsical depictions from the land of imagination.

Domicile and Stuff, featuring wood, fiber, metal, glass, clay and paper handmade in Wisconsin displayed in an historical building, will be open during the fair. Domicile and Stuff are open seasonally, May through October, Wednesday through Sunday.

Plenty of convenient parking is available next door at Schoolhouse Park. Refreshments, including homemade treats from our neighbors at St Luke’s Church and Wisconsin bratwurst, will be available on the grounds.

Domicile is located at 10592 Highway 57 in Sister Bay, just one block south of the Highway 42/57 intersection at the corner of Canterbury Lane. For more information, please call 920.854.9005.