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Beaux Arts Fair News Archives!!

May 12, 2007:
Big turnout for Beaux Arts Fair
Annual event continues Sunday in Davenport. Sunny skies and mild temperatures brought a heavy turnout to the opening today of the Beaux Arts Fair, a Mother s Day weekend tradition in the Quad-Cities for more than 40 years. More than 170 artists... Full Story.
Sept 10, 2006:
Artisans who display wares at Beaux Arts Fair have little something for everybody
Whether you want a curling iron holder made of handmade pottery or a sketch of your favorite family pet, downtown Davenport s Beaux Arts Fair has something for everyone. The Quad-City people seem to like us, said Kate Schloz, who makes pottery... Full Story
Sept 8, 2006:
Beaux regulars
Jewelry makers Vern and Eloise Houseal always enjoy the Beaux Arts Fall Fair. Since 1991, they ve been regulars at the arts and crafts festival held every spring and fall. But the festival 15 years ago stands out in their minds because that s when ... Full Story.
Sept 11, 2004:
Visitors flock to street fair
Tamara Fudge Davenport's 2nd Street from Perry to Iowa streets is again a thriving artists' colony this weekend. Paintings and prints, wildlife photography, woodworking, jewelry and clothing, stained glass items, leather bags, baskets, wove... Full Story.
Sept 10, 2004:
Guatemalan painter shows his work to new audience at Beaux Arts Fair
David Burke Guatemalan native Benedicto Ixtamer, in his first trip to the United States, struggles with his English, but some of his thoughts come through loud and clear. My art is in my body, the 23-year-old said, with a gleam in his eyes. Ixtamer ...Full Story
May 8, 2004:
Perfect day kicks off Beaux Arts Spring Fair
Tamara Fudge It's a perfect day for this, Rock Island artist Bob Brehmer said Saturday during the first day of the Beaux Arts Spring Fair in downtown Davenport. That may sound commonplace. But with the history of the festival not always... Full Story.
May 10, 2003:
Beaux Arts Fair goes on despite early rain
Kerri Greiner Early morning thunderstorms on Saturday did not keep more than 60 vendors
from participating in this year's Beaux Arts Fair in downtown Davenport. The artists had a
slow start to the morning as rain showers slowed the process of ... Full Story.
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