Artists & Exhibitors
Our fair is known for its superior quality, with an emphasis on originality and skilled craftsmanship. We also strive to maintain a warm and friendly atmosphere for all who attend. That’s why so many artists return year after year.
Featured Artist
The 58th Annual SMAF Featured Artist Suzanne Kustner
Every year, we select one exceptionally skilled exhibitor to be our Featured Artist. In 2023, that honor will go to Suzanne Kustner, an acclaimed enamelist whose work includes jewelry, bowls, dishes, and wall hangings.
A member of the National Enamelist Society and several regional guilds, Suzanne has taught enameling at the Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre since 1979 and served as art consultant for the Duarte School District for ten years. She holds a B.A. in Education and Art from Cal State L.A., and she’s studied with several internationally known enamelists.
“Gold foil enamel bowls” by Suzanne Kustner
“Organic enameled bowls” by Suzanne Kustner
Suzanne's work is on display at several art galleries, and her designs are inspired by the colors, textures, and shapes we see every day in nature and our surroundings. Her signature jewelry collection features small, individually crafted cloisonné beads that are designed on both sides; instead of having a front and a back, they have two fronts.
“Gold double-sided beads” by Suzanne Kustner
Suzanne has achieved widespread recognition for her work and regularly exhibits at fine art shows across the United States. You can take a class with her at Creative Arts Group — see her teaching schedule here.
Click here to read about last year’s Featured Artist Warren Yip, a woodworker who leverages a background in design to create minimalist vessels.
Past Exhibitors*
Ceramics & pottery
Annie Aldrich
Tracy Chamberlain
Bettina Kleemann
Cathy Reichel-Clark
Mary Swann
Soozee Van Dyke Woods
Barry Vantiger
Dane Venaas
Lilia Venier
glass, METAL & stone
Ivan Adaniya (Glass)
Marc Gordon (Glass)
Jason Mernick (Metal)
Robin M. Cohen (Stone)
mixed media
David Abernethy
Catherine & Ovie Cowles
Tony & Kathy Stewart
photography
Mary Campagna
Tony Galindo
Mike Herdering
Julie Horton
Ira Meyer
Wood
Robert Kent
Jeffrey Nelson
David Ortega
Frank Yee
Warren Yip
jewelry
Rebecca Frederick
Zina Glukhovsky
William & Patricia Harrold
Sharon Kaplan
Suzanne Kustner, Featured Artist
Harry Nickelson
Lucia Pasquinelli
JT Sadhwani
Robert Varela
Anthe Wosczyna
TEXTILES
Stephen Robert Lew
Carol Shimokochi
painting & drawing
Nancy Beckham
Robin Burnes
Belinda Del Pesco
Celeste DeCoudres
Alec Fedyniak
Karen Horn
Rosina Maize
Robert Marble
Renee Matter
Harry Nickelson
Juanita O’Hariah
Sylvia Olivares
Marilyn Parrino
Robyn Reilman
Janine Salzman
Lynne Sims
Kathleen Swaydan
Marc Traudes
Laura Wambsgans
Karen Winters
*Due to the cancellation of last year’s Fair, this is a partial list and does not accurately represent the full roster.