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.

2026 Featured Artist:
Lilia Venier, Ceramics

Lilia Venier: A Biographical Profile

I started to work with clay twenty-four years ago, and it has been the most wonderful experience of my life. I was born and raised in Mexico, but I have been living in the United States for the last thirty years. I earned my certificate in International Business at Glendale College in California. This certificate is related to the Business Administration degree I earned in Mexico. During the summer of 1998, I took a design class, just to see if I had any talent in this area. I found the class to be exciting. Seeing my new-found passion, my teacher encouraged me to take more art classes; I chose ceramics.

Ceramics has given me the opportunity to express my ideas and creativity in a different way. Color and texture were a part of my everyday experiences growing up; this background is reflected in my work. I developed a technique where I can use both color and texture in my art design. Being surrounded by folk art inspired me to convey a story through my pieces in a contemporary way. Every creation represents things that are important to me such as family, friends, nature and traveling. Using the skills of throwing, hand building, carving and painting, I achieve my vibrant and whimsical designs. My pieces are one of a kind. They bring happiness and a sense of wonder to any home or business. My ceramic art is a must for any avid art collector. I started to learn about pottery as a hobby, but today it is the way that I express myself to the world. Many of my pieces are in galleries and private collections in the United States, Canada, Germany, England, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand. In addition, I enjoy participating in various Southern California art festivals which allows me to connect personally with ceramic art lovers.

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2026 Exhibitors