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On 1999 a small group of mosaic artists created a non-profit organization that gave a chance to share their knowledge, expertise and interest in mosaic art. This non-profit organization is called the Society of American Mosaic Artist (SAMA). Mosaic art is and ancient art that is experiencing a significant contemporary revival.

SAMA has a vision to educate, inspire and promote excellent and fine mosaic artist. They aim to attract new and old members to create a creative and professional atmosphere; to educate these members and the public in general about the mosaic art; foster and sustain a mosaic community where members are encouraged to explore the full potential of the art.

In order to be true to SAMA vision they will hold a Mosaic Art International juried exhibition on February 28 to April 26. This exhibition will showcase the best in contemporary mosaic art by its international members. A private reception will be held at Mesa Contemporary Arts on Thursday March 22 from 6:00PM-7:00PM; with a free public reception from 7-9 pm. Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center is located at 1 E. Main St. in Downtown Mesa Ariz.

There will be 62 pieces selected from 397 entries by artist from six countries in this exhibit. The exhibit will unite compelling materials, innovative design, and masterful technique that are explored by mosaic artists.

It demonstrates the tremendous quality of work being produced by mosaic artists from around the world and the breadth of subject matter being explored – abstract and representational, functional and decorative. Mosaic artists have at their fingertips a nearly infinite palette of color, materials, and texture. The members innovation and mastery of mosaic techniques should make the Mosaic Arts International Exhibit a must-see, not just for art lovers but for interior designers, architects and others in the building and design trades.

For the past 43 years there has been a Verde Valley Fair. For this year it will be on April 29 to May 3, 2009. This event will be held at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds, 800 E. Cherry, P.O. Box 1974, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. This is a county fair with a family and friendly atmosphere that everyone will enjoy.

The event will be open on different times daily. For April 29 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., April 30 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 P.M., May 1 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 P.M., May 2 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. and then on May 3 it will be form 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Vendors will be allowed to set the booth up on April 27 from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and again on April 28 from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

The admission fee for the Verde Valley Fair will vary from each day the festival will be held:

1) April 29: For the adults, senior citizen and children from ages 6-12 years old their admission fee is $2.00. For children younger 5 years old will be free. 2) April 30: For adults and senior citizen the admission fee is $6.00, for children ages 6-12 years old is $5.00 and children younger then 5 years old is free. 3) May 1: and May 2: For the adults the admission fee is $10.00, the senior citizen is $8.00, children ages 6-12 years old is $6.00 and children younger then 5 years old is free. 4) Then on May 3: the adults admission fee will be $7.00, the senior citizen is $6.00 while the children ages 6-12 years old will be $5.00 then kids younger that 5 years old will be free.

The visitors and vendors will have a free parking during the event. Parking spaces will be enough for everyone. Only at the Boondock will RV parking be allowed. The restroom will be a portable outdoor unit and will also be inside the building.

For the past 14 years there has always been a Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show. For this year the event will be held on May 1 to May 3, 2009 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85007. This is a non juried home show that will feature crafts, arts, home and garden products.

Every year that the Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show is held it is usually done on the last weekend of April or the first weekend of May. The past event has not been canceled due to bad weather. Then based on the previous year actual gate count the event had about 34,000 visitors.

Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show has a wide variety of home improvement products and services available for the public. This is a one-stop shopping for all you home improvement materials. You can compare shop and inquire from the 100 vendors at the venue.

Through the Arizona State Registrar of Contractors and the Better Business Bureau of Northern and Central Arizona the promoters will be screening all vendors interested to join the event. A sample of the activities held at the Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show is the Backyard living landscapes and green home improvements products and services. There will even be the 8th annual Student Interior Design Competition during the event.

Interested vendors will need to submit a sign application to the promoters. The space fee will start from $720.00 onwards depending on the size of the booth. The admission fee is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children aging 3-12 years old and for children younger then 2 years old is free. May 1 is considered as the senior day so from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon the senior citizen will have a free admission.

Back on the days when there were lesser train stations around and when the internet and DVDs were not the most popular pastime around, we enjoyed making train models. The model trains were first invented by Frank Hornsby born in England, some have considered him as the father of the model trains. His first idea came when he built toy bridges and cranes for his sons to play. From that time it took him 5 years to make his craft a commercial success

On March 21, 2009 there will be a Spring Art and Craft Show at the Historic Train Depot. The Show will start from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and admission is free for the public. The show will be held with the hopes of reminding us the joys we had while playing with the model trains and also having real trains around.

It is expected to have 2000 attendees to this Spring Art and Craft Show, every year around this time this show has been held. The promoters are going to donate some of the money earned from the show to the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum.

All craft makers like ourselves are invited to join the prestigious juried craft show. The promoters have made a lot of efforts to keep the quality of the show, so the crafts that will be shown will be hand made and not commercially made. This is guaranteed by the juries of the show.

To join this Spring Art and Craft Shows craft makers are to summit two pictures of their work with the application letter. Craft makers that were accepted before does not guarantee re-acceptance to the craft show. All standard rules will apply like all work and displays must stay within designated space. No boxes, extra merchandise or debris should be visible. Spot area must be kept clean throughout the event and be left spotless afterwards.