Staff Report

The Queen of Arts Show and Sale returns to Elverhøj Museum of History and Art on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9.

For two days the event reigns over the gallery and garden in a celebration featuring maker-designed goods, hand-crafted and sold by the artists.

Inspired surroundings, fun and food are paired with artfully crafted goods by 34 regional artists. The show and sale opens with a sip and shop on Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge for admission.

“There is a great variety of imaginative work with a wide range of prices,” said Executive Director Esther Jacobsen Bates. “Shoppers are invited to meet the artists and peruse the fine selection of unique gifts, hand-crafted wood and leather goods, jewelry, ceramics, holiday items, and much more.”

In addition to shopping, guests are invited to enjoy flavorful food-truck cuisine by Sass Catering on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a bake sale hosted by National Charity League.

“Royal” artists are Emily Abello, Georganne Alex, Donna Anderegg, Diane Arnold, Kristen Bates, Gabriel Bustamante, Joellen Chrones, Therese Colvin, Jess Conti, Patrice Duhau, Susie Dunbar, Linda Fox, Karen Greenberg, Sandra Hopkins, Sukey Hughes, Susan Hugo, Carol E. Kemp, Cynthia Knight, Theresa Laursen, Kimberly Lorance, Lori McConnell, Syd McCutcheon, Monika Miehle, Shelley Nakano, Susan Owens, Diana Paul, Linda Pearl, Deborah Simpson, Mary Stanley, Lisabeth Thomson, Ute Wilson, and Nancy Yaki.

Elverhøj Museum of History & Art is at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. For more information, visit elverhoj.org or phone 805-686-1211.