Ocean StateArtisans
About Ocean State Artisans
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Ocean State Artisans is a Rhode Island not-for-profit organization of artists, artisans, crafters and art related business owners.
Leadership - Board Members
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President - Beth Giguere
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Vice President - Mary Beth Dugan
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Treasurer - Paul DiCarlo
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Recording Secretary - Terry Haydt Markey
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Corresponding Secretary - Lora Fidler
Members at Large
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Margery H. Dumaine
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Claire Leveillee
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Michelle Leveillee
Committee Chairs
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Director of Events - Claudia Sauve
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Editor, The Creative Palette newsletter - Lora Fidler
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Historian - open position
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Hospitality - Judy & Barry Rubenstein
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Membership - Beth Giguere
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Social Media, Advertising - Amanda Alarie-Richards, Jeanne Enos, & Yvonne Verweyen
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Website, Artisan Marketplace - Margery H. Dumaine
Our Story
Since 1990, Ocean State Artisans has hosted one of the largest holiday shows in Rhode Island. The event takes place each year on the weekend following Thanksgiving. The show features local artisans offering unique handmade items and artwork for gift giving and home décor.
Each year, the show's admission fees are donated to several local charities and a food drive is held for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
As a not-for-profit organization based in the Ocean State we believe in helping charitable groups that are dedicated to serving fellow Rhode Islanders.
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