- November 13, 2024
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From photography to painting, jewelry to glassware, the third annual Palm Coast Fall Arts Festival was an opportunity for local artists to showcase their creations.
The festival took place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Central Park in Town Center. The festival was a collaboration between the city of Palm Coast and the Flagler County Cultural Council and featured multiple local artists.
Perry Wafer, co-owner of P&J Crystals, is one such artist. The fall festival was just his third event, he said, but he and his partner Janice Martinez were able to make plenty of sales.
"It's been a good day," Wafer said. "It's more than I expected.
Wafer said he began creating the crystal decor pieces after he retired for something fun to do.
"We've got them in every window," he said.
Like Wafer, Ormond Beach artist Stephen Pierce said he found his creative outlet woodworking and resin creations after he retired. He showcases works from his shop, the Faithful Craftsman, across Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona and even as far south as Cocoa in Brevard County.
He said he got bored during his retirement and it seemed natural to explore woodworking, something he said he "always wanted to do." He began with making cutting boards and then using laser technology to etch in different designs on the cutting boards. Now, Pierce said, he creates the cutting board designs along side resin art pieces and other decor.
The arts festival also featured arts in the form of live music performances, including from the Palm Coast Community Band. The FC3 is already working on organizing its spring 2025 arts festival and has set Nov. 8, 2025 as the next fall festival date, according to a FC3 Facebook post.