On Saturday, June 14, Tenino Arts — in partnership with the Tenino Stone Carvers Guild — will hold the Tenino Arts Stone City Art Festival in downtown Tenino from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“This free festival invites residents and visitors alike to experience a day filled with artistic expression, live entertainment, delicious food, and engaging activities for all ages,” a news release from Tenino Arts stated.
During the festival, the Northwest Stone Sculpture Association will join the Tenino Stone Carvers Guild in showcasing stone artwork and carvings for sale.
Additionally, a variety of other regional artisans will be at the event with fine art, glasswork, leather goods, pottery, wood crafts, handmade candles and lotions, photography, unique jewelry, fiber arts, books and other handcrafted gifts.
“A highlight of this year’s festival is a special appearance by Richard Rhodes, a distinguished Seattle-based mason and sculptor. Known for work described as ‘poetry in stone,’ Rhodes holds the unique distinction of being the first non-Italian apprentice admitted into Siena, Italy’s ancient masonic guild, in 726 years — a testament to his profound understanding and mastery of sacred geometry,” the release added. “Attendees will have the opportunity to view slides of his remarkable work and hear readings from his new book, recently released by Princeton Press.”
Rhodes will be at the Tenino Arts Stone City Art Festival from 2 to 3 p.m.
