Saint John the Divine hosted its 25th “Crafts at the Cathedral” this weekend.
Photo by Gabriele Holtermann
After a four-year hiatus, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in Morningside Heights relaunched its favorite holiday tradition, the 25th annual holiday artisan market dubbed “Crafts at the Cathedral.”
From Dec. 1 through Dec. 3, steady flow of visitors browsed the aisles in the central part of the world’s largest gothic Cathedral for holiday presents like pottery, sculptures, jewelry, paintings, and much more, presented by 85 crafters featuring their magnificent handcrafted art.
Robyn Markowitz attended the show for the first time and knew many of the artists, showcasing and selling their work.
“I think all of the work here is unique and really well conceived and beautifully executed,” Markowitz said.
It was also Markowitz’s first time visiting the Cathedral.
“[The Cathredal is] magnificent. It’s a beautiful space. It is just absolutely stunning to be in this gorgeous building,” Markowitz said. “The art in this Cathedral is magnificent. It seems to blend well with the show.”
The fine crafts show, which benefits the work of Saint John and its programs, was produced and curated by Richard Rothbard and Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries.
The Rothbard’s know a thing or two about putting on shows at this scale since they have produced shows and exhibits since the 1980s, like the Berkshires Arts Festival.
Richard Rothbard said they were looking for originality and art that “wasn’t run of the mill” when they curated the show.
“Obviously not manufactured,” Rothbard said. “But you’re really looking for things that you’re not going to find in stores or unless it’s a gallery like mine, of which there’s very few.”
Trefny Dix, who owns Hokanson Dix Glass with her husband, showcased their stunning, one-of-a-kind, limited-production, blown and cast glass art.
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