Here in the land of the Ringling Brothers and Circus World Museum one could be forgiven if at first glance the words “Trunk Show” conjured up an image of elephants standing knee deep in the Baraboo river. As it happens my 37.35 seconds of research led not to the circus, but instead revealed a rich history in the world of fashion and art. This of course makes all the more sense when I tell you that the Sauk County Art Association will be holding a trunk show at their gallery in downtown Baraboo this Thursday.

Now, what a trunk show really is, is a special presentation and sale (sans elephants) of works by an artist or designer. The name, you might guess comes from the trunk that an the artist would bring their wares to the show in.  At the show guests have an opportunity not just to purchase, but to hear from and discuss the works with the artists directly.

This Thursday, February 18th from 11am to 6pm the SCAA will be featuring the works of Frank Kudla and Char terBest Kudla. Frank Kudla, goldsmith/designer and Char terBeest Kudla, handbag maker/fiber artist will both be on hand to show and sell their work.  Kudla specializes in mothers/family rings and designs custom jewelry to the taste of his customers.  terBeest Kudla designs and constructions handbags, plain to fancy, from tapestry fabrics.

The Sauk County Art Association now holds trunk shows monthly at their new gallery inside the AL Ringling Theatre on the Square in Downtown Baraboo. If you’ve never attended a Trunk Show before, this would be a good opportunity to take in the experience.  Make an evening of it. Before or after the event you could stop by the Little Village Cafe next door for a bite to eat, or head down the block to the Coffee Bean Connection for a Latte.  Better yet, do both.

The Details:

Sauk County Art Association Gallery is located at 136 4^th Ave, Baraboo, Wisconsin. (On the Square)
Show Hours: 11am – 6pm

More Information:

• Sauk County Art Association
• HelensDaughters.com
• ADifferentAngleJewelry.com
• Coffee Bean Connection
• Little Village Cafe

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