Announcing the exhibitors. From the Artisans Cup blog.
Stick: Awhile ago we posted “What if you woke up on September 25th and realized that you’re not at the Artisans Cup?” An unabashed scare tactic. Problem is, some of you don’t scare all that easily, so we’ll switch from stick to carrot.
Carrot: If this post convinces you to go, you will be eternally grateful. Even if you’ve already made up your mind (or better yet, already registered) you will be delighted you decided to go to the Artisans Cup. It’s the first of its kind and promises to be an inspirational bonsai event that you will remember for the rest of your life.
You’ll see powerful bonsai displayed in a famous art museum. You’ll enjoy a steady stream of deliciously innovative events (many involving food).
You’ll meet some of North America’s greatest bonsai artists and you’ll meet and even become friends with some of the coolest bonsai enthusiasts around. In fact, your presence there will automatically qualify you as one of the coolest enthusiasts around.
Here’s a link so you can register right now! I’m looking forward to seeing you there.
Michael Hagedorn's famous Ezo Spruce in 2013. Michael is a prime mover in the Portland Bonsai Village.
This rugged Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to Ryan Neil, the Cup's prime mover
Close up from the photo at the top
The Cup even has a store