​ARTS COUNCIL OF GLEN ROCK PRESENTS

Some rousing "retailtainment" was happenin' at this holiday shopping destination!
A dream for early bird shoppers! Holiday Hoopla showcased art and craft works by 23 fine artists and artisans at The Community Church of Glen Rock on November 14-15, 2025. ⭐ Handcrafted works in amigurumi, ceramics, fashion, flatware, glass, jewelry,  leather, mixed media, mosaic, painting, pencil drawings, ​photos, poetry, specialty foods and wood. ⭐ ​Hours: Fri. 6-9pm • Sat. 10am-4pm.​
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​We look forward to returning in Nov. 2026 (date TBD), and implementing participants' ideas and suggestions to make Hoopla even better! Additional thanks to:
 • Our artists and crafter participants,
 • The shoppers who chose to shop local & shop creative! 
 • Kris Roy & Tom Chadwick for making our time at the Community Church so enjoyable
 • Stephen Azzarone of Allstate Insurance
 • Beekman’s Wine & Liquors for curating wines that perfectly fit our budget.
 Hoopla Chair Stacey Gilmartin (center), with departing ACGR board members Patti McHugh and Angela Vila
Chris Pfeiffer with Elisa Joy Designs'  Elisa Dell'Amico
Glen Rock Strings quartet
Exhibitor Barb Mulholland of ArtCity Studio
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​Arts Council brought a festive vibe to the Fellowship Hall, two weeks before Thanksgiving!
Artists set up and offered patrons the opportunity to SHOP and engage with them about their processes and inspirations. • Hoopla offered free parking, a string quartet at our Friday night reception and delicious baked goods! • This was a great pre-holiday shopping getaway for the arts-loving crowd. •​ Community Church of Glen Rock, 221 Hamilton ​Ave. entrance, Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Arts Council of Glen Rock memberships were available at the Welcome Table to buy as gifts. Memberships can always be purchased at artscouncilgr.org/membership.​​

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​EXHIBITORS
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MEDIUMS

Crafted from Nature
  • AESRO DESIGN – Vivian Leung • Handcrafted leather goods
  • EVERWOOD TURNINGS – Charlie Saulenas •  “Love of the Lathe” Art works created from wood
  • OLIVE BRANCH & GRAPE VINE – Paul Karoyan •  Gourmet Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Spices, Local Honey, Roasted Coffee, Salads, Juice Mixes, Natural Skin Care products & more
  • WOOD BURNING by “T” – T Dukes • Self-taught pyrographer; the art of burning designs onto wood, leather, or gourds

Ceramics & Pottery
  • ARTCITY STUDIO, LLC – Barb Mulholland • holiday décor in pottery; personalization available
  • FLOR POTTERY – Flor Giron • Small-batch, wheel-thrown ceramics. One-of-a-kind.
  • SYDNEY MANGAROO ART – ceramics, paintings and accessories

Fashion
  • ALISON MANGAROO ART • Scarves, pillows, upcycled men’s fashion ties and more! ​
 
​Glass
  • PEG TRIKOUPIS DESIGNS – ​Fused glass, mono gel printing and oil painting art
  • MUNAY ART STUDIO – ​Wendy Villa • Fine art designs inspired by worldwide travels ​
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​Home Décor
  • LOVE HANDLES LLC – Stacey Gilmartin • Wire-wrapped & beaded flatware, unique useful dining utensils & hostess gifts, “Jewelry for your table.” 
  • DEBRA'S CRAFT CLOSET – Debra Patane • handcrafted home décor and gifts
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Other Works
  • CREATA MODO – Shivaan Kapur  •  Laser engraving, custom hats and swag
  • ​THE MAGNET CHICK – Louise D'Amato •  "Memories that stick." Magnets for all occasions
Jewelry
  • JENNIFER CHOI JEWELRY – Designs inspired by refreshing ocean hues  
  • ELISA JOY DESIGNS – Elisa Dell'amico • Jewelry: artisanal, opulent and unique designs
  • HAIKU IN HUE – Shilpa Srinivasan • ​Watercolor and ceramic jewelry designs​

Mixed Media
  • ART MANTRA – Shantala Kaikini • Mixed media fine art; inspired by Indian culture
  • SOOSOOSTUDIOS – Soo Kim • ​Mixed media fine art​

Paintings/Prints
  • LAURA LEE HALLADA FINE ART – Watercolor and acrylic fine art inspired by nature
  • MARY K LYNCH – ​Acrylic and oil paintings fine art 
  • MUNAY ART STUDIO – ​Wendy Villa • Fine art designs inspired by worldwide travels ​
  • PEG TRIKOUPIS DESIGNS – ​Fused glass, mono gel printing and oil painting art
  • SYDNEY MANGAROO ART • Prints, paintings, and accessories 

​Pencil Drawings
  • SUZANNE KASELOW DESIGN – Colored pencil art and poetry

Photography
  • TOBER NAITHI PHOTOGRAPHY – Amanda Carroll •  Depicts lighting that creates a sense of mystical forces

​Toys
  • KARITO CROCHETS – Karol Rubio • Amigurumi (Japanese art of crochet) stuffed animals