As we move through the summer season, there is plenty happening at Purple Paisley. From
award-winning classes and community events to new artwork and upcoming opportunities to
connect with local artists, we’re excited to share a few highlights.
Community Recognition & Awards
We are honored to have received recognition in two regional award programs this year.
🥈 LINK NKY Readers’ Choice Awards
Silver Award – Jewelry Store
Purple Paisley was selected as the Silver Winner in the Jewelry Store category.
🏆 Best of Kentucky 2026
1st Place – Art Classes & Workshops
Purple Paisley was also honored to receive First Place in the Art Classes & Workshops
category.
Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support local artists, classes, and creative
experiences.
Purple Paisley Fundraiser – July 18
Our annual Purple Paisley Fundraiser – Celebrating Creativity & Community takes place on
July 18.
This year’s fundraiser features:
● Original artwork
● Silent auction packages
● Local experiences
● Dining and entertainment opportunities
● Specialty items donated by community supporters
Online bidding opens July 9.
🔗 View Event Details here & Auction Preview here
If you own a business—or know one that enjoys supporting local arts—we would love to
connect. Community contributions help make this event possible.
Upcoming Classes & Events
We have a wonderful lineup of classes and events planned throughout the summer.
Featured offerings include:
- Floral Flow: Acrylic Chain Pull Card Art Workshop
- Painted Leather Revival Workshop
- Sunset Shores Earrings Workshop
- Ocean Breeze Dot Mandala Workshop
- Purple Paisley Artisan Market – September 19th
🔗 View Our Full Event Calendar
Purple Paisley Artisan Market
The September 19th Purple Paisley Artisan Market is shaping up to be another exciting day
featuring local artists and handcrafted work from across the region.
We are also pleased to report that our spring market, held in partnership with Baker Hunt Art &
Cultural Center and the Duveneck Art Walk, was a success despite a rainy forecast. We look
forward to building on that partnership again next year.
Artist Spotlight
Community Favorite Artist 2026
Congratulations to Steve Barger, selected by patrons as this year’s Community Favorite Artist.
August Featured Artist
Be sure to stop in and see the work of Carrie LeCavalier, our August Featured Artist, known for
her beautiful encaustic artwork.
Welcoming New Artists
Purple Paisley is always interested in connecting with talented local artists.
If you—or someone you know—creates artwork that would feel at home in the shop, we’d love
to hear from you.
🔗 Click to Learn More About Showing Your Work
Website Updates
We’ve continued making improvements and additions to our website, including new events,
artist features, and community information.
Take a look around and see what’s new.
🔗 Visit Our Website
Thank you for supporting local artists and small businesses. Every visit, class registration, event
attendance, share, and purchase helps strengthen our creative community.
See you at the shop,
Loretta Marie Helfrich
Did You Know?
Purple Paisley represents the work of more than 75 local artists from throughout Greater
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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