Vellum Design Build of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and California Polytechnic State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design recently partnered to host “Vellum 14”, the 14th annual Vellum Furniture Design Exhibition, a juried, two-day competition with 165 entries.

“This competition provides a forum for students to expeditiously exhibit their design passions with alacrity and with a facility for craft,” Cal Poly professor Tom di Santo said in a statement. “It is amazing to see so many brilliant examples of learn by doing that the students achieve in such a short period of time.”

Pieces included tables, chairs, light fixtures, toys and furniture. Entries were are judged on function, individuality and beauty.

For more, visit www.architecture.calpoly.edu.

Paradise City

The Paradise City Arts Festival in Marlborough, Mass., was held Nov. 17-19 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center and featured one-of-a-kind home furnishings, paintings, textiles and art pieces.

Exhibitors included 175-juried artists from 27 states.

The show attracted hundreds of decorators, architects and homeowners, according to show directors Linda and Geoffrey Post.

“Each year we combine new artists with the old, always with an eye toward curating an event that includes different price points and aesthetics, and tapping into the latest trends,” says Geoffrey Post.

This year’s event featured a “Life of the Party” theme, encouraging artists to create works in a “celebratory spirit.”

For more, visit https://festivals.paradisecityarts.com. 

This article originally appeared in the December 2017 issue.