Our 2026 Artists & Vendors
Meet them in person June 27 & 28, 2026!
Shea is the Communications Manager at the Avon Lake Public Library, but when she’s not working she’s also an avid beach combing enthusiast and educator! Shea offers a program called “Beaches Kick Glass,” a presentation for beach glass enthusiasts, treasure hunters, new beach combers and those wanting to adventure to their local beach for interesting finds that can be discovered along the shores of Lake Erie - teaching you more about this relaxing and intriguing hobby of beach combing.
Presenting on beach glass and other sandy treasures at the Avon Public Library as well as other local libraries and venues along the Great Lakes region (including the Great Lakes Beach Glass & Coastal Arts Festival in Erie, PA) as well as operating/moderating the Facebook page “Beaches Kick Glass” for other enthusiasts to share their experiences, Shea has shared her knowledge with other for over 6 years. She is a member of the International Sea Glass Association and was an official identifier at the 16th annual North American Sea Glass Festival in 2023.
Thanks to her roots in the Chesapeake Bay Area, Constance has been surrounded by art & artists all her life. She comes from a family of east coast artists dating back generations. Her father’s biology acumen and mother’s association with nature conservation has nurtures Constance’s passion for painting wildlife, marine and coastal subjects.
The imagery that surrounded her during the years captivated her attention and she began to draw and paint. In addition to the coastal and marine scenes, she found rural subject matter complimented her array of work.
Rarely does Constance go anywhere without a sketchbook in hand to capture what her imagination may generate with each new encounter. Many evenings you’ll find her sitting on the deck overlooking the water, trees, gardens and farm looking for her next inspiration.
Liz has been collecting beach glass since she was a little girl, picking up pieces along the shores at her grandparent’s cottage on Lake Erie. She feels peace and serenity when she’s by the water.
Liz has been a great cancer warrior since 2015 and started making beach glass art when she was first diagnosed. One of the brightest beings you’ll ever meet in life, Liz is an incredible woman full of light and love. She appreciates all the love and support that she has received for years from all the fellow beach glass lovers. Unfortunately, there is no cure for stage IV breast cancer for Liz, but she’s determined to continue fighting and shining her light on others!
Based out of Medina, Ohio, Kelly is an artist who specializes in beach-inspired watercolors, greeting cards & gifts to encourage and inspire others.
Kelly has always loved to create things; using her artwork to share hope and encouragement. She loves a good drive by surprise porch drop off to bring light to someone who is struggling. Additionally, Kelly loves teaching art workshops for people of all ages and can currently be found at Bella Moxie in Medina.
Kelly uses Lake Erie beach glass and sand in her jewelry and resin artwork. She also makes custom pieces using sand or glass you’ve found on your own adventures near or far!
Bill Pasco was born in Painesville, Ohio and is a descendant of one of the original settlers of the Connecticut Western Reserve. He is a self taught artist with a love of history who recently returned to northeast Ohio with his wife Jan and dog Jack after living away from the area for over 50 years.
Bill's mediums of choice have always been oil paints, oil pastels, pastels and graphite. He recently added digital painting tools to his arsenal and now combines this new medium with his original photography, traditional oil painting skills and mastery of color to create truly thought-provoking pieces. His mixed medium approach pulls the viewer into the image and achieves lifelike detail with beautiful lighting and bold color while maintaining an overall impressionistic base. His subjects consist of often overlooked everyday scenes, life experiences, history, fantasy, and the natural world around us "As he sees it".
After losing 3 siblings in 6 months in 2016, Nanci found solace in an old friend… The Great Lakes. They had always been her backyard and playground growing up, spending weekends out on the water with her siblings - enjoying their parents love of boating.
Nanci began spending more time at the beach, reliving fond memories of her siblings and their childhood. She began picking up and collecting unique or “cool” looking pieces. Soon she had jars full of glass sorted by colors, shapes or whatever interesting defining characteristics they may have had - all on display. From this Nanci’s art began as she started creating with her finds, making everything from jewelry, pictures, ornaments, wine stoppers and so much more over the years.
