{"title":"Melissa Gates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/GATES.png?v=1792694061\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenville, NC | Provisional Artist 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm a sculptor of whimsical creative creatures. Each one is one of a kind complete with a backstory explaining how they became who they are. I have been sculpting for 7 years and have never looked back. My Beasts have a huge range in personalities. Some can be clever, kind, devious and mischievous. Often all of those things at once. I would love to become part of your guild and be invited to this spectacular show. I have been in North Carolina now for 3 and 1\/2 years and I'm excited to enter the arts festival here. My Beesties and I hope to see you soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/piedmontcraftsmen.shop\/collections\/melissa-gates.oembed","provider":"Piedmont Craftsmen Craft Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}