Chatham Arts and Crafts Festival – Canceled!!

Event canceled!

A fine arts and craft festival with fabulous finds for you to explore.
We have hand selected some of the best creators, designers, crafters, and makers that will present their one of a kind items for your browsing experience. This is an event you don’t want to miss. Help support your local artisan.

The Market at Fountains

As summer winds down and we enjoy cooler nights, come on out to our annual Market at Fountains!
We will have food trucks, live music, local craft vendors, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more. You won’t want to miss this fun community event here in the Boro!

Food Trucks + Onsite Dining Options:
The Dough Box
Yayo’s O.M.G. Tacos
Chang Noi Thai-Lao
Burger Republic
Just Love Coffee
Steakhouse Five
Nothing Bundt Cakes
The Soda Bar

To apply to be a craft vendor, visit https://fountainsatgateway.regfox.com/market2021. Spaces are limited!

SLAM MID-TERM – SAVANNAH LOCAL ARTIST MARKET

The Savannah Local Artist Market (SLAM) will be holding their second market for 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 16th, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Salvation Army Baseball field at 3000 Bee Rd.
This season’s market, called SLAM Mid-Term, will be the 4th market since its conception in 2019. The market will feature over 75 artists across a variety of different mediums, including fine arts, textiles, photography, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, and much more.
Live Music, Food trucks will be on site, and masking and social distancing will be required in compliance with CDC guidelines.
Free entrance & free parking.

AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL: Black Solidarity = Black Freedom

In the revolutionary spirit of Black August and understanding that unity is key to Black Freedom, this year’s AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL, hosted by the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute and Friends of Art Park Alliance, is this year, makes a special call for global Black Solidarity. Powered by the Black genius of both emerging and renowned African descendant creatives with roots throughout all the Diaspora, AFRIBEMBÉ is an opportunity for us to rejoice in our creativity, artistry, intellectuality, and musicality.

Experience our 3rd annual AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL:

Bembé Stage ft: Tabou Combo, Afro Dominicano, DJ Reborn, Durieux, Rue Brown, Boricua Legends, DJ Sabine, and Nkumu Katalay and The Life Long Project Band.

Children’s Village, activities for our next generation of creatives and leaders.

SoulFull Food Plaza, comfort food from across the Diaspora.

AfriBembé Marketplace, merchandise, arts and crafts.

Critically Black Dialogue Series: A panel discussion on Black Solidarity in collaboration with The Shabazz Center.
And more…

Collectively, our community has made important strides in our struggle for self-determination and resistance against systemic racism around the world. Join us in celebrating and honoring our ancestors and revolutionaries, and in encouraging the new generation of activists to further this legacy.

Registration is free and by registering you are guaranteed entry to the event between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Capacity is limited, non registered attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register at www.Afribembe.com

Maps of Social Displacement: Conversations on Venezuelan Identity

Tumbao Contemporary Design Studio based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a local store that provides representation to Latinx emerging artists. We will be hosting an exhibition that will include the work of NYC-based Venezuelan artists including Cassandra Mayela. Her woven sculpture incorporates clothing and textiles owned by Venezuelans who migrated to Tri-state New York, mapping cherished memories and familiarity away from homeland. Cassandra will be sharing her progress “Live at the Studio,” cultivating a space of comfort and support for the shared experiences of Venezuelans as well as an overall welcoming environment to gain insight of Venezuelan displacement. The event will take place Friday July 23rd – Sunday July 25th at Tumbao Studio located on 108 N 7th St, New York, New York. On Friday from 12-6pm, there will be a soft opening followed by the official reception held Saturday night from 5-8pm with a dj set by JUNF. Donations will be collected for the Venezuelan and Immigrants Aid non-governmental organization that provides protection for forced migrant and asylum-seeking communities in New York City.

Chicago Markets for Makers

Markets for Makers is BACK to Chicago June 26+27 from 11am-5pm! Tickets starting at $8
Located in the historic and spacious Artifact Events, come discover 70+ makers, take photos at our photo walls, check out our DIY stations and fill your free tote with goods from small businesses!
As CDC, local and state regulations are changing daily, we will be keeping up with the latest recommendations. Hosting an event of any kind is a challenge, we appreciate your cooperation in making everyone feel safe!

Masks recommended not required
Temperature checks for all
Hand sanitizing stations
Time-Slot tickets
Enhanced cleaning
Upgraded VIP tickets include access all weekend any time, an upgraded tote and the Saturday Preview Hour from 10am-11am!
Parking can be found all around the building. There are also two metro stops very close to the building!

Shelby Township Art Fair

Mark your calendar for August 14 & 15, 2021 to stop by the Shelby Township’s River bends Park for the 38th Annual Shelby Township Art Fair. In addition to seeing some fabulous art from national, regional and local artists and artisans, this event features a variety of crafts as well as products from Michigan based businesses and family-friendly entertainment.

Bring the family for a day filled with activities and entertainment, and bring home a special piece of art, a hand-made item, product, or a souvenir from your visit.

Entry is FREE and this new location has lots of free parking and a shuttle bus that travels between River Bends and Woodall Parks, so you won’t have a long walk back to your car with all of the treasures you found at the fair.

This event is presented by the Shelby Township Art Fair Committee, hosted by the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department and is supported by our generous sponsors.

Around the Grounds
• Over 100 exhibits from local, regional and national artists and crafters, plus a Michigan Made Market
• Live Music at the stage – Sponsored by Genisys Credit Union
• Monster Mural Interactive Art for All Ages – Sponsored by Christian Financial Credit Union
• Free Crafts at the Kid’s Craft & Activity Corner
• See Live Critters from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
• Participation by the Shelby Township Police and Fire Departments
• Recycled Art Competition – Hosted by the Shelby Township Solid Waste & Recycling Committee

River Bends Park is located at 5700 22 Mile Road between Shelby and Ryan Roadsand the fair hours are Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Get more information at www.shelbyartfair.org. You can also find the Shelby Township Art Fair on Facebook or call the Shelby Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department weekdays at 586-731-0300.

WI Artisan Fair

A handmade only artisan fair hosted at the La Crosse Center in downtown La Crosse August 21st-22nd 10-4.
Door prizes, children’s games, face painting available. Concessions pending covid restrictions.

WI Artisan Fair

A handmade only artisan fair hosted at the La Crosse Center in downtown La Crosse August 21st-22nd 10-4.
Door prizes, children’s games, face painting available. Concessions pending covid restrictions.

Afton Art in the Park

Welcome to Afton Art in the Park 2021
We are thrilled to invite you back to visit the charming St. Croix River town of Afton, MN on September 25th & 26th, 2021. The 43rd Annual two day outdoor fine arts and makers fair takes place in Afton’s quaint, Town Square Park and features over 90 vendors showcasing fine arts, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fiber and more. Plus great food and 2 days of live music!
This upper Midwest favorite art festival is hosted by the Afton Area Business Association and will bring 10,000+ guests through the St. Croix River Valley during the 2 day event.
Be sure to visit Afton’s unique shops and restaurants, open for business during the event.

*COVID-19 UPDATES: Afton Area Business Association will be following state and health department
guidelines for the Art in the Park 2021. Please visit Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan / COVID-19 Updates and
Information – State of Minnesota (mn.gov) for updates.

Afton, MN is located 4.5 miles south of I-94 on St. Croix Trl. (C.R. 18).
Take Exit #258 off I94 and head south 4.5miles See Less