2nd Saturday Artist Market Updates!

Spring is here, and the 2nd Saturday Artist Market is getting ready to bring talented artists, craftspeople and musicians together once a month in rockin' East West Asheville!

We've tweaked a few things - you can get all the details at the 2nd Saturday Artist Market blog (click on the logo in the column to the right), but in a nutshell:

* the first Market will be Saturday, May 9. This is Mother's Day weekend and we anticipate beautiful weather and lots of people out enjoying the neighborhood and exploring Asheville!

* Artists may now apply for single months! We've had great response and some good feedback to the Market, and many artists let us know that it was a bit daunting to commit to three months at a time. We want to build a vibrant Market, and we want to offer the best opportunity for artists to show their work and build their businesses, so we're adjusting the policy to allow artists to apply for any individual or multiple months. If you've already applied and would like to adjust your application dates, just contact Lori via the email you have, there's no need to re-apply!

* East West Asheville and Crazy Green Studios are pleased to co-sponsor a special event for Empty Bowls on Saturday, April 11. This event will offer functional pottery made by members of Crazy Green Studios and area artists. Patrons will also be able to go 'hands-on' by decorating a bisque fired bowl. These bowls will be glazed, fired, and offered for sale at the annual Empty Bowls luncheon on World Food Day in October. All sale proceed for items sold 'under the tent' on April 11 will benefit Manna Food Bank. Stay tuned for more info on this event!

2nd Saturday Artist Market!!

EAST WEST ASHEVILLE PRESENTS 2nd SATURDAY ARTIST MARKET
Monthly market to promote artists and community

If you were lucky enough to discover East West Asheville during the Holiday Art Walk last
year, you’re going to love 2nd Saturday Artist Market!

The East West Asheville 2nd Saturday Artist Market will feature a select, juried group of visual
artists, craftspeople and musicians. Much like the area’s popular Tailgate Markets which
connect patrons with the farmers who grow their food, the 2nd Saturday Artist Market will give local residents and visitors the chance to meet the people who make the fine arts and crafts that have made Asheville a destination for all creative seekers.

The Market will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month, rain or shine, from 10am until
3pm, from May through December. The December Market will coincide with the East West
Asheville Holiday Art Walk, which expands the Market to include area businesses and
restaurants.

2nd Saturday Market is located in East West Asheville in the parking lot adjoining the Studios at Domino Lane. Domino Lane runs parallel to Haywood Road, with access off Westwood Place, just behind Harvest Records. Located just off I-240, this convenient location provides ample neighborhood parking and a growing business community offering additional attractions to patrons.

Click on the link in the right column of this blog to see a map and directions.

The Market will accommodate 20 booth spaces, with two spots permanently assigned to the
hosting artists - Crazy Green Studios and Mimi Strang Design. One booth space per month will
be donated to a community organization to offer them a venue to share information, gather
volunteers or donations, or promote an upcoming event.

The remaining 17 spaces, each 10x10, will be assigned to artists from the jury pool, with a focus on a balanced representation of various media as well as quality work. A larger jury pool will be kept on file to fill vacancies throughout the season.

Applications are available to interested artists and community sponsors at the 2nd Saturday Artist Market blog, or you can send a comment through this post to get more information.