Holiday Artists Market: The best gifts are those created locally

The city is flush with artisan shopping options, from the house shows of folks like the annual Beerhorst Family Holiday Art Show to the eclectic Vinecroft Artist Market, where Fred Bivens gets to showcase his talents are more than just his work at the Festival for the Arts or ArtPrize.

But no other event can boast more than 72 solid artists who will be a part of Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts’ 28th Annual Holiday Artists Market (HAM), held again this year at the spacious Steelcase Town Hall on the city’s southeast side.

The sale offers so many choices, from the beautifully small gifts like handcrafted jewelry to home goods to the often large, impressive fine art.

This two-day festive HAM event will showcase regional musicians performing live, as well as a host of options for noshing provided by local food and beverage vendors. 

If you want to be hyperlocal this year, please consider adding HAM to your event plate. 

Schedule is as follows: 

Friday, December 2, 2016
UICA Member Preview: 5:00pm—6:00pm
Public Welcome: 6:00pm—9:00pm

Saturday, December 3, 2016
Public Welcome: 10:00am—5:00pm

For a complete list of all the artists showcased at HAM, please visit UICA’s website. 

Admission: Free