There seem to be a lot of holiday arts and crafts sales events happening this year. I wonder whether this resulted from so many artists struggling to make ends meet at the art fairs and art markets where, from what I've heard, sales have been down or whether the idea just came to everyone at once. Or maybe I was just out of the loop before and am more aware of all of this now.
I think it is great that there are so many opportunities geared towards offering handmade one-of-a-kind items and encouraging people to make their own gifts for the holiday gift-giving season. I just hope that there are buyers and that the plethora of events going on this weekend alone hasn't inundated an already saturated market.
That said, here is a list of some of the events that I am aware of. If you know of any other holiday shows and sales, please feel free to post them as comments.
Soulard Art Market, The $50 Show, Nov. 13 - Dec. 27
Norton's Fine Art & Framing, Something Small for the Holidays, Dec. 3 - Jan. 31
Turner Center for the Arts, Maplewood Art & Holiday Walk, Dec. 5, 6 - 9 PM
Mad Art Gallery, Big A$$ Indie Craft Show, Dec. 5 - 7
The Ethical Society of St. Louis, Muddy River Arts Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, Dec. 5 & 6
Atrium Gallery, Holiday Group Show, Dec. 5 - Jan. 10
Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale, Dec. 6, 11 AM - 9 PM (during the Cookie Spree)
Koken Art Factory, The Last Minute Maul, Dec. 13 & 14
The St. Louis Art Museum is also hosting a number of holiday events, and the Contemporary Art Museum is having their annual Holiday Open House & Shop Sale on Dec. 11.
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