Artisans, Gifts, Goods Galore at Garden City Center Holiday Market

Be sure to check out the attached video for a look at the artists and products available at the market!

From Garden City Center:

Don't wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping this year.  Avoid crowds and stress by taking advantage of a great opportunity to buy the perfect gift for everyone on your list.  Enjoy spending time with your friends and family by taking them to the 2nd annual Festival Fete Holiday Market December 1^st and 2^nd at the Garden City Center (in the former Borders Bookstore) in Cranston, RI.  Hours are 10-5pm daily. Entry fee is a $3 suggested donation to Art is Smart, the non-profit organization that supports public art education programs.  Children are free

The art festival will feature over 100 contemporary American art and crafts artists with items big and small including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, and home accessories.   While shoppers get a jump on their holiday gift buying, children can visit the Creation Station to make a gift for a loved one.  The show will also feature visits with Santa and FREE gift wrapping.

“The idea behind the Holiday Market is to kick-off the holiday season with a family-focused event.  We want families to come together and enjoy their holiday shopping in a stress-free environment” said Jennifer Neuguth creative director of Festival Fete.

The Holiday Market promises a jovial and cheer-filled atmosphere featuring some of Rhode Island’s most renowned entertainers and artists.  Shoppers will be entertained by the Ladies of the Rolling and the RI Children’s Choir.  Festival visitors will be encouraged to work alongside local artist Lisa May Tobin on an interactive community art project. “We believe there is an artist in everybody, so we’re creating opportunities for festival attendees to express themselves and experience the thrill of creativity,” said Neuguth.

In addition to the juried art and crafts for sale, Festival Fete supports the community by:

1. Donating 10 booth spaces to young artists to show and sell their work, grades 1-12
2. Bringing in a local artist to lead guests in creating a community sculpture at the festival , which is then donated to  a local establishment such as a library or school.
3. Offering a Creation Station at each festival where children can make crafts for a donation to Art is Smart  (www.artissmart.com)
4. FREE gift wrapping 

The event is sponsored by Whole Foods Market,  B101, Robyn Ivy Photography, Yelp, Cardi’s Furniture, 93.3, Garden City Center, Smashingbooth.com, Wachusett Mountain, Discover You Events, Tricom, BMW of Warwick, MOO, Snip-Its, Massage Envy  and Natural Awakenings Magazine.