Shop local and handmade this holiday at Alpine Arts Center’s Holiday Market

Alpine Arts Center’s annual Holiday Market is the perfect chance to get a head-start on holiday shopping. Featuring work from dozens of local artists, the Holiday Market hopes to promote giving handmade gifts in favor of big-box items with less sentimental value. 

The market will be held in the Alpine Arts Center studio at Edwards Riverwalk through Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

“The artists’ Holiday Market is one of my favorite events of the year for so many reasons. First, I love supporting our local artists and seeing the creativity that exists in our community. I purchase all of my own holiday gifts at our market, and it definitely feels great to know who made each gift and to do my part to keep our art community thriving. I also love spending time getting creative with our arts center team to make painted ornaments, platters and our signature aspen vases to sell at the market. It’s a fun tradition and a great way to get into the holiday spirit,” arts center owner Lauren Merrill said.

Giving handmade items can help support individuals whose livelihood partially or fully depends on selling their art. 

“Support from the community helps local artists like me afford to live in this beautiful valley. The holidays are a wonderful time for the community to come together and show support for each other, while also finding meaningful artisan gifts for loved ones,” said Keely Gregg, one of this year’s featured artists.

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Alpine Arts Center has art events and classes planned for this holiday season. For details, go to AlpineArtsCenter.org or call 970-926-2732.