Parking at the Market
- Park in our lot, there is generally one or two driveways open.
- Parking garage 427 W 20th St. (free) Map
- Chase Bank is available AFTER 2:00 PM
- Street parking.
- Shop, eat nearby and walk over!
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Posts by Mitch Cohen:
Real WhimFansical
by Leticia Frankio
Many people would look at my art and try to classify it into a certain category. This got me to thinking about how I could describe my style. My style can be described as real whimfansical. This description comes from the fact that my art is a combination of three styles. It is whimsical, mixed with fantasy and realism. After thinking about this combination I came up with the name real whimfansical, pronounced (whim-fans-ical). The name includes all three elements: whimsical, fantasy, and realism to produce whimfansical. leticiafrankio.com
Tummy Rubb Studio
by Ksenia Annis
Ksenia Annis was born in the capital of Soviet Russia, Moscow. The experience of the incredibly rich Russian culture crushed under the weight of an oppressive political system formed her esthetic and artistic principles. With limited options available to creative people under the communist rule, Ksenia chose architecture as the outlet for her artistic talents. In Moscow Architectural Institute she received an education that included not only technical subjects but also extensive courses on drawing, painting, sculpture and history of art. After graduation, while working in various design firms, Ksenia devoted her free time to travelling to various European countries and the US to see masterpieces of architecture and fine art.
Architecture was both her creative outlet and financial lifeline after moving to the US early this century. However, the creative constraints of the profession and the soul-crushing nature of office life convinced Ksenia to pursue her true calling full time in 2008. As principal artist and owner of Tummy Rubb Studio she now devotes all of her time to traditional and digital visual art, working in acrylic, gouache and watercolor, as well as sculpture. Her focus is a whimsical interpretation of the world, which really shines in her paintings and illustrations for books, the first of which was published in 2015 on Amazon. Ksenia participates in regional and national judged shows and competitions, receiving awards recently with the Woodlands Art League and Watercolor Society of Houston. She was recently chosen as one of three finalists for a community inspired mural to be placed in a new Kroger grocery store in a contest organized by Houston Arts Alliance. Ksenia’s love of bears, who are prominently featured in Russian folk and fairy tales, inspired her sketch that appears on the Netflix envelope below. Hers was one of five winning designs that appeared on their DVD mailers throughout fall of 2016.To see more of Ksenia’ work, please visit her online store at www.tummyrubb.com.
She regularly posts on Facebook/tummyrubb and Instagram/tummyrubbstudio www.tummyrubb.com
She regularly posts on Facebook/tummyrubb and Instagram/tummyrubbstudio www.tummyrubb.com
Auradius Photography Inc.
by Dmitry Nevozhay
 My name is Dmitry and I am a landscape, urban, and travel photographer based in Houston, Texas. Through photography, I aim to express my own admiration and excitement about the places I visited and the things I have seen. My style in photography is to bring the best of my subjects through advantageous angles, composition, vibrant colors, and interesting light.
I have visited more than 30 countries so far and I will never cease to be amazed by all the interesting people and exciting new places which I see through the lens of my camera. I publish some of my photographs on this page but full portfolio and more information can be found at my web site www.nevozhay.com
I have visited more than 30 countries so far and I will never cease to be amazed by all the interesting people and exciting new places which I see through the lens of my camera. I publish some of my photographs on this page but full portfolio and more information can be found at my web site www.nevozhay.com
Stone’s Throw Ceramics
by Susanne Slade
Stone’s Throw Ceramics was started in 2009 by Susanne Slade and is based in Montgomery, Texas.  Susanne grew up in Houston and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Tech University in 2006 with an emphasis on Ceramics and Painting. She has shown her art around the American Southwest and has collectors all around the world.  www.stonesthrowceramics.com
Carol Young Brackley
During the last several years I have traveled all over the world and seen magnificent places and things I would have never imagined. I love photographing animals and nature and then turning them into works of art, from wild animals in Africa to monks blessing the Ganges in India and much more. My original photographs are archival pigment printed on art paper and then I hand paint embellishments and highlights onto each individual print. Each print becomes its own work of art, unique in itself. My love of travel, nature, and art have led me to this path. Through my art, I hope to bring to the viewer a glimpse into the world of nature and beauty. 713-301-5407
Artists Jenny Wilde and Rachel Goodman Featured at Art Show
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Studio 20 REMIX 2017 – January 28th
In my column last week I mentioned the art show Studio 20 REMIX 2017, featuring First Saturday Art Market artists Jenny Wilde and Rachel Goodman’s move to Hardy & Nance Street Studios.
The occasion features Wilde, a photographer, joining studio photographer Ken Hudson in Studio 20 and jewelry artist Rachel Goodman moving in with Heather Jones Taylor across the hall in studio 21.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 6 – 10 p.m. at Hardy & Nance Street Studios, 902 Hardy St, Studio 20, Houston, Texas 77020.  Get all the details on the Facebook event page.
Read my weekly column about art in The Leader Newspaper – online HERE!
January 7, 2017 Hightlights
January 7, 2017
Exercise * Eat Right * Buy Art!
Welcome to 2017!  Woo Hoo! Hello, this is Mitch, I am the founder and manage First Saturday Arts Market. Thank you for checking this page out.
I’m going to give you a little tour of what you can expect to find at the market Saturday, from walking in, around and out!
GETTING HERE & PARKING
This part is easy, you drive and park all the time! Â We have directions and a parking map here on
our Location page. We’re hard to miss if you come from the west, first check for parking in the big lot to our east. See that big truck? That’s Luv Me Tenders they have fabulous chicken tenders but this Saturday, you might want to try their legendary Shorty Mac! Why short ribs on a chicken menu? Well, it’s a blast from the past – come ask me at market.
SHOUT OUT to our Title Sponsor: Memorial Hermann Greater Heights! You’ll see their banner at the bottom of each page.
UP FRONT
In front of the former Gen’s Antiques (now open at 373 W. 19th) you’ll find Texas Beer Bus, and they do exactly what their name implies, takes you on tours of breweries, wineries and distilleries.You can buy tickets right here and get your questions answered. They are always super cool and fun people!  From their website –Â
Texas Beer Bus Tours are a fun and safe way to experience craft beer breweries, whiskey/vodka/rum distilleries, and wineries. We love craft beer and want to teach the world about it while exploring different breweries in a fun and safe way.
GOT WINE? Â We do!
That’s Edie with the big laugh and Jon to her right motioning me to put the camera away. (I really have no idea, but it looks that way!)
They own Water 2 Wine, a winery here in town, and though they have many fine selections they can only legally sample and sell wine made from Texas grown grapes. That’s how they can be in our little dry section of the city. My fav is the port, that’ll keep you warm while you shop! By the glass or take home a bottle or 6! Find out more on their website: www.water2wine.com
MUSIC!
Under the bright yellow tent at 2pm – The Tomes will perform! Their style is best described as a combo of acoustic, soul and rock. The members are all professional musicians and work for organizations like the Houston Symphony and Rice Orchestra. Now that is cool – and if you hadn’t guessed by their name, their lyrics might be on the weighty side.  (I’m crack myself up LOL).  Head over to our music page here, to preview their music.
BullsEye Storage is our music sponsor. Got stuff? Let them keep it out of the way for ya!
TIP: bring a lawn chair.
BABY, WE HAVE ART!
Original, fresh, modern, hip, cool, amazing, spiritual, life changing and most importantly collectable!
EVERY artist is posted on The Artist Roster each month. When you get to the page you’ll see a featured image and the artist’s name (or their business name) under it. Click either and you’ll go directly to that artist’s page and where there are MORE photos, a description of the work, bio on some and web and contact info. Â Below is a random sampling of this months show.
WALKING IN …
When you get to the back … (continue below video)
You will see this tent – THAT is an empty tent – but as you approach it Saturday, you will see a friendly person, talking about beer and handing out small samples. They are delicious.
MeetTown in City Brewing Company!
In fact, you should head over to the brewery after the market! Get directions via their Facebook page here.
NEXT Friday the 13th at this very brewery, Town in City Brewing Company will host First 
Saturday Arts Market artist Nancy Adams of The Tin Armadillo, for an artists reception. YOU ARE INVITED! RSVP at the event page.
If you haven’t seen Nancy’s art, she creates amazing decorative and functional art out of tin cans. For this art show at Town in City, she has created a fabulous collection of animal head trophies! They are hilarious! Here is a pic I snapped at a recent visit. Â The brewery taproom is open Wed-Sunday.
Friday, January 13 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Town in City Brewing Company
1125 W Cavalcade St, Houston Heights, Texas 77009
