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https://firstsaturdayartsmarket.com/market-founder-mitch-cohen/

Founder/manager of First Saturday Arts Market, artist.

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New: The Market at Sawyer Yards

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The Market At Sawyer YardsThe Market at Sawyer Yards debuted Saturday in the spring of 2016 and continues 2nd Saturdays. This curated market hosts a mix of artist mediums with a focus on folk art, the maker is the seller & artisan crafts including packaged specialty foods.

Surrounded by the highest concentration of working artists in all of Texas, a select number of fine artists from The Silos at Sawyer Yards, Winter, Spring and Silver Street Studios will also participate. The Washington Avenue Arts District hosts this eclectic Saturday market produced by Mitch Cohen of First Saturday Arts Market.

Summer Hours are 6 – 1o p.m. Daytime shows resume Sept 9th.

Visit the website for details, www.SawyerStreetMarket.com
1502 Sawyer St, Houston, TX 77007

The Market at Sawyer Yards at Night

 

What “Shop Local” means to us

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By market artist Steve Sellers

The holiday shopping season is almost upon us, if you’ve been in any megalomart type stores recently you can see the stacks of merchandise already being stacked high. We will soon be bombarded with new Black Friday specials weekly.

You may also hear or see, especially on social media the voices of some saying “shop local” or “support your local artists, designers & makers”….even American Express gets in on this with “Small Business Saturday “.

I thought I would share with you what it means to us when you “shop local” and support your local artists, designers & makers at First Saturday Arts Market.

Sure, it means that we can buy groceries, feed and clothe the kids, maybe even get ahead on the mortgage for January & February (aka the slow months)..you know, the obvious things. There is another side for us though that goes a bit deeper.

First and foremost, we appreciate you. Our work is a passion for us, everything we create has our heart and soul poured, painted, hammered and chiseled into it. Every single thing. We are fortunate to be able to do what we do, and the artists, designers & makers of First Saturday Arts Market never forget that. We know that you passed a lot of stores on your way to First Saturday, and we don’t take that lightly. The thought that our work will end up as gifts to your family and friends is an honor. Our creations wrapped and under trees and in stockings across the city, state and even the country is honor that we will always remember.

Our drive to create never slows, it’s a constant in our minds, our hands and our heart. Your support and patronage allows that passion to grow, allows us to learn, allows us to follow our creative vision wherever it may lead us. It’s kind of hard to fit all of that into a slogan like “shop local”, but it’s all there and we want you to know just how much it means to us.

This holiday season we hope you will once again consider First Saturday Arts Market for your gift shopping. We promise you an awesome shopping experience full of unique and incredible choices for you and yours! Come see us Saturday, November 5th or Saturday, December 3rd.

Steve Sellers, has been making and selling his jewelry for many years. He was one of the first exhibitors at our originally named market: Yale Street Arts & Flower Market! Check out his web page here.

Current Pipe Lamps

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by Matthew Rojas

I hand crafted and designed unique lamps with plumbing pipe (black iron and brass) to create lamps. Lamp’s are designed abstractly and representative of designer’s representation. Some of the lamps are simple on off, other’s have USB ports, electrical outlets and motion detectors. All lamps are hand crafted here in Houston. Facebook

Artful Life Clay

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By Doni Langlois

Hand built clay art – both functional and sculptural pieced together from slabs leaving seams and fingerprints obvious. Doni uses darts like a seamstress and indents into the soft clay to create gesture and whimsical shape so that each piece might have a personality.

Angela Rose Walling Art

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Angela’s abstracts take on a world of their own. Bright colors and happy vibes inspired by music and the world around her. A Native Houstonian and self-taught artist, Angela started painting in her late 20’s but didn’t start sharing her artwork until 2015. Her works have been exhibiting at varies galleries and art shows around Houston. Enjoy her heart and soul.  angelarosewallingart.com

Volunteer – Sunday Streets – Curate

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VOLUNTEER

"Ah, the luxury." Taking a break in the VIP area for volunteers.
“Ah, the luxury.” Taking a break in the VIP area for volunteers.

 

Bayou City Art Festival is seeking volunteers – Friday night load-in is available. Who better to direct traffic and help out than seasoned pros?

Let’s Do THIS!

Wouldn’t it be crazy if people remembered us for those artists that volunteer everywhere?

Who is with me? To join me at Friday Load-In on the evening of Oct 7 for a couple of hours at Bayou City Art Festival, (as of this writing, it is only me!) Signup here: BCAF Volunteer Signup

If you need a 1stSatArtMarket shirt let me know now! They’re only $10.
BCAF will give you their fine volunteer shirt and free admission to the fest!

Another opportunity is ArtBridge Houston, a nonprofit that I have hosted at the markets over the past year.  Here’s a little more:

At ArtBridge Houston, we believe in making weekly therapeutic and expressive arts classes accessible to any youth, adults or veterans living in homelessness, as well as to families experiencing the trials of poverty or patients struggling with hospitalization. Why? Because art heals.

Here’s a letter of introduction and application >>Click here (PDF)<<

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY STREETS

MOST of you are certainly familiar with Sunday Streets. If not, read more about it on their Facebook Page here.

Sunday Streets on 19th Street
Sunday Streets on 19th Street

 As a group, we are invited to participate at ALL of them!  Now that is cool don’t you think? I cannot work these events, here’s the deal; pick a date, confirm with me that you are interested and I’ll let the City of Houston | Mayor’s Office of Special Events know. That’s right, you ARE kind of a big deal!

Leader: I would like someone to step up that can be in “charge” and to point the way at setup, for each of these events. If you are interested, holler. I’ll provide banners for the market and any other setup equipment you may need.

Dates and Places:

–         Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Energy Corridor on Eldridge Parkway

–         Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Fifth Ward. 

–         Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest.

CURATE

I have found a website system that allows others to participate easily in the curating (jurying)  process for my shows; Submittable.com. 

It is super easy and works from a computer or mobile device. You can leave comments and voting is a simple thumb up or down.

I am looking for a “pool” of artists interested in being part of the process to curate applications for both First Saturday Arts Market, and the new Market at Sawyer Yards.

If either or both strike your fancy just shoot me an email. This will be temporary – allowing for a wider group of interests to curate.

WALK MS

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Walk to create a world free of MS.

Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. It’s why Walk MS matters so much. And it’s why you matter so much. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together, we become a powerful force. And with every step we take, every dollar we raise…we’re that much closer. Together, we will end MS forever.

Stop by our booth at the First Saturday Arts Market on September 3rd to learn more about the walks or sign up in person. Anyone that makes a donation will receive a prize!

Download the Registration form here.

Download the flyer here.

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