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Dates set for
Liverpool's 7th Annual Winter Arts Market
OVER 200 contemporary artists,
designers and makers selling work at Grade I Listed venue St George's Hall on
5 and 6 December 2015.
The Winter Arts Market, Merseyside's largest arts and design market, returns
to St George's Hall, on 5 December and 6 December 2015. Open from 10am to 5pm, on both
days, it's the best independent shopping experience in the City and the
perfect place to pick up beautiful, unique Christmas gifts.
The stunning Grade I-listed St George's Hall will be transformed into a
bustling festive market with work from more than 200 of the North West's
best artists, designers and makers. There'll be thousands upon thousands of
items for sale, with everything from paintings, screenprints and handmade
jewellery and accessories to beauty products, upcycled items, Christmas
decorations, cards, photography and textiles. There will also be a vintage
fair upstairs in the Concert Room.
Shoppers will also be able to enjoy a range of other activities, including
workshops, performances and live music to be announced in November.
Delicious homemade food and drink will be available from Cuthberts Café at
the North Entrance.
The Winter Arts Market is organised by Liverpool social enterprise Open
Culture, who have been partnering with St George's Hall to stage the event
annually since 2009. The market aims to provide the public with a chance to
purchase affordable, unique work directly from artists and makers; helping
to support independent businesses in the local creative economy.
Christina Grogan, Open Culture Director said:- "We've been astounded
by the record number of applications we've had from brilliant designers and
makers who want to be part of the Winter Arts Market and we can't wait to
share their work with the public. The selection process has been really
tough, but we're really excited to present work by some wonderful new
artists alongside favourites from past events. Our audiences really
appreciate handmade work that is affordable and we're looking forward to
inviting them back to what will be an amazing shopping experience."
Featured artists:-
► Lucy Cutler is a freehand wirework artist whose work is largely
inspired by natural forms, with every piece completely unique. She creates
pieces on various scales and in different gauges and colours of wire.
► Chris Turrell-Watts makes a series of ceramic animal sculptures based
on Japanese anime, mythology and memories of childrens' TV programmes. Each
one is unique and hand made.
► Jessica Collinge's cute, kitsch and nostalgic designs bring a sparkle
to even the gloomiest of days. Laser cut acrylic and plywood jewellery is
handmade and embellished here in Liverpool, with all materials sourced from
UK suppliers.
► Ticket Illustration is a local print and illustration duo with an
interest in 1960s psychedelic poster art. Influenced by artists such as
Stanley Mouse and Victor Moscoso, they take inspiration from bands, movies
and quotes and blend them into vibrant psychedelic designs.
► Katie Craven's intricate pen and ink illustrations feature wonderful
adventures inspired by nature, animals and dreams. Her work has been
featured in publications such as OPEN Magazine, The Skinny and The Double
Negative.
For more details and a preview of some of the exhibitors visit:-
LiverpoolArtsMarket.Com.
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