Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and creativity as the Salem Arts Association hosts its much-anticipated Annual Holiday Artists’ Market! This year, the festivities return to the historic Salem Old Town Hall, promising an unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend and a perfect celebration for Small Business Saturday.
Date and Time: A Day of Artistic Exploration Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 25th, from 10 AM to 5 PM. This is your chance to experience a kaleidoscope of local talent and craftsmanship in the heart of Salem.
A Festive Market Bursting with Local Talent Prepare to be delighted by a festive atmosphere featuring over 50 local artisans. These talented individuals will showcase their original fine art, unique gifts, and handmade housewares. It’s an ideal opportunity to find something special for yourself, friends, or family. You’ll find it here whether you’re seeking artistic inspiration or the perfect gift.
Music, Merriment, and More The market buzzes not just with visual art but also with the sounds of live music. Enjoy afternoon performances by Mike McGowen and Julie Dougherty, adding a musical backdrop to your shopping experience. Keep an eye out for holiday celebrity characters, including the intriguing Krampus, for a dash of festive fun.
Supporting Local Scouts and Embracing Community In a heartwarming community collaboration, Salem Boy Scouts Troop 24 will join the festivities, selling holiday wreaths. This is your chance to support our local scouts while adding a touch of greenery to your holiday décor.
Plan Your Visit For more details on this can’t-miss event, visit Salem Arts Association’s Holiday Artists’ Market 2023. Discover more about the artisans, the schedule, and other exciting features.
Acknowledging Our Supporters: This event is proudly supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a testament to the value of arts in our community. We also acknowledge the support from tourism dollars through Destination Salem. A special thanks to Creative Collective for their strategic partnership in making this event a success.
Join us at Salem’s Old Town Hall to celebrate the season, support local artists, and enjoy the rich tapestry of our community’s creativity. See you there!
FEATURED VENDORS
Ellie Jade Co
Ellie Jade Co is a small business based out of Salem, MA, specializing in a range of products from apparel to glassware, stationery, and other accessories. Almost all products are designed in-house. Being a Salem local, most designs have a spooky twist.
Georgia Made This
Georgia Wrenn is a 12-year-old artist born and raised in Salem, MA. Since the age of six, she and her dad have taken her illustrations and put them on apparel, stickers, enamel pins, etc, and this is how they raise money for her college fund!
The Sea Wych Salem
Coastal Conservation and Water Witchcraft – The Sea Wych Salem is the only comprehensive shop dedicated to sea and water magick, and coastal and marine conservation efforts.
Atomic Coffee Roasters
Locally owned company in business since 1996. Coffee that is expertly sourced and carefully roasted by a team of about 30 passionate coffee professionals. We have over 30 accounts in MA and strive to bring coffee to a level of artistry.
drinkatomic.com
Art and Water Tribbles by Lauren
Jewelry for all genders, made from my Paintings! Water Tribble “marimo” aquaria in upcycled bottles and jars! Repurposed textiles and plastics, cards, magnets, and more! Excellent gifts for everyone on your list.
https://linktr.ee/artwithlaurennoyes
Dot’s Pots
Dot’s Pots features unique ceramic wares including seasonal and architectural lanterns, ceramic Christmas trees, tide clocks as well as a wide variety of functional kitchen wares.
Keep Salem Odd
For the winter holidays, Keep Salem Odd creates a cabinet of curiosities made of paper. From teeny tiny notebooks to elaborate journals, Victorian-style, slightly creepy cut paper tree ornaments and of course, a coffin-shaped trinket box or two.
AZ Magic Art Studio
Artist painting mostly wiccan pagan and Halloween, gothic art. Also, a photo artist.
www.instagram.com/@azmartinian
EJW Designs
Sending joy and whimsy into the world through collage, paper painting, acrylic paint and upcycling found objects.
Salem Soapworks
I sell handmade organic goat milk soaps and bath and beauty products.
Grace & Diggs
Handcrafted headpieces & boas from recycled materials.
The October House 1031
Art prints, enamel pins, embroidered patches, tote bags, puzzles, and all of our Halloween and Salem-inspired art.
https://www.instagram.com/theoctoberhouse1031/
JMS Magid Creations
I’m a sculptor and fiber artist, creating whimsical and fantasy-inspired works in various combinations of mediums, and emphasizing the tactile and interactive elements of art in order to encourage creativity and play.
https://jmsmagid.wixsite.com/artwork
Brindlewood Turnings
I reveal wood’s character. Grain, figure, and flaw. I use dye, resin, or torch to reveal, not conceal. A classic shape draws you in, to see grain, figure, and flaw – wood’s beauty.
Susan Dodge
“What the Cluck?” Original paintings on wood and canvas and framed prints. Her chickens take on human emotions and attitude, the Clucks are animated and vibrant painted on wood and reproduced on greeting cards, towels, stickers and stash tins. They often say what humans are afraid to.
Fern x Flow
Small-batch, hand-poured soy candles using 100% USA-grown, vegan soy wax, cotton-braided wicks, high-quality fragrance and essential oil blends, and fully recyclable packaging. Five percent of sales are donated to eco-friendly organizations.
Ellen Garvey
Blown glass decorative and functional items such as vases, bowls, and pumpkins. Fused glass suncatchers, windchimes, ornaments, and landscapes. Fused and beaded glass jewelry.
Scary Fairy from Salem
I make paintings and sell prints, as well as second-hand clothing and records.
Peter Grimshaw Arts
Prints of My Cartoons & Paintings & Local Photographs.
Planning with a Scorpio
We are a Queer/LGBTQIA+ and Puerto Rican Owned (and cat obsessed!) sticker and stationery shop based in Revere, MA. Each of our designs is drawn and digitized by us. All of our cat designs are based off of our real-life cat and all her antics.
Salem Arcanum Studio
Fine art photography featuring landmarks and people of Salem with some oddities still life images to boot.
Artfelt Creations
Needle Felted Jewelry and Pet Gifts
Deborah MacFail Designs
Fine Artisan Gemstone and Pearl Jewelry with a bit of vintage!
www.instagram.com/deborahmacfaildesigns
Susan j Schrader
Original hand-painted ceramics
https://www.susanjschrader.com
Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer
Bring the wild inside. Wildlife-inspired cards, prints, calendars, and stickers based on original mixed media paintings.
Ivan Lloyd Chung
Ivan Lloyd Chung, fashion designer, aka rag manipulator for over 30 years. Toronto is original but is now bringing cutting-edge styles to the streets of Massachusetts. Let’s chat about new visions of what fashion could be!
https://ivanlchung.com/
Dewa Arts
Balinese-inspired art. Oil on canvas, charcoal, and chalk on paper. Designed Greeting cards.
Atomic Coffee Roasters
Locally owned company in business since 1996. Coffee that is expertly sourced and carefully roasted by a team of about 30 passionate coffee professionals.
Ameluria
I work with watercolor, graphite, and copious amounts of chocolate to create fantastical imagery inspired by world folklore and mythology. I sell a range of products, from originals and matted prints of my work.
https://www.amelialeonards.com/
Max Martelli Art
Max Martelli creates artwork exploring both classic and cosmic horror. Original art, prints, stickers, bookmarks, and books all range from literary to pop horror influences.
David Alexander
Photographs & Wall Art. Photographs on canvas, prints, clocks, jigsawpuzzles etc.
Tasteful Skin
Makers of clean therapeutic skincare for the whole family, including your pups! Our collection of hand-poured products includes healing balms that support a variety of ailments, mineral-soaking bath salts, aromatherapy moisturizing sanitizer, and more.
Georgia’s Dreams
Crochet creations for home decoration and crochet jewelry.
Noce Illustration
We are Al Noce and Lane Martin; a recently married artistic duo and Salem locals. We are illustrators who sell originals and high-quality prints, both unframed and framed in reclaimed wood. Our works are originals, prints, stickers, zines, and a children’s book.
Seascape Creations, LLC
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Salem and the North Shore through our distinctive mixed media resin art featuring wall and window decor, holiday ornaments, serving boards, clocks, and more!
Distinctive mixed media resin art that celebrates the captivating beauty of Salem and the North Shore.
Notso Kitty
Notso Kitty makes handmade gifts for cats and cat lovers. Handmade cat toys, cat hats, and bow ties for cats. Also, postcards, stickers, and pins featuring original cat art.
Johanna Fawcwtt
Each piece of jewelry is unique as it is hand-designed with stones, shells, and other natural elements. Many pieces also have a unique element, a vintage or antique pin or brooch built into the design!
Krystia Pavlica
I create earth-toned oil and acrylic paintings primarily of florals or seasonal themes. I also make prints, tote bags, and stationery based on my original art. My paintings celebrate the beauty of New England.
Amuck Broom Co.
We make brooms the old-fashioned way, using simple tools, natural fibers, and plenty of imagination. Our brooms, besoms, hand whisks and altar tools are both beautiful and functional. Add a little magic to your daily cleaning with a handmade broom.
Britt & Mars Print Co
Britt & Mars Print Co. creates whimsical linocut prints inspired by nature.
Amanda Tulacz
Amanda is a Salem based artist specializing in original illustrations and enamel pin design. Their work discusses the codependency between life and death, often featuring cosmic elements.
Starseed Woodworks
Starseed Woodworks brings joy to others through handcrafted home decor and custom pieces. Starseed Woodworks offers a variety of floating shelves and plant propagation stations.
French Press Candle Co
Hand-poured soy candles and premium home fragrance products with proceeds from sales fueling animal rescue
Fanciful Little Things
We are a woman and best friend owned small buisness who love all things colorful and fanciful. We specialize in whimsical handmade accessories, decor, and crochet creations. Jewelry, hair accessories, ceramic jars/trays, crochet plushies, and art prints.
https://www.instagram.com/fancifullittlethings
B McCormick Art
Colorfully dark digital artist and designer offering prints, stickers and pins of my artwork. My body of work can be described as colorful, ironic with some dark humor.
The Willow Witch
Can’t keep plants alive? My candles are just for you! Each candle is topped with either a beautiful blooming wax rose, or a fun wax succulent garden. Crafted in Salem, these candles will add a witchy touch to your home without pricking your finger!
https://salem-willow-witch.myshopify.com/
Angies alpaca
These are Alpaca products made from USA Alpaca fibers. We also raise them on our farm.
Alpaca products, hats, men’s socks, etc.
Craftacular
From found art to cuddly creations-eclectic, one-of-a-kind gifts and housewares. Found Art- Unexpected Wreaths & ornaments of all kinds, Clock Characters, Utensil Flowers, Furry Clocks, Goats, Birds and assorted knick knacks and thingamajigs.
www.jesartcraftthrance.com
Jaxoline
Jaxoline is a watercolor artist who gained inspiration from her everyday life for her paintings. Have you ever stared at your local Star Market or at some trees and thought the space needed more creatures. Jaxoline did so she painted it.
https://jaxolineportfolio.weebly.com/
Our goal is to provide you with a wide selection of creep-tacular goodies such as plush, prints, stickers and more so you can find the perfect way to trick or treat yourself or a friend. If you’re a lover of creatures that go bump in the night, then you’ve come to the right place! Here, we specialize in creating unique handmade gifts for the darkly minded.
https://www.batsinthebelfrycrafts.com/
Lisa Markham
I create hand-crafted pottery that is unique in its colorful, rich design. Each piece is one of a kind, joyful, and “functional.
https://www.facebook.com/lisapagepottery
https://www.instagram.com/lisapagepottery
Ivy Ziporah
Ivy Ziporah is a small line of natural skin care products. Our mission, we aim to create natural products inspired by the beauty of nature whenever one lives it: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall. Our products consist of our Natural Pure Cane Sugar Scrub
Good JuJu Creative
Quirky, colorful artwork inspired by nature. Original canvas and wood panel paintings, prints, greeting cards, and stickers.
https://goodjujucreativeshop.etsy.com
Sea Wych Salem
Coastal Conservation and Water Witchcraft – The Sea Wych Salem is the only comprehensive shop dedicated to sea and water magick, and coastal and marine conservation efforts.
Georgia Made This
Georgia Wrenn is a 12-year-old artist born and raised in Salem, MA. Since the age of six, she and her dad have taken her illustrations and put them on apparel, stickers, enamel pins, etc and this is how they raise money for her college fund!
Ellie Jade Co
Ellie Jade Co a small business based out of Salem, MA that specializes in a range of products from apparel to glassware, stationery, and other accessories. Almost all products are designed in house. Being a Salem local, most designs have a spooky twist!
Woven Stories
We are home decor and textile brand, specializing in natural materials to create a mindful home. We are a social enterprise and sustainable home decor and textiles brand, founded by a mother-daughter duo.
