[JUST RELEASED] Find What You Love At The Makers Markets at Arlene’s

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS CONTACT: Andrew Ochal at arlenesartist@gmail.com

July 01, 2021

(Albany, NY) The Makers Markets at Arlene’s, produced by Arlene’s Artist Materials, celebrates its 4th year of bringing together the best of the best handmade vendors from NYS Capital Region and beyond. The invitational markets are back this summer and scheduled to take place outside in the store’s parking lot every Saturday starting July 10th till August 28th from 11am to 4 pm. “There is nothing like a Makers Market day at Arlene’s” says Market Manager Andrew Ochal. “There is this dynamic hustle and bustle of makers interacting with each other and community members. The energy is so positive and I’m so grateful to be a part of it. It's truly one of my favorite things to see the Makers doing their thing.”

Invited Makers include bag designer and maker Allison Piracci with Solulu Handmade, potter Beth Joslin, baker Cheyenne Simmons with Great Exbaketations Bakery, woodworker Chris Conlon with Skulls and Sawdust, graphic designer and illustrator Colleen Craven with Creative Craven Studio, artist Erin Eckler with EQWilbert , photographer and watercolor artist Heidi Pikcilingis with HBPrintsStudio, artist Kasmira Demyan, RomCom inspired soy candles in repurposed containers from RomCom Candles, jeweler Lisa Frazer with ZoePea, artist MaryK Weeks, hand forged jewelry from Maeve McNulty Czapsky with GormKin, artisan crafted skincare products from Meagan with LegitSkin LLC, tasty dog treats from Misty and Rambo Ferguson with The Crooked Barkhouse, artist Paul Hergenrother with PhD Design and Photography, artist Rebecca A. Flis and illustrator Sara Yokubait from Cedar's Studio.

The Makers Markets at Arlene’s are free to attend and open to the public. Not to mention family friendly and a great place to get that unique one of a kind thing. There will be something for everyone and you’re sure to find something you love. You’ll be glad you shop locally and support local makers. Mark your calendars now and come find what you love. Check out our new website, arlenesartist.wixsite.com/mmaa/summer, completely dedicated to the Makers Market at Arlene's.

About Arlene’s Artist Materials:

Arlene’s Artist Materials is the Capital Region’s premier locally owned, independent, and family operated art supply store with an in house custom frame shop. Arlene’s is dedicated to developing the creativity of the community that we have been a part of since 1960. arlenesartist.com

About the Makers Market at Arlene’s:

It is our mission to fill our markets with Makers who produce well designed, high quality hand crafted products. We aim to provide a profitable opportunity for serious working creatives, designers and craftspeople with a clear voice who, in their own way, defining what it means to be a contemporary maker. Our vendors represent a range of media, from traditional craft to the more experimental. arlenesartist.wixsite.com/mmaa

Makers Markets at Arlene's Important Dates:

Makers Markets at Arlene’s are back this summer every Saturday starting July 10th through August 28th outside in the parking lot of Arlene’s Artist Materials.

Makers Markets at Arlene's website: arlenesartist.wixsite.com/mmaa

To contact the program directly:

• Andrew Ochal / Market Manager: arlenesartist@gmail.com

For more on Arlene’s Artist Materials go to arlenesartist.com or visit our social media.