Artists & Makers Holiday Market

ArtPort Kingston will host a vibrant outdoor marketplace inspired by traditional European Winter Markets, featuring local artisans, hot food & drink, children’s workshops, performances, and more!

• Where: ArtYard Kingston – 80 Smith Ave, Kingston NY 12401
• Admission: Suggested donation of $5.
• Interested in registering as a vendor? Sign up here. 

ArtPort Kingston is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Artists & Makers Holiday Market. The event will showcase unique & affordable gifts from regional artists and artisans in a spirited marketplace inspired by traditional European Holiday Markets of old. Historically and today, these outdoor markets featured vendors in a pop-up village-like encampment, strewn with warm Christmas lights, merry-go-rounds, hot beverages, and fun for the whole family. Tapping into our origins in Berlin, ArtPort Kingston will bring this age-old tradition to Kingston for the first time. 

The event will take place at ArtPort Kingston’s newest location, ArtYard Kingston, a creative courtyard in Kingston’s Midtown neighborhood. Featuring a wide-variety of art, locally crafted goods, antiques, local cuisine and one-of-a-kind items, the market offers a place for the Kingston community to meet and mingle in a festive atmosphere amidst performances and art installations, while perusing the marketplace set in a heated tent structure. The event will be open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 and will run from December 6-7 between the hours of 11-5 PM featuring a different selection of vendors each day.

Attendees can expect to explore an eclectic mix of handmade goods, including exquisite jewelry, captivating artwork, intricately crafted ceramics, and much more. With a focus on authenticity and originality, each item on display tells a story of passion, skill, creativity, and showcases small business from Kingston and the greater Hudson Valley. 

“We are delighted to provide a platform for local artisans to share their talents with the community,” says Laurie De Chiara, Director at Artport Kingston. “Our Artists & Makers Markets are not only a celebration of creativity but also an opportunity for individuals to connect with the makers behind the art and discover one-of-a-kind treasures. For more information about the event, please visit www.artportkingston.org/markets or email info@artportingston.org.