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Winter Arts Market
returns to St George's Hall
THE Winter Arts Market, Merseyside's largest arts and
design market returns to St George's Hall, Liverpool, over
5 December to 6 December 2015. From
10am to 5pm, the visitors will have a chance to meet over 200 contemporary artists,
designers and makers selling work at Grade I Listed venue. It's all set to
become, once again, the best independent shopping experience in
the City and the perfect place to pick up beautiful, unique Christmas gifts.
The stunning Grade 1 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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