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Biggest ever Summer Arts
Market moves to new venue Liverpool Cathedral
OVER 200 contemporary artists,
designers and makers selling work at Liverpool Cathedral on 17 June 2017, alongside
Vintage and Food Fairs, from
10am to 7pm.
Entry will be ₤3 and under 16's will be able to attended the event for free!
The North West's biggest arts, craft and
design market returns, on Saturday, 17 June 2017. Taking place in its new home the awe
inspiring Grade I listed Liverpool Cathedral, local arts organisation Open
Culture will stage an independent shopping experience like no other.
The Summer Arts Market will feature the creative work of over 200 of the
region's best artists, designers and makers selling handmade work and original
designs directly to the public. Thousands of items will be exhibited and on sale; everything from photography, ceramics and jewellery to screen prints,
decorations, cards, clothing, photography, woodwork, glassware, textiles and
handmade beauty products.
A pop up vintage fair will be situated downstairs in the Cathedral's Concert
Room offering shoppers a range of vintage clothing, bags, jewellery and homewares.
A dedicated food fair will offer delicious handmade food and drink including
handcrafted chocolate truffles, fruit liqueurs, blended teas, jams and chutney
and lots more.
Organisers Open Culture are seeking applications from new local food and drink
producers looking to sell their produce at the event.
Charlotte Corrie Open Culture Director says:- "We're always on the look
out for new people who might benefit from getting their work out to sell
directly to the public. The Summer Art Market is helpful not just as a platform
for sales but also helps to promote new businesses and gives the opportunity to
make new contacts, attract new clients and finding other outlets for selling
too."
Applications for new stallholders are being accepted until 17 April 2017 and
more information about taking part and prices can be found
online.
The Cathedral's Welsford Café will be open all day serving a BBQ and other
refreshments, and there will be a craft workshop for children and the young at
heart, from 11am to 4pm.
The Summer Arts Market is organised by Liverpool social enterprise Open Culture,
who have staged the event annually since 2013. 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 creative economy
and keeping money local. Open Culture also organise the seasonal sister event
the Winter Arts Market which takes place on 2 December 2017.
For more details and a preview of some of the exhibitors can also be found
online.
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