The Market

The Market on First Fridays

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 05-08-2014 under

This summer The Market returns as a First Friday event and features a gallery and shop hop that exhibits artwork at a variety of indoor sites. Meanwhile, the sidewalks will be flooded with artist vendors, performances, and entertainment all along...

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Division Avenue Arts Collective to close its doors, begin search for new location

by (r.r.collins11)

Submitted 07-25-2013 under NEWS

On July 23, the DAAC made a statement on their website discussing the immediate closing of its venue and community space. The collective has been told to vacate by July 31. “I think there’s a trend in the country that the inner...

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Jake Stilson, an Anticipated Performer at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

  After busking the streets of South Division for The Market on June 8th, Jake Stilson is an anticipated afternoon performance for the second event of The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts, which is happening this upcoming Saturday from...

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Always Inspired, Rachel Mckay Awaits the Market

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 06-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

"I’m just always waiting for my next inspiration,” says Rachel Mckay of her life as an artist in the Grand Rapids area while musing about her upcoming plans to be a part of the Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts. A native...

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Day Dreaming about the Weekend Daydream Studios Readies for The Market

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 05-28-2013 under NONPROFITS

Daydream Studio is a small business that serves as the creative outlet for the duo of Amber Gerard and Lynn McKeown. Although these lovely ladies have found a great niche and are well known for their witty and unique handmade buttons, their vision...

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Dressed to Sell: Angela Jones

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 05-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

The apple does not fall far from the tree when it comes to our first featured artist for The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts. Angela Jones comes from a family of makers. She has always been a creative person and thanks to her parents,...

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The Market : Skipping the Middle Woman Since 2004

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Market is more than just an event to shop at. It is much more than another money-making opportunity for your craft business. It is more than a time filler, an obligation, a notch in the bedpost of things to do on a Saturday. The Market is an...

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The Market kicks off this Saturday and the artists are spreading the word in style.

by (DwellingPlace)

Submitted 06-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

This Saturday June 11th, escape the mundanity of weekend traditions and head out into the sunshine to enjoy The Market presented by Avenue for the arts. Sound good? How can it not! With sidewalks filled by quality vendors, musicians and art-...

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