The Best Way to Celebrate Mothers Day is at the Makers Market at Arlene’s

HAPPENINGS | UPDATED MAY 4, 2023
BY ARLENE'S STAFF
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The best Mother's Day gift you could give someone is spending time with them. Moms also love to shop and what better place to do both than a Market that features local makers? Look no further than the Makers Markets at Arlene’s The Makers Markets are Arlene's interpretation of the classic arts and crafts fair. Each Market features a curated selection of local creatives showcasing a wide variety of quality products. The Spring Market is Mother’s Day Weekend on Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th from 11 am to 4 pm. 

The Markets are bringing together the best of the best-handpicked vendors from the NYS Capital Region and beyond. “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.”


The Makers Markets at Arlene’s are free to attend and will take place outside Arlene’s parking lot. Featured Makers include artist and illustrator Deanna Campagnola, artist in residence Maria DeAngelo, artist Kasmira Demyan, fiber artist Susan Hill with Peachy Flynn, artist in residence Ottavia Huang, soap maker Gwen Lippitt with Bung Factory Soapworks, artist Tracy Loring, jewelry artist Lu Mabey, natural beauty products by Antanaja Moore with Moore Organic Beauty LLC, comis from Shane Moore with Electromagnetic Press, jewelry artist Jillian Platt with Jillian Platt Jewelry, artist Aly Parrott, hand-spun yarn from Brittany Reuschlein with Cozy and Craft, booze-infused cakes and treats from Cheyenne Simmons with Great Exbaketations Bakery, LLC, artist Erin Sprague, and sustainable clothing from Jennifer Wilkerson with Brosgé.



Unique Coqui Brews and Rareform Brewery will be here to make the Market more special. On Saturday, come experience local music starting with Ian Mahoney-Hoover (from 12 to 2 pm) and his solo project Mayheaven, which is steeped in sounds of indie folk, alt-country, and Americana. Also, Dj Brent Michael will close out Saturday’s Market with fun dancy beats from 2 to 4 pm. 

Other activities at the market include a hands-on Liquitex Demo with Dana Sherer (pre-registration is required) and FIGURE  a group exhibition featuring work by Raina Briggs, Lyndsay Grimes, and, Ken Rutsky in our R Gallery at Arlene’s. 


Make Mother's Day special and bring Mom to the Makers Market at Arlene’s. If recent time has taught us anything it's that we need to take time out to be with those we love. Mark your calendars now and see you there.

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