Shop handmade gifts by 150 fiber artists! From November 1 through December 31, Textile Center's shop doubles in size! We've brought in so much incredible inventory for our expanded shop, including work from 13 new artists. Whether you're shopping for loved ones or looking for something truly special, Textile Center will be your one-stop shop this holiday season. Highlights this year include cozy felted and knitted scarves, hats, and mittens; colorful quilted T-shirts, jackets, and vests; a wide variety of fiber art ornaments; cross-stitch and cut-and-sew animal kits for all ages; beaded jewelry; books; and more. Support local and national artists while discovering the perfect gifts for everyone!

Plus, join us for a special lineup of trunk shows and demos with local fiber artists every week of the Holiday Gallery Shop!

Hours:
November:
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Thursdays until 7 pm
December:
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am – 7 pm
Friday and Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Other special holiday hours:
Open December 24, 10 am – 4 pm.
Closed December 25.
Open December 26 + 27, and December 30 + 31, 10 am – 4 pm.
Closed January 1.

The Shop at MCBA has all the unique and handmade gifts for your loved ones this November and December! Find an array of artists' books, zines, prints, journals, stickers, art materials, and more. Get into the festive spirit exploring our collection of holiday-themed cards, decorations, and gifts! Visit us in person or online at https://www.shopmnbookarts.org/

Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–5pm
Thursday: 10am–7pm
Sunday: 11am–3pm

It’s our favorite event of the year! The Northrup King Building's highly anticipated fall open studio event showcases and celebrates four floors of amazing art and the artists who make up our creative community.

Meet the artists, find a treasure for your home, learn about the creative process with live art demos, immerse yourself in interactive art experiences, get a start on your holiday shopping with unique gifts, and don’t forget to grab a bite to eat from on of our guest food trucks as you wander! This year's lineup - Potter's Pasties, Eggroll Queen, El Burrito Mercado, and Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs can be found in the loading dock commons area, grab a cup of coffee to warm up at Misfit Coffee - hosted by Public Functionary in Gallery 144, or find Blackberry Bakery up on the 3rd Floor near Studio 347.

Hours:
Friday, November 14th, 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, November 15th, 12pm - 8pm
Sunday, November 16th, 12pm - 5pm

The Q.Arma artist building studios will be open for our Fall Art Sale. Browse art including ceramics, woodworking, prints, jewelry, t-shirts and fun gifts from a large collection of talented local artists.

Hours:
Saturday, November 15th, 12pm - 6pm
Sunday, November 16th, 12pm - 6pm

Winter is the perfect season to share the joy of handmade ceramics with those you love! This year, we’ll have over 1,000 new pots, sculptures, and pieces of jewelry available just in time for gift-giving. Discover local artists alongside creators from across the country, representing a rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. By shopping local and supporting our nonprofit, your purchase makes a meaningful impact, helping sustain artists and keep our programs thriving. Come explore and find the pieces that speak to you!

Pottery & Prosecco: A First Pick Shopping Experience:
Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm
Tickets available here

Celebrate the season in style at Northern Clay Center’s Pottery & Prosecco! This exclusive preview celebration and shopping party gives you the first pick of items in our Winter Exhibition—shop early for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts before the holiday rush. Complimentary gift wrapping will be provided.

Your ticket ensures more than a joyful night out—it also supports NCC’s community outreach programs, which bring the power of clay to seniors in memory care, students in under-resourced schools, and neighbors across Minnesota.

Winter Open House:
Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 3 pm
Free, open to everyone!

Shop for Gifts

• Pots, sculptures, ceramic jewelry, and handmade clay studio tools from over 85 artists
• Complimentary gift wrapping during the open house
• We ship!

Create with Clay

Join us in the studio for a FREE hands-on activity during this year’s Open House! Come make your own wintery snowflake—a perfect handmade gift or keepsake. All projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup by Monday, December 1st. No experience needed—just drop in and create!

Be Inspired

Watch skilled artists at the potter’s wheel as they transform clay into beautiful forms right before your eyes. Stop by to see the magic of clay in action!

Hours:
November 16th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026
Open Daily from 10am - 5pm
Pottery & Prosecco: Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm (Ticketed)
Winter Open House: Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 3 pm (Free)

Winter is the perfect season to share the joy of handmade ceramics with those you love! This year, we’ll have over 1,000 new pots, sculptures, and pieces of jewelry available just in time for gift-giving. Discover local artists alongside creators from across the country, representing a rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. By shopping local and supporting our nonprofit, your purchase makes a meaningful impact, helping sustain artists and keep our programs thriving. Come explore and find the pieces that speak to you!

Pottery & Prosecco: A First Pick Shopping Experience:
Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm
Tickets available here

Celebrate the season in style at Northern Clay Center’s Pottery & Prosecco! This exclusive preview celebration and shopping party gives you the first pick of items in our Winter Exhibition—shop early for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts before the holiday rush. Complimentary gift wrapping will be provided.

Your ticket ensures more than a joyful night out—it also supports NCC’s community outreach programs, which bring the power of clay to seniors in memory care, students in under-resourced schools, and neighbors across Minnesota.

Winter Open House:
Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 3 pm
Free, open to everyone!

Shop for Gifts

• Pots, sculptures, ceramic jewelry, and handmade clay studio tools from over 85 artists
• Complimentary gift wrapping during the open house
• We ship!

Create with Clay

Join us in the studio for a FREE hands-on activity during this year’s Open House! Come make your own wintery snowflake—a perfect handmade gift or keepsake. All projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup by Monday, December 1st. No experience needed—just drop in and create!

Be Inspired

Watch skilled artists at the potter’s wheel as they transform clay into beautiful forms right before your eyes. Stop by to see the magic of clay in action!

Hours:
November 16th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026
Open Daily from 10am - 5pm
Pottery & Prosecco: Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm (Ticketed)
Winter Open House: Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 3 pm (Free)

Winter is the perfect season to share the joy of handmade ceramics with those you love! This year, we’ll have over 1,000 new pots, sculptures, and pieces of jewelry available just in time for gift-giving. Discover local artists alongside creators from across the country, representing a rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. By shopping local and supporting our nonprofit, your purchase makes a meaningful impact, helping sustain artists and keep our programs thriving. Come explore and find the pieces that speak to you!

Pottery & Prosecco: A First Pick Shopping Experience:
Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm
Tickets available here

Celebrate the season in style at Northern Clay Center’s Pottery & Prosecco! This exclusive preview celebration and shopping party gives you the first pick of items in our Winter Exhibition—shop early for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts before the holiday rush. Complimentary gift wrapping will be provided.

Your ticket ensures more than a joyful night out—it also supports NCC’s community outreach programs, which bring the power of clay to seniors in memory care, students in under-resourced schools, and neighbors across Minnesota.

Winter Open House:
Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 3 pm
Free, open to everyone!

Shop for Gifts

• Pots, sculptures, ceramic jewelry, and handmade clay studio tools from over 85 artists
• Complimentary gift wrapping during the open house
• We ship!

Create with Clay

Join us in the studio for a FREE hands-on activity during this year’s Open House! Come make your own wintery snowflake—a perfect handmade gift or keepsake. All projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup by Monday, December 1st. No experience needed—just drop in and create!

Be Inspired

Watch skilled artists at the potter’s wheel as they transform clay into beautiful forms right before your eyes. Stop by to see the magic of clay in action!

Hours:
November 16th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026
Open Daily from 10am - 5pm
Pottery & Prosecco: Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm (Ticketed)
Winter Open House: Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 3 pm (Free)

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts’ Holiday Glass Marketplace is open for shopping November 18-December 20, 2025. The Holiday Glass Marketplace features a wide selection of glass art pieces from high end home decor to fun stocking stuffers and more! Items such as sculpture, jewelry, tableware, and ornaments all made by local artists. Receive 10% off your Foci MCGA in-store gallery purchases by presenting this article at checkout. Valid through December 20, 2025.

We are celebrating the season with two family friendly events: “Small Business Saturday” November 29th and “Design & Dazzle” December 20th.

Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Event:
November 29, 2025 12-5pm
-Free live glassblowing demonstrations
-Receive a glassy gift with a gallery purchase of $30 or more

Design & Dazzle Holiday Shopping Event:
December 20, 2025 12-5pm
-Free live glassblowing demonstrations
-Receive a glassy gift with a gallery purchase of $30 or more
-Design your own blown glass ornament (Preregistration required)
-Design your own flameworked glass icicle (Preregistration required)

Hours:
Marketplace: November 18th - December 20th
Small Business Saturday: November 29th, 12pm - 5pm
Design & Dazzle: December 20th, 12pm - 5pm

Interact is pleased to announce that its annual Great Big Holiday Sale will have an interdisciplinary, collaborative twist this year. The event will celebrate three exhibitions, one of which is curated by acclaimed Minneapolis-based curator Robert Cozzolino. Performances by Interact theater company will include musical excerpts from "A Christmas Carol Farce," and both Interact Gallery and Interact Center will offer a multitude of affordable art and standout works by over 70 artists for new and seasoned collectors alike.

This event takes place at both, Interact Gallery (1902 Minnehaha Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104) and Interact Center for the Visual Arts (1860 W Minnehaha Ave, St Paul, MN 55104).

Find more details and shop online here.

Hours:
Event: November 22nd, 12pm - 4pm
Exhibition: November 18 - December 18
Tuesday-Thursday, 12-4 p.m. & Thursdays 5-7 by appointment

It's time for our annual Holiday Gift Event! Join the gallery, along with our wonderful neighbors, The Foundry Home Goods, UMEI and J. Atelier, as we kick off the holiday season.

Come see our stunning, affordable art in our HOLIDAY GROUP SHOW and modern jewelry by Yen Chee Design and pick out unique gifts for everyone on your list, maybe even yourself!

Artwork on view Nov.22 - Dec. 20 in various price points by:

Owen Brown
Yen Chee Design
Kar-Keat Chong
Francene Christianson
Bill Costello
Nathanael Flink
Valerie Grondin
Christopher Harrison
Annie Hejny
Michael Hermansen
Jim Hillegass
Cynthia Holien
C. Anthony Huber
Samuel Johnson
R. J. Kern
Jenny Keyser
Emma Le Konrad
Brooke Lanier
Siyu Liu
Dodie Logue
Eleanor McGough
Jon Neuse
Andrew Nordin
Steve Ozone
Aviva Quant
Merick Reed
Laura Rockhold
Mickey Smith
Katherine Story-Sutter
Kathy Snow Stratton
Dom Venzant
Susan Wagner*
Wendy Westlake

Hours:
Holiday Market Kickoff:
Saturday, November 22nd, 4pm - 7pm

Ongoing Hours:
Thursdays + Fridays 11:30-3
Saturdays 12-4
And by appointment:

*Image: Detail of Susan Wagner's Big Cascade, mixed media, 20"h x 16"w

The Schmidt Holiday Market at the historic Schmidt Artists Lofts in Saint Paul MN. Will host roughly 50 artists from painters, potters, fiber artists, jewelers, illustrators, metal workers & much more. We'll have food trucks on our plaza & a café in our Clubroom. Down in our tap room we'll have art experience tables where the whole family can get creative. I have taken great care in curating an art market that will meet all your holiday shopping needs without breaking the bank. Over 75% of our artists will be selling at a price point between $5-$75. Supporting local artists doesn't have to break the bank so come over to the Schmidt Artist Lofts for a market that was created just for you! 

Lots of free parking nearby! 

Hours:
Saturday, Nov 22nd 11am - 7pm
Sunday, Nov 23rd 11am - 5pm

Interact is pleased to announce that its annual Great Big Holiday Sale will have an interdisciplinary, collaborative twist this year. The event will celebrate three exhibitions, one of which is curated by acclaimed Minneapolis-based curator Robert Cozzolino. Performances by Interact theater company will include musical excerpts from "A Christmas Carol Farce," and both Interact Gallery and Interact Center will offer a multitude of affordable art and standout works by over 70 artists for new and seasoned collectors alike.

This event takes place at both, Interact Gallery (1902 Minnehaha Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104) and Interact Center for the Visual Arts (1860 W Minnehaha Ave, St Paul, MN 55104).

Find more details and shop online here.

Hours:
Event: November 22nd, 12pm - 4pm
Exhibition: November 18 - December 18
Tuesday-Thursday, 12-4 p.m. & Thursdays 5-7 by appointment

It's time for our annual Holiday Gift Event! Join the gallery, along with our wonderful neighbors, The Foundry Home Goods, UMEI and J. Atelier, as we kick off the holiday season.

Come see our stunning, affordable art in our HOLIDAY GROUP SHOW and modern jewelry by Yen Chee Design and pick out unique gifts for everyone on your list, maybe even yourself!

Artwork on view Nov.22 - Dec. 20 in various price points by:

Owen Brown
Yen Chee Design
Kar-Keat Chong
Francene Christianson
Bill Costello
Nathanael Flink
Valerie Grondin
Christopher Harrison
Annie Hejny
Michael Hermansen
Jim Hillegass
Cynthia Holien
C. Anthony Huber
Samuel Johnson
R. J. Kern
Jenny Keyser
Emma Le Konrad
Brooke Lanier
Siyu Liu
Dodie Logue
Eleanor McGough
Jon Neuse
Andrew Nordin
Steve Ozone
Aviva Quant
Merick Reed
Laura Rockhold
Mickey Smith
Katherine Story-Sutter
Kathy Snow Stratton
Dom Venzant
Susan Wagner*
Wendy Westlake

Hours:
Holiday Market Kickoff:
Saturday, November 22nd, 4pm - 7pm

Ongoing Hours:
Thursdays + Fridays 11:30-3
Saturdays 12-4
And by appointment:

*Image: Detail of Susan Wagner's Big Cascade, mixed media, 20"h x 16"w

Support your local artists for Black Friday and Small business Saturday we’re celebrating creativity and community with a 2 night opening!

• Artist Market (SATURDAY ONLY)
• Shop handmade goods from talented local textile artists
• Explore the gallery’s stunning group exhibition
• Support small businesses + independent makers this holiday season
• Sip craft cocktails at Norseman Distillery

Hours
Nov 28th 6pm-10pm
Nov 29th 6pm-10pm

It’s that magical time of year again! Holiday Lane returns for its second season — transforming NKB into a festive indoor holiday market featuring art, handmade gifts, and creative cheer.

Over four floors, studios will be decked out in holiday decor and share festive treats and goodies to add to the cheer. Find the perfect gift, discover new decor for your home, and support the local arts scene all under one roof!

Hours:
Small Business Saturday: Saturday, Nov. 29th, 10am - 6pm
Saturdays: 10am - 4pm

Deck the walls and clear your wish lists, Raging Art On is back for its 14th year!
Gamut Gallery’s legendary market returns with four lively weekends of art, gifts, and holiday cheer. Since 2011, RAO has been the go-to spot for one-of-a-kind finds, and this year we’re mixing returning favorites with fresh new artists to keep things exciting.

Our makers have been busy creating bold, fun, and beautiful works you won’t find at the mall. From handmade jewelry and textiles to paintings, ceramics, and prints, RAO is filled with pieces that have personality. Everything is ready to take home the same day perfect for crossing names off your list or treating yourself!

Raging Art On Holiday Events:
Join us all season long for festive fun at Gamut Gallery!
Nov 29 – Small Business Saturday opening daytime party
Dec 6 – Carolers in the Courtyard and Food Drive
Dec 13 – Santa Visits Gamut!
Dec 20 – Paper Snowflake Making

Every weekend, shop local, sip cocoa, and enjoy cookies while supporting 70+ Minnesota artists and discovering one-of-a-kind gifts!

Hours:
November 29 – December 21
Thursday–Sunday
11am–7pm

Support your local artists for Black Friday and Small business Saturday we’re celebrating creativity and community with a 2 night opening!

• Artist Market (SATURDAY ONLY)
• Shop handmade goods from talented local textile artists
• Explore the gallery’s stunning group exhibition
• Support small businesses + independent makers this holiday season
• Sip craft cocktails at Norseman Distillery

Hours
Nov 28th 6pm-10pm
Nov 29th 6pm-10pm

It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to host our 5th annual extended holiday market exhibition, Yulemart! This over-the-top, gallery-turned-gift shop will feature petite handmade art and gifts for the holiday season. Stop by from December 4 to 21 to shop local art, including art from Fresh Eye artists, for all your gifting needs.

Hours:
Thursday & Friday, 11am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-4pm

A winter shopping market at Silverwood Park featuring local artists. Shop handmade gifts for the perfect holiday present, make your own gift tag and sip on hot chocolate as you mingle with the community.

Hours:
Thursday, December 4th: 5pm - 8pm

Join the artists at the Thorp Building for their annual Holiday Open Studios on December 6 and 7. Discover a diverse selection of artists welcoming you into their studios as you delight in the cozy luminaries throughout the building. Learn how they make their art and find artist-made holiday gifts while enjoying holiday treats, art demonstrations and make-n-take activities.

In addition to the luminary stroll, everyone is welcome to participate in a seasonal art-filled treasure hunt! This family-friendly event is a fun and approachable way to tour the Thorp Building. Several of our artists have created one-of-a-kind, seasonal ornaments that are waiting to be found. Finding them all earns you a chance to win your favorite ornament!

From printmaking and painting to fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics and more, explore 20+ artist studios to at the Thorp Building this December 6 and 7 and bring a little light, art and fun into your holiday season!

Hours:
Saturday, Dec 6th, 12pm - 8pm
Sunday, Dec 7th, 12pm - 5pm

The From Heart to Hands Benefit Arts & Crafts Fair uplifts indigenous artists, makers, and culture bearers whose work reflects creativity, tradition, and community connection. The fair provides a platform for artists to share their work, engage with community members, and support a thriving local arts economy rooted in the American Indian Cultural Corridor.

Hours:
December 6th–7th, 10am - 4pm

Highland Park Middle School Hosts Art at Hidden River is a Juried Holiday Art Fair of quality art and fine craft by artists from the upper Midwest. This event is sponsored by Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education in cooperation with Artists’ Circle, a non-profit art organization promoting fine crafts. This is the art fair’s thirtieth anniversary show. Free Event.

The sale features a wide selection including holiday ornaments, leather and fabric handbags, acrylic and oil paintings, photographs, silver, gold, and beaded jewelry, woven scarves, art dolls, blown glass, linocut prints, unique hand-dyed silk apparel, hand-carved wood, hand-woven rugs, original cards, functional and sculptural ceramics.

The Youth Art Fair (9:30am - 1pm), with local young artists, ages 8-18, returns for the 19th year.

This is one of the premier December art fairs in the metro area and provides artists, both juried and youth, with a well-known, accessible community facility (Highland Park Middle School) in which to market their original art works. This well-attended holiday event gives visitors an opportunity to meet and to purchase from local artists during Grand Meander (on nearby Grand Avenue) the special holiday promotion sponsored by the Grand Avenue Business Association.

Hours:
Saturday, December 6th, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Step into holiday enchantment at the Frolic & Holiday Art Market in Minneapolis' historic Seward Neighborhood! Organized by Seward Civic and Commerce Association, Seward Neighborhood Group, Vine Arts Center, and Redesign, the event will feature warm and inviting events throughout this cherished district:

• Special sales and events at local businesses
• Holiday Art Market showcasing local artisans at Matthews Park Recreation Center (2318 29th Ave S)
• Vine Arts Center and Open Studios in the Ivy Building (2637 27th Ave S)
• Northern Clay Center (2424 E Franklin Ave)
• A festive and free Wrap Party 5-9pm at the Eagles Aerie No. 34 (2507 E. 25th St) with free tacos and cajun dance music by the New Riverside Ramblers.

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the season at this warm and free holiday event!

Hours:
Saturday, December 6th, 10am - 9pm

Once again the Flux Arts Building  (2505 Howard St. NE) will be hosting the Flux Frost Fest! 

The building will be bursting with artists selling items that are great for gifts! 
Plus you can stop in at make and take stations to make something fun- cards upstairs at ACW Headquarters and polymer clay in the Clay Squared Gallery. 
https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/23120-2/

Check out the vendor line up:

Barbara Bridges http://bridgescreate.com/mediums/
Kelly Frankenberg https://www.kellyfrankenberg.com/
Josh Blanc https://claysquared.com/
Layl McDill https://laylmcdill.com/
Channa Kitchen www.Channakitchen.com
Jamie Zavoral-Brown http://jzb-art.com
Becka Rahn http://www.beckarahn.com
Laura Burlis https://www.etsy.com/shop/BorealisArtByLauraB
Wonder Weavers WWW.wonderweavers.com
James Smead https://jamessmeadpottery.com
Paul Macharia https://safaripaintingwithmacharia.weebly.com/
Marrie Bottelson https://marriebottelsonart.weebly.com/#/
Josh Buell https://fresheyearts.org/josh-buell
Allie Hafez http://alliehafez.com
Potek Glass https://www.potekglass.com/
Jillian Collins https://witandwildflowers.etsy.com
Agent of Change https://www.facebook.com/margo.ashmore/
Fiercely Felt

Music by:
11-11:30 Dave Dvorak
12:30-1pm Vicki Dischler
2-2:30 Jerry Esnough

Hours:
Saturday, December 6th, 10am - 5pm

Step out of the light and into the strange. Over 55 vendors offering eerie art, odd treasures, and unconventional gifts for the dark season ahead.

Boba tea from @hellobobamn, hot food, and plenty of space to linger indoors while the cold sets in.

For those who prefer their holiday shopping a little less cheerful—and a little more strange.

Masks are required for this event there will be a limited amount available at the door

ADA assessable entrance located at the south end of the building. Restrooms are also ADA assessable with multi stalls in each of the two.

Parking available in large lot across the street as well as street parking. Venue is on dead end with little to no traffic.

Find meaningful, handmade gifts at the Holiday Gift Fair on Saturday, December 6 at the Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center in Minneapolis. This festive marketplace features local artists and makers many ages 50 and better selling unique, affordable art, crafts, and gifts for everyone on your list. The fair is free to attend with plenty of free parking, music, refreshments, and community cheer. Presented by Community Arts Consulting.

The Holiday Gift Fair coincides with the opening reception for the exhibition, Threads of Becoming | Carol Hancuh.

Hours:
Saturday, December 6th, 1pm - 4pm

Discover wonderful prints in time for the holidays, or anytime.
Current availability, information and images online now. 
Or make an appointment to stop by C&C Editions to view prints in person. Make an appointment: info@candceditions.com

C&C Editions is devoted to collaboration and creativity. Built and led by Master Printer Cole Rogers, the workshop is devoted to traditional fine art printmaking methods including etching, lithography, screen printing and woodcut. 

Please join us for a rock’n celebration with our Super Prints artists and friends on Friday, December 12th. Our favorite band Kinda Fonda Wanda will be playing! SuperCharged Printmakers is a happening place to hang out and create. Check out the studio, buy art, stroll and have a blast!

Super Prints | Prints and Photographs

Artists Showing:
Philip Barber
Ainslee Berry
Matthew Bindert
Rebecca Bowers
Courtney Carlisle
Mandy Caroline
Genie Castro
Paco Castro
Eric Castellanos
Airika Coblentz
Melissa Deeg
Sean Ferris
Chelsea Laughlin
Rita McGlasson
Molly Milbert-Hinz
Nicole Mueller
Carly Nixon
Britta Olmanson
Crystal Shawn
Kristen Sinicariello
Michael Stokes

Hours:
Friday, December 12th, 6pm - 9pm

You're invited to Holland Daze Open Studios on Saturday, December 13th from 10am-4pm! Artists and makers in the Holland Arts East and West buildings will be open to the public to showcase their creativity just in time for Holiday shopping. Bring your family and friends, grab a cup of coffee, and join us in support and celebration of the arts as we wrap up 2025!

In the spirit of the season, we are organizing a Food & Supply Drive in partnership with Little Kitchen Food Shelf, serving our Northeast neighborhood & beyond. Items needed include: all nonperishable food, cleaning & laundry supplies, paper products, tampons, soap, shampoo, deodorant, diapers, baby formula, etc. Dropoff all donations at Holland Arts West during Holland Daze Open Studios!

Locations:
Holland Arts WEST @ 607 22nd Ave NE: Artist studios + Food & Supply Drive dropoff!
Holland Arts EAST @ 639 22nd Ave NE: Artist studios + Yellowbird Coffee Bar

Hours:
Saturday, December 13th, 10am - 4pm

Join the Casket Arts campus on December 13, 11am-5 pm for a festive marketplace, with coffee and cookies and find a variety of treasures to fill your stockings or to hang above the mantle. Whether you plan on celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Solstice– what better way to finish your holiday shopping than while supporting local artists in a fun, festive setting! There will be painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, woodworking, and more. We hope to see you there!

Hours:
Saturday, December 13th, 11am - 5pm

Mark those calendars for Saturday, December 13th!

Join us at the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC),3749 Chicago Avenue, for a day filled with creativity, community, and craft.

We are so excited to present you with our 10th Annual RedHot Art Market, a celebration of talented makers and incredible art! From 11 AM to 5 PM (with an exclusive Fuelers’ Preview Hour from 10–11 AM), both buildings will be transformed into a vibrant marketplace featuring the work of 40 phenomenal local artists and makers.

Expect a stunning array of handcrafted treasures: from molten metalwork and delicate ceramics to imaginative prints, jewelry, textiles, and more. Each piece is a story, a spark, a perfect find for your gift-giving season (or your own collection).

And to top it off, 30% of all sales go directly to CAFAC’s Scholarship Fund, helping fuel the next generation of fire arts and community creators.

Come for the art. Stay for the fire. Leave inspired.

Hours:
Saturday, December 13th, 11am - 5pm
Exclusive Fuelers’ Preview Hour: 10am - 11am

A holiday market hosted by the Artists Collective and sponsored by Forma Community Clayroom will take place on Dec 13 from 12-5pm at Lynnhurst Park. 

Stop by the Lynnhurst Park building to browse handmade pottery from local artists. This event is free to all!

Hours:
Saturday, December 13th, 12pm - 5pm

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts’ Holiday Glass Marketplace is open for shopping November 18-December 20, 2025. The Holiday Glass Marketplace features a wide selection of glass art pieces from high end home decor to fun stocking stuffers and more! Items such as sculpture, jewelry, tableware, and ornaments all made by local artists. Receive 10% off your Foci MCGA in-store gallery purchases by presenting this article at checkout. Valid through December 20, 2025.

We are celebrating the season with two family friendly events: “Small Business Saturday” November 29th and “Design & Dazzle” December 20th.

Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Event:
November 29, 2025 12-5pm
-Free live glassblowing demonstrations
-Receive a glassy gift with a gallery purchase of $30 or more

Design & Dazzle Holiday Shopping Event:
December 20, 2025 12-5pm
-Free live glassblowing demonstrations
-Receive a glassy gift with a gallery purchase of $30 or more
-Design your own blown glass ornament (Preregistration required)
-Design your own flameworked glass icicle (Preregistration required)

Hours:
Marketplace: November 18th - December 20th
Small Business Saturday: November 29th, 12pm - 5pm
Design & Dazzle: December 20th, 12pm - 5pm

Join us at The Qi House for the 2nd annual Winter Solstice Market, and celebrate the coming LIGHT!

This magical shopping experience will include a wide array of handmade gifts for sale. From Creative + Unusual Everyday you'll find the popular Elemental Values card deck, ceramic brushes, bells and small bowls, as well as room sprays by the Sacred Wild. Wild Birds Flying will be there with their striking photographic avian, botanical, and insect images, that bring the beauty of nature indoors. There will be prints, cards, scarves, and bags. That Food Girl will have a variety of healing botanical goods to energize, comfort and sooth your body. All available for purchase to be taken home and enjoyed immediately! Soak up the heat of an outdoor fire with some sips, treats…and more!

Pick up the perfect gift for a loved one, something special for yourself, then relax around the fire and restore your vital qi.

The Qi House is a neighborhood healing arts center offering Acupuncture, Chinese herbal remedies, Cranial Sacral therapy, Energy Work, Coaching, and Feng Shui. Come celebrate the coming light with us!

Hours:
Sunday, December 21, 2025: 10am - 5pm