Key West Artisan Market: Art of the Art is This Sunday
The fourth Key West Artisan Market of the season will be held Sunday, January 7th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St. More than fifty local Keys artisans including culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, the Key West Writer’s Guild Local Author’s Nook, live music by 104.9 The X, craft beer in Garage Mahal and food concessions. This market’s theme, The Art of the Art, will showcase and feature the processes many of our local keys artists use to craft their products.
Guests are encouraged to walk, ride bikes, use taxis or ride sharing services or take the bus which conveniently stops in front of the Restaurant Store. There will be plenty of bicycle parking and some ADA parking but there are no vehicle parking spaces at Strunk Ace Hardware or Manley deBoer Lumber Company; The will be open for normal business. Alternative parking is only 2 blocks away in the Old Town Garage at Grinnell and Caroline for $4/hour; free for 4 hours to residential sticker holders. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).
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Confirmed artisans include, but are subject to change:
Artists
Photo Art: Original fine art photography by Nicholas Bergery
Art from the Start: Local art, custom canvas, custom framing & matting
KassyB Fine Art: Eclectic, islandy, mosaics & paintings
Rachel Feinberg: Paintings
AER Photography: Landscape, wildlife and Florida Keys imagery
Starfish Designs: Hand painted original art designs on glass vases, decanters and recycled glass
Mangrove Studio: Distressed wood, art and mirrors
Mel: Paintings and palm fronds
Steve Linden: Amazing Art Van and original art work
That Keyring Guy: Unique carved acrylic gifts and sculpture
Crafts
Mayanjali Apothecary: Body products made by hand with organic material
Moondrop Candles: Handmade RSPO certified palm wax candles & organic soaps
Boho Naturals: Organic body products with essential oils
An Elegant Touch: Custom on the spot laser engraved gifts & souvenirs
Key West Body Scrubs: All-natural sea salt body scrubs, lip balms, bath bombs, sea sponges
Suzie’s Paradise Art: Palm fronds 3D art, island art on canvas, painted turtles on lobster trap
Culinary
Cole’s Peace Grill: Hot food off the grill
Keez Beez: Pure, natural, delicious raw honeys from the Florida Keys
Conch Republic Rum Cakes: Gourmet rum cakes – boozy desserts
Holy Guacamole: The real freshness; guacamole made in front of you
Debs Italian Cuisine: Meatball dinners, sub sandwiches, Italian Tacos and Mike’s Fish Dip
Lick your Lips: Lick your Lips Spinach Artichoke Dip
Pickle Baron: Artisan Pickles and Preserves
Good Green Morning: 2/3 of your daily organic greens blended fresh in one bottle
Gypsy Lu: Granola making people feel good inside and out
TN Steve’s BBQ:TN Steve’s BBQ Best Ribs in the Keys 4 years in a row
Pasta Pailloux: Local homemade pasta
Grimal Fruit Stand: Grimal Grove Supplying local fresh produce alongside selling actual fruit trees
Jewelry
Conch Smiles Jewelry: Silver-plated forks, spoons and knives made into wearable art
Custom Earrings: Create your own pair of custom earrings!
ellesart: Jewelry created by local mother & daughter using Bougainvillea petals from Key West & The Keys.
Gilded Peach Designs: Handmade artisan gemstone jewelry
Beth Hodgin Jewelry: Unique jewelry designs
Hooked on Key West: Authentic fish hook jewelry, original designs hand-crafted only in Key West
Reann’s Creations: Creating awareness one bead at a time, custom jewelry creations
Zen by Karen Moore: ZEN by Karen Moore Jewelry
Paradise Pendants: Sterling Silver wire sculpture jewelry
Made by Soto: Jewelry design & repair
Textile
Salty but Sweet, a Mermaids Boutique: Purses and accessories from recycled boat sails
Cooper Esposito: One of a kind leather handbag
Key West Couture: Tropical inspired designs. Purses, totes, tunics and dresses
LittleArtCo: Love it, wear it. It’s Art!
Wood
Boxes by Frank: Veteran made recycled wood boxes
Resurrection Wood: Recycled painted furniture and art
Jim’s Wood Shop: Nautical wood cut-outs
Washed Up Key West: Recycled wood art
Nikistik: Exotic wooden hair sticks and mosaic on boxes and jewelry
Other
Kutchey’s Flowers: Fresh flowers
Ron Augustine: Tarot card reader
Peace Love and Woof: Island vibe dog gear handcrafted in Key West
Happy Body: Chair massage making people feel good on the outside
Community:
The Key West Writer’s Guild Local Author’s Tent
Local authors meeting, greeting, selling and signing copies of their publications
Ralph DePalma -The Soul of Key West – Photographical and narrative featuring Key West musicians
Wesley Sizemore – Tropical Quests – Key West fiction
Lucy Burdette – Killer Takeout – Key West food critic mystery series
Joanna Brady -The Woman of the Light – Key West fiction
Edgardo Alvarado -Vazquez -The Funerals of Key West – a collection – Do not read this poetry book. 2016
Bill Bahlke – Grandpa! Grandpa! What Will I See? – A children’s picture book -Popular Demand – lighthearted political satire & Frisbee Ball Rules-coming of age story
104.9 The X Variety Show
Featuring music by Nauti-cals with Starboard Sarah and Blackheart Charlie, interviews and live radio
Cole’s Peace Cooler: Chilled domestic tallboys by the can and wine by the glass
Garage Mahal: Guest Beertender and local comedian Shaun Griffin from The Porch, Danger Charters and the Comedy Key West pouring craft beer from various Florida brewers
Cole’s Peace Bakery
$5 Wine by the glass with Julie from Southern Wine and Spirits
Domestic and imported cheese tasting and sales
Fresh bakery goods and sandwiches
Next Artisan Market:
Jan 28: Culinary and Wine Edition
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Contact: Sean Krikorian
Email: [email protected]
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