Veronneau Returns September 8th!

As you know, awesome visual, tactile arts aren't the only thing the Ballston Arts Market is known for. We also love to incorporate music into each and every one of our shows. Because, after all, music is definitely an art form!  

So, great news, Ballston! Our favorite jazz band returns for the third time in September! Veronneau is back with their beautiful signature sound blending pop and jazz from around the world.

Veronneau performs around the world and we are lucky to have them at our intimate Market, so don't miss your chance to see these well-known musicians perfecting their craft.

Kosmoceratops - Art Squared - September 8

Yah! One of my favorite photographers returns to the Square on September 8th - Kosmoceratops - Art Squared is back!

Local picture-taker, Erica Kissinger, really manages to capture the playful humor of the every day in her colorful, unique photos. From attack toy sharks to dino couples in the sun, Kosmoceratops brings life to the things you may not have thought capable of emoting feelings.  

And best of all, many of her images are recreated on blocks, so they are ready to adorn any lucky wall.  Check out Erica's artwork at the next Ballston A&C Market on July 14th!

Grey Moggie Press - September 8th!

Grey Moggie Press. You may be asking yourslef: What is Grey Moggie Press. Well, Grey Moggie Press is "dc dweller. letterpress instructor. lawyer by training. printer by trade. coffee drinker. cat mom. dog mom. baby mom. foodie wife. type enthusiast."

But for our main interest, Grey Moggie Press is an AWESOME letterpress stationary creator! Simple. Elegant. Artist, Melanie, is one of the DC's best letterpress instructors (check out her workshops in Silver Spring!) and we have her at the Ballston Market.

Visit Grey Moggie Press at the next Ballston Market on September 8th!

Dragonfly Key - September 8th!

Dragonfly Key returns to the Ballston Arts Market on September 8th!

Visit their amazing booth and you will find handmade jewelry varying in steampunk, nature and vintage-inspired designs. Lockets, feathers, watch faces and antique buttons are all reinvented into fresh new lives. 

There is nothing else like this at the Market, so don't miss out on all of their stunning creations on September 8th!

Brighter Day Beads Returns September 8th!

After a small hiatus from the Market, Brighter Day Beads is back and they mean business ... well ... by business we mean bright colors, adorable beads and just plain fun!

And not only does Brighter Day Beads has a ton of youthful beaded designs to choose from they can also host jewelry-making parties! Your children will get to explore the expressive world of beading with a talented instructor who will teach basic design and color theory, encourage personal expression, provide inspiration and promote creativity in a fun and enjoyable way for all participants.

Brighter Day Beads will be displaying plenty of colorful necklaces and bracelets at the next Ballston Arts Market on Saturday, September 8th.

Winner of the August Raffle!

We have a wiener ... I mean WINNER! Congratulations, Pam F.!

You are the winner of the $250 Artisan Gift Bag for August.  Stuffed with goodies from our talented artists, YOU can win an amazing gift bag, just like Pam. All you have to do is visit us at the next Market on Saturday, September 8th and register for FREE to win another $250 raffle prize!

Congrats, again Pam. And thank you for supporting our handmade market!

Saturday's Market Wrap-Up!

What a wonderful Saturday we had at the Ballston Market. Great weather (thank you again, Mother Nature!), great people, great music and of course, great crafts. What more could we ask for? :)

Thank you, as always, to the many talented artists, the loyal visitors and wonderful supporters. And special thanks to SCRAP-DC and Sukyo Mahikari. Without you all, our sweet community market would never be possible. We simply have the best artists in the area, hands down. Now, please. Go out and spread the word.

And, check out some photos from the August Market.

Colors galore by Peace, Baby Batiks

Choosing your favorite by U.S. Toys is hard!

EHL Creations hard at work

Our July Raffle Winner!

Fun fabric belts by The Twisted Cow

Alex Vernon's Silhouettes Were a Hit!

Making bookmarks with SCRAP-DC 

Tsai-fi beauties

MOTHERBIRED was busy!

Jon Wye designing his famous belts

Fabric creations by Burnt Creative

A NYC Rat never looked so cute by RedStar East

J-Guden sounded amazing!

Peekaboo Meerkat by Nikdapooh Designs

Sweet Sally Soap-y goodness 

Aw.... Aw, Applesauce

 See you at the next Ballston Art Market on September 8th!

Ballston Arts Market is TODAY - August 11

Enjoy the arts, music & good vibes TODAY at the Ballston Arts Market,  Saturday, August 11th from 10 AM - 4 PM. We'll have:

• FREE admission
• FREE raffle to win an artisan basket worth $250
• FREE live indie rock music by J-Guden (noon - 2 PM)
• FREE hula-hoop demos all day by pretty.hot.hoops. 
• Make-It-Take-It table by Scrap-DC 

And let's see ... what else. Oh, yah. Only the best local art around - 35 artisans all in one place displaying and selling their hand-crafted goodies.  

So, get on over to the Ballston Arts Market and support your local artists while listening to some awesome music and enjoying lunch at the Sqaure. See you TODAY!

Exhibitor Map - THIS SATURDAY, August 11

Yippee! Yay! Hooray! Woot! 

Holy craft. I can't believe the Ballston Arts Market is this Saturday! Check out the map for the awesome artisans we have lined up for August 11th! See where your favorites will be exhibiting. 

1). Herban Lifestyle
2). EHL Creations
3). Karen Waltermire
4). Lanyapi Designs
5). Sweet Sally's Soaps
6). Reinvented Elegance
7). Jillory
8). Sharp Shirter
9). Maple Creek Designs
10). U.S. Wood Toys
11). Unique Creations
12). Aw, Applesauce
13). Red & Main
14). One Room Fibers
15). RedStar East
16). Burnt Creative
17). Jon Wye
18). MOTHERBORED
19). BoxBoy Demented Decoupage
20). UglyKittyRedeux
21). SCRAP-DC
22). The Twisted Cow
23). Peace, Baby Batiks
24). Bellenova
25). pretty.hot.hoops.
26). Dos Borreguitas
27). Sunshine from Sara
28). Twisted Oak Press
29). Smorgasbored Boutique
30). Bette's Bags
31). Nikdapooh Designs
32). Tsai-fi
33). Melissa Lew
34). Claymonster Pottery

See you THIS SATURDAY! 

Bellenova - August 11

Dramatic jewelry at its best joins the Ballston Arts Market THIS Saturday, August 11 when Bellenova exhibits for the very first time.

Bold, colorful and beautiful, Bellenova's designs are absolutely unique and completley handmade - but of corse!

Only using the best quality components, like Swarovski crystals, hand-molded resin, cosmetic-grade glitter and cruelty free feathers, visit Bellenova in Booth #24 for their Ballston debut!

J-Guden - August 11th

Remember, the  Ballston Arts Market isn't all just awesome artwork. It's also AWESOME music. On Saturday, August 11th, singer/songwriter,  J-Guden, joins the market from noon - 2 PM for some guitar-driven tunes.

Check out some of J-Guden's music HERE, then check out his performance in person at the next Market on August 11th.

Great music. Great crafts. Now that sounds like a good day to me.

Sneak Peak at THIS SATURDAY'S Market!

The August 11th Ballston Arts Market is THIS SATURDAY! I'm so excited for all of the awesome artists who will be exhibiting on August 11th. Here's another sneak peak of the next Ballston Arts Market. Get psyched!

And don't forget, visit the market and you can WIN a $250 basket of artisan goodies! 

Lanyapi Designs

Dos Borreguitos

Herban Lifestyle

Claymonster Pottery

Jon Wye

Burnt Creative

RedStar East

One Room Fibers

Sharp Shirter

Aw, Applesauce

Tsai-fi

Sunshine from Sara

Nikdapooh Designs

Twisted Cow

See you THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th!

Bette's Bags - August 11

Market regular and favorite, Bette's Bags returns to the next market on August 11th!

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind handbag, purse, tote, yoga bag, diaper bag, (or any other kind of bag!) look no further than Bette's Bags. Each of designer Betty Mudd's bags are made individually, handcrafted from start to finish. Betty creates one bag at a time so you can be assured she put quality care and love into every stitch.

Yep. You guessed it. Find Bette's Bags in her usual spot, Booth #30, at Ballston Arts Market Saturday, August 11th. 

FREE $250 Raffle Prize

Hey! Want this awesome tote full of crafty goodies? All you have to do is visit the Ballston Arts Market on Saturday, August 11 and register for FREE to win this amazing prize worth $250! That's it. Easy. Fun. What have you got to loose?


FREE RAFFLE PRIZE - AUGUST 11 ----------->

EHL Creations - August 11

EHL Creations is back with more incredible photos with their special Polaroid touch!

If you have ever asked yourself, "What ever happened to good ole Polaroid pictures," EHL Creations has an answer for you. Photographer, Emily Landsman is bringing the art of Polaroid transfers back into the mainstream.

You have to check out her amazing images, greeting card designs and the brand-new belt buckle collection -- all made from Polaroid transfers.  

So, what exactly are Polaroid transfers? Well, stop by the next Market on Saturday, August 11th and ask the artist herself! Emily will be there all day to chat all things Polaroid.