Exhibitor Map - THIS SATURDAY, June 9th

It’s a new season with tons of new artists! Celebrate the sunny skies with a visit to Arlington’s ONLY 100% indie art market - The Ballston Arts & Craft Market THIS Saturday, JUNE 9th from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Check out the exhibitor map for THIS SATURDAY'S Market!

1). Nikdapooh Designs
2). Itty Bitty Press
3). RedStar East
4). Jenny Wren Jewerly
5). Drew Smith Photography
6). Dos Borriguitos
7). Jillory
8). Twisted Oak Press
9). Jen-A-Fusion
10). Lanyapi Designs
11). Karen Waltermire
12). Smorgasbored Boutique
13). Laughing Moon Artworks
14). Steven L. Miller Photography
15). Sarah Cecelia
16). Babus Toys
17). Fast Snail
18). Jewelry Link
19). BoxBoy Demented Decoupage
20). Freund 'n' Friends Photography
21). asparagus!
22). Aw, Applesauce
23). Phul Effect Jewelry
24). Soverign Treasures / Kalise
25). Linda Blackbourn Jewelry
26). Arlington Artworks
27). Noctiluna
28). CB4G
29). Sweet Sally's Soaps
30). Bette's Bags
31). Mary Ellen Larkins
32). Hope Augustini
33). Jules' Jewels
34). pretty.hot.hoops.

See you this weekend!

Mary Ellen Larkins - June 9th!

In the last 10 years artist, Mary Ellen Larkins has created literally thousands of pieces of jewelry, but these new designs may be my favorite.

Hours and hours are spent hard at work on these exclusive pieces. And the colors have to be seen to be believed.

The picture doesn't do this pendant justice. You HAVE to see Mary Ellen's new glasswork in person THIS SATURDAY, June 9th to really see how vivid the colors truly are.

FREE Hula-Hoop Demos with pretty.hot.hoops. - THIS Saturday, June 9th!

Are you a hula-hoop enthusiast? Or maybe you have always wanted to learn how to spin a hoop, but no one was around to show you how. Well, I have some great news for you!  Hula-hoop makers and masters, pretty.hot.hoops. will be hanging out at the Market all day THIS Saturday with their handmade Kaleidoscopic hoops.

Plus, they will be holding FREE hoop demos throughout the day, too, so people can walk away with some tips and tricks.

So, if you're a hooper or always wanted to become one, check out pretty.hot.hoops THIS SATURDAY, June 9th at the Ballston A&C Market. They'll be in Booth #34.

Mean Mary - THIS Saturday, June 9th!

I am so excited about the musician we have lined up for this Saturday's Ballston A&C Market. Let's give a warm Ballston welcome to Mean Mary!

''Mean Mary" James, a Florida native now based in Nashville, began life as a musical prodigy. She could read music before she could read words and co-wrote songs at age 5! By age 7 she was proficient on the guitar, banjo and violin, and entertained audiences across the United States with her vocal and instrumental skills.  

Her life has been one long road show interspersed with TV, radio and film. She has performed more than 500 live TV shows and over 4,000 road shows—including national festivals, fairs, cruises, colleges, theatres, clubs and house concerts.

And now Mean Mary will perform live at the Ballston A&C Market THIS SATURDAY, June 9th! I can't wait to see her.

Arlington Artworks - June 9th

I wanted to let you know of a really special addition visiting the Market this Saturday - Arlington ArtWorks.

Arlington Artworks is a Community Residence program that provides a structured setting in which those individuals with a wide range of disabilities may have the opportunity to learn and expand their creative talents through various art mediums.  Check out their stunning glasswork HERE.

Arlington ArtWorks will be located in Booth #26 at the June 9th market. Come say hi and show your support!

New Artists - Ballston A&C Market THIS SATURDAY!

Get psyched! The Ballston A&C Market is THIS SATURDAY, June 9th and I can't wait. We have a slew of new artists joining us so come down to Welburn Square and pick up some of the best indie art this area has to offer! Check out some of the new artists exhibiting this Saturday right now:

Dos Borreguitas

Twisted Oak Press

Phul Effect Jewelry

Itty Bitty Press

asparagus!

Aw, Applesauce

RedStar East

Noctiluna

All this and much more this Saturday, June 9th!

Father's Day Gift Guide for June 9th!

Father's Day is June 19th. If you are searching for a cool and totally unique gift idea for Dad on Father's Day look no further than a visit to the Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th! You may be surprised to find plenty of dude-related presents to choose from. Check it out!

Itty Bitty Press

Jon Wye

Steven L. Miller Words and Images

BoxBoy Demented Decoupage

Claymonster Pottery

Aw, Applesauce

Drew Smith Photography

Twisted Oak Press

Nikdapooh Designs

See you (and your wallets!) at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th!

RedStar East - June 9th

Love plushies and cute things? Well, then you are in luck! RedStar East makes cute things by turning their drawings into plushies, accessories and clothes.

Artist, Anne Marie Chua Lee's goal is to make you giggle, squeal and/or smile with her artwork. Mission accomplished, Anne Marie!

Check out RedStar East's adorable plush creastions, zipper pulls & charm necklaces at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th!

Linda Blackbourn Jewelry - June 9th

"I get as excited today as I did when I was a little girl, when I see a beautiful, sparkly  rock." -- Jewelry Designer, Linda Blackbourn.

So do we, Linda! And your excitement for beautiful sparklies comes through brilliantly with your own designs. Whether Linda is creating jewelry for trunk shows or parties, or working on a custom order, the DC designer takes pride in her work and simply is dedicated to making her customers happy ... and not with plastic stuff, but with the real, genuine rocks!

Visit Linda Blackbourn Jewelry at the Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th and see for yourself what makes her jewelry so special.

Willie's Po' Boy - June 9th!

If the best art in the area isn't enough to entice you to visit the Ballston A&C Market on June 9th, how about delicious po' boys sandwiches?

Willie's Po' Boys food truck offers the finest New Orleans style po' boys in Arlington. And their menu is always evolving!

Catch the purple truck and all of the goodies inside at the Market on Saturday, June 9th!

Laughing Moon Artwork is Famous - June 9th!

So, this is really cool.

Team Cul de Sac Charity Art Auction is now open, craft-lovers! All proceeds will be donated to Team Fox, the foundation set up by actor Michael J. Fox, for research into finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Original art from Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes), the creators of Cathy, Zits, Beetle Bailey, Pearls Before Swine, B.C., Mutts and wait for it ... Annie Lunsford from Laughing Moon Artwork - one of the amazing artists in the June 9th Market! 

All to honor Richard Thompson, creator of Cul de Sac, who has Parkinson’s. Artist were asked to create art with their take on the Cul de Sac characters. Richard also has a piece in the auction. Please visit this site and check out tons of awesome artwork. A book with most of the auction art will also be available for sale. A copy signed by Michael J. Fox is part of the art auction.

Annie's piece (shown above) is a homage to Winsor McCay's Little Nemo strip, "Hang in There Nemo."

Catch Laughing Moon Artwork at the Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th!

Drew Smith Photography - June 9th!

Local photographer, Drew Smith is back in Ballston and we couldn't be more excited! Why? Well, Drew is an award-winning Northern Virginia-based photographer experienced in nature, wildlife, travel, wedding, event, location and fine art impressionistic photography. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and can be found in private collections.

Drew also has extensive editorial experience, having served as Executive Editor of Nature's Best Photography magazine.  Drew's images have been published by Audubon, Nature's Best Photography, Washington Post, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Traverse Magazine, the National Wildlife Federation, the North American Nature Photography Association and many more.  Need I go on?

And now you can see (and purchase!) Drew's photography for yourself at the next Ballston Arts & Crafts Market on Saturday, June 9th.

Babus Toys - June 9th!

Looking for something cool for those little nuggets in your life? Check out Babus Toys' hand-felted teething rings.

Dubbed, The Baby Chain, the yarn used is Eco Plus wool from Cascade. No chemical processing takes place and the dye uses far less rinse water than standard commercial yarn dyes. Sumptuously soft, it can be looped around a wooden teething ring or other toys with a wide ring. Then, slip it off when it's time for washing.

This is the last time Babus Toys will be at the market this season, so get your baby chain at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th! 

Claymonster Potter - June 9th

Ain't no secret. I got a thing for monsters. Big monsters. Small monsters. Paper monsters. Plush monsters. And, of corse, clay monsters. So, I guess it goes without saying, I love Claymonster Pottery.

I mean, how can you not? Extremely well-made pottery in the shape of cute and cuddly (well, some of them perhaps not!) monsters, each with their own personality.

Find one that speaks to you at the next Ballston Arts & Crafts Market on Saturday, June 9th!

Noctiluna - June 9th!

Chitra Sharma is Noctiluna. And Noctiluna is labor of love.

Artist and educator, Chitra, has combined these elements together beautifully to influence her artwork.  Her main goal is to create and sell beautiful things, and help more people become interested and involved in Art and Design. Especially children.

Check out Noctiluna's creative artwork in the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, June 9th!