The 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market

Buy local, support the arts, and find unique gifts at Brushwood Center’s 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market. You’ll find art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented local artists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community, art, and nature at this very popular annual gathering of holiday cheer!

Saturday, December 6: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday, December 7: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Market will host family-friendly activities throughout both days, including artist demos and ornament making.

Saturday Programming includes:

10:15 am – 10:45 am Reading of Agnes Knows Nature by the author, Seth Marcus.

Agnes Knows Nature encourages children to explore the outdoors as they accompany Agnes and her mother on a nature walk. Generally intended for children 4 to 8 years old, this delightful picture book can be enjoyed by all ages. Following the read-through, Seth will be available for conversation and book signings until 12:00 PM, offering guests the chance to meet the author, ask questions, and take home a signed copy of his inspiring book.

11:00 am – 11:30 am A sample class of ¡Hola! Wiggleworms, a bilingual early childhood music program (coming back to Brushwood in January!)

This special sample class is perfect for young children (6 mos – 4 years) and their grown-ups, offering a lively introduction to bilingual music-making. Little ones will sing, move, laugh, and explore rhythm and sound through an engaging mix of Spanish and English songs led by talented Wiggleworms teaching artists.

12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – Stones that Speak: Writing Affirmations in Word & Color with Poet in Residence, Kathryn Haydon

People of all ages are invited to join Brushwood’s Poet in Residence to explore the fun and power of words, while creating an affirmation stone to set your intentions for the new year. In this inspiring hands-on session, participants will begin with a guided creative writing experience designed to spark reflection, intention, and personal expression. Then, using paint pens, you’ll bring your words to life by writing affirmations, meaningful phrases, or New Year’s resolutions onto smooth river stones— transforming simple natural objects into lasting reminders of strength, hope, and possibility.

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Performance by Improv Playhouse’s Children’s Choir

This talented group of young singers will share a heartwarming selection of holiday favorites and spirited seasonal music, filling the gallery with energy, community spirit, and festive cheer. Their lively performance is sure to delight audiences of all ages and add a magical soundtrack to the day’s creative celebrations.

Exhibitors include: AN DESIGNS, Elizabeth A Berry Art, Sharon Bladholm, Chimerapress Studios, Country Garden Watercolors, CraftWithValentina, Current Location Press, Mary Alice DeRose, Ephemeral Nature, Flowering Fields Designs, Joan Game, Polly Greathouse, Katie Hoffman, Irish Viking Designs, Gillian Jackson, Joanna’s Designs, Just Snowmen, Heeyoung Kim, Kirsten Pottery, Josie Koznarek, LeFTy lucinda, Sandra Lema-Stern, Leslie A Media Group, Christina Lovering, Mary Penn Studio, Dennis Monn, The Painted Fern Studio, The Red Maple, Restless Creatures, Revel With A Cause, James Rowan, Lorra Rudman, Rusk Bakehouse, Anusha Saraf, Scout of My Mind Studio, Sedges Have Edges Art, Kathleen Warren Studio, Maggie Warren, Maryann Wattelle, We Need to Go Outside, Westview Lane, Judy Woznyj and others.

An online sale will take place in advance of the in-person market, running Saturday, November 29, 9am through Friday, December 5, 5pm, at brushwoodcentergallery.org