First Saturday Arts Market Welcomes New & Returning Artists
Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market returns for holiday shopping on November 5, 2022, on the parking lot at 540 W. 19th St. The November edition features over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin.
“Holiday shopping and the promise of cooler weather always maxes out the November and December markets,” market founder and manager Mitch Cohen said. “I’m excited new artists were able to join us for these popular markets, like art photographer Leslie Natale who turned her hobby of 15 years into a profession; this will be one of her first markets.”
“Wood craftsman Ron Martel calls himself The Yankee Woodturner and creates intricately turned bowls, vases, and goblets, highlighting the unique nuances of each piece of wood,” Cohen said. “The holiday markets also bring out artists we don’t often see during the year, such as Magnolia, TX. painter Dana Spencer. Dana’s paintings cover many subjects, but her whimsical, colorful style stands out. I love her barnyard animals and western scenes.”
Cohen, an artist and Heights resident, founded the market in 2004. The market has been on W. 19th St., since 2006 and today stands out as the only monthly, artist-curated outdoor market.
A complete artist roster, directions, photos and more is on the website, www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com.