During the early days of Covid, Heather put a lot of thought into how to create a safe outdoor market. The idea was to celebrate art and encourage community by providing a market for artisan vendors, participatory art activities, local music, and play. The result was the first Calico Makers Market in spring of 2021.
Join us at 1141 Smith Level Road every year on the last weekend of April and the first weekend of October!
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Join us at 1141 Smith Level Road every year on the last weekend of April and the first weekend of October! //
Local Vendors
We host over twenty local artists and artisans, many of whom are members of the Orange County Artists Guild (OCAG) or Chatham Artists Guild (CAG). We have painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, sauciers, photographers, illustrators, and many more. If you are interested in having a booth at our next market, email info@calico-studio.com for more information.
LIVE MUSIC
We’re always looking for good local music to showcase. If you’re interested in playing, send an email to info@calico-studio.com for more information. Former acts include Rhonda Robicheaux and Meaux, Fallow Ground, Leah Magner, Reese McHenry, Thick as Thieves, TRIO DU JOUR, the NC State Belltower Combo, and the Carrboro High School Jazz Ensemble.
ART ACTIVITIES
One to two hands-on activities at each market. Stay tuned for what we’re doing at our next market!
Our offerings have included: clay pinch pots, masks, dream catchers, block printing, and more!
COMMUNITY
The whole point of the event is community. We wanted to provide a place where people could come together safely and enjoy each other’s company. We just added food trucks, and we’re hoping to expand to beverages in the future. In the meantime, we need volunteers to help run the show. If you’d like to help, send an email to info@calico-studio.com!
Parking & Site: assist with parking and setting up or breaking down the site (FREE T-SHIRT!)
Art Activity: help attendees make their own artistic creations
Gateway: welcome visitors, answer questions, and point out the events of the day (music and art activities)
Calico South: supervise vendor and volunteer use of the studio bathroom and kitchen facilities
Market Floater: help where needed