Shea's Shopping Soiree
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

Shea's Shopping Soiree

The Shea’s Shopping Soirée is back!

Shop unique gifts for the holidays and meet local vendors at this special fundraising event on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 6:00pm – 8:30 p.m.

Back by popular demand: Some of Buffalo’s most creative Kid Businesses will be showcasing their delightful collection of seasonal gifts. Support your future entrepreneurs at this year’s Shopping Soiree!

  • Tickets: $15 presale, $20 at the door

All proceeds from this event will benefit Shea’s On-Going Restoration. This event is hosted by the Shea’s Young Professionals.

*Please note no refunds are available.

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Clothesline Arts Festival
Sep
7
to Sep 8

Clothesline Arts Festival

September 7 & 8, 2024 | 10 AM - 5 PM

The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for more than 60 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this juried, two-day festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. Clothesline is also the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities, and visit the museum.

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Carnegie Art Spree
Aug
17
to Aug 18

Carnegie Art Spree

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2024 10AM - 4PM

The Carnegie Art Spree! Festival is an event organized by the Board of the Carnegie Art Center and will take place on both sides of the Tonawandas: Webster Street, the Renaissance Bridge, and Canal Street. These streets will be closed but free parking is available in the Manhattan Street Parking Lot, behind Canal Street, or there is ample street parking within the surrounding areas. Food trucks will be on-site and there are also a variety of cafés and restaurant options within the surrounding downtown district. The Gateway Harbor stage will feature light, live music to enjoy and is located near picnic tables and seating. Public restrooms are available in the Harbor Master building on Sweeney Street or at the HUB facility behind Canal Street. Admission to the event is free for visitors.

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Corn Hill Arts Festival
Jul
13
to Jul 14

Corn Hill Arts Festival

  • Corn Hill Neighbors Association (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Corn Hill Neighbors Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that this year's Corn Hill Arts Festival will take place on July 13 and 14, 2024.

This two-day Festival has become a fabric of the Rochester community over the years. The Festival, which takes place over nine streets, will showcase hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far. We encourage you to mark your calendars and invite your family and friends because you won’t want to miss the return of this beloved Festival!

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Allen West Festival
Jun
8
to Jun 9

Allen West Festival

Founded in 1998, the Allen West Festival is held on the second weekend in June each year. The 2024 Festival will be June 8 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and June 9 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

The Allen West Festival is produced by The Allentown Association, Inc. and promotes local artists and craftspeople from throughout Western New York, as well as Allentown businesses. In recent years there have been over 150 participating artists, vendors, restaurants, and local businesses! This event is the largest fundraiser for the Allentown Association.  Proceeds help with the Association’s mission to promote historic preservation in the Allentown National Historic District as well as regionally and to benefit the Allentown neighborhood through community gardens/beautification, crime and safety awareness, and to promote the year-round cultural attractions of the Historic District.

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Christmas Spirits at 500 Pearl
Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

Christmas Spirits at 500 Pearl

Shop, Sip & Be Merry with us at 500 Pearl for our Third Annual Christmas Spirits Holiday Market!

When: Wednesday, December 13th, 6:30-9:30pm

Where: Forbes Theater @ 500 Pearl

FREE TO ATTEND!

More: An intimate shopping experience amongst 20+ local artisan vendors, complimentary tastings of holiday themed beers from local breweries, food + drink specials, door prize, photo opportunity with Santa + more!

Parking: On-Street and Ramp Parking Available

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Locust Street Art's Holiday Market
Dec
9
to Dec 17

Locust Street Art's Holiday Market

Our annual Holiday Market is back! Don't miss this festive collaboration of art and community.

Save the dates, bring your friends, and support local artists. Experience the gift of giving back at Locust Street Art's Holiday Market. Look out for sneak peeks and updates!

Apply to vend: https://form.jotform.com/233036403350140

The market will be open all week during classes only.

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HOURS

Saturday, Dec 9 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec 12 - 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec 13 - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, Dec 14 - 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CLOSING Saturday, Dec 16 -1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Holiday Market at The Foundry
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Market at The Foundry

🎄✨ Save the Date! Our Annual Holiday Market is Back! ✨🎄

Get ready for the most festive time of the year! We're thrilled to announce that our much-awaited Annual Holiday Market is just around the corner. 🎁✨ Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer, unique gifts, and the joy of the season!

🗓 Date: 12/9/23

🕒 Time: 10am-4pm

📍 Location: 298 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY

🎅 What to Expect:

Shop Local: Discover one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by local artisans and youth entrepreneurs from The Foundr

Makerspace Demos: Check out our tech lab laser cutters and 3D printers in action

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable! Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks of what's in store. 🎉✨

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Buffalo Holiday Market - Hamburg
Dec
16
to Dec 17

Buffalo Holiday Market - Hamburg

There's nothing in the world quite like the holiday season in Europe. There are wooden chalets in 13th-century towns, snow-capped cathedrals, seasonal cookies and cakes in display windows, and of course, all the hot mulled wine you can drink. Put all of it together, and the continent practically twinkles with fairy-tale festiveness.

The Buffalo Holiday Market is putting on a SECOND Holiday Spectacular Market, but this time in The Village of Hamburg. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. 

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Holiday Market at Locust Street Art
Dec
3
to Dec 11

Holiday Market at Locust Street Art

Locust Street Art is excited to host its’ 3rd Annual Holiday Market! All goods will be made by staff & students. A small commission from your purchase will help fund our FREE ART CLASSES!

What items can you expect at the market?

  • Original Artworks / Prints

  • Photography

  • Hand Crafted Goods

  • Pottery / Ceramic Works

  • Hand Crafted Jewelry

  • Multi Media Crafts

  • Art from all ages!

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Lost and Found
Dec
2
to Dec 3

Lost and Found

Check out the new art on our featured artist wall for the month of December! We will be featuring new work from Buffalo artist Akasya Crosier.

On display Friday, December 2 - Saturday, December 24. Opening reception December 2, 6-9pm in conjunction with the Allentown First Friday Gallery Walk!

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Lucky Flea
Aug
28
10:00 AM10:00

Lucky Flea

The Lucky Flea is a large open-air flea market that hosts over 100 vendors every Sunday in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.

 

Our alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover.

 

The market operates from 10AM - 4PM, outdoors at 320 N Goodman Street. Rochester's favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.

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Lucky Flea
Jun
26
10:00 AM10:00

Lucky Flea

The Lucky Flea is a large open-air flea market that hosts over 100 vendors every Sunday in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.

 

Our alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover.

 

The market operates from 10AM - 4PM, outdoors at 320 N Goodman Street. Rochester's favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.

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Lucky Flea
Jun
19
10:00 AM10:00

Lucky Flea

The Lucky Flea is a large open-air flea market that hosts over 100 vendors every Sunday in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.

 

Our alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover.

 

The market operates from 10AM - 4PM, outdoors at 320 N Goodman Street. Rochester's favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.

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CPX Refresh Creative Conference with ASI
Jun
1
2:30 PM14:30

CPX Refresh Creative Conference with ASI

I will be speaking with Suzanne Fatta at Tift Nature Preserve at CPX: Refresh this ASI Friday, June 3rd at 1:30.

From ASI’s website:

In-demand freelancers and entrepreneurs Akasya Crosier and Suzanne Fatta lead a panel discussion on how packaging and portfolios can get you hired as an artist. Akasya and Suzanne both lead fulfilling careers in the arts and will discuss their journey, trials and triumphs that got them to where they are today.

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During this session, attendees will:

  • Hear firsthand accounts of how Akasya and Suzanne were able to break into the WNY freelance artist scene with spectacular aplomb

  • Get to know the benefits of how enticing packaging and portfolios can land clients and work in WNY

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