Join us as we bring back one of our favorite events of the year – Holiday mART! Presented by First National Bank.
Holiday mART is a pop-up shop comprised of dozens of artists who feature a wide variety of handcrafted items. This year we will offer in-person sales as we transform our Sweetwater Community Room in a beautiful pop-up boutique! Our market will feature artists who craft handmade gifts in ceramics, fiber art, wood, metal, paper, glass, and fine art, as well as holiday themed gifts, gifts for children, and edibles.
Sale dates (free and open to the public):
December 2-11 / Monday-Friday 12-8 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
LIST OF EVENTS
KEEPING SPIRITS BRIGHT PREVIEW PARTY
Thursday, December 1st / 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us for the annual Holiday mART preview party to get an exclusive first look at this year’s inventory! Your ticket will include two complimentary drinks by Big Spring Spirits as well as hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy live music on Sweetwater’s ballroom piano played by John Burgh as you shop. Watch live artists demonstrations throughout the evening in culinary by Andrew Alvarez, cookie decorating by Missy Gaguzis, floral arrangement by Gwendolyn Martin, and pottery by Alyssa Pauletich.
$35 member / $40 non-member
Purchase tickets here.
SEWICKLEY LIGHT UP NIGHT
Friday, December 2nd / 5-9 p.m.
Stop by Sweetwater during Sewickley’s light up night! As the first shopping day open to the public, check out our unique hand-made gifts before they’re snatched up! This evening we will have two Sweetwater teaching artists leading hands-on crafts for children. Kids can create and play while you browse for the perfect gift. Warm up with our free hot cocoa bar with a selection of toppings to enjoy all Light Up Night has to offer!
SEWICKLEY MOM’S CLUB NIGHT
Monday December 5th / 5-8 p.m.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts invites the Sewickley Mom’s Club to join us for a special night of shopping at our annual Holiday mART event! Monday December 5th will have a special 10% discount off any purchase for members of the Sewickley Mom’s Club. Members will be offered a glass of sparkling wine to sip and shop as well.
THE VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF SEWICKLEY NIGHT
Tuesday, December 6th / 5-8 p.m.
Sweetwater invites The Village Garden Club for a night of shopping with a special 10% discount off all purchases for members.
JEWELRY DISCOUNT DAY
Wednesday, December 7th / 12-8 p.m.
10% off any jewelry purchases for all shoppers!
ART EDUCATORS FREE ACT 48 CREDIT WORKSHOP / EDUCATORS DISCOUNT NIGHT
Thursday, December 8th / 4-8 p.m.
Calling all educators and art educators! Join us Thursday, December 8th for an evening dedicated to you! All area educators with a valid teaching I.D. will receive a 10% discount on all items in the Holiday mART shop. Educators are invited to join us in the ceramics studio for a free Act 48 Credit Workshop for 1 credit hour. The workshop will be geared towards art educators learning a clay lesson to complete in a 45 minute class period. Although geared towards art, any educators may join to learn and apply to their curriculum.
- 5-6 p.m. workshop will be designed for K-5 educators
- 6-7 p.m. workshop will be designed for 6-8 educators
- 7-8 p.m. workshop will be designed for 9-12 educators
SPIN TO WIN WHEEL
Sunday, December 11th / 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Last call to shop Holiday mART for 2022! Snag your last minute gifts this season and spin our prize wheel to win an array of prizes such as store discounts, Sweetwater event tickets, a free Sweetwater membership, and more!
Special thank you to this year’s 2022 Holiday mART sponsors First National Bank, Big Spring Spirits, Dr. Bryan Suydam DMD General Dentistry, and RAD works here.
