Give The Gift Of Art By Shopping Visual Artisan Marketplace

The Herald promised to bring the people of Hillsboro the good stuff and here is another story about some great stuff! The holidays are here and we are all trying to finish this year. We have supported the #shoplocal and #supportlocal movement since Day 1 and this is another chance to do that.

Art is the lifeblood of any civilized and caring community. Expression and feeling exist in every work and the transaction between artist and patron is almost always so much more than the dollars exchanged. When COVID hit we were all knocked back on our heels if not on our backs. Everyone has had to scramble, pivot, fallback, charge ahead, and some even have had to close up. Even though the Glenn and Viola Walters Arts Center is a city-run organization and space it has still been hit hard. You will not find a better group of people who serve our community and the artists they support are all the more amazing. That is why your support of the Visual Artisan Marketplace is so crucial – and the artists have turned out BIGTIME!

What is the Market place? Well you can find out all about it at the City of Hillsboro’s Website (Click Here) and by scanning these amazing local artists below (information provided by the Walters Center page)

The concept is simple. Look at the local artists below and click on the photos by their name, go to their website, and #SHOP! Please support these fantastic artists this Holiday season. Great art and great local energy – those dollars will support our community into 2021 and beyond!

Artwork, Paintings of all kinds, Glasswork, Beadwork, Home goods, Jewelry, Textiles, Wearables, Sculptures, Pottery, Stationary, Books, and More!

photos courtesy of the City of Hillsboro Website

Dates: November 16 through December 31
The NEW Virtual Artisan Marketplace spotlights and supports the creative talents of local artists and artisans in our community. Shop right from your living room for hand-made gifts, crafts and artwork.

Bhavani Krishnan

Representational oil and acrylic paintings.
Website: bhavanikrishnanart.com/

Bonnie Burbidge

Watercolor and oil paintings, prints, and cards, as well as jewelry.
Website: bburbidgefineart.com

Christine Martell

Machine embroidery and photo based textiles.
Website: christinemartell.com/gallery/

Emily Miller

Reclaimed fishing rope baskets, watercolor paintings, prints and cards, and ceramics inspired by the love of the sea.
Website: ejmillerfineart.com/shop

Jeannine Bamberg

Acrylic-poured paintings, home decor, and cement stepping stones.
Website: g9bamberg.wixsite.com/designsbyg9

Kay Schneider

Hand-crafted resin artwork, jewelry, serving trays, and trinket boxes.
Website: AArtisticdesigns.com

Kelly Yeats

Abstract wood, glass, fibers, and paintings, along with prints, cards, and stationaries.
Website: copperglassandart.com

Lieta Gratteri

Original watercolor paintings mounted on wood panels. Also featuring prints, cards, and mini wall hangings.
Website: etsy.com/shop/LietaGArt

Lisa Barry

Handmade jewelry, woodworks, and paintings inspired by the land and sea.
Website: etsy.com/shop/peaksandswellsco/

Lora Huebner

Original watercolor paintings, prints, and cards.
Website: etsy.com/shop/ohhue

Lori Hicke

Functional everyday use pottery, papier-mâché sculpture, and watercolors inspired by nature.
Website: LoriHicke.com

Lynne Taylor

Original watercolor paintings, Giclee prints, and note cards.
Website: etsy.com/shop/LaurelwoodArt

Sherrie Triest

Travel and nature-inspired photo art prints, cards, home décor, and tote bags.
Website: sherrie-triest.pixels.com

Alex Bell

Hand-sewn seed bead earrings.
Website: abelldesigns.com/