Get Wired

Devin from Mack Wire is the Macgyver of sculpture. Using only a pair of pliers and his hands he twist, bends and shapes wire into a great variety of sculptural objects.

From small gift items to large figurative sculptures Mack Wire strives to have affordable art for everyone. He's the Mack Daddy of wire so come see him at this year's Merry Mart.

Blue Mitten

Julia from Blue Mitten hand knits accessories with an emphasis on children's hats. Her work is colorful, soft, well made, and reasonably priced. So keep that noggin warm with a little flair and a lot of character, including bunnies and owls this winter!

Painted Screens, a Baltimore Traditions

It's art hon! Painted screens are a true Baltimore art form so visit Merry Mart on December 2nd to get a piece of your own Baltimore folk art. Two Painted Screen Society members present Baltimore's famous folk art, painted window screens, with a twist.

M. Broere has fly swatters,hand sewn bracelets and small screens with contemporary images.

A. Pascualucci offers a variety of screen items (miniature window/doors, small framed screens) painted with traditional images. They will also be offering  Painted Screen Society brochures and DVD's ( "The Screen Painters" documentary and "How To Paint a Baltimore Screen").

Meet Lucille Ball!

This year Lucille Ball struts her stuff into the holiday season!

For those of you familiar with the Creative Alliance's Merry Mart you will notice a familiar face on all of the artwork. She's the faboulously round Lucille Ball! She is super sassy and proud of her round figure. This lovely lady comes from the imagination of Lucinda from Ladderback Design.

I thought it might be nice to take a little holiday trip down memory lane and look back on some of Lucille Ball's Merry Mart looks!

Warming herself next to the fire in 2009

Enjoying yummy hot chocolate in 2011

Skating her way in to the holidays in 2010

Merry Mart 2012 applications are live!

Summer is ending, kids are going back to school and the holidays are just around the corner so it's time to get ready for Merry Mart! Kolleen Kilduff of Design by Night and Jill Popowich of Jill Popowich Designs will be coordinating this year’s event.

We will be accepting vendor applications for the Sunday Dec. 2nd show starting now! We are looking for high-quality, handmade work in a variety of media. Merry Mart is an annual holiday craft show held at the Creative Alliance, and has become a tradition now that people look forward to!

Click here to apply now! Applying is FREE…so get to applying Please remember to read the application carefully. And don't worry, there's no fee to apply. Applications must be completed and submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, September 28, 2012. Vendors will be notified of acceptance by Friday, October 5th.

Applications coming this week!

Merry Mart 2012 will be accepting vendor applications for the Sunday Dec. 2^nd juried show starting Friday, September 7th!!! We are looking for high-quality, handmade work in a variety of media.

Merry Mart is an annual holiday craft show held at the Creative Alliance, located at 3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD.

This is and warm and fuzzy indoor show showcasing local Baltimore talent with unique handmade work. Ok artists and crafters, show us what you’ve got!

Merry Mart Is Today!!!!

Can't wait to see you!!!