City of Wauwatosa issued the following announcement.
Washington Heights Artists Front Yard Pop-Up October 18
Date:
Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
1700-1800 Block of North 52nd Street Milwaukee, WI
Details
Drop by and support your neighborhood artists, makers and musicians at a Sunday afternoon pop-up in the front yards of homes in the 1700-1800 block of North 52nd Street in Washington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 11AM-3PM. The front yard pop-ups will be located on 52nd Street between Washington Blvd and Vine St on front yards.
Each artist/maker/musician derives part or all of their income from sales of their art/craft at events, art fairs and street fairs, which are few and far between currently. Your invited to stop by and show your support for your neighbors. You'll find new decor and accessories for your home and yourself, jewelry, clothing and personal accessories, body care goods, handmade fabric face masks and so much more! Start your holiday shopping early so you can relax in December.
Fingers crossed we'll have amazing fall Wisconsin weather. In the event of rain, the pop-up will be rescheduled to take place on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 11AM-3PM. Updates will be posted here if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Featured artists, makers and musicians for October 18, 2020:
Art by Kelli Greentree: acrylic paintings, art cards, hand-painted ornaments, hats, headbands & neck warmers
Bella Vista Knits: hand dyed yarn, luxury yarns, and handmade beanies
Casey O’Neil: handmade cards for all occasions
Cat & Hare: Irish Traditional Music from Milwaukee ||PERFORMING LIVE FROM 11AM-1PM||
Cloud 9 Workshop: Party in a box, art kits and art supplies
Cream City Caramels: buttery-delicious sweet and salty handcrafted caramels
drawstring studio: accessories for the modern home by Washington Heights resident Danielle Lussier
the Earth and All Stars: handmade leather jewelry and accessories
Fern & Nettle: Handmade soap and body care goods made in MKE
Frank & Bella: Upcycled vintage tin jewelry
Heidi Steeno: Lake Michigan driftwood wall hangings & wreaths
Hyde & Chic MKE: mobile boutique inside of a 1999 Blue Bird Bus featuring women's clothing and accessories.
James Steeno Gallery: Art Maps, art prints and watercolors of places found nearby. + coloring books, art decals,fine art notecards and hand-sewn fabric face
Jonathan P. Ninmer Fine Woodworking: functional and decorative wood accessories for your home
LitMKE: handmade soy/coconut wax scented candles by repurposing liquor, wine, and beer bottles & cans! Custom orders as well!
Midwest Macrame: beautiful and authentic handmade macrame items – shelves, plant hangers, wall hangings
Milkweed Designs Jewelry: hand-crafted jewelry and accessories by Washington Heights resident Julie Paasch Anderson. One-of-a-kind designs range from "fun" to "fancy".
Milrawkee Alt.: Milwaukee themed sci-fi art prints, postcards and more by Milwaukee's own Ryan Laessig
Milwaukee Artists for Racial Justice: 100% of donations collected from art are distributed to fight for Racial Justice across the city of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Terrarium: living art – succulent terrariums, tropical terrariums, seasonal designs – no green thumb required!
More Than a Sparrow Pottery: fun and functional pottery by Washington Heights resident Nicole Lieven Julius
Nourish Natural Products: Trusted wellness products for the mind, body and home. 100% natural. 100% clean.
Plushzilla: Milwaukee made plush bears and other creatures
Scarred for Life: leather and metal accessories for women and men by Washington Heights resident Jen Loberg
Shovel + Spade: One of a kind fiber arts for sustainable living. Fusing upcycled materials + ethically sourced wool with everyday life, featuring the original Woolly Jar!
Simone Steeno: zippered fabric pouches, fabric face masks, fabric hair scrunchies
Sugar Studio: bringing Milwaukee delicious high-quality handmade desserts, cookies and chocolates
Wander & Co.: a social cause shop offering a curated selection of products that have a direct social cause benefit – clothing, accessories, dog collars + more. Owned and operated by Washington Heights residents Drew Griswold & his wife Jenni.
Make your purchases directly with each maker using cash, credit card or other contact free payment choices (varies by each artist)
SAFE SHOPPING GUIDELINES:
All artists/makers/musicians will be wearing a face mask and practicing safe distancing when they interact with you. Please do the same and wear a mask. The city of Milwaukee mandates face masks be worn at all public events by anyone age 3 and older and are required at our pop-up.
Attendees must maintain social distancing. Each maker reserves the right to limit the number of people in their selling area at any given time.
You may be offered hand sanitizer at each table/tent before you begin browsing.
Each pop-up takes place on the private property of a resident. Please be respectful of their property, leaving no trash behind and cleaning up after your pet (if you bring one along).
Children should be supervised by adult/parent/caregiver while shopping and look with their eyes, not their hands :)
Dogs and pets must be leashed and under your control at all times when visiting the pop-up.
Anyone not conforming to these policies will be asked to leave the private property. We need your cooperation to be able to put this event together and be successful.
All arrangements are subject to change to conform to quickly changing conditions.
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