By Melissa Wagoner
The Oregon Crafters Market in downtown Silverton will open for the summer season on May 3, 6 to 9 p.m. with food, drinks, live music and a host of craftspersons.
“My goal is to get local artists involved more and to promote it outside Silverton as well,” Dodie Brockamp, the new head of marketing, said. “I want us to be a destination. I want people to come here for this.”
With around 40 vendors currently registered, the Crafters Market will offer handcrafted jewelry and leatherwork, crystals, tie-dyed clothing and one-of-a-kind paintings.
“It’s a great way to see what the people in Silverton are doing,” Brockamp said. “We want people to see what treasures we have here.”
New to the market this year will be an author’s booth, a weekly art demonstration and a children’s area with activities, a clown and even a low-cost booth where kids can sell their creations.
“I’m trying to get more community involvement,” Brockamp said. That includes non-profits, for whom there is one free booth each week.
“They can do a little fundraiser or get their information out,” Brockamp said. “It’s a great showcase.”
Oregon Crafters Market
Food, drinks, music and artisans.
215 N. Water St., Silverton
May 3 through Oct. 27
First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
oregoncraftersmarket.com
