VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Spacetaker is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Winter Holiday Art Market (WHAM), a juried weekend art sale and celebration of Houston’s talented and diverse artists, this November 19, 20 and 21 at Winter Street Studios.

WHAM offers a wide variety of art and specialty items made by more than 60 local artists of all disciplines, including paintings, sculpture, and photography, as well as jewelry, clothing, bath and body items, and more. This three-day exhibition provides Houstonians and visitors an excellent opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made holiday gifts and support the local economy. Patrons may shop while enjoying DJs and live music, complimentary beverages, and an array of food from local restaurants. The IKEA lounge provides shoppers a place to rest their feet and feel at home while they observe a special student exhibition by the Teen Council of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

Since its launch, WHAM has generated more than $166,000 for more than 200 local artists and continues to grow as an important venue for Houston artists. WHAM has become not just a market, but a celebration!

Featured Artists Include:

Amberry | Ann Westby | Aymie McKesson | Lora Bunge (b.bags) | Betsy Evans | Bill Davenport | Black Swan Screenprinting Studio | Brian Piana (SkyDive) | Bronwyn Lauder | Carmen Anderson | Carolyn McKee | Chicago Kim | Chuck Ivy | Daniel Zorrilla | David J Webb | Eduard Onecic | Emily Hall (emilee rose designs) | Piyali Dasgupta (Golden Cat Silk Designs) | Harold Siefert | Heather Beliveaux (LuckyBug) | Hello Lucky | Houston Studio Glass | Ingrid I. van der Meer (Double Eye Design) | Jane Ewen | Janean Johnson (JaJo Couture) | Jennifer Mathis | Jim Keller | Justin Dunford | Kelley Devine | Kristy Allmon | Leisa McCord (McCord Works) | Lim Chung & Jing Chung | Lisa Chouinard (Feto Soap) | Lisa Chow (Apt 3305) | Loes Berendschot | Lori Betz | M. Alison | Marlene Llanes | Matt Messinger | Mike Head | Nan Stombaugh (NanEdwardsCollection) | Nicki Berndt | Olga N. Porter | Paule Hewlett (Beyond Her) | PrintMatters | Steve Campbell (Three Dot Pots) | Steven Trimble | Taft McWhorter | Terry Hagiwara | The Community Cloth | TheStitchWitch | Thomas Irven | Tim Proto | Tracy Manford (Funny Girl Photography) | Valerie Burkes | Valerie Gudell (Cultured Critter Collective) | Vanessa Parker (Betoj Designs) | Y. E. Torres.

WHAM kicks off with a special ticketed Preview Party on Friday, November 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. ($10 general admission/$5 Spacetaker members). WHAM is free and open to the public on Saturday, November 20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All work is available to take home the day of sale.

MORE INFO: www.WinterHolidayArtMarket.com,  email wham@spacetaker.org,  or call 713.868.1839

WHAM 2010 is sponsored in part by: IKEA Houston + Amegy Bank of Texas + Silver Eagle Distributors + CultureMap + KUHF Houston Public Radio + Winter Street Studios.

About Spacetaker:
Spacetaker is a 501(c)3 professional organization and Artist Resource Center located in Houston’s First Ward whose mission it to provide artists and small non-profits access to economic development, continuing education, and networking opportunities to support their professional growth.

Spacetaker is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.