SHOP LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT THE BLACK ARTISTS MARKET DEC 5th + 6th

We're excited to partner with the Seattle Opera for another holiday season of the popular Black Artists Market. This free market features an array of crafts, gifts, and treats from over two dozen Black artists, artisans, and Black-owned small businesses. And for the first time, this year’s market is expanding to two full days: 4–8:30 PM on Friday, December 5, at Midtown Square in the Central District (2301 E Union St.) during the First Fridays CD Art Walk, and again on Saturday, December 6th from 11 AM–5 PM at the Opera Center (363 Mercer St.).

“This is Seattle Opera’s third year hosting the Black Artists Market, and each year we’ve seen it grow into something more and more special,” said Co-Director of Programs and Partnerships Lokela Alexander Minami. “We’re honored to showcase these wonderful artists, artisans, and singers, as well as to continue this partnership with our friends at ARTE NOIR, which has become a cultural pillar of the Central District and the city as a whole.”

Shoppers at both markets will be treated to performances by local singers, including Seattle Opera regulars, Ibidunni Ojikutu and Ellaina Lewis, and frequent 5^th Avenue Theatre performer Yusef Seevers.

Sights from last year's Black Artist Market at the Seattle Opera.