This year, the Silver City Holiday Artisan Market celebrates its 10th anniversary! This marks a decade of bringing together talented local artisans and a supportive community in the spirit of the holiday season.

What began as a show at the old post office downtown has grown into a larger space at the convention center, showcasing unique, handcrafted creations and fostering a deep connection between the artists and their fans. This milestone event promises to be more special than ever, featuring a vibrant mix of familiar favorites and new vendors that reflect the heart and creativity of Silver City.

The market will be open on Saturday December 7 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Sunday December 8 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This year's event will feature 30 talented, juried artists showcasing a variety of mediums. Attendees can expect an array of fine arts and crafts, including painting, jewelry, weaving, gourd art, crocheted goods, leatherwork, photography, pottery, woodworking, and garment design. Several participants are award-winning artists in their fields.

Included in this year's lineup is Mary Ragins of Handwoven for You, Abigale of Cottontail, Kate Brown Pottery, Pierre Nichols Gourd Art, Margaret Streams from Second Nature, Suzanne Ens from Fringeartist, Tina Salmon with High Desert Dreamer, Olias by George Thompson, Lisa Crowder of Tumbling Goat, Ann Alexander of La Bella Terra Art, Gay Scheibl, Myron Weckworth from the Double W, Miranda from Mtn + Pine, Blythe Whitley, Deborah Hutchings from Artful Things, Wendi Kitting Oliveira from the Makery, Julie Bailey of Julie Bailey Jewelry, Mariah of They Call the Wind Mariah, Deborah Walker of Creative Fusion, Susan H. Porter of Dancing Threads Woven, Tara O'Neill with wire wrapped jewelry, Joel Armstrong Fine Art, Mark Cantrell with Creatures of the Earth, Kim Muller of Burro Mountain Studio, Linda Ewers of TurnAgain Products, Fleda Lawyer of Fused Glass by Fleda, Randi Halperin and Joshanna Bush of !!WOW!!, Kit West of Artifact Lino-Cut Prints, Marcia Tinker of The Tinker's Daughter, Carrie's Coin Jewelry, Lizzie Slegeir of LS Ceramics and William Totherow of WDTWoodcrafts.

 Beverly Bean will be selling baked goods, coffee, tea, quiche, wraps and soup. She will be in the lobby and there will be a few tables for people to sit and eat and relax.

This event offers a great opportunity to shop local and support our vibrant arts community. Handmade gifts from local artists carry a unique significance, far surpassing the value of mass-produced items from big box stores.

Visit https://www.instagram.com/silvercityholidaymarket/ and https://www.facebook.com/ SilverCityHolidayMarket for more information on individual artists.