Natalie Watanabe A local artist leads a craft activity at the Watertown Arts Market in 2021.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Business Coalition is delighted to partner with the City of Watertown to announce the 2nd annual Watertown Arts Market which will take place at Arsenal Park on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Once again, this celebratory event brings together the abundance of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and related businesses serving Watertown. The Watertown Arts Market will be free to attend. More information is available at
www.watertownartsmarket.com.
About the Watertown Arts Market
The Watertown Arts Market is a family-friendly outdoor event with a diverse selection of artists, authors, creatives, musicians, performers, arts and cultural organizations, and businesses. Each artist and organization will host a table or perform at the event. Guests can wander through the Market, learning about the artistic and cultural offerings in Watertown. The event will feature live performances and artist demonstrations, and art and other goods/wares will be available for purchase. Food from local restaurants and food trucks will also be available. Join your local artists for a fun day of celebration of the arts and culture in the Watertown community!
“The Watertown Business Coalition is honored to partner with the City of Watertown and our tremendous community of Watertown artists to bring Watertown the 2nd Annual Watertown Arts Market,” says Watertown Business Coalition Co-President, Doug Orifice.
“In 2021, we wanted to provide an opportunity to show our community the resilience of our local artists and creatives, and to celebrate the numerous talents and experiences available to Watertown residents. The excitement, support and attendance for “WAM 2021” exceeded all of our expectations and showed that a community event like The Watertown Arts Market builds connections among our artists and residents. It’s crucial to us that this event is free to the public, so that all may join in the celebration and support Watertown arts and culture.”
For Artists, Arts Organizations, and Arts Businesses
The Watertown Arts Market is committed to including a diverse range of arts and culture offerings across mediums and cultures. Participation is free for individual artists and nonprofit organizations. Arts and culture businesses will be asked to pay a nominal registration fee. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to register, please visit www.watertownartsmarket.com or email watertownartsmarket@gmail.com for more information.
For Guests
The Watertown Arts Market is proudly free to the public. Attendance will follow all current federal, state, and local COVID-19 guidelines at the time of the event.
Grant Recognition and Call for Sponsors
The Watertown Business Coalition, is honored to announce that the Watertown Arts Market is funded in part by the generous support of the Watertown Cultural Council and local sponsors. To keep this event free to the public and our artists, we seek community partners. If you are a local business or organization and are interested in partnering with us on this event, please visit www.watertownartsmarket.com/support to see our sponsorship levels, or email watertownartsmarket@gmail.com for more information.
The Watertown Arts Market Committee
The Watertown Arts Market Committee is currently comprised of:
Monica Fairbairn
Liz Helfer
Connie Henry
Kristen Kenny
Doug Orifice
Kevin Carson
Alexis Rappaport
Aryana Robinson
We are in search of event volunteers for the day of the Watertown Arts Market. If you are interested in helping out, please contact www.watertownartsmarket.com/volunteer to learn more.