Welcome to GPCAAC's Christmas Market!
November 1-December 31, 2021
at The Arts Garage (TAG) - 317 W. Perry St. Port Clinton
Similar to the Christkindle Markets of Europe, you will find everything Christmas for sale, including: designer decorated trees and wreaths, beautiful ornaments, angels, Santas and more!
We will offer workshops for kids and adults as well as talks, demonstrations and holiday performances. In addition, we'll have an open studio where you and your friends can gather to create one-of-a-kind decorations!
Christmas Market Hours
Weekdays
10am-6pm
Saturdays
10am-5pm
Sundays
10am-4pm
The Open Studio
Invite a bunch of friends to an open studio at The Christmas Market to refurbish your old wreath or swag. Simply buy the decorations from the marketplace, then use the tools, wire, ribbon, etc. to make your old wreath or swag new again! Open Studios are by RSVP. Click here to reserve your space!
Calendar of Christmas Events
Upcoming Events
Sat, Oct 12The Arts GarageOct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Sat, Oct 12The Arts GarageOct 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Sat, Oct 12The Arts GarageOct 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USAOct 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USADuring an immersive introduction, participants gain an understanding of mask-making techniques and appreciate the craftsmanship involved. As a result, the finished product of their own. All supplies included. Instructor: Rose Haninger
Sat, Oct 19The Arts GarageOct 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USAOct 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USAWe invite you to join us at our annual fund raiser Masquerade Mash at TAG. You'll be surrounded by over a hundred others who are dressed in casual masquerade for a costume contest. Live music by RAZZ JAM, plus a cash bar, scrumptious food and exquisite gift baskets will be key to the event.
Sat, Oct 26The Arts GarageOct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Sat, Nov 09The Arts GarageNov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USANov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USADiscover how to reveal an image's shape by painting around the subject, which is to paint in the negative space. Negative painting adds depth and helps to define focus in any piece of artwork. There is a supply list for this class listed below. Instructor: Jeanne Morgan
Tue, Nov 12The Arts GarageNov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USANov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USADEADLINE FOR SIGNUP: Nov 1. You will be decorating an 16" electric tree which comes as part of a kit. The kit includes electric cord and bulbs. Cost for the class includes the kit and instruction time. Your instructor is Jeanette Oleksa.- Tue, Nov 12The Arts GarageNov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USANov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USADEADLINE FOR SIGNUP: Nov 1. You will be decorating an 11" electric tree which comes as part of a kit. The kit includes electric cord and bulbs. Cost for the class includes the kit and instruction time. Your instructor is Jeanette Oleksa.
Sat, Nov 16The Arts GarageNov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USANov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USAYou will be creating a dining charger plate using sharpie permanent markers. David Wolff is your instructor. He will supply the chargers as well as the markers. You will walk away wit one charger, however you will have the knowledge to make more plates after the class on your own.
Tue, Nov 19The Arts GarageNov 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Sat, Nov 23The Arts GarageNov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Tue, Dec 10The Arts GarageDec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USADec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Arts Garage, 317 W Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USAWatch Kate Philabaum of HeART Gallery demonstrate the making of a beautiful table scape for the holidays. She will be using natural elements featured in beloved Xmas stories. Also included: Christmas Caroling and a festive refreshment table of cookies and drinks.
We Need Volunteers!
To make this work, we need lots of volunteers! Volunteers will:
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assist with workshops
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set up the market
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help in the market and in other areas.
You can volunteer for a few hours or multiple hours! We will have something for you to do!
Please contact Connie Peiffer, conniepeiffer@ymail.com or text her at: 419-345-5654 to volunteer.
Become a Sponsor for a Day!
Dear Fellow Arts Enthusiast,
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC) is bringing bold and exciting new adventures in the arts to the Port Clinton community, but we need your help to make this a sustainable financial reality.
In 2020, the City of Port Clinton made it possible for our local arts council to lease an old city maintenance garage for its headquarters. We have named the building, The Arts Garage or TAG.
The garage is 8,000 square feet which we plan to turn into an art and cultural center for the area. The garage has not been in use for years and requires a great deal of work and money to refurbish.
We are actively fundraising for this project now and are about to launch “The Christmas Market” as the season’s centerpiece of fundraising activities. The Christmas Market, to be held from November 1 through the end of the year, will be a multifaceted festival of artist events, with ornament, wreath and tree sales, as well as a myriad of Christmas workshops for both children and adults.
Where do you come in? We are asking for daily Market Day Sponsors at a cost of $100. As a Market Day Sponsor, you will be featured on that day as a generous supporter of your community and the Arts in Ottawa County. Will you please help your community by sponsoring one or more Market Days? Details are attached!
Thank you for considering being a part of this effort to bring a vibrant and enriching arts presence to our community!
Sincerely,
Connie Peiffer
Chairperson, GPCAAC Christmas Market
conniepeiffer@ymail.com or text me at 419.345.5654
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If you'd like to sponsor, please click the button below. Sponsorships are available from 1-5 days. Or you may make a donation of your choice by simply clicking on the button below. As always, thank you for your support of GPCAAC.
I don't want to sponsor, but please accept my donation.
The Arts Garage is a project of Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC). The monies we are currently raising is for the renovations of the building we leased from the City of Port Clinton. Once fully renovated, GPCAAC will have a home address in that building. Currently, GPCAAC is run out of the homes of our dedicated board members.
The GPCAArts Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009 to provide the communities of Ottawa County support in fostering a cooperative effort between artists and the public to promote the creative arts in our region.