Rock Island Artists’ Market Kicks Off Season This Sunday

The first Rock Island Artists’ Market of the 2022 season is taking place this Sunday, June 12th from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island, IL. This outdoor event is free to the public, and family friendly. Shoppers can expect to find a variety of mediums represented, including painting, ceramics, jewelry and clothing design, furniture, woodworking, metal sculpture, outdoor furniture and more.

The 20+ artists with the market join over 50 local artists and makers that sell full time inside Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, which will be open during the event. In addition, local musicians Roger Carlson and his guests will be performing live for shoppers.

The Rock Island Artists’ Market was formed in 2016 to expand opportunities for artists in Rock Island after a series of public meetings, hosted by the Rock Island Arts Advisory Committee, discovered a desire among local artists for a market-style venue. A partnership between the Rock Island Arts Advisory Committee and Skeleton Key Art and Antiques allowed the Rock Island Artists’ Market to join an existing farmers’ market at Skeleton Key.

Applications are still being accepted for vendors for the July and September market dates. Interested artists can find more information and the application form under the “Rock Island Artists’ Market” tab on Skeleton Key’s website, www.skeletonkeyqc.com, or in person during regular store hours.

More information can be found on the Rock Island Artists’ Market Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RIArtistsMarket, or in person at Skeleton Key Art and Antiques.