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Janelle Patterson is one of 40 artists participating in this year’s $100 & Under Holiday Art Market. The event, put on by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, is moving to Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts in 2024. (Photo by Janelle Patterson)
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This story is part of the Arts and Culture Reporting Corps, sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping — again, already, somehow. While it may be tempting to fill your online carts with deals this time of year, there’s old-fashioned Christmas magic to be found in roaming a local market and shopping for unique handmade goods.
It’s the thought that counts, of course, but handmade thoughts count double. We’ll call this the Martha Stewart Rule of Shopping.
If you’re ready to embrace your inner Martha, and support local artists and the broader arts community while you’re at it, have I got an event for you! (It’s a good thing.)
The Springfield Regional Arts Council’s annual $100 & Under Holiday Art Market is coming up on Friday, Dec. 6. For the first time, the holiday market will take place at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. More artists than ever will fill the halls of the Hall — a total of 40, up from 30 at last year’s packed event at the Springfield Art Museum.
“It’s going to be a very fun and festive atmosphere,” said Claire Utley, exhibitions manager and First Friday Art Walk coordinator at SRAC. “We have art for anybody, in all sorts of different mediums and styles. Our jury does a really good job at selecting a wide variety of artists so that we’re not just catering to one type of art.”
Entertainment, refreshments available while you shop
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Janelle Patterson will be selling hand-painted ceramic ornaments, Christmas cards and more at the $100 & Under Holiday Art Market Dec. 6. (Photo by Janelle Patterson)
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This year, you can expect a variety of talented artists lining the halls on all three levels of the space, as well as carolers from Ozarks Lyric Opera providing entertainment and concessions for sale for shoppers who need a little extra fuel for browsing.
Janelle Patterson is a returning artist this year. She enjoys being part of this show, which helps shoppers find unique gifts as well as new pieces to brighten up their homes for winter.
“There are so many unique artists with such a variety of fantastic pieces there,” Patterson said. “This show offers a great look into the Ozarks arts scene. I love that the format brings in so many well-established artists but also adds greater diversity to the work displayed by creating an opportunity for newer artists to exhibit.”
She’ll have Christmas mini-paintings, hand-painted ceramic ornaments, Christmas cards and more for sale this year.
As the name suggests, no individual piece will cost more than $100, so you’ll find affordable holiday gifts that have a unique local story, including painting and photography, ceramics and jewelry, ornaments and holiday decor.
Admission is free and there is no fee for member artists to display at the event. The Arts Council keeps 25% of the proceeds to support the event and its ongoing arts programming.
Get to know three more artists who are part of this year’s market. You can follow along for a preview of all the artists on the SRAC’s Instagram.
Heidi Herrman
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Springfield artist Heidi Herrman works with encaustic and textiles. She’ll be selling a variety of works Dec. 6 at the $100 & Under Holiday Art Market. (Photo by Heidi Hermann)
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Sarah Jenkins: How do you describe yourself as an artist?
Heidi Herrman: I am a contemporary artist working with encaustic and textiles, aiming to create surfaces that are both engaging and poetic. My work explores hand-stitched mark-making and combines garment construction techniques with a variety of mediums, including cloth assemblage, collage, painting, photography, digital art and encaustic.
What kinds of pieces are you selling in this market?
I will have a variety of small encaustic and textile works as well as shibori (Japanese tie-dye) and resin earrings. Encaustic is an ancient technique of painting with melted beeswax and resin, fused with heat.
Why should people shop local art for holiday gifts?
Choosing local art is not just a gift — it’s an investment in your community, creativity and meaningful connections.
Madeline Smith
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Madeline Smith loves illustrating rabbits and cats. She’ll be selling mugs, vases and bowls Dec. 6 at the $100 & Under Holiday Art Market. (Photo by Madeline Smith)
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Sarah Jenkins: How do you describe yourself as an artist?
Madeline Smith: My work is whimsical and aims to make life a little more joyful. As an artist, I’m someone who tries not to take myself too seriously. I love what I do and am fortunate to get to do it. I will always be grateful for that.
What kinds of pieces are you selling in this market?
Lots of mugs with illustrations of animals: rabbits, cats, dogs, pigeons, etc. I’ll also have vases and bowls. I really love anything with rabbits or cats. They’re my favorite things to draw.
Why should people shop local art for holiday gifts?
It supports your local community, inspiring creativity for the next generation. It’s also better for the environment because you don’t have to get things shipped!
Jodie Sutton
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Jodie Sutton is an encaustic artist from Ozark. Her work focuses primarily on abstract and landscape painting, drawing inspiration from her surroundings. (Photo by Jodie Sutton)
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Sarah Jenkins: How do you describe yourself as an artist?
Jodie Sutton: I’m an encaustic artist from Ozark. My work focuses primarily on abstract and landscape painting, drawing inspiration from my surroundings. After taking an extended break from fine arts, I needed to disconnect from the constant barrage of technology. So, about eight years ago, I taught myself the basics of encaustics.
What kinds of pieces are you selling in this market?
I will be selling original encaustic paintings in a variety of sizes, starting from 4×4 inches and larger.
Why should people shop local art for holiday gifts?
At these events that showcase local artists, you have the opportunity to meet the creators. I love purchasing art from local artists to share with others. The best part is selecting something I know they would love and telling them about the artist behind it.
