Foothills Art Center’s annual market features gifts galore

Whether looking for holiday cards, stocking-stuffers, cute jewelry to wear to upcoming holiday parties, or that perfect piece of art to fill that empty space on the wall before company arrives, Foothills Art Center has it all.

This year, the organization is hosting its 49th annual Holiday Art Market in a new location — its Astor House campus at 1133 Arapahoe St.

This year’s market features more than 3,000 unique items by 90-plus Colorado artists, including many based in the Denver area.

As seen on Dec. 3, the Foothills Art Center's annual Holiday Art Market features a variety of photographs, postcards, paintings and other pieces at its Astor House campus — As seen on Dec. 3, the Foothills Art Center’s annual Holiday Art Market features a variety of photographs, postcards, paintings and other pieces at its Astor House campus. The market runs through Dec. 29. Credit: Corinne Westeman

Shoppers can browse a variety of jewelry, textiles, photographs, paintings and ceramics, as well as holiday cards, ornaments and other wintertime items. Paid FAC members get 10% off any purchase.

While the Astor House and market will be closed Dec. 24-25, last-minute shoppers can still stop by through Dec. 29. The market will be hosting a sale Dec. 26-29.

FAC representatives said the new location and space is working out well for the annual market. It previously hosted the annual event at its former headquarters at 809 15th St, which is now serves as the Creative Campus with classes and artist workspaces.

The Astor House campus is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free.

In addition to the Holiday Art Market, the “Decomposing/Recomposing” art exhibition is ongoing in the Astor House’s south gallery space.

For more information, visit foothillsartcenter.org.

Click through additional photos of the Holiday Art Market:

Several holiday-themed wood pieces are on display Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s annual Holiday Art Market at its Astor House campus. The show features more than 3,000 art pieces of various media by local artists. Credit: Corinne Westeman
Jewelry by Duendes Tejidos, foreground, is on display Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s annual Holiday Art Market at its Astor House campus. The market features more than 90 Colorado-based artists. Credit: Corinne Westeman
As seen on Dec. 3, the Foothills Art Center hosts its annual Holiday Sale at its Astor House campus. The market features more than 3,000 pieces by dozens of Colorado-based artists. Credit: Corinne Westeman
Peter Steele’s photographs are on display Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s 49th annual Holiday Art Market at its Astor House campus. The market runs through Dec. 29. Credit: Corinne Westeman
Pieces of jewelry are reflected in a mirror Dec. 3 Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s 49th annual Holiday Art Market at its Astor House campus. The market runs through Dec. 29. Credit: Corinne Westeman
Several holiday-themed wood pieces are on display Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s annual Holiday Art Market at its Astor House campus. The show features more than 3,000 art pieces of various media by local artists. Credit: Corinne Westeman
One of Steve Sorensen’s photographs, center, is framed between jewelry pieces Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s 49th annual Holiday Art Market at its Astor House campus. The market runs through Dec. 29. Credit: Corinne Westeman
Holiday-themed postcards are reflected in the mirror of a jewelry case Dec. 3 at the Foothills Art Center’s annual Holiday Art Market. The market, which is at the Astor House campus this year, features more than 3,000 pieces of art across various media. Credit: Corinne Westeman