Resin art by Ally Breneman was available for purchase Saturday at the Weird World Art Market. The event occurs every second Saturday of the month at Central District Lima, located at 207 S. Central Ave.
Charlotte Caldwell | The Lima News
LIMA — The Weird World Art Market brought together art forms of all kinds Saturday made by business owners, hobbyists and musicians.
The event occurs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at Central District Lima, located at 207 S. Central Ave. Event planner and artist Jihane Bishop said her boyfriend, Ryan Stechschulte, who is also an artist, started the market in 2022. They have held the event in multiple different locations since then.
“He wanted a space for his artwork and friends who make creations so he decided to start something himself in the community,” Bishop said.
The market plans to stay at Central District for the near future.
“I think this is a great space for different small businesses and I think it is a good match,” Bishop said.
Bishop aims for about 10 vendors every month, including live musicians and food trucks.
“I love to see visual artists as well as people who make crafts. I just really love to give those people a space,” she said.
Jennifer Matlock, the owner of An Evil Angel Social Club tattoo shop and art store in Lima, was selling paintings and other 3D art. She said bringing artists together for an event like this is important.
“There’s not enough of that anymore,” she said. “You don’t see that. You don’t see enough small stores dedicated to that kind of thing. Everything’s always online. You lose the community feel.”
Linda Ludwick, a Native American of Cherokee descent, was selling her paintings for the first time at the market. She participated in the hope of making people aware Native Americans were still present in the community.
“I just feel that I need to get my artwork out there,” she said.
Kim Frederick of Wapakoneta dabbles in photography, painting, stained glass and jewelry as a hobby as she is a full-time human resources manager.
“I think this is huge for the community, not just for Lima but surrounding communities as well. I think it’s important to have art. It’s a good connection,” she said of the event.
“Definitely come out and support everyone that comes out here. They’re showing you a side of them that you might not ever see or know,” said Ally Breneman, who makes resin art.
Art vendors, musicians and food trucks interested in participating can message Bishop at https://www.facebook.com/WeirdWorldMarket/ or through email at [email protected].
Reach Charlotte Caldwell at 567-242-0451.
