Washington Heights Artists Front Yard Pop-Up August 5
Come out and support Washington Heights artists, makers and musicians for an evening pop-up in the front yards of homes in the 1700-1800 block of North 52nd Street in Washington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee on Wednesday, August 5 from 4-8PM. The front yard pop-ups will be located on 52nd Street between Washington Blvd and Vine St.
Fingers crossed, we'll have perfect summer weather on August 5, but if it is rainy, the event will take place on Thursday, August 6 from 4-8PM. Watch this event page for updates if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Each artist/maker/musician derives part or all of their income from sales of their art at events, art fairs and street fairs, which have all been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Your invited to stop by and show your support for your neighbors. You'll find new decor and accessories for your home and yourself, jewelry, clothing and personal accessories
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Featured artists, makers and musicians for August 5:
• Beeb's Creative: functional and stylish pottery for every day use
• Big White Yeti: Soy candles in delightfully unexpected scents
• Cloud 9 Workshop: Party in a box, art kits and art supplies
• Cream City Caramels & Confections: buttery-delicious sweet and salty handcrafted caramels
• Frank and Bella: Upcycled vintage tin jewelry
• Heidi Steeno & Simone Steeno: Washington Heights mother and daughter duo who make hand-sewn face masks, driftwood home decor wall hangings and vinyl decals that rep your favorite places.
• James Steeno Gallery: Art Maps, art prints and watercolors of places found nearby. + coloring books, art decals,fine art notecards and hand-sewn fabric face masks by Washington Heights resident James Steeno
• Lit MKE: handmade soy/coconut wax scented candles by repurposing liquor, wine, and beer bottles & cans! Custom orders as well!
• Milrawkee Alt.: Milwaukee themed sci-fi art prints, postcards and more by Milwaukee's own Ryan Laessig
• Milwaukee Artists for Racial Justice: 100% of donations collected from art are distributed to fight for Racial Justice across the city of Milwaukee
• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: Anna Siemsen a Washington Heights resident will be offering her unique designs screen printed on sweatshirts, T-shirts and tote bags; Sara Moralez - Acrylic & wood jewelry, mixed-media paintings
• Milkweed Designs Jewelry: hand-crafted jewelry and accessories by Washington Heights resident Julie Paasch
Anderson. One-of-a-kind designs range from "fun" to "fancy".
• Nourish Natural Products: Trusted wellness products for the mind, body and home. 100% natural. 100% clean.
• Patty & Craig: Washington Heights folk singer and songwriter duo Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen are known for their gorgeous harmonies, impeccable musicianship, playful stage humor, and jewel-like original songs.
• Stephanie Bartz Photography: pillows, tote bags, greeting cards that feature Stef's kids & k9s photography
• Wander & Co.: is a social cause shop offering a curated selection of products that have a direct social cause benefit – clothing, accessories, dog collars + more. Owned and operated by Washington Heights residents Drew Griswold & his wife Jenni.
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Make your purchases directly with each maker using cash, credit card or other contact free payment choices (varies by each artist).
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SAFE SHOPPING GUIDELINES:
• All artists/makers/musicians will be wearing a face mask and practicing safe distancing when they interact with you. Please do the same and wear a mask. The city of Milwaukee mandates face masks be worn at all public events and are required at our pop-up.
• Attendees must maintain social distancing. Each maker reserves the right to limit the number of people in their selling area at any given time.
• You may be offered hand sanitizer at each table/tent before you begin browsing.
• Each pop-up takes place on the private property of a resident. Please be respectful of their property, leaving no trash behind and cleaning up after your pet (if you bring one along).
• Children should be supervised by adult/parent/caregiver while shopping and look with their eyes, not their hands :)
• Dogs and pets must be leashed and under your control at all times when visiting the pop-up.
• Anyone not conforming to these policies will be asked to leave the private property. We need your cooperation to be able to put this event together and be successful.
• All arrangements are subject to change to conform to quickly changing conditions.
1700-1800 Block of North 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI