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January 13, 2023Brookside Museum’s Artisan Market a Success!
Celebrating 22 years, the largest Saratoga County handmade/handcrafted local Artisan Market wrapped up its run at the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa. The market welcomed more than 950 attendees and over 25 artisans. The Saratoga County History Center announced today that over $7800 was raised to support preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County.
Beth Silvestri, Brookside Museum Shop manager and Artisan Market director, said, “The Artisan Market opened on Small Business Saturday with a buzz and you could feel the energy. Attendance was up with our best opening day, and attendees came to take in the full breadth that this one-of-a-kind shopping experience offers with a variety of unique items.”
“The market was fantastic,” said Matt Bonk, museum assistant at Brookside Museum. “It’s always fun to greet families at Brookside Museum. It was fantastic to see the museum so alive. We’re looking forward to hosting the annual Brookside Craft Fair in June.”
Next winter, the Artisan Market returns and will run November 23 – December 24, 2023. The Craft Fair will take place in June 2023. For information on the Craft Fair or Artisan Market, contact Beth Silvestri via email at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.
In addition to the Brookside Museum, the History Center provides various innovative, exciting, and educational programs online and in-person across the county. For more information about Saratoga County History Center and program updates, please visit www.brooksidemuseum.org, or find the Center on Facebook or Twitter @SaratogaCoHistory for updates and announcements.
