Holiday Open House and Art Market at Studio by the Tracks

Studio By The Tracks welcomes you to their location in Irondale for their annual Holiday Open House fundraiser in celebration of local art and neurodiversity with a two-day event on Saturday, November 19th from 10am-3pm, and Sunday, November 20th 11am-3pm.  (SBTT Members get early access to the sale from 9-10am on Saturday November 19th.)  The Studio will open their doors on both days to welcome the community to shop one-of-a-kind artwork and merchandise designed by SBTT’s Studio Artists, who are adult artists on the autism spectrum.  On Sunday only, they will additionally host 15+ arts and food vendors that will set up shop outside the Studio.

Studio By The Tracks is a nonprofit organization that provides adult artists on the autism spectrum with access to all the resources they need to pursue a creative career path in the arts.  SBTT’s artists receive art supplies and materials, instruction and guidance as needed, and artist representation at no cost.  They then receive a 60% commission on all sales of their artwork in the Studio’s gallery store and fundraisers. The remaining proceeds go directly back into SBTT’s programs.  The Studio also serves 30 children who are experiencing emotional and behavioral disorders with a weekly art curriculum.

“Our supporters love shopping at the Studio, especially during the holidays, because they know they are going to find some truly unique gifts here, and they know that will feel good that their gift purchases are going to keep sustaining this really impactful programming.  It’s just so much more meaningful to be able to support a beautiful organization and local artists who are making beautiful things during the holidays rather than the big box stores,” says Dani Parmar, SBTT’s Children’s Program Director.  Attendees can shop original artwork, prints, ceramics, photographs, holiday decor, apparel, naturally dyed linens and textiles, jewelry, toys, cards, tote bags, and stocking stuffers, and they will even have a local artist creating 5-minute live portrait drawings.

To learn more about this event and Studio By The Tracks’ programming, visit SBTT’s website or their Facebook event page. Remember, you can sign up to become an SBTT member for early access to the sale and first dibs on all this great artwork!