STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) – Staunton’s Art Hive Creative Reuse & Art Center and the City of Staunton will celebrate Artists Sunday, Dec. 1st. Artist Sunday is a nationwide event encouraging people to shop locally and support artists.

Artists Sunday takes place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Nationwide participants include professional artists, non-profit art organizations, and municipalities across the country, as well as arts agencies, cities, counties, state agencies, chambers of commerce, and organizations. The Art Hive will feature handmade gifts like paintings, woodworking, candles, and skincare. Co-founder of the Art Hive, Kristen Schinder, said the event will spotlight artists, creators, and performers during the holiday shopping season.

“If we are just buying things from big box stores or from Amazon- our arts will die,” Schneider said as she emphasized the need for events like Artist Sunday to continue creativity in the local community.

Art Hive Creative Reuse & Art Center will showcase several artists and artisans on Sunday, Dec. 1:

SHOWCASING

Kjerstin Schroeder, visual arts

Simone & Tuesday, artisanal soaps and skincare

Cris Swanlund, woodworking

Sophia Alexander Candle Co., handmade candles

Kathleen Garcia, art teacher, paper clay ornaments

The Art Hive is located at 835 Spring Hill Rd, in Staunton, VA. For more information, please visit their website.

Copyright 2024 WHSV. All rights reserved.