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A Darling Deer Pottery

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I make thoughtful, whimsical and unique ceramic home goods (mugs, cups, plates, bowls, vases, the occasional decor) that hope to inspire a cozy sense of home to all who use them. They are inspired by intimate moments of sweetness in the domestic and natural world.

Bangin' Bumperz

Holyoke, MA

Bangin' Bumperz is your go-to destination for bold, unhinged stickers for your car, laptop, suitcases, water bottles, and more! Hayley, the store owner, loves making stickers that represent the experiences of people of color, queer and trans folks, women, as well as disabled and neurodivergent people, among other experiences. They pride themself on delivering top-quality products that blend durability with standout design, perfect for those who want to make a statement. All stickers are printed at Paradise Copies in Northampton, MA.

Dragonlight Designs

Easthampton, MA

Dragonlight Designs offers a selection of stationery such as sticky notes, greeting cards, stickers, and ephemera featuring whimsical dragons, mischievous cats, and an entire menagerie of other fantastical creatures. Our cards are made of recycled cardstock and printed and folded by hand in Easthampton, MA. In terms of ephemera, we carry: vinyl stickers, sticker sheets, custom post-its, pins, magnets, earrings, prints, paintings, zines, suncatchers, crocheted shawls, crocheted wall decor, and one short story anthology.

Fortuna Major Creative Co

Greenfield, MA

Fortuna Major Creative Co. is an independent press and bookstore dedicated to amplifying the work of marginalized healers, organizers, artists, storytellers, and cultural catalysts. Offering original publications, curated books by marginalized authors, and fine art prints and tote bags inspired by tarot, their collection celebrates creativity, community, and transformative storytelling.

Glasswing Foundry

Orange, MA

This work blends traditional stained glass techniques with sculptural metalwork to create pieces that are both delicate and dimensional. Using the Tiffany method, each piece of glass is hand-cut, shaped, wrapped in copper foil, and soldered together to form a cohesive design.

What makes this work unique is the integration of hand-cast metal alloy elements. Beginning by sculpting original forms, then creating molds to cast custom components that become the structural foundation for many of the designs. Glass wings are paired with metal bodies in dragonflies, butterflies, and dragons, while floral pieces are built on copper wire stems to create a sense of natural movement.

Each piece is finished with detailed wirework and hand-polished to enhance its color and shine. The result is a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces that catch the light, add character to a space, and reflect both natural forms and symbolic imagery.

Laurel Varian

Ashfield, MA

Offering a diverse collection of handmade artwork, including illustrated prints, greeting cards, stickers, linocut patches and prints, and functional ceramics such as mugs, wall vases, and miniature vessels. With a passion for exploring many creative mediums, the collection often includes unique surprises like needle-felted art, polymer clay jewelry, and woodburned pieces.

WINDOW CLOSED - APPLY FOR WAITLIST

Call for Artists Deadline: May 15th, 2026

Acceptance Notifications Send by May, 22nd, 2026

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Directions & Parking

Located in the parking lot of 91 Cowls Road, North Amherst, MA.

Parking available in the North Square Plaza & on Cowls Road.

Accessibility & Other Info

ADA Accessible Parking Lot & Bathrooms are available on site at the Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery, as well as Futura Coffee Roasters.

This is an outdoor smoke-free market, scents should be minimal. Masking encouraged.

🌧️There is no rain date for this event. ☂️

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Community Partner

We will be accepting donations of top need items on behalf of our neighbors, the Amherst Survival Center the day of our market.

Click below to learn what items are needed most!

The Center serves more than 10,000 people each year. Their services, all of which are free, include a food pantry, daily community meals, fresh food distribution, services such as showers and lockers for

those experiencing homelessness, information & referral, as well as a variety of other support services.

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Activity Sponsor

Join LaunchSpace for a fun, creative, activity: the art of block printing! Block printing is a hands-on art form where you carve a design into a surface, ink it up and stamp it on to paper or fabric. It is like becoming your own human printer with endless creative superpowers!

LaunchSpace, Inc. (LSI) is a creative makerspace located in Orange, Massachusetts whose mission is to support innovative economic development in post-industrial, semi-rural communities by providing opportunities to explore and develop hands-on skills in support of enhanced personal satisfaction, increased employment value, and business incubation to benefit individuals, schools, businesses and the broader community.