Winter solstice artisan crafts, fine art market now open

Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Rd., Belmar, announce the Winter Solstice Annual Artisan Craft and Fine Art Market is now open.

Gallery hours are from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Meet the artists from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 11. Handmade gifts, decor and fine art are available for immediate purchase. Gift wrap is available.

Featured Artisans include: Beaded Jewelry by Artful Hands; Felted Scarves by Barbara Lipton; Fused Glass Art & Jewelry by Designs with Juls; Beaded Jewelry by Bev Hertler; Origami Art by The Space Waraku; Copper Jewelry & Pottery Masks by Angie Morfogen; Unique Sculpture by Mark Dornan; Fine Art Paintings by Diane Hurford; Handmade Soaps by Scrumptious Scrubs; Silver Jewelry by Petal & Stone; Leather Goods by JP Leathercraft; Photographic Art by Donna J Mertz; Mixed Media Jewelry by Arbee2Designs; Fine Art Photography by Frank Parisi Photography; Pottery by Serendipity Studios; Recycled Metal Art by Rusty Old Man; Pottery by Chris Guarino; String Art Wall Decor by High Strung Sisters; Beaded & Wire Jewelry by Nitjuan Designs; Fiber Art Accessories & Gifts by That’s Sew Fabulous; Handcrafted Baskets by Mary May and Handmade Candy and Dog Biscuits from Sweet!

Shop early and often as artisans add new items weekly. Free admission and parking is available. Fine Art by the Arc of Monmouth artists is now open in the rear gallery.

For more information, call 732-749-3360 or visit www.belmararts.org.