With the third-highest concentration of artists in the country, Boulder overflows with creativity. And this is the time of year when their amazing creations overflow, too — from rows of booths at Boulder's many artisan markets, craft fairs, makers marts, and holiday markets. If you want to shop Boulder's arts and crafts this season, here's where to do it.
Jump to: November 2020 | December 2020
Nov. 6, 2020, 6-9pm
North Boulder
On the first Friday of every month, NoBo Art District welcomes visitors for self-guided tours of artists’ studios and creative businesses. This event has become smaller scale due to COVID-19, but you can see amazing artists' works at several spots while practicing social distancing.
Nov. 1-30, 2020
Location TBD
Boulder's famous Open Studios event was cancelled this year, but now you can see some of the participating artists' work in a pop-up gallery. Check the next location of the pop-up gallery at openstudios.org.
Nov. 21-22, 2020
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Central Park
The Boulder Holiday Market really is a great selection of one-of-a-kind seasonal items, high-quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods, and more, made from a diverse collection of local artists and crafters.
Nov. 27, 2020-Jan. 2, 2021
Art Parts is where unused art supplies go to be reincarnated — from bins of wine bottle corks to jars full of paintbrushes. They host an annual bazaar full of handmade goods by inventive artists.
Nov. 28, 2020
Downtown
Shopping local is the Boulder way, and Small Business Saturday is a great day to join in. Head to Pearl Street, where historic buildings are filled with boutiques and indie shops, plus cute eateries, bookstores, and coffee shops. Holiday lights will be twinkling overhead. Don’t forget to explore “off the bricks” on West Pearl and East Pearl, too.
Nov. 27, 2020-Jan. 2, 2021
Art Parts is where unused art supplies go to be reincarnated — from bins of wine bottle corks to jars full of paintbrushes. They host an annual bazaar full of handmade goods by inventive artists.
Dec. 4, 2020, 6-9pm
North Boulder
On the first Friday of every month, NoBo Art District welcomes visitors for self-guided tours of artists’ studios and creative businesses. This event has become smaller scale due to COVID-19, but you can see amazing artists' works at several spots while practicing social distancing.
Dec. 13, 2020
Sun., 11am-5pm
Boulder YMCA
Shop a vast array of amazing, high-quality gifts that are locally made. Admission is free and there is typically a holiday concert starting at noon.
Dec. TBD, 2020
Fri., 3-7pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; and Sun, 11am-4pm
Prana
This annual sale features the handmade work of Studio Arts Boulder instructors, staff and board members. You’ll find pottery and ceramic work, prints, and other handcrafted goods, with proceeds from the Holiday Sale benefiting the participating artists and Studio Arts Boulder's programming.
If there's not a gift market or artisan fair going on while you're in town, don't worry. There are lots of places to shop made-in-Boulder gifts. Right on Pearl Street are two artist emporiums that sell the wares of many local makers under one roof: R Gallery & Art Bar and Art Mart. On East Pearl Street (between 17th and 21st streets), you'll find a cluster of makers: By Elke (handmade purses), Bohemi (jewelry made on site), Sherpani (bags designed in Boulder) and Angie Star (jewelry).
