A Creative, Artisan Market

A hybrid between a retail store and a craft fair, the South County Artisan’s Market is home to an assortment of art and handcrafted gifts from local artists. Located on the renovated second floor of the Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown, the unique business gives artisans an opportunity to sell their craft and keep all of their proceeds. Unlike many artist showcases, which take a percentage of the profits as a commission, the South County Artisan’s Market believes that the artists should keep what they earn.

Since October of last year, the business has housed many local artisans and attracted countless buyers. Artists can rent a space in the Market for a minimum of three months for a monthly fee and sell their craft every day. The items available for purchase include paintings, woodworking, jewelry, handcrafted soap, clothing, sculpture, furniture and much more. In addition, the South County Artisan’s Market is one of the first businesses to readily offer genuine art made by local Native American artists.

Starting May 1, the market will be open seven days a week all summer long. The concept of this shop is a win-win for everyone: the owners, the artists and the shoppers. Since the artists are able to keep all of their profits, it allows them to continue cre- ating their beautiful crafts and allows us to keep enjoying them. The South County Artisan’s Market may look like a normal store to the naked eye, but it is a rain-or-shine craft fair that lasts all year long.