On the Sunday following Thanksgiving, over seventy artists will gather at the Laramie Plains Civic Center (LPCC)’s Artists Sunday Market, inviting the community to celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season and support the creative economy.
Now in its third year, the Artists Sunday Market is part of a national movement celebrating artists as essential contributors to economic and cultural growth. This one-day event, aligned with the broader Artists Sunday initiative, unites over 500 communities across the United States, encouraging residents to support local artists and appreciate the arts. Artists of all mediums will showcase their work, providing unique, locally-made gifts and artwork for holiday shoppers.
This year’s event, held on December 1, is hosted in collaboration with the Laramie Main Street Alliance’s (LMSA) Small Business Saturday. “This season is a crucial time to support local businesses and creative entrepreneurs who bring so much value to our town,” said Jessica Brauer, LPCC’s Executive Director. “Partnering with Downtown Laramie to champion the ‘Shop Local’ mission highlights the impact of buying locally, especially during the holidays.”
Positioned in the heart of the holiday shopping weekend, the Artists Sunday Market follows Black Friday and Small Business Saturday and precedes Cyber Monday. Shoppers will find a wide array of vendor booths offering handmade jewelry, paintings, textiles, ceramics, and more. This year’s market will also feature live music from six local ensembles and soloists, plus seasonal refreshments from Sunshine Coffee.
“We’re thrilled to double the footprint of the market this year, welcoming our largest vendor lineup to date and introducing new partnerships that offer gift wrapping, refreshment options, a photo booth, and youth artist vendors,” Brauer added. “We hope this event inspires Laramie to support our local creatives and discover the unique offerings found right here in town.”
The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the North and South Gyms of the LPCC, accessible from Garfield or Custer Street entrances.
The Laramie Plains Civic Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community connections, nurturing creativity, and supporting an enriched future. Learn more at www.lpccwy.org.
