Solstice Market Announcements | Hillsborough Arts

SOLSTICE MARKET

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

4:30 - 7:30 PM

Scroll down for 2022 Solstice Market Artist & Vendor Announcements! Many downtown businesses are supporting the fun with downtown solstice specials to be enjoyed before and after the walk and market. Be sure to check out all the In-Town Solstice Specials & Promotions as well!

Live Music!

4:30 - 5:30 PM -

Lagomorph Quartet

5:30 - 6:30 PM -

Ancient Song Therapy (accompanying the Spiral of Light in River Park)

6:30 - 7:30 PM -

Tre Charles

Extras & Experiences!

Honor the season by walking the Spiral of Light in River Park. This meditative, community-created labyrinth will be in the park 12/18 - the last week of December.

The Spiral of Light is spearheaded by Stephanie Trueblood with the help of volunteers from HAC, Orange County Historical Museum, the Town of Hillsborough, and the Hillsborough Visitors Center!

Stargazing and sky tours with the CHAOS Astronomers! Find the Astronomers near the Spiral of Light in River Park to learn about the cosmos on Winter Solstice.

1,2,3 Puppetry will lead the lantern walk with their giant moon man & stars!

WALK START

5:45 PM

Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion

Please do not enter from alternate points along River Walk.

Food & Beverage Vendors!

Sweet treats & hot cocoa from Kim's Bake Shop!

Nonalcoholic hot cider & packaged bottles (to-go only) from Botanist & Barrel Cider & Winery!

Lemonade, sweat tea, beef or chicken hot dogs, and vegan burgers from Cates Hot Dogs!

Personal pan pies & Pepsi products from Pizza Hut!

Meet the 2022 Artists!

Click for links to artist websites where available.

Jim Jubelirer

I am a craft candle maker specializing in pure beeswax candles from wax collected only in Chatham, Orange, and Durham counties. Hyper-local. I create products that look beautiful, burn brightly, and create a healing and uplifting atmosphere. My product line ranges from simple tea lights for everyday use to ornate centerpieces. These candles are affordable and make great gifts!

Courtney LoMonte - Gaia's Magical Goods

Gaia's Magical Goods offers a variety of botanically hand dyed textiles & small batch garden grown / organic herbal medicine for you and your beloveds.

Caroline Smith - Studio Adeline

Studio Adeline is a modern stained glass design studio featuring entirely original hand-crafted pieces.

Grey Brown

I call my works "spirits" also known as spirit dolls. The base of my figures is cedar as it is sculptural and lasting. I add natural objects such as feathers, shells, pods and moss and found objects - beads, old jewelry... I juxtapose these items until the figure feels right. Some have hardware for hanging, others perch on rocks. I will also have some spirit inspired ornaments.

Bethany Rice - Red Feather West Handmade

Handmade macrame wall hangings, ornaments and boho inspired home decor.

Mary Piepmeier - Pottermeier

For the 2022 holiday season I am offering:
- colorful functional stoneware: mugs with flecked glaze, mini bowls, and varied shaped spoons with snowflake underglaze
- seasonal decorative pieces: 10 pointed star ornaments & tree shaped candle lanterns
- signature collection: woven color story ceramic bells (pictured)

Kathleen Grebe - Bold Standard

With a 500lb. laser cutter and a background in graphic design, I transform flat sheets of materials, like lucite and wood, into bold statement jewelry. Echoing modern art, my jewelry uses an edgy aesthetic and meaningful concepts to stand out. The ‘Break the Glass Ceiling’ Collection, designed to resemble shattered glass, features an eye-catching design and empowering message. Whether wearable art or meaningful gift, the comment my jewelry sparks most often is, "I’ve never seen anything like it”.

Gina Bader - Crystal Squirrel

Mittens and scarves made from up-cycled/thrifted wool and cashmere sweaters.

Mary Wangen

I am a watermedia artist based in Chatham County, NC. My work is inspired by the breathtaking beauty from my travels and the sweet simplicity of everyday life. I love turning images from my adventures and memories into inspiring works of art. My work consists mostly of watercolor landscapes, animals and other scenes from nature and outdoor activities. I continually explore natural pigments and new techniques that add dimension and interest to my paintings. I have a new collection of winter-themed paintings on my website, and will be adding many more in the coming weeks.

Calvin Ulrich - Calvin Ulrich Fine Arts

I am an oil painter and printmaker primarily. My artwork is figurative and usually sides on realistic. I try to use interesting shapes and compositions to make my artwork engaging while still being approachable for the average viewer. Most of my work features animals and landscapes, although many of my prints are more decorative and holiday themed.

Brian Rosa

Whittled walking sticks, rustic wooden candle holders, plaques tree & sun figurines wall hangers

Perdita Holtz - Handcrafted by Perdita

I create artisan craft pottery for the artful home. I make winter-themed work for my Fall markets and much of my non-winter works make wonderful gifts!

Additional support for this program is generously provided by the Hillsborough Tourism Board.