Falmouth Art Market

Beautiful glass artwork shines in the sun, delicate scarves flow in the wind…
The Falmouth Art Market, set along the edge of Gus Canty Community Center’s parking lot near Main Street, allows visitors to see well-​crafted, handmade pieces up close and to speak one-​on-​one with talented local artists. Driving past to the farmers market at the Marine Park down a street near this lot, I saw the tents of this market and made a point to go back.
When I arrived, I saw that I wanted to stop at each of the twenty or so vendors. I decided my strategy would be to start at one end and work my way down the line. (Very tactful, if I do say so myself.) At each tent, I saw the remarkable work of each vendor – telling them so, too – and spoke with each, hearing the passion and joy as he or she spoke. Each was incredibly proud of his or her work. Many said they would not put out their work if they did not truly love it. I saw everything from scarves, to handblown glass jewelry, to seaglass artwork, to woodwork, to paintings, to pottery. (There was even an artist at one end painting right there for all to look on while he did so!!) I purchased a colorful and one-​of-​a-​kind glass pendant from one artist who depicted how she layered the different colors of glass as she blowed it by hand; a photo that looks like a painting of a beach scene with footprints in the sand toward a mist in the back of the scene from another artist; several unique and modern prints, one of a sailboat and of the Falmouth Road Race, from an artist from a local gallery; a framed glass piece with a sand dollar floating in the center of glass, surrounded by pebbles and seaglass pieces from another artist.
Each piece available at this market is truly unique and unlike anything you will ever see. I applaud these artists, their talents and their hard work. It is evident that these artists know what they are doing in their crafts, and they are all so personable when you meet with them. I really enjoyed my time at this market!
This market runs every Thursday from noon to 6pm, from mid-​June to early September. It is set up perfectly and conveniently with the farmers market, and you get a taste (literally with the farmers market) of different vendors from the area in all areas – from art to edibles. It is definitely something to check out if you are looking for homewares or a gift for a family member or friend. You will undoubtedly find something you will love, and you will enjoy speaking with and supporting local talent. Be sure to bring cash, as many vendors only accept that, though some may take credit cards.
The Falmouth Art Market showcases outstanding work from local artists, each of whom is very friendly and kind and shows a true love for his or her craft. If you want to see passion and to support local talent, then visit this market!