Creative Avenue NW

Creative Avenue NW Creative Avenue creates markets, retreats, and gatherings designed to bring people together.
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Focused on connection, creativity, and meaningful experiences for artists, makers, and the community. Creative Avenue began as a way to bring artists and community together through curated markets, and that heart is still at the center of everything we do. After closing our storefront at The Creative Hub & Coffeehouse in 2025, we returned to those roots while also expanding into new ways of gather

ing. Today, Creative Avenue focuses on thoughtfully curated makers markets, creative retreats, and community-centered experiences across Skagit Valley and beyond. Our goal has always been simple: create spaces where people can connect, discover meaningful goods, and feel part of something. You’ll see us hosting events like Summer MakersFest, Creative Reset Weekends, and other collaborations throughout the year.

06/09/2026

A second holiday market date has been added to the calendar!

Learn more on my website:
Https://www.CreativeAvenueNW.com/holidaymakersfest

If you applied to the Nov 28th market, you should have received an email about your status. If you didn't see an email come through, please check your spam folder!

Can't wait for all of the markets this year ❤️

I love Lollygoat Design's earrings and am so excited to have her at the Summer MakersFest in July!
06/09/2026

I love Lollygoat Design's earrings and am so excited to have her at the Summer MakersFest in July!

Sharing a few more of the artists and makers joining us for Summer MakersFest Market this July!Here’s our lineup (4 of 5...
06/06/2026

Sharing a few more of the artists and makers joining us for Summer MakersFest Market this July!

Here’s our lineup (4 of 5)

Treasure journals, handcrafted stationery, kiln-formed glass art, refillable candles, tallow skincare, handmade pepper sauce, mixed media embroidery, jewelry and goods inspired by Tanzanian heritage, and more.

A few featured in this post:

Lisa Dailey, Artist
Papered Treasures by Nicole and more
AMerinaGlassworks
PJ Arts
Safari Camp
Trū Tallow
Rewaxation Candle Company
Designs By Jessamine
El Fuego Pepper Sauce

I love getting to see the variety of work that artists are creating and bringing to this market! Stay tuned for the last part of the lineup announcement and getting to know these artists more over the next month before the market. Save the date and I can't wait to see you there!

Summer MakersFest Market
🗓 Saturday, July 25th, 2026
🕒 Market Hours: 10AM–4PM
📍 Indoors at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner, WA

Want to join us as a vendor*?
We are currently full, but you can join the waiting list here. We'll notify you via email if a spot opens up:
https://www.creativeavenuenw.com/summermakersfest

*VENDORS: Please be aware of market scams. Creative Avenue Markets will only have registration directly on our website. Never send money through FB messages, Venmo, etc. for our events.

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately behind the scenes getting excited for Summer MakersFest and I already love the a...
06/01/2026

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately behind the scenes getting excited for Summer MakersFest and I already love the artists who are going to be there! Such a fun mix and variety of products... plus really good quality people! 💛

We’ll have everything from original artwork, pottery, handmade clothing, stained glass, journals, candles, tea, botanical skincare, garden art, hot sauce, watercolor illustrations, crochet plushies, handcrafted jewelry, lemonade, slow fashion, woodwork, and so much more.

One of my favorite parts of hosting markets is seeing how different and unique everyone’s work is. So many of the artists joining us create one-of-a-kind pieces, use reclaimed or locally sourced materials, or have really thoughtful stories behind what they make.

We’re still filling a few final vendor spots and I’ll be announcing the full vendor lineup next week, so stay tuned for more artist introductions!

Summer MakersFest Market
🗓 Saturday, July 25th, 2026
🕒 Market Hours: 10AM–4PM
📍 Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner, WA

Want to join us as a vendor?
We’re *full* for candles, ceramics, jewelry, and body products, so we are looking for other unique categories to fill the final booth spaces. Learn more and get on the waiting list below. We'll reach out via email if your products are a good match for what we are looking for.

https://www.creativeavenuenw.com/summermakersfest

For the last couple of months, I’ve been quietly working on a little side quest...I’m starting to write a book all about...
06/01/2026

For the last couple of months, I’ve been quietly working on a little side quest...

I’m starting to write a book all about the world of art markets. Not just from the market host perspective, but for artists, makers, and creative people who have thought about vending, hosting a market, or simply want to understand how this whole weird little world works.

When I started hosting markets back in 2021, I had such a hard time finding good information on how to host a good market.

There were a few YouTube videos with tips, but most felt pretty vague. I kept wishing there was a better resource that talked about what actually works, what doesn’t, the mistakes people make, the behind-the-scenes logistics, and the things nobody tells you until you’re already waist deep in all of the planning details and vendor emails 😅

Between hosting markets over the last five years and my background in wedding planning and events before that, I’ve learned so much through the hands-on experiences (good, bad, and all of the WTF moments).

AND... for putting a book together, I realized I don’t want this to just be my perspective.

I would LOVE to connect with seasoned vendors, market hosts, and people who’ve spent quality time in the art market world to hear your stories, lessons learned, biggest surprises, favorite moments, hard-earned advice, and the things you wish people knew before jumping in.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to chat!

I've put together some initial information and questions on my website here... and for those interested in having a deeper conversation, I'd love to schedule some time to chat!

https://www.creativeavenuenw.com/market-insights

And if you know someone who has been in the market world forever and probably has stories for days, please send this link their way 🙂

The book still has a long way to go. For any stories submitted on the link above, I'll reach out to you directly to get your permission to use certain stories in the book before it ever even reaches the first round of edits!

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