Irmo’s vibrant art venue, Artistic Aspirations, has teamed up with Mary’s Mobile Market to bring a series of exciting community events to the heart of Irmo. Opened in 2024, Artistic Aspirations has quickly become a hub for arts and crafts, and will now host Mary’s Mobile Market throughout the fall season.
These market events offer a unique opportunity for visitors to meet local artists and craftspeople, enjoy live music, and explore a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, fiber crafts, soaps, candles, and home-baked treats. Visitors can also grab a cup of tea from the Apothecary Tea Lounge or pick up freshly baked bread and homemade jam from Lila’s Sweet Treats. For those feeling creative, there’s even a chance to create your own art piece.
Local artist Sean Madden expressed his excitement about participating in the market events, saying, “When I tell you how thankful I am to be a part of these Mary’s Mobile Market events at Artistic Aspirations, it would be an understatement. The environment is just a great place to hang out, listen to music, shop, or create your own art. So much awesome stuff is happening here!”
Kim Winn, owner of Artistic Aspirations, encourages the community to attend the upcoming markets, saying, “Come visit us for our many classes, workshops, local art for sale, and Mary’s Mobile Market. We have something for everyone and look forward to creating with you.”
A range of regionally-known artists will be present at these events, displaying their work and chatting with visitors. Sean Madden, Kimberly Oakley (Studio 3P), Ernest Lee (The Chicken Man), Pat Gillam, Joe Richbourg, and Lu Reynolds are just a few of the artists scheduled to appear. Jeff Weese will be live-painting with oils during the market.
Mary Grant, organizer of Mary’s Mobile Market, emphasized the community spirit behind the collaboration, saying, “I love organizing markets because it brings the community together and helps small businesses. Artistic Aspirations has such a relaxing feel, and there’s so much for visitors to do.”
These market events will be held every other Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the next event scheduled for October 2, 2024.
Artistic Aspirations is located at 7336 Woodrow St., Irmo, SC 29063. In addition to hosting markets, the venue offers a variety of art classes, workshops, team-building events, birthday parties, and rental space for artists and community members.
