The Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. held A Bit of the Arts on Friday and Saturday at the 20th Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave.
The event remains one of Delaware County’s longest-running holiday traditions and a powerful reminder of what it means to shop local during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, said LEDC Executive Director Clare Finin.
A Bit of the Arts Festival was about shopping local for unique gifts and supporting local artists and makers. (Daniel Jackson @Embassy730) / Embassy: Interactive @embinteractive)
At a time when national economic pressures are felt by families and small businesses alike, A Bit of the Arts offers a meaningful alternative to big-box shopping. The festival transformed the 20th Century Club into a vibrant marketplace and community connection, ensuring that every purchase supports a working artist or local creative entrepreneur, she said.
Happy shoppers after Lansdowne Economic Development Corp.’s A Bit of the Arts Festival. (Daniel Jackson @Embassy730) / Embassy: Interactive @embinteractive)
Some of the happenings:
• Dozens of local artists and makers with curated selections of fine art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and other handmade goods.
• 11 local musicians brought festive sounds to those at the event.
• There were about 200 works by students from Penn School District and regional schools, with prizes sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
• Penn Wood High School choir performed, supporting arts education.
• There was an art raffle with original pieces donated by exhibiting artists.