For two days, the Hopkinsville War Memorial Building turned into a bustling marketplace of creativity. Shoppers wandered through rows of handmade ornaments, pottery, paintings, jewelry, and more — all crafted by local artists.
Henrietta Kemp, president of the Hopkinsville Art Guild, says the turnout was steady and strong.
click to download audioKemp says the Christmas Bazaar showcases the depth of talent in the region.
Art students from Christian County High School were also part of the weekend event. Art teacher Virginia Poland says the school’s program has grown into something special.
Poland says events like this give her students — and the teachers themselves — a chance to connect with the community.
click to download audioThough the guild no longer has a physical gallery, President Jeannie White says they’ve expanded online and through pop-up events to keep artists visible and supported.
click to download audioWhite says helping artists earn income — and helping the community access art — is the guild’s biggest mission.
click to download audioThis year’s bazaar also included food, offered by local nonprofit Grace and Mercy. Executive Director Joanna Mack says the event is a chance to support both artists and the organization’s outreach work.
click to download audioThe Christmas Bazaar was free to attend and ran Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4, giving shoppers a chance to find meaningful, handmade gifts while supporting local creativity.
