Artisan Market to discontinue retail sales, but it isn't going away.

Monthly trolley efforts aside, the Vincennes Street corridor now finds itself somewhat of a "tweener."  The revitalizing core is one direction, and the outlying retail areas another. The natural configuration of Vincennes is as portal to Portland, but logic ceased when the railroad closed the bridge 35 years ago. Reopening the bridge for walkers and bikers would re-energize the Vincennes corridor overnight. The Main Street redesign ... perhaps.

I believe the Artisan Market concept is a good one; unfortunately, it was going to take some time to become established as the sort of destination shop that people would swing out of their way to find. Best of luck to the Garrisons as they reconfigure.

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Artisan Market will discontinue retail sales at 318 Vincennes Street to concentrate on our web site and distribution of locally made food items. More information about those efforts will be shared in upcoming weeks. We will end our store hours by the end of next week.

We appreciate the support from the many friends, family, customers and store artisans we have enjoyed over the last year.

Its been a fun and rewarding year to assist the many local, independent artists and food crafters represented in our store. We remain committed to supporting the 'buy local' movement. However, after assessing our current situation we think its best to focus on future opportunities.

Thanks to all of you!

We have already communicated with most of our store artisans and will be finalizing payments for final consignment sales and returning existing consignment merchandise.

We will finalize those communications with store artisans. However, future communications from artisans may be directed to the following:

tgarrison(at)myartisanmarket(dot)com

502-641-4891

Again, thanks to everyone for your support. Its been a privilege serving our many fans, customers and artisans.

Todd Garrison

Spring Break Wine & Salsa Night at Artisan Market on March 28.

Artisan Market is hosting a Spring Break Wine & Salsa Night on Thursday, March 28th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There'll be wines from Turtle Run Winery and Wenning's Tequila Lime Salsa.

Artisan Market explains itself:

Artisan Market is located at 318 Vincennes Street, next to Strandz and Threadz Salon in historic Uptown New Albany. We support small, independent businesses through our wide offering artisan made home decor, stylish accessories and specialty food items. Join us during our "Tasting Thursday" for a casual, fun and relaxing after work mixer, and find Artisan Market on Facebook: www.facebook.com/myartisanmarket

Grateful Goat Winery and Tucker's American Favorites at Artisan Market on Thursday, December 6.

Habana Blues and Chateau de Pique at next Artisan Market "Tasting Thursday (Oct. 18).

River City Winery and Louis le Francais at Artisan Market for Tasting Thursday, September 20.

NABC and Patti Cakes Catering at Artisan Market today, 5 - 8 p.m.

This afternoon at Artisan Market, I'll be pouring NABC samples as well as full 10-oz pours in a "cash beer bar" setting from 5 to 8 p.m. The beers are Beak's Best, Black & Blue Grass and Bomber Blonde. Here's the official release. 

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Hello Artisan Fans!

Our next Tasting Thursday will be on August 16th from 5 - 8pm. This is the second in our series of four after work mixers each month from July through October.

Our August event will feature the New Albanian with craft beer tasting and Patti Cakes Catering with some special treats. And don't forget, we will have 4 new featured store Artisans on hand to display their high quality hand craft.

Please join our casual, after work mixer and bring your friends. Last month was a great time and we're looking forward to our August tasting.

Attached is our flyer for this month that can serve as a reminder for you and your friends.

Looking forward to seeing you on the 16th.

Artisan Market
318 Vincennes Street

Find Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/myArtisanMarket

Tasting Thursday at Artisan Market: La Bocca, on July 26.

"Artisan Market connects customers with artisans to purchase quality hand craft and speciality food items featuring makers from Indiana and Kentucky."

In August, I'll be representing NABC at this monthly event ... stay tuned.