Art Festival Celebrating Local Artists, Makers, And Creatives in Southwest Florida
FRIENDLY CITY ART FESTIVAL APRIL 19 FROM NOON - 5 PM
WHERE: OLD MANATEE HISTORIC DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN BRADNETON
816 MANATEE AVE EAST BRADENTON, FLORIDA, 34208
WHO: ART MADE BY HUMAN ARTISTS FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND BEYOND.
WHAT: COLLECT ART FROM DIFFERENT MEDIUMS - PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ART MAKING - ART ZONES - KIDS ZONE - FOOD - DRINK - MORE +
Mission
Partnering with loads of artists and craftsmen/women to bring a curated flea market to the city we love. As creators, we strive to introduce new ideas to DTBT while also supporting the small businesses and artists that share our vision for the community. We love our city and the people in it.
Goals
Our main goals for this market are to bring together Bradenton’s creative community, jumpstart our city’s indie lifestyle, and support the small businesses that make up our city.
01. Community
The creative community in our area exists - the only problem is that it’s spread so far & wide with no real connection aside from a few smaller groups. We want to create a space for artists to connect with their fellow creatives, make lasting connections, and cultivate relationships.
02. Creative Lifestyle
Our community is filled with talented makers, musicians, and creatives. The Friendly City Flea is designed to provide a place for them to grow while sharing their talents with those around them. This is our city, and this can be a space where we can all be a part of it.
03. Small Business
Small business is the backbone of society and provides quality, originality, and intentionality - along with the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting your neighborhood, friends, and family.
Our Story + Vision
The vision we have for the Friendly City Flea is grounded in three ideas: Community, Creative Lifestyle, and Supporting Small Businesses. A collective market founded by creatives, for creatives, curated specifically to gather artisans and craftsmen/women. Friendly City Flea is a place allowing creatives to cultivate relationships & work together to further their creative journeys + dreams.
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