Outstanding annual market recognized by the crafting community as one of the biggest events in the calendar year
Saturday, November 12 & Sunday, November 13, 2022
DDO Holiday Market Celebrates the Return of Exceptional Fine Arts and Crafts
The DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market is finally back after a 3-year hiatus—bigger, better and more beautiful than ever in its over 30-year history. This respected, high-calibre marketplace is now all in one gorgeous, renovated building complete with crafts market, fine arts space, a renewed food and beverage experience, and a heated rooftop terrace resto/bar. Innovative and original creations can be found on Saturday, Nov. 12 & Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Civic Centre. Free parking and coat check.
The DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market will feature works from over 70 multi-generational, dedicated artists and artisans. Spread over four floors, including a unique outdoor rooftop bar at l’Étoile filante, this new location will take shoppers on a pre-holiday adventure including: the exquisite crafts market in the centre’s airy Banquet Hall; two specialized market areas on other floors—home décor, and luxury items; the long-awaited return of the Artists’ Association of Dollard’s annual exhibition; curated snacks, meals and gourmet coffee at the Craft Café; and live musical entertainment including interludes on the baby grand piano and guest performers. On offer is something for all ages, budgets and tastes, as well as a number of booths whose sales benefit various causes, including Big Brothers and Big Sisters Montreal and the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. There will also be a fun crafts and Lego table for the kids.
Patrick Charron, Dollard Centre for the Arts managing director, recognizes how difficult the pandemic has been for the arts and crafts milieu, “We have seen many professional artists forced to set aside their creative work to seek other employment,” he said. “We are delighted to present patrons with an extensive selection of quality, handcrafted gifts for their holiday season while sustaining local artisans.”
Charron grew up in the West Island during the 80s and 90s, “Like many artistic people of that generation, I experienced some frustration with the opportunities afforded to me in the suburbs, and moved to the city as soon as I got the chance. This valuable, annual event champions to change that situation.” said Charron.
DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market
Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 am-4 pm
DDO Civic Centre, 12001, boul. De Salaberry, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, H9B 2A7
Wheelchair accessible; public transportation nearby
Admission to the Holiday Market and all events are free along with free parking and coat check
For information: 514 684-1012 ext.213
Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/787243805818469
