A new creative holiday tradition is coming to Main Street (Cambridge) this season. Three artists are joining forces to present the Cambridge Pop-Up Artist Market, a two-day art and gift event happening Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at an inviting storefront location, The Valley Hub at 9 W. Main St. in Cambridge.

The pop-up market will feature an eclectic mix of original paintings, mixed media works, fine art photography, handcrafted woodworking pieces, unique jewelry, a new book release, and an array of artisan-made gift items. Visitors will have the chance to meet the artists, shop locally for the holidays, “make a little art”, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces not found in traditional retail stores.

“This event is about bringing creativity directly to the community,” the organizers explain. “We want to give people a warm, accessible way to shop small and support local artists during the holiday season. Whether someone is looking for a special gift or to start an art collection, we’ll have something for every budget.”

The Pop-Up Artist Market is free and open to the public, with ample parking in the rear lot. Light refreshments will be offered. Proceeds from the “make a little art” project will be shared with local food programs.

Among the treasures you’ll find are:

• Photography (prints, greeting cards, coasters)

• Painting (large and small canvases)

• Woodworking

• Books (local author)

• Inspirational card decks

• Hand-crafted luminaries

EVENTS

1-1:30 PM (both days): Local author/photographer Susan Meyer will give an author talk and book signing for her new book, River Time: Mindful Reflections from the Upper Hudson.

3-3:30 PM (both days): Susan Meyer will present another book-related event: a showing of her yearlong Hudson River sunrise photography slideshow video.

Participating Artist Bios

• SUSAN MEYER, Author, Photographer & Meditation Teacher (Schuylerville)
  Mindfulness-inspired photography, published works, and handcrafted luminaries

  Hudson River–based photographer and author Susan Meyer explores the intersection of mindfulness and the natural world, blending poetic insight with visual storytelling. A native of Saratoga Springs, she has lived beside the Hudson River for nearly two decades, photographing its moods, wildlife, and seasonal rhythms. Her work has received numerous awards from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, and several of her photographs appear along the Empire State Trail in Schuylerville. Her book River Time: Mindful Reflections from the Upper Hudson invites readers to slow down, open their senses, and experience the steadiness, insight, and wonder that arise through mindful connection with the natural world. She also has created two inspirational card decks that pair her photography with contemplative insights. Her website is SusanTaraMeyer.com.

• MELISSA DEVINE, Artist (Cambridge)

  Melissa Devine is a painter and emerging photographer based in Cambridge NY. Her work is inspired by the beauty of the natural world, people and culture. Melissa works across media, inspired by diverse materials including oil, acrylic, collage and photography. Her work is representational moving toward abstract.

  A creative since childhood Melissa has a background in textile arts and carpentry. She is currently studying painting with the Milan Art Institute and Art of Flow. Her recent coursework in photography is with Susan Meyer.

  Melissa moved to Cambridge in 2002, excited to have found a very welcoming community, full of stunning natural beauty, and with a rich community of artists and local businesses. Having established a real estate business in 2007 Cambridge and working throughout the region for 15 years, she changed gears for yet another chapter of her life pursuing her love of the arts.

• DEAN MOORE, Woodworking Artist

  With 24 years of carpentry experience and four years focused on fine woodworking, Lakeside Woodworking specializes in designing and custom-building furniture and cabinetry. Every piece is crafted using only the highest quality materials, resulting in work that is both beautiful and built to last.