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It's the start of year and many makers and creators are thinking about where they can display and sell their work.

This month we've received over a dozen enquiries and noticed a surge in searches on our website. Photographers, painters, print makers, tshirt designers and more have reached out for suggestions and recommendations.

Here are some local venues and groups that organise or host art and craft markets and events. 

Stanley Arts
The arts venue in South Norwood hosts regular markets in the Main Hall with local produce, local arts and crafts and food. 
https://stanleyarts.org/
info@stanleyarts.org

Studio Upstairs
Studio Upstairs provides sustainable and secure art studios. They offer a platform for artists to display and sell their art via their physical and online galleries.  
https://www.studioupstairs.org.uk/
southlondon@studioupstairs.org.uk

Upper Norwood Library Hub
A multi-purpose community and performance arts space that has regular fairs and markets and the acclaimed Affordable Art Fayre. 
https://www.uppernorwoodlibraryhub.org/contact 
info@unlt.org

A South London Makers Market
A South London Makers Market showcases small businesses and independent makers from around the UK. They organise art and craft markets around Croydon, Crystal Palace and Bromley.
https://asouthlondonmakersmarket.co.uk/  
hello@asouthlondonmakersmarket.co.uk

The Paxton Centre
A community creative hub that includes art gallery, creative classes and a bar/cafe. They provide space for local artists and craftspeople to sell their work.
https://www.thepaxtoncentre.co.uk/contact
thepaxtoncentre@gmail.com

The Homestead Cafe
Beautifully restored stable block cafe in Beckenham Place Park. They hold regular maker's markets and art exhibitions.
https://www.thehomesteadcafe.co.uk/
info@thehomesteadcafe.co.uk

Clocktower Market
A bustling monthly market in South Norwood with streetfood, art and crafts, fashion, jewellery and more.
https://www.clocktowermarket.com/
info@clocktowermarket.com

My Pop Up Events
A platform to support small businesses, creators, artists, makers, an opportunity to showcase their products to a captive audience of shoppers.
http://mypopupevents.co.uk/
info@mypopupevents.co.uk

Made in Croydon
A not-for-profit company which works to support Croydon’s Creative communities through an extensive network. They run pop up shops and markets, particularly in Boxpark Croydon.
http://madeincroydon.org/  
info@madeincroydon.org

Posted by Tim on Monday 24 January 2022