Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Marcatus



Marcātus, a creative art market near the Nationals Ballpark, will be a multidimensional event different than any other to reach the District.  Marcātus invites you to come out for the whole day to enjoy the sounds of live music, smells of exotic foods, eye candy of art, to hunt for creative treasures, or simply to relax on the Great Lawn with a frosty beverage taking in the picturesque views of the Anacostia River.

Location: The Yards Park
10 Water St SE Washington, DC 

(One block south of N and 3rd Streets, SE )
Three blocks from the Navy Yard Metro (New Jersey Ave Exit)

Event is free and open to the public

Schedule:First Sunday of every month (Except July which will be Second Sunday).  
April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 10th, Aug 7th
Hours every Sunday: 11am-6pm.

ARTISTS TENTS  - Water Street
50+ 10'x10' Artist Tents.
Each artist will have the opportunity to display a large array of artwork


FASHION TENTS - Water Street
24 - 10'x10' Fashion Tents
The Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce will have a wide collection of their Couture Artists showcasing the latest in fashion.


VENDOR TENTS - Park Pavilion
10 - 10'x10' Sponsor Tents
Browse through various companies and their goods and services.


FOOD VENDORS - Park Pavilion
8 - 10'x10' Food Tents
Try the many yummy delights from local food vendors and discover a new favorite DC Eatery.


ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS - Terraced Steps
60 - 2'x8' Arts and Crafts Tables
Explore through seas and seas of unique and amazing goods, ranging from robots hand-built from clock parts to jewelry made from found objects.

MUSIC 
At Marcātus music will be an integral part of each Sunday.  This year's premiere opening on Sunday, April 3rd will host the FORWARD Festival's Closing-Day Party. Entering its 4th year in the DC Area FORWARD Festival is a 5 day celebration of electronic creative culture featuring music, educational workshops and digital art installations. On Sunday, April 3rd the festival, along with presenting partners LilSoSo, will curate 2 sound systems of music featuring local and national DJ's and Live electronic talent.  To find out more about the FORWARD Festival visit:www.forwarddc.com

Would you like to participate? 
Email artiststents@artwhino.com for information on reserving an artist tent.
Email artsandcraftstents@artwhino.com for information on reserving a arts & craft table.
Email shane@artwhino.com for information on reserving a produce, sponsor or food tent.



For More info on Forward go to: http://www.eightyeightdc.com/

(Info via The Thrillist.com)

2 comments:

  1. This is def something to go to.. Keep me updated on this one lol

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  2. Will do! I need to take one of those Sunday's off so I can make it to one of them.

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