Now in its 15th year, the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a fixture of the Austin holiday shopping season, offering up thousands of cool and unique gifts from 200+ local artists. The bazaar features paintings, photography, prints, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, accessories, glassworks, ceramics, and even lots of kitschy stuff that can’t find anywhere else. You can make plans to shop at Blue Genie Art Bazaar at Marchesa Hall & Theatre from Friday, Nov. 27 through Wednesday Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24. Admission and parking are free!
Not only does shopping at the Bazaar make you feel good for supporting local artists, you’ll also feel great knowing that 10 percent of its profits each Monday are donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas.
The bazaar is a fun and family-friendly event, and the kids are welcome. Strollers and wheelchairs are accessible, but take note that the aisles may be crowded during high traffic times. Bathrooms have ADA stalls and a changing table available.
Drinks and snacks are available at the bar, and cash and credit are accepted.
Due to the bag ban in Austin, plan to bring your own reusable shopping bags.
This year, there are a few special events — Free Art Sweepstakes and Tote Tuesdays. On Mondays December 7, 14 & 21, a drawing will be held to win special artwork, and on Tote Tuesdays each customer receives a free tote with purchase (while supplies last).
–> Learn more: Click here for a list of artists participating in the Bazaar. You can also click here for the calendar of special events and live music scheduled. For more details, visit the Blue Genie Art Bazaar website and Facebook page.
–> Giveaway! This year visitors to Blue Genie Art Bazaar can enter into a raffle to win one of 2 Rory Skagen paintings or a Blue Genie Elephant sculpture! You can get your raffle tickets at the checkout of the Bazzar, but you can also enter to win 2 raffle tickets and 2 free drink tickets by filling out the form below.
Austin Carnival by Rory Skagen
Blue Genie Elephant sculpture
