Pop-up art markets in Lancaster will highlight local Native American artists

LANCASTER, S.C. — Art enthusiasts now have more opportunities to support local Native American talent and discover unique, handcrafted treasures at new monthly mini pop-up art markets hosted by USC
Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center.

Scheduled for the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the markets will feature two artists with diverse creations at each event, offering a selection of jewelry, baskets, paintings, Catawba pottery, and more throughout the coming months.

Beginning Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m., guests can shop for contemporary paintings by Sierra Cauthen and Catawba pottery and beadwork by Robbins Family Pottery.

“Expanding our signature art festivals held in spring and winter, these mini markets create a year-round opportunity for the community to engage with local Native American artists and have more access to their incredible art forms,” said Center Assistant Curator and Program Assistant Sharon Simmers-Norton, who coordinates the sales along with USCL Director of Campus Collections and Galleries Brittany Taylor-Driggers.

“Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or are adding to your own personal collection, these events are a great way to connect with art and the community!”

Additional sales will follow throughout 2025 on the following dates:
 Aug. 16
 Sept. 20
 Oct. 18
 Nov. 15

The 12th Annual Winter Art & Craft Festival is scheduled at the Center on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission to the Native American Studies Center and its events are free and open to the public. For more information about the Center, call (803) 313-7172 or visit
www.nativeamericanstudies.org.