From our friends in the Historic Melrose Community …
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will welcome nearly one hundred artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022, from noon to 5 pm with art, food and entertainment for visitors.
Historic Melrose Art in the Yard (AITY) held the first art event in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. The idea was to provide local artists and artisans with a safe place to show and sell their wares while also showcasing the historic neighborhood. The event drew hundreds of people to explore the neighborhood. Based on this success and the demand for local art, AITY has become a regular event. The April 10th AITY will be the seventh time the event has been held.
“The Historic Melrose neighborhood is looking forward to welcoming visitors and supporting the local arts scene on April 10th,” said organizer Lila McCullough. “We will showcase a wide variety of artists and artisans in yards throughout the neighborhood and we will have something for everyone,” said McCullough.
This event is entirely outdoors and spread over several city blocks, but social distancing and masks are encouraged.
Due to the success of the past events, this one will feature more artists and more food vendors than previous events. The event will also be followed by live music starting at 5 pm. The event is FREE and open to the public. Information and maps will be available on Facebook and Instagram.
