Photography by Nicholas Coulter
Whether it’s gifts for others that you seek or it’s your own décor that could use a zhoosh, head for Cherokee Street on Saturday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. for the annual Print Bazaar. It coincides with the Antique Row Cookie Spree (running 38 years strong), so you can really make a day of it.
Billed as one of the largest print sales in the Midwest, with more than 100 local artists on hand, the event has been underway for 14 years, and some of the artists have been involved every year. Expect art inspired by botanicals, animals, people, and more, ranging from average to fantastical. The artists comprise a wide range of styles, printmaking types and career ranges, with long-established makers and art students side by side.
“It’s a mix of classics and brand-new artists,” says Emily Thenhaus, executive director of the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District.
Photography by Nicholas Coulter
Two artists to watch: Dan Zettwoch and Miriam Ruiz. The former's historical prints and explainers are perfect for out-of-town relatives who simply can't conceive of the St. Louis diner breakfast miracle known as a slinger. The latter's linographs and lithography honors her Chicana heritage while exploring the visual language of protest.
The bazaar will be spread along the street, but two main market hubs will be situated at 2720 Cherokee and Bomb Door, at Texas and Cherokee. Start there if you want to maximize a quick stop. Or if you plan to stay all day and load up on cookies and prints, they have you covered. “A free trolley on Cherokee Street will allow visitors to travel within the full mile,” says Thenhaus.
And while the event's back in person, after going virtual last year, some pandemic-era changes remain. You can preview the work online. If something retroactively strikes your fancy afterward, all is not lost: The works will be available to buy online through the month.
Photography by Nicholas Coulter
