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Fairhope, Alabama 36532

Located in downtown Fairhope, Little Art Mart is a collaborative pop-up shop featuring local artists and artisans. Originally established as a seasonal event at the beautiful vacation rental facility, Little Point Clear, Little Art Mart has grown in popularity creating the need for a more permanent locale. 

Filled with a curated collection of original art, handmade jewelry, gifts, and more, Little Art Mart is the ideal spot for acquiring unique and beautiful home goods and accessories that will be treasured for a lifetime. While only guaranteed for a few months, we hope this charming store is here to stay!

Read below to find out more about the members featured at Little Art Mart.

• With a keen eye for exquisite design, Brooke Chamblee from Brooke Chamblee Interiors is a designer known for creating beautiful spaces. With a bachelor’s in interior design and minor in art, her knowledge, passion, and exceptional craftsmanship can be seen in her portfolio, which is primarily residential work. A work of art in itself, Little Art Mart is laid out in a way to not only showcase the fine art and products available, but to give guests a taste of how these objects would work in their own home. 

• A teacher and mixed media fine artist, Carrie Jackson is known for her colorful artwork featuring still life on paper. Pretty palms and plant designs are accentuated by playful patterns, collage work, and watercolor. The use of textures, layering, and color are the signature elements in Jackson’s work. In store, guests will enjoy small and medium sized original works found both framed and unframed. 

• Emily Chappell is the artist and creator behind Dorothy Wade Ink. A modern art and stationary brand, Chappell has an inspired way of collaborating ink and art. She offers unique paper goods with gorgeous lettering as well as abstract art. The colorful pieces can be found on paper and use a combination of watercolor, acrylics, oils, and collage. 

• A Fairhope native, Elisabeth Hays is a fellow artist and the founder of Little Art Mart. Her vibrant abstract pieces are influenced by nature and the bay life. The popular “Mullet Parade” and “Butterfly” series are local favorites and can be found as both wall art or Christmas ornaments. Fun and colorful koozies are also available and make a fantastic housewarming gift or souvenir.

• Jojo Healy is the owner and creator of Fleurish Plant Designs. Her attractive container plants can be seen throughout Little Art Mart and bring a touch of nature indoors. These natural design elements bring a pleasing aesthetic into the space and compliment other art features flawlessly. Coming in a variety of sizes from small tabletop items to large centerpieces, these pieces will enhance any room.

• Based out of Fairhope, Kelley Ogburn is an artist whose works are becoming favorites across local galleries all over the Southeast. With a focus on natural elements and figures, Ogburn is known for her delicate florals, lily pads, and human forms. A neutral base with splashes of color bring these exquisite originals to life which can be found on canvas or paper.

• Another artist featured at Little Art Mart is Kelly Adger. Based out of Fairhope, Alabama, Adger’s works are known for their joyful appearance using bright and lively colors. Working with acrylics, the paintings are generally abstract in nature, but include other styles like bay views and animals. Small and vibrant nativity scenes are also available, making the perfect holiday décor piece.

• Sarah Anderson is the designer and creator at Mary Foy Designs, a jewelry company offering unique earrings and necklaces of gold and stone. Handcrafted by Anderson herself, each set is thoughtfully designed and well made for years of enjoyment. Using agate gemstones, white druzy, and pearls, the pieces are true originals that offer a sense of style and elegance.

Celebrating the beauty of nature in her works, Mollie Hays Robinson is a Fairhope artist who is known for her natural approach to art. Using foraged materials to create own organic inks, her designs are primarily influenced by the environment and include the use of dried plants and flora. Along with paintings, Hays creates pottery and plant-based textile dyes from her home studio. 

Known for her bold and vibrant artwork, Shannon Noble is the artist and teacher behind Painting by and Painting with Shannon. Displayed throughout Little Art Mart, her creative abstracts can be found on canvas, paper, bottles, ornaments, and more. Whether teaching or creating her own works of art, Noble exudes a fearlessness when it comes to coloring outside of the lines. 

Susan Hanner is the creator and potter at Studio H Ceramics in Fairhope, Alabama. While she does explore other forms of art, Hanner’s working as a studio assistant developed her passion for clay and ceramics, which is her primary medium today. Her colorful and creative ornaments are available in a variety of styles including coastal scenes, football teams, television favorites, and more.

A collaboration between two friends, Studio South Collection is one of the jewelry lines available at Little Art Mart. Created when one friend complimented the other on her handmade design, the business now offers a large variety of beaded bracelets and earrings using natural hues with pops of color. While the bracelets are lovely as singles, stacking a few together makes the ultimate statement piece.

Little Art Mart can be found as a pop up store in downtown Fairhope, Alabama.

Street parking in downtown Fairhope is available on a first come first serve basis. A public parking garage is conveniently located on North Church Street behind the Hampton Inn. There is also a public parking lot just north of the Fairhoper’s Community Park on South Church Street.

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