See the Vendors from This Weekend's Inaugural Market Bleu at the CAC

There’s a new curated artisan market coming to Cincinnati.

Market Bleu, held quarterly at the Contemporary Arts Center, will showcase elevated handmade products and fine arts from local vendors. The juried show includes some of the city’s top makers, including Chertova jewelry, Eco-Raw Studio textiles (from Sonja Thams of Deerhaus Décor), multidisciplinary artist Megan Bickel and Eliza Dot Design hand-dyed textiles from Beth Kalinksy, co-founder of the market.

The more streamlined approach to a modern market means there will be a focus on high-quality works from working artists — think an upscale flea with vetted vendors. And the evening hours — the market runs 6-10 p.m. — means it’s a perfect place to pop by before or after dinner or cocktails.

6-10 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, marketbleu.com.

Here is a full list of vendors:

Anne Tirey

Bethany Rose Pottery

Brian Methe

Brittany Bergamo Whalen

Candlespice co.

Celeste Addison Art

Chelsea Cutrell

Chertova

Curious Concoctions

Eco-Raw Studio

Eliza Dot Design

Ellebrux

Flora Sun

Handmade in Cincinnati

Hark + Hark

H&B

Ink + Craft

Lauren Dupps

Lauren Wilhite Art

Leigh Ellexson Art

Lisa Robin Jewelry

Linnea Campbell Ceramic Art

Little Miss Haywire

Marcia’s Pottery

Matter Botattica

MATHEW WAKES IN DREAMS

Megan Bickel

Megan Stevens Ceramics

Prospect Jam Company

The Northern Market

SmoorePaper

Queen City Bee Co.

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Photo: B Kramer

Bethany Rose Pottery from Bethany Kramer; Melbourne, Ky. Kramer's functional stoneware ceramics have a very earthy feel. (And you may have even eaten off of one of her taco plates at Nada, across from the CAC.)

Photo: Beth Kalinsky

Market co-founder Beth Kalinsky is behind Eliza Dot Design. Kalinsky loves the process of dyeing and incorporates a modern style into her work through her use of color and texture. "The hand-dyed process is an artfully crafted skill, making each piece uniquely beautiful," she says.

Photo: Ariana Broerman

Ink + Craft is a modern design studio focused on creating bold, contemporary prints and patterns — with a little bit of whimsy.

Photo: Lauren Wilhite

"My primary mediums are oil and watercolor paint, but I also love to use pens. A lot of my artwork is based off of florals and landscapes, and it usually tends to be more realistic or illustrative," says artist Lauren Wilhite of Lauren Wilhite Art.

Photo: Leigh Ellexson

Illustrator Leigh Ellexson uses oil, watercolor and pen to create florals, landscapes and streetscapes.

Photo: Linnea Campbell

Linnea Campbell creates one-of-a-kind ceramic wares using wheel throwing and hand building methods. Her works are embellished with her own illustrations of forest creatures, which range from microbes in the soil to insects and small mammals.

Photo: Missy Martin

Missy Martin is behind Little Miss Haywire, organically inspired jewelry. "I fabricate each piece with care and intention," she says. Her thoughtful adornments are "made by hand, by hammer and by heart."

Photo: Megan Bickel

Megan Bickel is a multidiscplinary artist and writer who "makes an attempt at creating a visual connection between emotions and science."

Photo: Lindsey Zinno

The Northern Market is an eco-friendly line of baskets made by Lindsey Zinno. Zinno’s curated line of simple, structural and functional pieces are made from natural cotton rope — everything from trivets, baskets and cat beds to yoga bags and backpacks.