Creative Kids Market in Lake Wales will showcase artistic and entrepreneurial talents

The Lake Wales Arts Center is launching the Creative Kids Market, a community event highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and creative talents of over 40 young residents. The market will take place July 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1099 State Road 60 E.

The Creative Kids Market is a platform for budding artists, culinary enthusiasts and plant aficionados ages 6 to 18 to showcase their artistic creations, food items, plant arrangements and more.

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The market allows young entrepreneurs to gain real-world experience, while visitors can expect to meet the young artists and purchase pieces directly from the creators. Brannan Lawson, a local teacher, artist and founder of The Art Barn Studio, will be hosting the Creative Kids Market.

Admission to the market is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring cash to purchase items from vendors. For more information, e-mail Brannan Lawson at brannanlawsonart@gmail.com.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Creative Kids Market to debut July 15 at Lake Wales Arts Center