Check out my original art, block prints, jewelry and t-shirts at these Cleveland-area art festivals and markets, cafés and retail shops. And don’t forget to ask about custom pet portraits of your cat, dog or … lizard?
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Festivals & Markets
BAYarts Thursday Markets (visit)
June 11 through August 13, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH 44140
YSU Summer Festival of the Arts (visit)
Saturday, July 11 and Sunday July 12
Youngstown State University
Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival (visit)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Westlake Porter Public Library
27333 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
Lakewood Arts Festival (visit)
Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Between Mars and Warren, Lakewood, OH 44107
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival (visit)
Monday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Northam Park, 2850 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Rocky River Fall Arts Fest (visit)
Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Old Rocky River Downtown Shopping Area
Berea Arts Fest (visit)
Sunday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
606 North Rocky River Road, Berea, OH
Ohio Mart
Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Cafés & Shops
BAYarts Artisan Shop (visit)
The BAYarts shop sells a variety of locally made art and gifts that would delight any art enthusiast. Stop in for jewelry, paintings, ceramics, prints, and other unique handmade items.
Open Monday through Friday Hours vary, see website.
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH 44140
The Blue Café (visit)
Drop in for locally-sourced pastries and desserts, coffee, live music, and art.
Hours vary, see website.
15715 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Flour & Bean Art Café at Screw Factory (visit)
Fresh baked goods, coffee, and local art. Located inside the Screw Factory.
Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
FunktiniLand Gift Shop (visit)
Browse an eclectic showcase of work by more than 60 Ohio artists and makers, then visit the Nature’s Oasis market and café right next door!
Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15613 Detroit Avenue Suite B, Lakewood, OH 44107
Grumpy’s Cafe (visit)
This casual cafe serves up a menu of American comfort food in a colorful, art-adorned space.
Open all week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2621 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Topp Layer Printing (visit)
Get friendly service, competitive pricing and quality printing at our local alternative to that big national chain.
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
14543 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107