If you’re looking to wow your family and friends with a unique gift this year, be sure to attend the Holiday Boutique at Ellarslie.

Attendees can peruse dozens of one-of-a-kind goods as they stroll the galleries of the Annual Holiday Boutique. The boutique will be open on the following days:

  • Saturday, November 19th, 12-6 pm
  • Sunday, November 20th, 12-5 pm

The event is hosted at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie (229 Parkside Ave., Trenton, NJ) and will feature three galleries of goods. Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the museum at Cadwalader Park. The event is also accessible, offering a barrier-free entrance.

The boutique has something for every shopper, featuring items like clothing, accessories, Trenton memorabilia, ceramics, and more. The work featured in the boutique has been hand-crafted by regional artists, artisans, and craftspeople. With a myriad of local talents on display, there is sure to be an eye-catching piece for every person on your nice list. Some of the artists featured in the boutique include:

  • Alice Lea Designs
  • Marsha Dowshen Pottery
  • Dish ‘N Chips
  • Harshita Designs
  • Heart of Fire Pyrography
  • Capital City Crafts
  • Stemwood Designs
  • Brian McLendon
  • George Olexa
  • Rich Willinger with Trenton memorabilia and ephemera
  • Molly’s Museum Shop specials and new items
  • and more!

Besides benefitting local artists, shoppers of this long-standing event will also be supporting the Trenton Museum Society. The Trenton Museum Society is devoted to preserving arts and culture in the Capital City. The Trenton Museum Society maintains and facilitates additional public access to the arts throughout the city, supporting contemporary artists and musicians as well as preserving and displaying some of our city’s most valuable artifacts. The Trenton Museum Society’s collection is on display at the Ellarslie Mansion, so be sure to take a peek at some of Trenton’s finest works as you wander the halls of the Holiday Boutique.

With three galleries and fifteen artists featured, art lovers can tackle their holiday shopping early this year. If you have any questions before the boutique, please contact the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie at tms@ellarslie.org or (609) 989-1191. Additional details and vendor registration can be found here: Annual Holiday Boutique – Ellarslie. Happy shopping!

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