Polk Museum of Art will once again host its annual Gems & Jewels Artist Market on Thursday, November 18. This year, the event will have new hours, 10am – 7pm. Admission to the event is free, and nine artists will be selling their wearable art in the Museum’s galleries.

Gems & Jewels Artist Market brings local and regional jewelry, apparel, and décor artists to the Museum for a one day trunk-show style event. Artists set up in the galleries, and the public has the opportunity to shop for unique holiday gifts directly from the artists.

This year’s confirmed artists are: Anisa Stewart (jewelry), Mary Bassham (jewelry), Ilene Phelan (stained glass ornaments and décor), Punam Saxena (apparel and accessories), Vicky Luffman (painted silk apparel and décor), Diane Horn (jewelry), Stefanie von Paleske-Bush (jewelry), Pamela Huizenga Alexander (jewelry), and Delores Chamblin (knitted apparel).

For more information about this event, call 863-688-7743 x245 or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org