SPARK! Not Your Usual Art Market

Next date: Sunday, June 07, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

SPARK! is a fun inclusive outdoor market with handpicked art and food vendors, and programming including poetry, music and art making. Meet your neighbors, build community and be inspired at SPARK! Hang out with us the first Sunday of the month at the new outdoor 2700 Art Space just steps from Jennie Dean Park, the Shirlington Dog Park, and the County’s newest arts facility, the Studios at Arlington Arts.

SPARK! – Not Your Usual Market
Community, Creativity and Conversation
First Sunday of the Month: May – November, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2700 Art Space (2700 South Nelson Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206)

View the SPARK! page to see other market dates and details.

Free Interactive Art Project

Roxana Geffen - Be inspired by viewing gorgeously patched and embellished fabrics by artist Roxana Geffen. Trade in your loved clothes for someone else to enjoy, pick up an artist-designed instructional zine and the supplies to sew and patch with us or save for a future project.

The Poet is IN - Featured Poet: Aaron R.. “The Poet is IN" pop-up booth puts noted regional poets in public places like farmers markets and libraries, to create free, customized poems for citizens right on the spot.

Music

Crown Vic, DJ - Jim Thomson is a Washington, DC–based DIY music producer, promoter, and label owner. He produces Secret Planet DC, runs Electric Cowbell Records and Richmond Relics, and books North American tours for a range of global and experimental artists. A founding member of GWAR, Bio Ritmo, and the Alter-Natives, he has worked across decades as both a musician and presenter.

Food

• Rossana - Mobile Espresso Experience. We sell handcrafted Coffee, espresso, and tea beverages, along with flavored lemonades, and blended drinks. We also offer housemade pastry and baguette sandwiches.
• Mango Mama - Specialty pop-up dessert vendor bringing fresh mango sticky rice and Thai-inspired tropical beverages.
• King of Pops - All-natural popsicles with fruity and creamy options! Gluten-free and vegan friendly.
• Rolling with Mrs. Jo - We are a Southern cuisine inspired food truck that sells chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, fried catfish, greens, mac and cheese and assorted desserts/beverages.

Vendors

Vendors for Sunday, June 7. Subject to change.

SPARK! will have a number of producer-only art and food vendors, as well as local businesses that bring a unique product to the area community.

Vendor	Description
AmorosoArt	Pop Culture through Pop Art featuring Music, TV and Social Justice Icons in hand-screen t-shirts and tote bags as well as small art pieces created with paint and/or block printed images.
Analog	Vintage clothing and notecards.
Aster - Floral and Kiln	Aster is an all AAPI, woman owned business and was formed out of a love for flowers and ceramics. We bring together seasonal flowers and thoughtful handmade ceramics, creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind floral designs and functional art pieces that celebrate the beauty in everyday nature.
Collective Hues	Through illustration and portrait-based pieces, the work blends personal storytelling with elements inspired by nature and introspection. At events and markets, Collective Hues offers accessible versions of original artwork including fine art prints, mini prints, stickers, and illustrated tote bags.
Cycle Killer	Art and wearables (belts, earrings, bracelets) made from upcycled bicycle parts.
Delray Vinyl Dude
Fields Originals	Unique handmade crocheted creations such as hats, blankets, scarves, wine bottle and tissue box holders, etc. as well as wearable art.
Horse & Hare	Horse and Hare are artists Neil and Kerry Stavely. Specializing in linocut and woodcut printmaking, running the gamut from tarot and nature themes to pop culture and historical icons to fantastical creatures - all done with a folky flair.
Kate Rosendale	Paintings in ink or watercolor, landscapes, small works on paper, and live three-minute pet portraits, either from photos or live.
Outta Our Minds	Outta Our Minds Puppets is a creative puppet studio dedicated to crafting imaginative, expressive, and easy-to-use puppets for all ages. The collection features hand-made designs using vintage fabrics, faux fur, funky sunglasses, and costume jewelry, giving each puppet a distinct personality. From finger and sock puppets to large hand puppets, every piece is thoughtfully designed, named, and given its own story. The puppets have delighted audiences at local festivals and workshops, inspiring playful creativity and joyful storytelling.
Pet Wants	Pet Nutrition Company - single ingredient treats, chews, freeze dried products, jerkies, biscuits and spa products for both cats & dogs.
The Studios at Arlington Arts	Ceramics and prints from Veronica Williams, Susan Lefler, Zach Norrbom, Karen Moran, Emily Shepardson, Helen Hensgen, Susanne Seefeldt, Elke Seefeldt, and Barb Lauer.
Tigerflight	One of a kind animal pillows using reclaimed textiles.
Zen27 Healing and Body Works	Licensed Massage Therapist in therapeutic massage, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, and sports therapy massage. Sessions will be available from 10-20 minutes.

Interested in being a vendor? Visit the SPARK! Vendors page for more information.

When

Location

2700 Art Space, 2700 S. Nelson St., Arlington, VA, 22206, View Map