March Brings Big Things to the Village of the Arts

March is gearing up to be a big month in Bradenton's Village of the Arts, with Lucky to be a Local, the third Saturday market, and studio tour events taking place over the next three weekends.

Grab your green and head to the Village for a fun, family-friendly St. Paddy’s Day weekend. Lucky to Be Local is a festive village-wide market filled with local shops, art, food, and plenty of surprises.

Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt
Start at Divine Excess Gallery (1125 12th St. W.) to grab your treasure map, lucky beads, and first gold coin. Visit participating merchants, collect your coins, and return your completed map by 4 PM for a chance to win our Grand Prize Pot of Gold! Wear green and enjoy 10% OFF at participating merchants.

Bring the kids, grab your friends, stroll the Village, shop local, hunt for treasure, and grab a bite to eat while you’re here. It’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday before St. Paddy’s Day — fun, local, and full of a little Irish luck.

Saturday, March 14 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Free parking is available at the empty lot at 13th Ave W.

Third Saturday Market

The Village of the Arts is the place to be every third Saturday of the month—so mark your calendar for March 21. Grab the crew and visit the Village, discover amazing art, meet talented artists, and enjoy the festive vibe!
Hungry? Treat yourself to delicious eats at our local restaurants.

Feeling crafty? Looking to do something hands-on? We’ve got you covered. Back again this month for our Third Saturday Market is the Bead Bar at TVM Gallery. Create your own crystal bead bracelet — bracelets start at $20, with all supplies included. Or - head over to Witchcraft Studio and jump into a fun project there and unleash your creative side!

Got kids (or a kid-at-heart)? Dive into the fun of gemstone mining at Mystic Mines—it’s a guaranteed hit for all ages!. It’s the perfect chance to support small businesses, meet your neighbors, and spend the day with family and friends. With so much to see and do, it’s a day the whole family will love! Good vibes. Great food. Unique finds. Bring the whole gang!

Saturday, March 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Free parking is available at the empty lot at 13th Ave W.

VOTA Studio Tours

Spend the day wandering through the Village of the Arts and step inside some of the working studios that make this place so special. During the Studio Tour, you’ll get the chance to meet the artists, see where the magic happens, and learn a little about the people and process behind the art you see around the Village.

This special event only happens once a year, giving visitors a rare chance to go behind the scenes and see one-of-a-kind works of art being created right before your eyes — from pottery and watercolor paintings to fused glass, jewelry, metal sculpture, and the always amazing recycled found-object creations. Bring your friends, bring the family, and come take a stroll through the Village.

Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Free parking is available at the empty lot at 13th Ave W.