The River Rat Art Project

08/31/2026

Meet TRRAP Guild Member Kenneth Hunter at the 2026 Holiday Art Market!
We’re excited to feature Kenneth Hunter, one of our talented Guild members, at this year’s Holiday Art Market on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bridge Park Events & Gatherings, 70 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville.
Kenneth has worked with wood for over 40 years. He creates traditional wooden toys, classic outdoor furniture, and beautiful hand-turned pens. His chairs are especially known for being very comfortable and sturdily built. Each pen is carefully turned from locally sourced wood (often salvaged from storm-downed trees), showing real skill and respect for traditional craftsmanship.
In our rural community, where many schools don’t have art programs, supporting local makers like Kenneth helps The River Rat Art Project keep creativity accessible for every kid, senior, and family.
Come meet Kenneth, see his work in person, and take home a piece of handmade Middle Georgia craftsmanship!

The River Rat Art Project, bringing art to every kid, senior, and family in rural Georgia.

08/29/2026

Meet another maker for the Holiday Art Market: Tammie of Story of Whimsy and Bloom.
Car charms, keychains, bird feeders, Christmas ornaments, and glass gingerbread houses. Handmade pieces with a little story in them.
If you are building a gift list this year, her booth is an easy stop. A keychain for a teacher. An ornament for a neighbor. A glass gingerbread house for the person who already has everything.
Find her here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591722176902
See her Saturday, December 5, 10 AM–3 PM.

Bridge Park Events, 70 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville

Indoor · original work only · free to attend
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08/29/2026

Kenneth Hunter will be one of the Artist/ Makers at this years Holiday Art Market, Dec 5th 10 to 3 at Bridgepark Events in Downtown Hawkinsville.

08/29/2026

Meet Amy Owens of AFO Art LLC at our 2026 Holiday Art Market!
We’re excited to welcome Amy Owens of AFO Art LLC to the Holiday Art Market on Saturday, December 5th, from 10am to 3pm at Bridge Park Events & Gatherings, 70 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville!
Amy creates a wonderful variety of items printed with her own original hand-drawn artwork, including earrings, stickers, car coasters, framed art, art prints, oven mitts/hot pads, Christmas ornaments, and possibly tote bags, mugs, and magnets. Every piece is 100% her own original work, her authentic hand-drawn designs.
In our small rural community, where many schools don’t have art programs, supporting original local makers like Amy is one of the ways The River Rat Art Project keeps creativity accessible for every kid, senior, and family.
Come meet Amy, see her original artwork in person, and shop local!
Find her on Facebook: facebook.com/AFOArtLLC

See you December 5th!

The River Rat Art Project, bringing art to every kid, senior, and family in rural Georgia.

08/28/2026

Meet Tiffaney SotoForhan of Trinitie’s Treasures (478CUSTOMS.COM) at our 2026 Holiday Art Market!
We’re excited to welcome Tiffaney SotoForhan of Trinitie’s Treasures (also known as 478CUSTOMS.COM) to the Holiday Art Market on Saturday, December 5th, from 10am to 3pm at Bridge Park Events & Gatherings, 70 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville!
Tiffaney creates custom t-shirts, tumblers, and trucker hats, plus other fun chachki 3D and resin items, perfect personalized gifts and everyday treasures for the whole family.
In our small rural area, where many schools don’t have art programs, The River Rat Art Project works to make sure every kid, senior, and family still gets the chance to experience the joy of creativity. Supporting local makers like Tiffaney helps us continue funding free activities, youth exhibits, scholarships, and community events, just like our recent World Art Day Gallery at Planter’s First Bank and the May Cruise-In Art Show and Children’s Art Festival.
Come shop local, meet Tiffaney and our other artists, and help us keep art accessible right here in Middle and South Georgia.

See you December 5th!
The River Rat Art Project, bringing art to every kid, senior, and family in rural Georgia.

08/28/2026

🖤 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: MUD BLOSSOM POTTERY 🖤

Mud Blossom Pottery will be joining us at the upcoming Oddities Market!
They make some really cool and unique handmade pottery, and we’re excited to have them with us this October. Definitely stop by their booth and check out their work!

08/28/2026

Meet Sara Fowler, Children’s Author, at our 2026 Holiday Art Market!
We’re so excited to welcome Sara Fowler, a children’s author based in Kathleen, GA, to the Holiday Art Market on Saturday, December 5th, from 10am to 3pm at Bridge Park Events & Gatherings, 70 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville!
Sara will have two of her children’s books available, along with fun bookish accessories for kiddos. Her illustrator is from Warner Robins, making this a true Middle Georgia collaboration. We can’t wait for the kids to discover her stories!
In our small rural area, where many schools don’t have art programs, The River Rat Art Project works every day to make sure children still get the chance to experience the joy of creativity. Supporting local authors and illustrators like Sara helps us continue funding free activities, youth exhibits, scholarships, and community events, just like our recent World Art Day Gallery at Planter’s First Bank and the May Cruise-In Art Show and Children’s Art Festival.
Come meet Sara, find a special book for the young readers in your life, and help us keep art and imagination alive right here in Middle and South Georgia.

See you December 5th!
You can also connect with Sara on these socials:
Website: authorsarahfowler.com
Facebook: Sarah.H.Fowler.childrens.author
Instagram: sara.h.fowler_author
The River Rat Art Project, bringing art to every kid, senior, and family in rural Georgia.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from The River Rat Art Project!
Today we’re celebrating our talented TRRAP Guild member Pam Hagan, who creates whimsical, colorful pet portraits and does customized work from pictures of your beloved pets.
Pam’s joyful, personality-filled portraits capture the unique spirit of each dog (and other pets) in her signature colorful style. Whether you want a fun keepsake of your current companion or a special memorial piece, she works from your photos to create something truly personal.

Know a dog (or any pet) that deserves to be immortalized in color? Reach out to Pam!
https://www.facebook.com/GCHpaintings

Happy National Dog Day from all of us at The River Rat Art Project, bringing art to every kid, senior, and family in rural Georgia.