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Art on Walnut is back in the River Market for its fourth year, bringing hundreds of people to the area.
The event pops up every Sunday and will remain open until October.
The weekly gathering brings in around $400 per event for vendors, and in 2023, it generated $1.4 million for Kansas City creative vendors.
"We have over 45 vendors from all three organizations, and we see anywhere from 4,000 to 6,000 people in foot traffic," Morgen Agesen with Art Garden KC said.
Agesen continued, "For the small business owners in the area, this is just a really big opportunity to come out and share their hard work, their passion and creativity."
The market features jewelry, art, and trinkets, providing something for everyone while helping vendors grow their businesses.
"Having the crowds out here with the beautiful weather, it's the perfect kick off," Elizabeth Chambers, a vendor, said. "It's funny because I came out as just a shopper, and I now have a booth."
For artists, the event helps make dream jobs come true.
"I’ve been a stained glass artist for about seven years now," Darleen Schillaci said. "It's allowed me to pursue doing stained glass full-time, which has been amazing. They really support the community and like people show up for it."
The market runs every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until October.
It's free admission and is hosted at the City Market.
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