Photo Credit: Rod PradoArt & Culture
Rising Artists and Entrepreneurs set to take the spotlight at Young Makers Market
The Young Makers Market returns for its second year on September 6, 2025, at Market Street The Woodlands (rain date: September 13). In preparation, forty-six young artists from The Woodlands and Montgomery County gathered at The Jett Center, courtesy of Conroe ISD, on August 16 for a day of workshops designed to equip them with skills to succeed as both artists and small business entrepreneurs.
Students from 3rd to 12th grade participated in interactive sessions led by local professionals, covering topics such as photography, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Participants learned how to showcase and sell their work, price their art, engage with the public and potential clients, and develop other essential skills.
View more photos from the Young Makers Market Workshop Day on the Hello Woodlands Facebook page here.
The day included a keynote presentation by visual artist Amy Malkan, whose work includes over 70 public murals in Houston. A co-creator of “The Beauty of The Woodlands,” a mural in celebration of The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, she inspired students by sharing her journey and how art can be a powerful tool of self-expression.
“I am impressed by the talent of these young artists,” said Noemi Gonzalez, Market Street General Manager, Young Makers Market Chair, and TWAC Board Director. “It’s exciting to see so many gifted students in our community wanting to be a part of the Young Makers Market. In just its second year, the response from the community has been incredible; the number of applicants doubled from last year!”
Attendees express their excitement for the opportunity of the upcoming Market. “I have learned that sharing my art with others is the true reason that I love art,” said Lydia Peart, a participant. “ I love seeing people’s faces light up as they connect with the colors or the flowers in my art. It makes the process of creation so worth it.”
View moments from the Young Makers Market Workshop Day on Hello Woodlands Instagram page here.
The Young Makers Market is one of the several year-round programs produced by The Woodlands Arts Council, the organization behind the award-winning The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival (April 10-12, 2026) and the upcoming Texas Fine Craft Show (September 26-28, 2025). Through these events, TWAC continues its mission of making art matter in the community.
Young Makers Market Event details:
- Date: September 6 (rain date, September 13)
- Time: 10 AM to 2 PM
- Location: Market Street, The Woodlands
- Open to the Public
Explore the work of all young artists and plan your visit to the Young Makers Market on September 6th, 2025: https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/businesses/ymmartists/ymm-artists-2025
Special thanks to our generous sponsors –The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy, Woodforest National Bank, Market Street The Woodlands, Hello Woodlands, Woodlands Online, and speakers –Mariana Almazana-Cook, Nancy Charbonneau, Noemi Gonzalez, Amy Malkan, Kara Powell, Mauricio Ramirez, Laura Snyder, James Stilwell, and Kayla Trascher.
Source: The Woodlands Arts Council
