Inspired by his brother’s artwork, Warren Bates made a few prints and was
able to display them at the store at the Mt. Hood Village RV Resort. And based
on the reaction to them, Bates took things a step further this summer by
helping to organize six shows at the resort, featuring various types of arts and
crafts.

Bates noted that despite no advertising for the shows, they were successful
and everyone was able to sell a few things. Next month, the show will take
another leap forward with the Mt. Hood Village Holiday Artisan Market, a
larger gathering of creative artists and vendors, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the RV Resort, 65000 Hwy.
26 in Welches.

“It almost feels like a Saturday market,” Bates said of the summer’s offerings.
“There’s a lot of artists up here on the mountain.”

The holiday market will include arts and crafts such as jewelry, pottery, fine
art, essential oils, soap and more, offering a chance for area residents to get
an early start to their holiday shopping, while also showcasing the creativity of
the artists on the mountain.

Bates also has plans to bring back the summer market next year, expanding
to eight dates while keeping costs down for vendors and bringing more local
artists on board.

If you are an artist or vendor that wants to participate in the Mt. Hood Village
Holiday Artisan Market please contact Warren Bates at 503-867-0677 or email
bateswarren1@gmail.com, or email mounthoodvillage@equitylifestyle.com.