Weekend Events: Santa Run, Art Exhibition, Light Display
Small Art Fair Making a Debut in Riga's Creative Scene
Art enthusiasts in Riga are eagerly awaiting the Small Art Fair, set to take place from the 6th to the 8th of December at Veldze Creative Factory, located at Matīsa Street 8. This event aims to highlight the significance of art in everyone's well-being and challenge the notion of art's exclusivity and financial inaccessibility.
Four galleries – Gallery "Asni", Gallery 427, ISSP Gallery, and Arterritory.com's gallery-crawler energART – will participate in the Small Art Fair, offering a diverse range of artworks for viewing and purchase. Artwork creators will also be present and open for discussion during the fair.
While information about the Small Art Fair is not yet widely available, it is distinct from other major art events in Riga such as Riga Art Week and Riga Contemporary Art Fair. For the most accurate and detailed program and participant list, it is recommended to check the official websites or social media channels of Riga Art Week or local contemporary art fair organizers closer to the event dates.
Meanwhile, another popular attraction in Riga, the Garden of Light at the Ropaži Church, continues its tradition for the fifth year in a row. This decorative Christmas-spirit installation has been a hit, attracting tens of thousands of visitors in the past. The Garden of Light is open on weekdays from 16:00-20:00, Saturdays from 11:00-20:00, and Sundays from 14:00-20:00 (after the 12:00 service). The Ropaži Church's address is Baznīcas Street 1, Ropaži.
Participants in the Santa Fun Run, another annual event in Riga, can look forward to donating their participation fees to RMHC, an organisation that provides medical help to Latvian children in rural areas. The run takes place on December 8, starting in Doma Square in the Old Town.
For those interested in the Small Art Fair, more information can be found on its Facebook page.
- Launching a new platform to showcase lifestyles and fashion, the Small Art Fair's European edition is set to grace Riga from the 6th to the 8th of December, bringing art, media, and a touch of beauty to Veldze Creative Factory.
- During the Small Art Fair, visitors can expect European artworks from various galleries such as Gallery "Asni", Gallery 427, ISSP Gallery, and energART, all available for purchase or discussion with the artists themselves.
- Refreshing your home and garden is just a stroll away at the Ropaži Church's Garden of Light. This annual Christmas-spirit decorative installation invites visitors for a stunning visual experience from Baznīcas Street 1, continuing its tradition of attracting tens of thousands from the 6th of December up until Christmas.
