The Corvallis Artisans Market Boutique is open daily at 132 SW 4th Street in Corvallis, through December 24th. I e-mailed market director, Sheri Dover, and asked her a few questions. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about the history of the market. Corvallis Artisans Market was conceived out of the belief that a strong downtown builds a strong community. I believe that when a community has something central that all of the members can participate in and internalize as something that they belong to, that the community is strengthened and the quality of life is enhanced for everyone. I had several goals in mind when I was planning the market. With the market I hoped to: Create economic opportunities for both emerging and more established artists. Enhance what was already happening downtown to create a public market that is appealing and accessible to all members of the...
