AUBURN, Ala.- Auburn Parks and Recreation and the Auburn Arts Association will host the 18th annual Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, Nov. 16. Get in the holiday spirit with this festive shopping experience held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center and the Frank Brown Recreation Center! The Holiday Art Sale is a great place to get a head start on your Christmas shopping while meeting local artists. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

The event features local and regional artists selling handmade works, including pottery, paintings, personalized items, photography, handmade soap, jewelry, gourmet food items, scarves, hats, candles and more. A portion of the proceeds support the Auburn Arts Association and its art education programs.

Vendor applications are available through Friday, Nov. 8. A limited number of spaces are available. Those interested are invited to submit an application online.

For more information, contact Emillie Dombrowski, art education specialist, at 334-501-2944 or edombrowski@auburnalabama.org.

The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center offers a variety of opportunities in the Auburn area to experience visual and performing arts, entertain and develop new ideas, cultivate new talent and provide ways for the community to come together. There are classes and workshops for all ages, art exhibits shown in the center’s gallery, community theatre programs and special events held throughout the year. To learn more about the Arts Center, visit www.auburnalabama.org/arts.