Ribbon-cutting for the new Trilok Artisans' Market is this Saturday, 8/13 at 9:45a. The new market will be located in the currently vacant lot at the corner of Myrtle and Waverly Avenues. The market will run from 10a to 6pm every weekend through October. Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education, the creators of the marketplace has been readying the space for the last few weeks with large plants, weather-resistant wooden and clay art sculpture, sod and wood chips at the site.

Florence Timothy, the market manager shared, “it's a high-end market and we carefully selected each vendor. I think the neighborhood is going to be thrilled.” Ms. Timothy also added that the Waverly Avenue Block Association will hold their annual block party down Waverly on the first day of the market. “It wasn't planned to coincide, but it adds to the day for sure,” she excitedly shared.

Sixteen (16) vendors of jewelry, clothing, art, food, cosmetics and other crafts are expected for opening weekend.

Local elected officials and others are expected, including Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Nan Blackshear from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz's office, Assemblyman Joe Lentol and Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, Councilmember Tish James, John Dew, Chair of Community Bord 2, Democratic State Committee Member, Lincoln Restler, and District Leaders Walter Mosley and Olanike Alabi.

Please call market manager, Florence Timothy at 646.643.0302 for further detail.

The Trilok Artisans Market is located at the corner of Myrtle and Waverly and will operate every Saturday and Sunday from 10a-6pm thru October 2011.