Art + Flea provides a market place for crafters, entrepreneurs, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations and vintage goods.

A variety of vendors sells handmade crafts, personally produced music, original art, collectible items, local foods and second-hand items.

Senior Noel Kenny said, “I have participated as a vendor for the past two events. I make customized t-shirts, and being able to sell my products at Art + Flea is a great way to expose my business, ‘Slug Clothing.’ One shirt costs $15 and I am able to sell a majority of them.”

Begun in 2011, Art + Flea has created a venue where small businesses have the potential to grow and become successful.

Senior Elizabeth Serrao said, “My sister makes customized iPhone cases and has participated as a vendor at Art +Flea for the past two events. She has been successful and her business, ‘Arabella,’ has become more well-known.”

Art + Flea is held every fourth Thursday of the month at various locations. Each month there is a new theme for the whole event. For April, the theme is “Love for Wes” and will be held on Apr. 24 from 6-11 p.m. at 449 + 445 Cooke St. It is open to all ages with an entrance fee of three dollars.

For more information about the theme of the month, what vendors will be present or directions to the location, one can visit Twitter, twitter.com/ArtandFlea, Tumblr, artandflea.tumblr.com or website, artandflea.com.