Sometimes someone just needs a little jump start before landing that gig on stage or getting their gifts on store shelves. From stunning ceramics to funky prints and handmade jewelry, from toe-tapping music to captivating writing and storytelling, Outpost Co-op’s new quarterly Community Creatives event spotlights local artists, crafters, and makers. It offers greater Milwaukee’s creative community a day to showcase their talents directly to Outpost customers who love to support all things local.

Outpost’s next Community Creatives is Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its four locations in Milwaukee, Bayview, Mequon, and Wauwatosa. It’s a chance for shoppers to discover the hidden gems, local treasures, and the rising stars who make our community the vibrant and soulful place that it is. Community Creatives is a festival for the senses, from eyes and ears to tongues and tummies as local vendors are also on hand with pickles, jams, snacks, sweet treats, teas, and more to drink and eat. It’s all about supporting and lifting local creatives and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.

Outposts’ first Community Creatives, held in March, featured nearly 20 local artists and vendors. In addition to the upcoming May 17 event, future Community Creatives are scheduled for Saturdays August 18 and October 11.