Newton Main Street has partnered with Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce members and the Centre for the Arts and Artists to organize a “Shop Small” holiday retail promotion.
“Shop Small” features cash coupons from participating downtown retailers and a pop-up art show and sale hosted by the Centre for the Arts and Artists. The promotion celebrates Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to support small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Customers will receive cash coupons from retailers for purchases made between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7, and can redeem the coupons at the same store between Dec. 8 and Dec. 24. The art show will be a one-day event, from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the former Pappy’s Antique Mall, 103 First Ave. W.
“Our goal is to get people downtown and showcase the unique gift options offered by downtown retailers and area artists,” said Andrew Bassman, executive director of the Newton Main Street Partnership.
Participating retailers have two options for coupons: for every $25 spent, a customer receives a $5 cash coupon, or for every $10 spent, a customer receives a $1 cash coupon. Retailers can put additional restrictions on use of the coupons.
At the art show, more than 20 artists will display their work and have items for sale. The art show will also have a children’s activity, making holiday ornaments, as a fundraiser for the Centre for the Arts and Artists, and bakery sweets for sale.
“We are very excited to have the Centre for the Arts and Artists, Chamber of Commerce members and downtown business owners partnering with Main Street to make this event happen,” Bassman said. “The combination presents a distinct holiday shopping experience unlike what is available anyplace else.”