Riverside Arts Market Thanks Teachers With Free Gifts As 2025-2026 School Year Closes
Educators can visit select vendors at the May 30 market and receive thank-you gifts, compliments of Riverside Arts Market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jacksonville, Fla. (May 27, 2026) - As the 2025-2026 school year ends and summer break ushers in, Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is offering a year-end thank you gift for teachers. On Saturday, May 30, educators can visit a handful of market vendors, all of which are owned by current or past teachers, and receive a free gift by showing the vendor proof of their educator status. All gifts are compliments of RAM. The vendors are as follows:
About Time Creamery
Gift: Single scoop of ice cream
Owner: Christine Thorseson, former 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teacher at Wards Creek Elementary (St. Augustine), Ocean Palms Elementary (Ponte Vedra Beach), and Enterprise Learning Academy (Middleburg)
Summa Salts
Gift: Salt grinder (3-ounce)
Owner: Sarah McElrea, former 7th grade science teacher at St. Johns County School District
BayaBooks
Gift: Affirming gift box or poster
Owner: PeTika Tave, current 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts teacher at Duval County School District
Kismet Art Studios
Gift: Painted, paper earrings
Owner: Kathleen Hill, former pre-K through 3rd grade art teacher at St. Johns County Day School (Orange Park), Annunciation Catholic School (Middleburg), and Girl Scouts
Erin Hellman Art
Gift: Artist-designed stickers
Owner: Erin Hellman, former art teacher in Baltimore and Costa Rica
The gifts are available while supplies last during market hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 30 only.
About Riverside Arts Market
Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), the Riverside Arts Market, colloquially known as RAM, is a true loyal-to-local market featuring more than 150 artists, farmers, makers, and entrepreneurs from the immediate region. Founded in 2009, RAM also includes the River Stage, offering the community free entertainment through local musical, dance, and other cultural interest activities. RAM operates every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.riversideartsmarket.org.
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