Call for Vendors: Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2009
There’s still time to apply for the 2009 Detroit Urban Craft Fair. This year we’re going back to our roots and setting up shop at the Majestic Theater on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 11, 2009. For all the details, FAQs and any other piece of information you might need, head over tohttp://detroiturbancraftfair.com/apply/.

It’s hard (and perhaps less than desirable) in this toasty sunshine to cast our minds ahead to wintertime, but we’ve got a good reason for you to do so:

If you are a maker of handmade, original, community oriented and/or locally-made goods, you are encouraged to apply.

This annual craftstravangaza (now in it’s third year) is a very well-attended juried craft show which features dynamic programming such as free workshops, installations, interactive activities, and collaboration with neighborhood shops and galleries. We have extended the show to two days this year in order to reach a wider audience and connect vendors with more customers.

Dates:

December 12 & 13, 2009
Saturday NOON-7:00pm
Sunday NOON-5:00pm

Location:

The Theatre Centre
1087 Queen Street West, Downstairs
Toronto, ON

Application Deadline: August 31, 2009

For more info and to submit your application, please head over to the city of craft website:http://cityofcraft.com/2009/cityofcraft

If you are curious about the vibe of the show and City of Craft’s other activities, check out our past events page: http://cityofcraft.com/past.html

Contact us at cityofcraft@gmail.com with any questions.

Calling all artisans, crafters and purveyors of cool, artsy-type things:

The annual Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association’s barbeque and crafts fair is officially on like Donkey Kong. It’s going to have all the fine arts, nifty crafts, live music, cheap beer and block-partying good times of last year, but we’re adding a bunch more vendor spaces and tentatively renaming it the POWERHOUSE ARTS FESTIVAL, which is infinitely superior according to a local metal sculptor of some renown who shall remain nameless. So if you’ve got some kind of art or craft or clothing or accessory to sell and you’re not doing anything on SEPTEMBER 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., mark it on your calendar and wait for more info on how to apply to be a vendor. For now, here’s some useful info in a handy-dandy list format:

WHAT: The Powerhouse Arts Festival

WHERE: 1^st Street b/w Marin and Provost, Jersey City

WHEN: Saturday, September 12^th, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

WHY: Because it’s awesome. Also: There will be inexpensive domestic lagers.

WHO: A bunch of local artisans. You, maybe. Definitely Chris and Kirk Bray.

HOW MUCH: 10’ x 10’ spaces starting at $50.

RELEVANT LINK(S): www.padnajc.org

Email Jessica with questions.  We’ll follow up with more info as soon as we have it.

[Via Craft Friendly Southern Illinois]

It’s another Metro Market at Metro Space Gallery!

What we are looking for:
Talented folks who want to show it off for two days!
1st Friday, June 5th & Sunday, June 7th

This is a juried market, and a committee of folks will hand pick a great range of different wares to make sure there is a wide variety of nice things to see. This is a huge opportunity for you to get your goods in front of the masses. Last year they estimated over 7,500 people attended the “Broad Appetit” event and the weather wasn’t even that great! If you call 2,500 people a pretty good turn out, Friday the 5th will not disappoint you either.

Where:
Metro Space Gallery
119 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804)643-7125

When:
1st Friday, June 5th, 2009 (6:00pm – 10:30pm) and Sunday, June 7th, 2009 (12:00pm-5:00pm) during the “Broad Appetit” when Broad Street will be closed to all street traffic – except our favorite kind – foot traffic!

Why:
The last couple of markets have been a great success! This Market helps to support the efforts of True Love Press in its journey to purchase silk screen equipment, lumber and storage components for Richmond’s only community printmaking cooperative.

How:

1. DEADLINE for submissions: Monday May 27th. There is a flat fee of $50 for the weekend, whether you are here one day or both.

2. Please send a couple of images to : heykateguesswhat [!at] gmail.com
(if you cannot get us an image, you will not be considered)

3. Be sure to include the words: JUNE MARKET VENDOR in the subject line

4. We will send a list of accepted vendors out on Thursday May 30th, 2009 along with all the special directions with set up and break down times and such. We will be allowing early drop off during the week to make it especially easy on our selected vendors.

7th annual stART on the Street
Central MA’s largest cultural street festival!
Sunday Sept 20, 2009 (rain date Sept 27)

Over 22,000 attended stART on the Street 2008 and 25,000 are expected this Fall to one of the largest outdoor arts and cultural street festivals in New England!
Over 250 artists and crafters from all over the Northeast will be on hand to sell their handmade wares.
Other festival highlights: main stage with 6 bands, street performers, dance groups and more performers, food court with over 12 local restaurants, youth area with art activities and education, non-profit area with local groups providing information and the collaborative sculpture garden where you can build your own “Art in Motion”
Please read our listing or visit our website for more information.

www.startonthestreet.org
artist application and guidelines
Visual Artist Coordinator: sarah@startonthestreet.org
Got an event coming up? Email us at blog@indiecraftshows.com and we’ll post your annoucement.

Red Rabbit was started by a group of friends, all artists and artisans, who would get together regularly for raucous lunches to discuss all things art and craft related.

After the success of the first show held last December at the Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, we’ve decided to hold the next edition of the Market at the wonderful 127-acre Los Angeles Arboretum in Arcadia on Sunday July 19th.

This Arts & Crafts Market will feature 50 local Southern California Artists and Crafters.  Included will be unique works in glass, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, metal, mixed media and other handmade items.  The emphasis of this show is on handmade pieces – everything from fine art & fine craft to diy indie work.  We’re striving for a varied mix of items so we will continue to accept applications until each of the categories fills up.  We’re also planning to have kids craft workshops and demos.

Set up will be from 8:30 to 9:30 am with the show running from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  This is an indoor event in a hall nestled in the beautiful gardens.  Exhibit fee is  $75 with an additional fee of 15% of sales as required by the Arboretum.  We will provide a 8′ x 2 1/2′ table with two chairs and electricity is available.    Please  check out our website for more details and an application.     http://redrabbitworkshop.com

We invite you to exhibit at Mission Point Resort at our Craft Fair and Jazz on the Lake Nights. The craft fairs will be held from 5:00pm to dusk Friday, May 22, June 12, June 26, July 17, August 14, August, 28, September 4, and September 18. All shows will be held outside at Mission Point Resort on either the Promenade Deck or the Lakeside Patio. In case of inclement weather, the location will be the Main Lobby.

The cost to exhibit is $25.00 per space. Cost includes one 8×8 floor space and a skirted 8 foot table with (2) chairs. A special guest room rate of $99 is available to vendors on these Friday nights. Should you require overnight accommodations, please call our reservations department at 1-800-833-7711.

For more information or to register, contact:
Mission Point Resort
Attn: Juliann Trudell
P.O. Box 430
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

jtrudell@missionpoint.com
906/847-3057
FAX 906-847-3408