Toronto Craft Alert

Crafts & wine make fine bedfellows, and this show taking place in Pelham, ON (about 1.5 hours from Toronto) will give you the chance to enjoy both!  As a bonus proceeds from the fair go towards local community charity, Pelham Cares.  Early bird deadline to apply to vend (with a reduced booth fee) is January 31st. Visit the website for more information and to apply: http://www.firstsundaystroll.blogspot.com

If you are looking to vend closer to home, these two shows are looking for makers (via the [...]

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If you’ve never done this show, perhaps it’s something to chew on over the holidays. Huge crowds, engagement with a diverse public alongside a bunch of great artists, and being part of something that has a deep (51!) year history in Toronto’s art scene while still keeping it relevant. And for those who had already decided to apply – here is a little nudge. Hoorah!

2012 APPLICATION FORM NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Now in its 51st year, the Toronto Outdoor Art [...]

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I love the OCAD(U) Book Arts Fair – it is great for picking up beautiful cards, affordable prints, and other fun gifts (or loot for yourself) by emerging makers as well as ogling/investing in amazing handwork by really skilled bookmakers. At a show a couple of years ago I came across some seriously trippy handprinted papers there that I am saving for a special project (yet to reveal itself, but when it does, I am ready!). It is a holiday sale, [...]

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If you have retail dreams but are not ready to take the plunge on opening your own shop, this may be just the thing. Please contact Eva directly with any questions at eva@tnkvintage.com .

Established retail business in Toronto is looking for partners to help expand their selection of handmade accessories. Tomorrow Never Knows is looking for up to 3 designers or artists to be featured in their shop on a temporary to full time basis. This would offer you the [...]

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This call for vendors caught my eye in the forum on this first sub-zero morning with its crunchy grass, frosty rooftops, and visual breath. Frostbite feels like a very real possibility all of a sudden. If you make stuff with a dark or slightly off kilter sensibility, hustle and get your vendor app in by Halloween!

Dear Artist,

Plastik Wrap have decided to organize a winter edition of our popular event: The Bazaar of the Bizarre.  As you might now, this popular event [...]

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I have never made it to this show myself (bad blogger!) but I have heard many good things.  Very cool that they are offering this FREE opportunity for emerging artists.  Best of luck to anyone who applies! (Application over here).

The Artist Project is accepting applications from contemporary emerging artists for its fifth annual juried exhibition and sale. The UNTAPPED Competition will award 25 emerging artists with a free space at the show for [...]

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