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CRAFT SHOW: City of Craft 2011 (December 10 & 11, 2011)

jen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:14:31 +0000

In my biased (though I like to think educated) opinion, City of Craft gets better and better each year. To wit, the 2011 show, coming up this weekend (!) features:

An awesome new space (thanks Thrush Holmes Empire!) to house an expanded rosters of 55 hand-picked vendors of art, housewares, apparel, jewellery accessories, wood work, ceramics, textiles, handmade supplies, paper goods, children’s wares and more hailing from from Montreal, Philadelphia, Rochester, Pittsburgh and (mostly) The GTA & Southern Ontario. Visit [...]

VENDOR CALL: Frost Bite, The Bazaar of the Bizarre (deadline: October 31st, 2011; show: December 11)

jen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:14:41 +0000

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 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Niagara Holiday Market (November 25, 2011 – January 1, 2012; application deadline: October 28)

jen — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Growing up as a non-Christmas celebrator, I’ll admit to harbouring a certain amount of cranky attitude about the holiday for much of my youth. A month and a half of tacky tinsel, red and green everything, jammed malls, non-stop Christmas-themed sitcoms, friends being stressed about present-buying (not to mention getting huge presents!) did not inspire holiday cheer for someone watching from the sidelines. My icy Scrooge-like heart experienced a serious meltdown however when I found myself in Prague’s main [...]

VENDOR CALL: Sale of the Century at Zocalo (September 20, 2011)

jen — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:13:02 +0000

I am always happy to come across craft shows that seem more interested in creating a fun, creative atmosphere for all involved as than a purely commercial enterprise. Below is an invitation from Melissa, the organizer, for Sale of the Century, going down Tuesday September 20 from 7-10pm.

Work by Janet Macpherson, who will be participating in Sale of the Century

I’m hosting a night of shopping, drinking and eating at the west-end gem of a restaurant, Zocalo.

And i wonder [...]

VENDOR CALL: City of Craft 2011 (show: December 10 & 11, 2011; deadline: August 31, 2011)

jen — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:11:19 +0000

Just a quick and timely reminder that apps for City of Craft are due really soon (they will stay open through Midnight EST on August 31, 2011, to be precise). Read on below for details and instructions on how to apply. And get on it guys!

Planning to apply to vend at City of Craft 2011?

First, Read the Application FAQ

Then, APPLY!

Questions? Contact [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Zine Dream 4 at the Tranzac (Sunday, August 21, 2011; 12-5pm)

tara — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:03:16 +0000

This will be the first year since it’s inception that I won’t be tabling at Zine Dream– an awesome annual zine fair in the arty and truly underground spirit of Cut ‘N’ Paste– the much-missed and utterly classic zine fair that used to happen at Sneaky Dee’s once upon a time ago. A fun mish mash of art, printed matter, music and performance, Zine Dream never fails to be a great late-summer gathering for print geeks like me. [...]

VENDOR CALL: Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Street Fair (application deadline: ASAP; fair: August 13, 2011)

jen — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:36:04 +0000

Hi guys,

As some of you may know, this year the Bloorcourt BIA will be hosting its very own street fair on Saturday August 13 and they have asked me to put together a dream team of amazing makers to fill the streets between Shaw and Dovercourt (on Bloor) with crafty goodness.   I have booked a number of stellar vendors, but a few spaces still remain, and I am hoping some of you can fill them!

A bit more about the show: The BIA expects about [...]

VENDOR CALL: City of Craft 2011 (show: December 10 & 11, 2011; deadline: August 31, 2011)

jen — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:12:55 +0000

If Sandi of Deadweight‘s supremely awesome flyer art is not enough to move you to apply to this year’s City of Craft, then I don’t know what to tell you.   If you do plan to apply, perhaps you might like to take a gander at these handy tips before doing so. As someone who sits on this jury every year, I can attest that they are really bang-on.

Applications for the December 2011 event [...]

VENDOR CALL(S): Resources for Getting Your Vend On via the TCA Facebook Group (plus one Vendor Call for June 11, 2011)

jen — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:37:56 +0000

Though we do post the occassional juicy call for vendors here on TCA, we are by no means a comprehensive resource for ALL opportunities to sell your work at craft shows in the Toronto area. Also, I have heard that organizers get flooded by applicants when we do post about shows here, so sometimes that can lead to shows filling up before you have a chance to apply. Recently, a member of Toronto Craft Alert’s facebook group posed the question: Does anyone know of a website to go [...]

IT CAME FROM THE FORUM: EyeSpyArtCollective Spring Show Spectacular! (Vendor Call)

jen — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:11:20 +0000

Those looking for affordable summer vending opportunity with a relaxed vibe should check out this TCA forum post by the EyeSpyArtCollective! Contact them at the email provide below, or perhaps they’ll answer your questions via the forum thread.

We, at EyeSpyArt Collective, are holding our Spring Show Spectacular at the Legendary Cameron House and are looking for talented crafty people to join us!!! Questions you may ask while stumbling upon this post and are considering in your [...]

VENDOR CALL: IDS12 Studio North and Prototype (deadline: May 6,2011; show: Jan 26-29, 2012)

jen — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:53:29 +0000

Mike (husband, woodworker) participated in IDS’s Prototype section in 2010, and as an emerging furniture maker it was a great experience for him – he got his piece featured in NOW, got tons of feedback on his work, gained confidence from positive comments, and scored a number of commissions out if it. (For him, at least) it wasn’t a show about sales as you would expect from a craft event, but more about learning and connecting. If this sounds like something that may be of use to you, perhaps you want to consider applying for IDS12. Details below!

VENDOR CALL: Movies & Makers (deadline: April 1; show: May 14)

jen — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:14:02 +0000

We should be hearing more from Lisa post OOAK show (she is consumed by pre-show production as I’m sure a bunch of you are!), but here is a little missive from her seeking vendors for her great classic theatre/craft show mash-up:

Movies & Makers: A Spring Arts and Craft Show at the Fox Theatre Wants You!

When? Saturday May 14, 2011
What? A diverse mix of local makers of fine, cool, funky, sassy art and craft selling their wares at the stunning Fox Theatre in the Beaches. The sale is from 11am [...]

VENDOR CALL: The Beehive Summer Craft Fair (deadline: April 1, 2011; show: August 12-13, 2011)

jen — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:36:07 +0000

For some born and bred Torontonians, Hamilton may not come to mind as a bastion of creative exchange or a place to pursue a life of good and simple things.    This perception is quite simply totally whack. Each time I visit I become more inspired by the people, projects, and possibilities of this lovely city, and the activities of the newly formed Beehive Craft Collective will no doubt deepen my crush on the Hammer.

The Beehive is a Hamilton-based “craft and urban homesteading collective” composed of a talented group craft artists, makers, and [...]

IT CAME FROM THE FORUM: Vendor call for Craftstock Festival hosted by Gold Soundz (show: March 4, act fast!)

jen — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:56:24 +0000

I am always stoked when people from different communities reach out to crafters via TCA – it’s nice to mix things up sometimes with diverse audiences and programming. No-fee shows are also generally a great time – the pressure is off to sell to make your vendor fee back, and the vibe tends to be really relaxed – hearkening back to the earlier days of craft shows where you made your stock the night before and were happy just to chat it up with other crafters!

I saw the following listing on the [...]

VENDOR CALL: Creative Heart Collective (deadline: March 30, 2011; show: April 16-17, 2011)

jen — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:29:48 +0000

Vanessa, organizer of the Creative Heart Collective, informed me that the door proceeds of this spring show will go towards The Corsage Project. This is a charity that helps graduating highschool girls unable to afford the expense of prom. The girls are paired with a volunteer personal shopper who helps them to select a new formal dress, shoes, and accessories free of charge at a Boutique Ball. As I recall prom (or “The Formal” as it was called in my high school) was a bloody expensive undertaking, so I can appreciate [...]

VENDOR CALL: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (deadline: March 1, 2011, show: July 8-10, 2011)

jen — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:35:22 +0000

Ok I may be a bit biased (I am on the Board for this org) but the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is one of my favourite shows in Toronto. I love that it is open air, free admission, and smackdab in the middle of City Hall, so anyone can attend, art lovers and art newbies alike. I love that there is a mix of super contemporary stuff with more traditional art & craft works. I love that you can see students launch their careers alongside established artists. This year is the 50th [...]

IT CAME FROM THE FORUM: Janet Morton, Carving for Beginners, Bazaar of the Bizarre Vendor Call

jen — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:29:52 +0000

Guys, there is all kinds of great crafty news being posted in the forums. Check it out on a regular basis right here: http://torontocraftalert.ca/forum

(COMING SOON: Tips and tutorials for easier forum use/following!)

Janet Morton Unravelling: things are not as they used to be

via tara-b:

Janet Morton at *QueenSpecific

Canadian fibre art hero Janet Morton has a fantastic knitted installation up right now in the *QueenSpecific window on Queen Street West, right next to Dufflet Pastries. Why not grab a hot [...]

VENDOR CALL: Bloomin’ Earth handmade market and fashion show (April 24)

toronto craft alert — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:58:45 +0000

Bloomin Earth
April 24th, 2010
10am – 4pm

For the third year things needed to be bigger – and better – so the main street will be shut down and filled with more vendors than ever before!

PLUS this year includes a brand new feature – a recycled fashion show. More details at http://rethreaded.wordpress.com.

We are looking for 70 artists of handmade goods. Tables are $42.15. The event is outside, but tents will be provided.

More details at bloomin earth: http://bloominearth.wordpress.com.

Invite your friends!
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1262056591215#!/event.php?eid=326095811420&ref=mf

VENDOR CALL: ART etc. fair in Montreal-West (jurying: March 26; show: Nov. 19 & 20)

toronto craft alert — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:31:19 +0000

ART etc is presently looking for artisans for an Arts and Craft fair which will take place Friday and Saturday November 19th and 20th 2010.

ART etc is currently in its 25th year. Each year the fair showcases the work of 30 artisans. The selection is done by an independent jury. The event occurs over two days at the end of November at City Hall in the town Montreal-West (H4X 1T6). Each year a wide variety of crafts are showcased, for example last year’s show included: painting on glass, quilts, handmade jewelery, woodworking, [...]

VENDOR CALL: Artist Call out for The Womans Bookstore Fundraiser (February 21)

rosalyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:44:27 +0000

We are hosting a fundraiser for The Toronto Womans Fundraiser on the 21st of Feb from 1-5.30.

This is a family Friendly event where we will have a number of performers and a craft/art market area.

We are looking for art makers who wish to be vendors.

Tables are free, we are simply asking that a donation is made from what you make on the day to give to the Womans Bookstore. 15-25% or what ever you feel is fair.

If your interested please [...]

VENDOR CALL: Spring One of a Kind Show (show: March 31 – April 4)

toronto craft alert — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:47:20 +0000

50, 000 customers are interested in meeting you!
Our Spring marketing campaign attracts knowledgeable and educated customers who understand the importance of quality craftsmanship. They attend the show to hear your story, to become inspired by your passion, and to purchase a piece of your talent.

Spring is guilt-free.
Christmas is a great time for holiday gift giving, but the arrival of Spring brings the focus back to self and home. Customers are actively seeking items for themselves, guilt-free. Read more

We expose your product to the world.
Our [...]

VENDOR CALL: Winter Bazaar (deadline: Jan. 15; sale: Jan. 30)

toronto craft alert — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:43:31 +0000

What: Vintage & craft themed sale
When: January 30, 12pm – 10pm (set up at 11 am); deadline to apply: January 15
Where: 289 College St (@Spadina), above Glossy Collective

Details: Looking for vendors with a vintage twist. Asking for a $20.00 (negotiable) fee which contributes to the facility & any advertising which can be paid after the event is finished. Vendors must provide small tables/displays/racks. Space is limited (300 Sq. Ft), so only a couple crafters and a couple vintage vendors needed to fill the space. Please contact

VENDOR CALL: Ransack the Universe (Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20)

jen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:55:10 +0000

Cats and Kittens,

Ransack the Universe invites vendors to our new space for an Indie Craft Show/Christmas Market. Yes, it’s yet another show; yes, it’s last minute — but maybe you have your inventory all ready and a space or two in your calendar and want to give it a whirl. We know what vending at shows is like so we want to keep the table costs very low for everyone — only $30/day or $25/day if you take more than 1 day. We expect most of the pooled fees will go [...]

VENDOR CALL: Workshop Collective studio sale (December 6)

jen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:16:02 +0000

The Workshop Collective is looking for 3 guest vendors for our studio sale on Queen St West, at Brock, on Sunday Dec. 6. We are 3 (painting, natural skin care, and glass jewellery) and are looking for artisans working in other areas.

The table fee is $20 to cover printing and refreshments.

Please send a couple images or a link to your website/shop for more info.

Thanks!

leila@leilacools.com
http://ellecools.etsy.com

VENDOR CALL: 100 Mile Finds website seeks artisans

toronto craft alert — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:39:35 +0000

We’re scouring the neighbourhood to find one-of-a-kind artisans, funky stores, cool events and sellers of locally grown/made foods.

We’re creating a website so that customers can search for local, unique vendors from a single source. We want to give you a space on our website to show what you’ve got. We want to uncover some of the hidden gems that Toronto and the surronding area has to offer, and help you show it off to the community.

For more information, please contact us at: info@100milefinds.com

VENDOR CALL: Craft & Jewellery Sale @ Whippersnapper Gallery (deadline: Oct. 25; sale: Nov. 15)

toronto craft alert — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:52:38 +0000

We are looking for 5 vendors to participate in a sale at Whippersnapper Gallery on November 15, 2009.

We are full for jewellery, but we still have spots for other media! We are looking for fibre/textile/clothing and ceramics artists.

Please contact designers@slashpiledesigns.com by October 25.

VENDOR CALL: St. Pius X Christmas Bazaar (Nov. 27)

toronto craft alert — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:42:10 +0000

2009 Christmas Bazaar
St. Pius X Catholic School
(Bloor West Village, Jane & Bloor)

We are looking for more talented artisans/crafters for our upcoming Bazaar to be held on Friday, November 27th from 10am-5pm. This is a yearly event beloved by the students and local school community.

If you have products that would appear to parents of school-age children and grown-ups too, then send us an email with information on your products to stpiusbazaar@yahoo.ca.

VENDOR CALL: Oakville Christmas Market (Nov. 14)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:21:49 +0000

There are a few vendor tables available for quality crafts at our upcoming Christmas Market! Not limited to “Christmas” items.

The event is on Saturday November 14 2009, from 10am to 2 pm (setup from 8:30), at The Anglican Church of the Incarnation, Dorval Drive and Old Abbey Lane (north of the QEW).

Tables are $25.

Please contact paulmaclan@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

This is an annual Market so please contact Paul Maclauchlan at paulmaclan@gmail.com if you are interested in participating at a future Christmas Market event.

VENDOR CALL: Holiday Art Market 2009 (early bird deadline: Oct. 25; deadline: Nov. 15; show: Dec. 5 & 6)

toronto craft alert — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:37:19 +0000

We are planning a high-end invitational vendor’s market style event. Each artist/artisan will pay a low fee for a 2 x 5 foot table. Vendors will be able to design their space in any way they like, and (aside from the small fee) vendors will keep 100% of the commissions from sales of work.

Table assignments will be decided on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to request a specific table from our chart, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. [...]

VENDOR CALL: Movies & Makers Craft Show (deadline: Oct. 16; show: Nov. 21)

toronto craft alert — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:50:22 +0000

Movies & Makers:

An Arts and Craft Holiday Show at the Fox Theatre Wants You!

When? November 21, 2009

What? A diverse mix of local makers of fine, cool, funky, sassy art and craft selling their wares at the stunning Fox Theatre in the Beaches. The sale is from 10am to 4pm, followed by Faythe Levine’s Documentary, “Handmade Nation” at 4:30pm.

Fox Theatre together with GirlCanCreate is looking for a variety of makers. Whether you make jewelry, clothes, art, stuffies, zines, buttons…we want you. Please note that we cannot accept [...]