Toronto Craft Alert

Just a quick note to let you know that TOAE is inviting people to be part of their 50th outdoor art show by volunteering before and during the weekend of the show on Nathan Phillips Square.

Some of the ways you can be involved include:

Assist in the set-up and strike of exhibition
Assist in the chalking of square
Assistance in assembly of artist registration packages
Street team flyer distribution
Information Booth
Merchandise Booth
Artist Registration
Conducting marketing surveys on square
General artist support
Distribution of program guide

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Become a TOAE Volunteer!

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) is always looking for committed, energetic, passionate and friendly volunteers. TOAE would not be possible without the support of numerous enthusiastic volunteers.

Are you interested in becoming part of TOAE’s 49th volunteer team?  Please review the categories below and let us know how and when you can contribute. If you have any special skills or experience, please let us know, as that additional information will be helpful.

Various positions are available leading up [...]

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I’ve been thinking about how best to contribute to Haiti Aid efforts (with, I’ll admit it, a limited budget), and was really glad to see this info come through from Nathalie-Roze on this craft show/rummage sale/bake sale/etc. she is hosting in Leslievile next Saturday.  This one is the second “Shop for the Cause” event she is hosting, the first one being for the 2005 Tsunami, during which  over $16,000 was raised (Amazing!).

For those of us who are not flush with cash to donate, this is a great & effective way [...]

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This note came through from Ryan, Streetknit‘s current publicist.  Streetknit is such a great and effective local craftivist org that I wanted to share his plea for someone to take the reigns from him.  Please read on and consider his request if you are somone with mad PR skills or looking to gain more experience in this area….

Hi Streetkniters,

For the past three years I have been Streetknit’s volunteer publicist. Sadly, time and energy are pushing me to simplify my commitments. I’ll miss it. It is a great project and it needs someone [...]

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Handmade homesteader, or lonestar craft cowboy, you’re on call to join us on the radical-craft frontier to build this City!

City of Craft is an innovative, craft culture event that features craft-based installations, free workshops,  and a curated craft fair of modern handmade goods. Hitch your wagon to this shooting star and volunteer with City of Craft 2009!

Fear not, folks… this is no one-horse town!  Put your hands on one of many plum roles:

All Around Town Heros- for vendor support and random acts of craft-kindness in the welcome department
Barn-raisers and [...]

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TCC Event Gallery is thrilled to announce our first annual CRAFT off the Lot Exhibition – Toronto’s first affordable indoor artist exhibition for the Holiday Season!

Off the Lot is seeking volunteers for the areas of exhibition listed below.

POSITIONS:

Installation Hand

Installation hands will assist with the set up and striking of exhibitions. Volunteers do not have to have experience with art installations but must feel comfortable with manual labour and using tools. Installation Hands will also be asked to be available to assist artists and artisans with set [...]

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