Toronto Craft Alert

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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Now in its 48th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July.

TOAE would not be possible without the generous help of numerous enthusiastic volunteers who provide information and support both to exhibiting artists and to visitors. For more information and a full description of volunteer positions, please contact the office directly.

2009 TOAE Hours:
July 10 from 10:30am-7:30pm
July 11 from 10:30am-7:30pm
July 12 from 10:30am-6:30pm

Interested volunteers should contact [...]

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We invite applications from Canadian artists and sculptors to participate in our 19th Annual Autumn Art Sale, Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2009.

The application deadline is 5pm on Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Imagine the thrill and prestige of having your artwork on display in the Grand Hall at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, one of Canada’s best-known galleries. Each year, the McMichael Volunteer Committee brings together some of Canada’s most talented artists for their Annual Autumn Art Sale. Funds raised at this event support the Volunteer Committee’s [...]

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