HELP WANTED: Volunteer at the 2011 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (show: July 9-11,2011; volunteer deadline: June 30, 2011)

jen — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:10:08 +0000

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

HELP WANTED: Volunteer call for our 49th annual on Nathan Phillips Square (July 9-11)

rosalyn — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:03:17 +0000

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 [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Shop for the Cause 2 – Emergency Fundraiser for Haiti (January 23)

jen — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:55:27 +0000

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 [...]

HELP WANTED: Volunteer Publicist for Streetknit

jen — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:15:35 +0000

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 [...]

HELP WANTED: Volunteer for City of Craft 2009! (Show: December 12 & 13)

jen — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:49:53 +0000

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 [...]

HELP WANTED: CRAFT off the lot needs volunteers (show: Nov. 12 – 15)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:18:27 +0000

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 [...]

HELP WANTED: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition – Call for Volunteers! (July 10-12)

rosalyn — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:34:39 +0000

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 [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: McMichael Autumn Art Sale (October 23-25, deadline: May 31)

rosalyn — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:07:31 +0000

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 [...]

HELP WANTED: 3 new intern positions available at TCA!

jen — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:16:23 +0000

We are looking to expand Team TCA!

The development and general awesomeness of the TCA project totally depends on the contributions of our volunteers and interns, and as the project grows and our vision for the site evolves, we are inviting more people to come aboard and contribute their energy and ideas.

We are currently looking to fill the following internship positions:

Communications/Marketing – Harness your love of writing and social networking for the good of the craft community by helping us spread the [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Eco-Art and Media Festival (April 14-19, deadline: March 27)

rosalyn — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:19:49 +0000

Eco-Art & Media Festival – Call for Submissions

The 2009 Eco Art & Media Festival Call for Submissions Form is now available to be downloaded. The festival takes place the week of April 14-19, 2009. The application form is due FRIDAY, MARCH 27th.

We are looking for creative submissions of visual art, film, video, sound, new media, performance, participatory workshops etc. from members of the FES and wider York University community. See below for a description of this year’s theme.

You have two options:
1. If you wish to [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Crocheting Recycled Plastic for Kids

angelune — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:58:50 +0000

Rachel Poulin, left, and Dianne Scott crochet mats and teddy bears with strips of plastic milk bags. Their work is sent to Third World countries to help the poor. Photo by Cathie Coward, the Hamilton Spectator

**Please note, this project is not coordinated by the Toronto Craft Alert. Please contact the people featured in the article if you would like details on the project**

Today a co-worker brought in a clipping from the metro that got me really excited. This is my kind of [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BIG on Bloor Street Festival (June 20, deadline: May 16)

rosalyn — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:37:27 +0000

The BIG on Bloor Festival is coming again! After the huge success of last year, we will once again be closing 2 1/2 km of Bloor Street to create Canada’s longest street festival on June 20 from 1 to 9 pm.

Deadline for artists submissions – May 16, deadline for booking tables – June 6.

We had 400 tables in that stretch of Bloor Street and plan to surpass that this year. So bring your locally-produced, green, globally-aware, environmentally- conscious, cooperatively organized and manufactured, volunteer-based, sustainably [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: donations to WORN’s Heartbreak Karaoke Fundraiser Swag Raffle

jen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:04:00 +0000

An indecent proposal…
On February 14, WORN FASHION JOURNAL will be holding a Heartbreak Karaoke fundraiser to help us continue producing the local fashion magazine your customers love – and we’re currently looking for donations of soul-soothing swag for goody bags and raffle prizes.

So you give and you give…
WORN events tend to attract crafty types, fashion connoisseurs, and vintage enthusiasts.
We are giving out 25 early bird bags of small and sweet items, coupons, and gift certificates. [...]

HELP WANTED: sewing volunteers needed a.s.a.p.

jen — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:22:00 +0000

from Arabesque Dance Company:

Arabesque Dance Company is looking for sewing volunteers!

We could use help a.s.a.p!

We have a production called “EGYPT” taking place March 5-8/09 at the Premiere Dance Theatre and are putting the final touches on everything.

Volunteers get:
- Written & oral references from Arabesque Dance Co.
- Free tickets to the performance
- Your name listed in credits of performance program
- Free copy of the performance DVD with [...]

HELP WANTED: Volunteers for City of Craft 2008

jen — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:09:00 +0000

WE STILL NEED A FEW MORE HANDS ON DECK WITH SO MUCH ACTION AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW. PLEASE SEE CONTACT BELOW TO GET INVOLVED….

Calling all Craft-lovers! Become a constituent of City of Craft!

If you have an unrelenting desire to get involved in an innovative, craft culture event that features craft-based installations, free workshops, outreach by community arts groups and a curated craft fair of modern handmade [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Streetknit & TCA at BIG on Bloor (June 21) HELP WANTED!

jen — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:14:00 +0000

Next weekend (Sat. June 21st) TCA will be doing outreach at the BIG on Bloor Festival alongside a whole bunch of neat-o arts & community groups and craft businesses (Table K18 in the block from Ossington to Shaw). We’ll have some cute new TCA merch for sale, are offering a bookbinding activity courtesy of Nightjar Books at around 5pm, and have teamed up with the kids of Streetknit to present a Community Blanket Making activity and chat about housing issues from 2-3pm.

Knitters & other yarnsmiths take [...]

CROSS COUNTRY CRAFT CHECKUP: New Montreal Column

jen — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:21:00 +0000

I am happy to introduce a new TCA contributor from Montreal: Pamela Grimaud. Pamela has generously offered to keep us informed about crafty goings-on in La Belle Province, which I’m sure will make our Montreal readers very happy and hopefully pique the interest of Toronto-based peeps and inspire some cross-provincial craft exchange.

Pamela will contribute periodic digests of Mtl. crafty happenings, and will do profiles on Montreal craft makers and shakers, with a special emphasis on ethical fashion & crafts.

A bit about Pamela:

After thirteen years in the United [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: 13th Annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale (May 30 & 31)

jen — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:36:00 +0000

Get your game faces on and your elbows up, it’s time for the Textile Museum’s More than Just a Yardage Sale!

More Than Just A Yardage Sale

Friday May 30th 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday May 31st 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Textile Museum of Canada

55 Centre Avenue

Created and run by the Museum’s volunteers, the sale is a bonanza for textile aficionados and a major fundraiser for the Museum. Shoppers will have their pick [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Ladyfest Toronto 2008

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:53:00 +0000

Click image to enlarge

A note from Ladyfest T.O.:

Ladyfest Toronto is looking for musicians, artists, filmmakers, and workshop facilitators for our 2008 festival! This fall, we will be celebrating feminism in all its forms this and we need you!

Ladyfest Toronto 2008 is happening in and around Kensington Market from September 18th to the 21st. The aim of the festival is to incite dialogue about contemporary feminist issues and to create space for women to showcase their [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Donate your yarn and needles (or skilz) for Sistering’s stich and bitch program

angelune — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:12:00 +0000

I received notice from TCA reader Jill Thorp Shepherd about a great new initiative kicking off on May 9th - she will be facilitating a Stitch and Bitch for homeless and under housed women on a volunteer basis at Sistering in Toronto.

Jill is super excited to share such a great, meditative, community building activity with women who need a bit of support and friendship.

As the project has no budget, Jill [...]

VENDOR CALL & HELP WANTED: Toronto Small Press Book Fair (june 7)

angelune — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:42:00 +0000

The Toronto Small Press Book Fair is seeking exhibitors & volunteers. Here’s a note from them about the show & application:

We’re going to be holding the fair at the JCC — the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre — this spring, June 7th, 2008. It’s bigger, with room for more exhibitors, and it’s air-conditioned, too!
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue
Toronto Ontario
M5S 2J2
(corner of Spadina/Bloor)

Time: 12-5
Date: June 7, 2008

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) (http://www.torontosmallpressbookfair.org/pdf/regform08.pdf)

Please note the following volunteer positions [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: TCA internship opportunities (deadline: april 25)

angelune — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:15:00 +0000

We’re looking to expand the Toronto Craft Alert family!

TCA is seeking interns to contribute the development of the project to be a greater resource to readers, and to reach people outside of our current community.

Depending on your area of interest, intern responsibilities may include:

Research for an exciting new craft resource directory

Coverage of local craft events

Identifying creative venues and new ways to spread the word about the TCA

Researching and posting blog & mailing list content

Perks may include tickets [...]

EXHIBITION: hillary webb with domestic collective & timeraiser

admin — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:41:00 +0000

A note from Hillary Webb:

I have news about two exciting upcoming art shows. The first is at Harbourfront Centre. The Domestic collective is showing new work in the South vitrines of York Quay Centre. The opening is next Friday, March 7th from

CRAFTIVISM: the good revolution survey

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:03:00 +0000

This survey is from my friend Laura who I met through this biz class I’m doing. I really respect her project idea and hope some of you will take her survey. Plus, FREE MONEY!

Dear Friend,

I am writing to let you know about an exciting project I’m working on called The Good Revolution. The goal is to unite and inspire individuals who are looking for a feeling of purpose and connection in their day to day life, and to create a strong and vibrant community of socially conscious [...]

GET SCHOOLED: film craft

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:24:00 +0000

TCA reader Lola sent this along…

Hi Folks,

I’m happy to announce my first Super 8mm Film Workshop!
This is a no-to-low profit endeavor with the goal of getting people out together mixing it up with some art and fun.

What is Super 8mm film? Well first off, it’s film – like “movies” film – it comes in a cartridge, it gets developed – it’s not video – it is projected onto a screen and it is silent.

The aim of this workshop is to just get out and do it.

We’ll learn about [...]

CRAFTIVISM: donate your crafts to shameless mag

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:21:00 +0000

As some of you may know, Shameless is an awesome independent girl mag based in Toronto. They are looking for crafty donations for a fundraising effort. Read on for details….

Dear crafty folks,

International Women’s Day, March 8, is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate than supporting Shameless Magazine, Canada’s smart, sassy and feminist magazine for young women?

We at Shameless believe that it’s more important than ever that girls get healthy messages from media. Everywhere you look, there’s pressure on young women to conform to [...]

EXHIBITION: TOAE best of 2007

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:42:00 +0000

Kate Jackson, Soft Soldiers, 2006

BEST of 2007
An exhibition of award winners from the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
January 14 – February 29, 2008
FCP Gallery
100 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Monday to Friday, 11am-3pm

The BEST of 2007 exhibition brings together the work of the award winners from the 2007 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE), representing some of the most exciting [...]

CRAFTIVISM: craft & regenerate great lake fish with fishnet

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:23:00 +0000

I met these ladies at City of Craft and was very impressed by their inventiveness in raising funds & ecological awareness while affecting change through this crafty project.

Calling all Crafters and Fish Lovers
Take Part in FishNet: The Great Lakes Craft and Release Project

This is a special invition to all Toronto area crafters to volunteer to participate in a unique larger-than-life project – one that [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Inspirations Studio Sale

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:22:00 +0000

It’s not too late to get a little inspiration for your holiday gifts!

You are invited to
INSPIRATIONS STUDIO DECEMBER SALE
FRIDAY 7TH, SATURDAY 8TH, SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2007
761 QUEEN ST WEST, (West of Bathurst St), SUITE # 201
416-367-2728

Inspirations is an innovative and award winning Community Economic Development Project that assists low income women with creating art based micro businesses. Our members create original ceramics, paintings and note cards.

We are also your premiere location for Gift Giving. If organizations are giving gifts [...]

CRAFTIVISM: a call to knit

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:08:00 +0000

Are you a knitter with a conscience? Streetknit wants you to join in their house knitting project at, you guessed it, City of Craft.

Some words from Streetknit:

GIMMEE SHELTER

On Dec. 1rst Streetknit will in fact, in truth, in reality verifiable build a house out of knit-wool before your very eyes at the colossal City of Craft , 1087 Queen St.w, being thrown by some very crafty ladies, [...]

Toronto Craft Alert » Volunteer

HELP WANTED: Volunteer at the 2011 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (show: July 9-11,2011; volunteer deadline: June 30, 2011)

HELP WANTED: Volunteer call for our 49th annual on Nathan Phillips Square (July 9-11)

CRAFTIVISM: Shop for the Cause 2 – Emergency Fundraiser for Haiti (January 23)

HELP WANTED: Volunteer Publicist for Streetknit

HELP WANTED: Volunteer for City of Craft 2009! (Show: December 12 & 13)

HELP WANTED: CRAFT off the lot needs volunteers (show: Nov. 12 – 15)

HELP WANTED: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition – Call for Volunteers! (July 10-12)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: McMichael Autumn Art Sale (October 23-25, deadline: May 31)

HELP WANTED: 3 new intern positions available at TCA!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Eco-Art and Media Festival (April 14-19, deadline: March 27)

CRAFTIVISM: Crocheting Recycled Plastic for Kids

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BIG on Bloor Street Festival (June 20, deadline: May 16)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: donations to WORN’s Heartbreak Karaoke Fundraiser Swag Raffle

HELP WANTED: sewing volunteers needed a.s.a.p.

HELP WANTED: Volunteers for City of Craft 2008

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Streetknit & TCA at BIG on Bloor (June 21) HELP WANTED!

CROSS COUNTRY CRAFT CHECKUP: New Montreal Column

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: 13th Annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale (May 30 & 31)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Ladyfest Toronto 2008

CRAFTIVISM: Donate your yarn and needles (or skilz) for Sistering’s stich and bitch program

VENDOR CALL & HELP WANTED: Toronto Small Press Book Fair (june 7)

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: TCA internship opportunities (deadline: april 25)

EXHIBITION: hillary webb with domestic collective & timeraiser

CRAFTIVISM: the good revolution survey

GET SCHOOLED: film craft

CRAFTIVISM: donate your crafts to shameless mag

EXHIBITION: TOAE best of 2007

CRAFTIVISM: craft & regenerate great lake fish with fishnet

CRAFT SHOW: Inspirations Studio Sale

CRAFTIVISM: a call to knit