Craft news: City of Craft Spring Show

City of Craft Spring
Saturday, April 20, 2013
11am-6pm
Trinity St. Paul's United Church
427 Bloor Street West
(one block West of Spadina)
Toronto, ON
$1
(Kids 12 & Under FREE)

Vendors include TEST's own Charlotte and Stewart and Kid Icarus

crafty happenings this week!

Lots of opportunities for shopping for handmade goods in Toronto this week! Here are a few of the events going on:

Holiday Bazaar

Dec 5 & 6, Wed & Thurs, 3-8PM

La Citadelle
International Academy
of Arts & Science

15 Mallow Road North York, ON M3B 1G2
(Don Mills/Lawrence)

Vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own ShoedawgzK9Apparel


Holiday Art Markets

Dec 8 Sat 10-5 & Dec 9 Sun 11-4

The Foundery
376 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON

Vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own ShoedawgzK9Apparel

The third Wandering Winter Craft Show

Sunday December 9th, 11-5
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St. West

Vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own LandfillDesigns, CalliopeKitten, Drélin, minouette, CandiWare, and Jack and Willa Designs

Christmas Craft Sale
December 8 & 9, 2012 11am - 5pm both days
Where: Q Space; 382 College Street (this is the home of Quattro Books)

Vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own sproutspress
(on Sunday only)

401 ARTISANS MARKETPLACE
DECEMBER 6 - 9, 2012

Vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own stitchandspoke

Holiday Art Market at the Artscape Wychwood Barns is both this week and next.
Sunday December 9 (and 16), 12- 5
601 Christie St


Vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own clayshapes and artsyfasken

The Artisans Gift Fair
Is running several days. Dec., 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, 12- 5
The Tranzac
292 Brunswick Ave.

On Sunday the 9th, vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own Torched Studio, Jacaranda Designs and Ciara Rebello. On the 15th and 16th, vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own greenbeanthings.

Artisans At Work, Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale
2071 Danforth (east of Woodbine)
Is running several days. Dec., 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, 9 am - 6 pm
This weekend's vendors include T.E.S.T.'s own LureArts and thunderpeep

Nacho Mama's Craft Show is this Saturday, December 8 at Sneaky Dee's, 11- 5
431 College St

Vendors will include T.E.S.T.'s own your heart's haven, http://www.etsy.com/shop/charlotteandstewart">charlotteandstewart, http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiemo">magpie mo Studio No.9 Design and the basic elements

Bloomsbury Holiday Show at The Caledonian Pub

Sat. Dec. 8th, 3:30 - 6:30pm
Sun. Dec 9th 3:30 - 8:30pm or later!

The Caledonian
856 College Street
Vendors will include T.E.S.T.'s own AshleyWinningtonBall


City of Craft
December 8 & 9, 2012
Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
$2 Admission
Children under 12 FREE

The Theatre Centre
1087, 1093 & 1095 Queen Street West

Vendors will include T.E.S.T.'s own FlowerPot

Vendor Call: City of Craft

Applications Open for City of Craft 2012

Event: December 8&9, 2012
Application Deadline: August 31, 2012, Midnight EST

Hurry hard, Citizens! Applications are now up and running for City of Craft 2012 - the most dazzling way to cap off your year in indie craft.

As usual, we are plotting and planning at City of Craft HQ to make this year as magical and full of surprises as ever and we want you, vendors new and old, from far and wide, to show us what you've been up to so that we can assemble yet another great crew of vendors to beguile Toronto holiday shoppers.

Want to apply? Here's what to do:
1. READ THE VENDOR APPLICATION FAQ.
2. Seriously, read it.
3. Get yourself some kick-ass images of your work.
4. Figure out how to put your artistic impulses and processes into words.
5. Submit yourself to the fates.
6. Return to summer frolicking as usual.
7. (optional) Tell your friends. Forward this email. A few hopeful applicants always seems to miss our calls no matter how much we try to get the word out - you can help!

Hurrah!

Craft News: Wonderlandish by nanopod

Via the Toronto Craft Alert


NANOPOD: HYBRID STUDIO
www.nanopod.tv
322 Harbord Street
647.780.4478
nanotopia@me.com

Wonderlandish
December 10 (11:00am-6:00pm) & 11 (1:00am-5:00pm), 2011
a nanotopian installation
Sound + Vision by Andrei Gravelle & Tosca Teran

TEST's own nanopod: Hybrid Studio is taking part in this year’s City of Craft!
Not only will they have a booth where you can purchase signature nanotopian one-of-a-kind & limited edition gifts & special holiday gift certificates towards their metal + glass workshops and courses they are currently ‘elving’ away creating, Wonderlandish. A special installation taking place at the Theatre Centre during The City of Craft. Sneak peeks and experimentations of what’s in store are up daily on the nanopod blog.

Vender Calls & Deadlines

Via the TCA: Saturday August 13 the Bloorcourt BIA will be putting on a streetfair to fill the streets between Shaw and Dovercourt (on Bloor) with crafty goodness. There are some places left for venders.


Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Streetfair
August 13, 2011
Craft fair: 11am – 7pm (Streetfest: 11am -10pm)
Shaw to Dovercourt along Bloor
http://bloorcourt.com/

::::APPLICATION::::

Wanna participate? Return your completed questionnaire (cut and paste into an email with ‘APPLICATION’ in the subject line) to: bloorcourtcraft@gmail.com

Your name:
Email:
Company Name:
Website (if any):
Phone Number:
What type of stuff do you plan to sell at the show:
Price range of goods:
Space/table requirements (choose one):

+ Space only ($40). If this is your choice, please describe how you plan to display your goods – i.e. what type/size display you plan to bring.
+ Table and two chairs ($45)

Note: additional chairs can be rented for $2 each. If you need any, please let me know here.

Did you want to be seated beside anyone else who is applying? (please provide their company name)*:

If you want to be awesome, you can attach a 150 x 50 pixel web graphic to display on the vendor page with the questionnaire. Otherwise I will ask for this later (if you make it in to the show).

*I will try to accomodate booth neighbour requests as best I can!
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CITY OF CRAFT


Via the TCA: Applications for the December 2011 event are now open!
They will stay open through Midnight EST on August 31, 2011.
Hooray!

First, Read the Application FAQ

Then, APPLY!

Questions? Contact cityofcraft at gmail dot com. Also, you can stay on top of application announcements and deadlines by siging up for our participant email list, joining our facebook group, or following our tweets on Twitter.

We are really looking forward to seeing what you’ve been making Toronto (and beyond)!

Happy Crafting,

City of Craft
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Via Canada Arts Connect: Something a little different!

The Last Savage – art show and literary reading / memorial service for Randy “Macho Man” Savage Naco Gallery, Toronto, November 2011.

Curated by Nathaniel G. Moore featuring readers David Brock, Spencer Gordon and several visual artists to be announced.

The art show and reading will celebrate the life of Randy Macho Man Savage, and anyone else for that matter that made your life a little easier as a child. Participants are encouraged to draw or write short pieces exploring sentimental or trivial heroes from their childhood. For me wrestling was just one little item, and now it is more a fond memory of that summer passion, to become something extraordinary , to be an invincible champion, even if it was just in my backyard, and to get excited about the maniacal fantasy of pro wrestling, that’s it, nothing more. It was never more than a doodle day dream, a way of counting sheep to fall asleep, but instead of sheep it was off the top rop flying elbow drops. I’ve been collecting commissioned drawings of Savage for the last 3 years and this show will showcase that work. The reading portion of the night will take the form of a “live” anthology of childhood hero poetry or prose.I’m looking for work that celebrates infantile and juvenile memories. So find your own Randy Savage, write something and get in touch with me about being a part of this show.

Deadline is 3RD September, 2011. Send stuff to bowlbrawl '@' gmail.com
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Via akimo: THE TORONTO AFFORDABLE ART FAIR
APRIL 19-22 2012
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE

Presented by the Toronto Art Expo, going into its tenth anniversary edition, the show that has brought unparalleled opportunities for artists and in the last few years, attracting major world galleries and publishing houses, will once again occupy Toronto's premier art venue, the MTCC in the Spring of 2012. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of the most unique and elegant art fair in Canada, combined with renowned marketing support to promote your art business through sales and contacts.

"The Toronto Art Expo presents one of North America's most elevated platforms for doing the business of art, we were most impressed by their organization and promotional passion."-Masterpiece Publishing.

"The 2011 show was my best yet, the sales just keep coming"-James Lane, Artist

"I wish to thank .....the Toronto Art Expo, for their expertise and excellent organizational skills, in promoting Canadian Artists by creating a venue which attracts art lovers, connoisseurs, curators, and International interest and favour". Gary Barnhart-Sculptor

See http://www.torontoartexpo.com/2011/virtualgallerypages11/barnhart.html for full blog.

Jury and price guarantee deadline Sept. 15th
For more information call 416-265-6988 or toll free 1-866-228-4238
www.torontoartexpo.com info@torontoartexpo.com
www.torontoaffordableartfair.com info@torontoaffordableartfair.com

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Also OCAD U Alumi are invited to submit to the 2012 Alumni show. Deadline: December 1, 2011.



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The Bazaar of the Bizarre FALL 2011 - Vendor Application

What: A Halloween Marketplace
When: Sunday Oct 23, 2011
Where: 6 Noble Street, Toronto -------------------------------------------------------------------
Artists, clothing designers, craft-folk, publishers and other independent makers of all things creepy, exotic, whimsical and macabre are encouraged to join us for this marketplace of curious crafts, to be held Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 6 Noble Street (Queen West of Dufferin). -------------------------------------------------------------------
Apply now! Space is limited. -------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Your payment is your commitment to participate in this event and, as such is non-refundable.
2. In the event of cancellation of this event due to circumstances beyond our control, table fees will be refunded but Plastik Wrap is not liable for any other expenses
3. Note that vendors are responsible for staffing and decorating their own tables/booths
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Reminder: City of Craft Application Deadline

City of Craft application deadline is AUGUST 31, 2010.

Vender Calls

Vender Call Wrap-up Today:

1. Via TCA Forums:
Looking for local (Parkdale/Roncesvalles/High Park) crafters to sell their awesome handmade goods at The Sorauren Park Festival Saturday August 21st 2010. Very reasonable rates & great music, food & more! If interested please email a description of your work, contact info, price range of goods and 3-5 photos of your work to: info '@' soraurenparkfestival.ca. Submission Deadline August 15th

2. Via TCA Forums
The Clothes Horse Bazaar is looking for clothing and accessories designers as well as vintage dealers to participate in a sale happening this fall in the West Queen West neighbourhood.

The event which will include a clothing swap, diy fashion workshops and styling advice from professional image consultants, will be a Mecca for the city’s fashionistas!

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time: 12pm-5pm
Location: Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen St. West
Table fee: $50

If interested in more information or an application, contact clotheshorsebazaar@gmail.com.

3. Also, for all you crafty sewing & mending types, examples of mended items with great stories are sought for
For Keeps: a mending show

Presented by Toronto Craft Alert in partnership with City of Craft and Worn Fashion Journal
Cream Tangerine Café Gallery at the Great Hall
December 9-18, 2010
Opening reception hosted by Worn Fashion Journal December 9/10 (exact date and time TBA)

In For Keeps, Toronto Craft Alert will present your mended works - originals and photographic portraits by photographer Danijela Pruginic - in a celebration of everyday beauty and the evocative stories behind things we care enough about to fix when broken.

Details: here
Application: here

Vender Call: City of Craft

Via the TCA forum:

Vendor applications are open for City of Craft 2010 (December 18+19 in Toronto) until August 31, 2010.

City of Craft is an annual craft fair, exhbition and source of awesomeness housed in The Theatre Centre on Queen West West. The show accepts 45-50 vendors annually. Jurying takes place in early September.

For more information or to apply, click here

Thanks, Toronto crafties! We are empty without you.

Also, the City of Craft is behind a call for submissions for Love and Money

At the Ontario Crafts Council Gallery
December 16-31, 2010
Reception: Thursday, December 16, 7-10pm

City of Craft (in partnership with the Ontario Craft Council) is seeking submissions for a group exhibition that will take place at the Ontario Craft Council Gallery as a part of City of Craft’s 2010 off-site programming. City of Craft is Toronto’s largest independent craft sale and weekend-long event featuring craft-based installations, free workshops, and craft-related programming.

This year’s exhibition will explore the broad relationship craft and crafting has with commerce. Craft(ing) is currently a multi-billion dollar industry. From mainstream craft media personalities and the DIY Network to hipster how-to guides, mega craft fairs and fabric designers du jour, the commercial nature of the contemporary “crafting” movement often seems to starkly contrast the idea of crafting for necessity from days gone by. On the other hand, there are people who turn to craft and craft processes for a sense of transcendence and autonomy. Many would argue that there is more of a need to craft for crafts sake now than ever-- either to re-skill ourselves for an uncertain future, or simply to learn to slow down.

Are money and craft strange (or natural) bedfellows? How does craft transcend issues of commerce? How do you navigate or perceive the dichotomy of craft for love/craft for money? Work that addresses any facet of the above ideas is welcomed as a submission. Submissions of fine craft, indie craft and art are encouraged.

Love and Money is curated and coordinated by Tara Bursey.

Submission forms, and this call can be found here.

City of Craft

Members of the Toronto Etsy Street Team will be at:

City of Craft 2009
December 12 & 13, 2009
Saturday NOON-7:00pm
Sunday NOON-5:00pm

The Theatre Centre
1087 Queen Street West, Downstairs
Toronto, ON

$2 at the door

We're coming out to help represent Etsy! So come on by and say hello, see some great local craftsters and artists, and see some TESTy stuff.

This weekend, you can find other team members at the Portobello East show and the Indie Xmas Market. It's a busy time of year for the handmade makers! Crafty Torontonians, let us know about your up-coming art & craft events, so we can spread the word.