Hit The Road with the Horseshoe Market!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Call for Vendors: Broadway Market

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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Call for Vendors: Indie Wed

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Check out this call for vendors from Indie Wed:

Indie Wed is a THE alternative to the traditional bridal expo. For those in the midst of wedding planning, Indie Wed offers a one stop shop for all the best wedding artisans and professionals from the Midwest and beyond.

So what exactly does “Indie Wed” mean? Not only is our focus on promoting and supporting small, independent (indie) businesses, but also couples with an independent spirit. For some that may mean a full-blown unconventional fete while others may simply want to incorporate handmade items from local artisans. Indie Wed is wedding planning… redefined.

Indie Wed is not just a show but also a market where many of the artists will be selling their wares on the spot.

You can read more here:
http://indiewed.com/upcoming-events/2012-indie-wed-denver/

Here is the link with info about applying and participating in our July 31, 2012 show which will take place that evening at Artwork Network. Applications are due May 18th.

http://indiewed.com/apply/

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Denver Handmade Homemade Season Kick-off Potluck this Saturday!

Friday, April 20, 2012

Here’s a message from our friends at Denver Handmade Homemade about thier upcoming potluck this Saturday:

We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Denver Handmade Homemade Market Season Kick-off and Potluck! This Saturday, April 21st, from 6 to 9pm at the Mercury Cafe, the community that makes the Denver Handmade Homemade Market a reality will be gathering to celebrate the start of our upcoming 3rd Season!

We are excited to continue fostering a venue for local crafters and producers to showcase their goods and services that are made in their homes and backyards right here in Denver, many for the first time.

Come from 6 to 9pm this Saturday at the Mercury Cafe to enjoy food and drinks – please bring food or drink to share and cups/plates/bowls/utensils to use.

We will also be selling raffle tickets ($2-5 sliding scale) with art and crafts from our vendors and locally owned shops in Denver. These will include handmade pottery, homemade wine, paintings, leather works, and HaHo prizes, as well as donations from Fancy Tiger, Pablos Coffee and more.

If you haven’t seen it already, we are now accepting vendor applications for our 3rd season. Please visit us at www.denverhaho.org/be-a-vendor.html

Thanks! We can’t wait to see you all again!

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Monday Member Spotlight: Christa Pisto of Pistoli

Monday, April 9, 2012

Please describe your craft business. What was your impulse for starting it?

I make handmade vintage typewriter and cash register key jewelry.  I find vintage typewriters that don’t work anymore and use the keys for bracelets, necklaces, rings, bobby pins and cufflinks.  I have been a crafter for as long as I can remember.  I grew up in the heartland of jewelry making, New Mexico.  I worked at a jewelry suppy store there and learned many thing from the jewelry makers of the area.  There is where my love for jewerly making began.

 

What do you consider to be the most important personality trait of an entrepreneur?

The best trait a entrepreneur is the “Can do Attitude”  It is rough out there for any small business and especially for those making and selling their own wares.  I also believe in the willingness to ask for help.  Networking and speaking with other crafters to get mentoring is the best way one will learn to grow their business.
What piece of advice do you wish you had, when starting your business?
Best piece of advice… to get out into your community, network and get your name and product out there.
Who in Denver do you admire? Who is your crafty hero?
My Grandmother is my crafty hero.  I remember as a small child hanging out in the back room of her house watching her sew all my clothes.  She would sew a little then put it on me for a fitting and some how she always managed to poke me with a pin.  :)
What’s the best show you did last year?
I don’t do a lot of shows.  But by far Fancy Tiger’s Holiday Handmade has been the biggest show I have done.
Where can we find you online?
(Are you a DHA member? Do you want to be featured on the Monday Member Spotlight? Email me and we will make it happen!)
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CALL FOR VENDORS: ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS

Friday, March 30, 2012

Talented and Gifted Artists, Artisans, Craft Masters wanted for a one-of-a-kind, fun-filled Arts and Crafts Spring Bazaar, May 12, 2012 to benefit Ocean Conservation and Dolphin Protection.

We are seeking Artists, Artisans and Master Crafters who have really special creations. Do you have unique, hand-made, one-of-a-kind treasures and small collectibles suitable for gift giving? That is the theme we are seeking. for our Mothers Day Gift Fair! (No Fur Items will be accepted)

Hurry, Space Rentals are limited, space fee $40.00. Tables are available for rent at $8. (However, you may bring your own table if you wish and you can share your space with other art/crafters to save money).

There will also be a Wildlife Education Center within the Festival. If you represent a Wildlife Rescue or Education Group, then we would love to have you include your information with our festival. Please contact us at the email below.

This Is a Non-Profit fundraising event! Sign up for this fun opportunity to exhibit your talents, make some $$$$ in the process and help out a very worthy cause at the same time. Deadline for Application approval is April 15th (04/15/2012)!
Please note: Spaces Are Limited, so, First come, First served.

Contact: heatherbunnie2@yahoo.com for more information and application form for vendors.

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Call for Artist Installation Assistants

Friday, March 16, 2012

 Unique Volunteer Opportunity!

Kawana, Primitive. Courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden and artist.

Join the Denver Botanic Gardens exhibitions team in a rare chance to work alongside internationally known Japanese artist, Tetsunori Kawana. Volunteers are needed daily from mid-April through the beginning of May to assist the installation team with two site-specific bamboo sculptures. These sculpture are part of the Gardens upcoming exhibit Kizuna: West meets East and will be on display from May 5th through November 4th at the York Street location.

Physical duties will include carrying, splitting and joining large bamboo poles. This is a great volunteer project for either individuals or groups!

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at vol@botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3537.

 

 

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Call for Vendors

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Red Tent Art Event
Saturday, April 14th 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Season’s Bliss Event Center 665 Flatiron Marketplace Drive, Broomfield, CO
Booths are free, 25% commission applies to all sales.

A One day Art Sale Featuring Regional Artists
Grand Opening for Season’s Bliss Event center in Flatirons, live music, BBQ and cash bar!

Benefiting the Courage is Change Organization and Their Red Tent:
a Safe Gathering Place for Women, Facilitating Change & Personal Growth

Contact: Liz Oster at liz.oster@comcast.net for application. 303-494-5828.

24th Annual Taste of Louisville Festival
Saturday, June 2nd 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No commission. Outdoors 10X10 Booths are $35 for LAA (Louisville Art Association) members $50 for non-members (becoming a member costs $30 and entitles you to participate in many other shows and events throughout the year). Attendance averages 4,000 – 5,000. Juried event. Only 10 spaces available for jewelry, so jewelers should apply early.

Contact Ann Kruglak at dreamcd@usa.net (preferred) or 303-443-2310 for application via email.

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BOULDER’S NEW ART MARKET PUTS OUT CALL FOR ENTRIES

Monday, February 20, 2012
A new art market, designed to celebrate and share the talent of local artists, has put out a call for entries for participation. “To Market, To Market” will kick off its inaugural year on June 23 & 24 in an outdoor venue near the intersection of Boulder’s Table Mesa Drive and Highway 36 in the Prudential Rocky Mountain Real Estate office parking lot.
Artists are invited to submit photos of their work along with an artist information form between February 22 and March 15, 2012. Artists will be notified of their acceptance into the show no later than March 20, 2012. Submittal details and other pertinent details about the market can be found at 2mrkt.com.
The market will be held 10AM – 6PM on Saturday and Sunday, with artists having an option to participate one or both days.
Organizers are looking for eclectic, handmade art; unique vintage finds; and high quality, one-of-a-kind goods.
“We are thrilled to be bringing an art event to the S. Boulder area,” says Pam Gonacha, one of the event’s organizers. “All of us involved in the market’s creation have our roots here and we are excited about creating a neighborhood event. Through this juried process we are looking for very unique, very different handmade art pieces or refurbished, vintage items. There will be an emphasis on ‘different.’ And an emphasis on items that are ‘fun.’ We invite all artists, even those with no prior show experience, to apply.”
The event is sponsored by NicholasCutler Events, Milagro Loco Chic, and Prudential Rocky Mountain Realtors.
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Call for Crafters & Artisans with Whimsical & Unique Creations

Monday, February 20, 2012

Call for Crafters & Artisans with Whimsical & Unique Creations

Invitation to participate in the Zappy Dots Boutique

A unique, whimsical boutique is coming to Longmont and online!

Seeking creators of whimsical handmade items designed for all ages that are ‘kids at heart’

Zappy Dots
www.zappydots.com

 

Who is Invited? Handmade Crafters and Artisans with whimsical creations for home and life, including:  hair accessories, baby oriented, aprons, home décor, vintage.  (handmade crafters & artisans will be juried to ensure products offered are high quality and match our vision).

 

What is Zappy Dots? Zappy Dots is a new boutique in Longmont (and soon-to-be Online) with a mission  to bring the joy of handmade to whimsical lovers locally and worldwide.

 

Where is Zappy Dots located? 900 S. Hover St., Suite D, Longmont, CO 80501 (inside ShopKids Store) and online at: www.zappydots.com

 

How does it work? Apply to feature your handmade creations at Zappy Dots.  If you are selected, Zappy Dots requests a 90 day commitment to consign your handmade items with Zappy Dots.  You will receive 60% of proceeds from sales of your items, after a $10 set up fee is applied.

 

We’d love to have you join us.  To be considered, please apply here:  http://www.zappydots.com/blog/handmade-vendors

For more information, please contact:
www.zappydots.com
handmade@zappydots.com
Kim @ ShopKids Store & Zappy Dots Boutique, at 303-776-0510

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