Chaos Gallery Call for Entries!

26767_103631183009360_103621906343621_47725_1037156_nChaos Gallery is looking for artists to submit work for their upcoming non-juried self-portrait exhibit. All mediums, styles, skill levels and interpretations are welcome. Entry is free; work must be recieved at the gallery by September 25th, 2010. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday October 1st. Chaos Gallery is located at 812 W 3rd Ave, Denver.

For more information please contact Debbi at 720.956.1442 or by email at snapme@comcast.net

Call for Guest Bloggers…

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We are looking for a few talented contributors to post weekly or monthly posts on our blog. If you are interested please email Crystal at crystal@denverhandmade.org with your blog ideas and links to your past work.

Full time maker?

Thinking about quitting that day job to create full time? Take a look at this article posted on CraftyPod: http://www.craftypod.com/2010/07/09/getting-paid-partially-in-time/

The Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market

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One our our lovely members Amy is hosting her very own market this October, The Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market and is offering a great booth discount for DHA members. The Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market is a place where emerging, undiscovered and experienced artists, designers, crafters, and vintage collectors can set up their own little shop, showcase their talents and meet their customers. It’s a rare and wonderful shopping destination where customers can interact with and buy directly from their source. You’re sure to stumble upon some pretty awesome, lucky finds!

The first market is schedules for Saturday October 2nd at 46th & Tennyson. For more information about the market or to become a vendor visit: http://www.horseshoecraftandflea.com/

If you are hosting a market and would like to let us know about it email Becky at becky@denverhandmade.org

Call for Street Fair Vendors

We hope your June is wrapping up nicely! Here is a call for Street Fair vendors we received.

Street Fair Vendors Needed

Tax deductable booth donation only $30

Central Presbyterian Church’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, September 11, 2010    10:30am – 4:30pm  (9:00am set up)

Location:  Sherman Street in Denver between 16th and 17th Streets

Only 25 – 30 Vendors accepted, so get your reservation with donation submitted quickly! Booth space is 10’x 10’.   Bring your own canopy if you want shade.

Free concerts, dignitaries and historical building tours will be an added attraction throughout the day for fair goers.

Make checks payable to Central Presbyterian Church, with memo: 150th Street Fair

Mail payment to: Central Presbyterian Church, 150th Anniversary Celebration, 1660 Sherman Street,  Denver, CO  80203

Questions can be addressed to: Emily Tueting    720-890-7090     debstuet@aol.com

July 15th REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE

Submit the following form:

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150th Celebration Street Fair Vendors Registration Form

Name___________________________________Phone________________

Business Name________________________________Email_____________

Address_______________________________________________________

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Type of booth: ________art     ________food   ______ crafts   ______ jewelry

________other (specify) _____________________

________check here if you need electricity

Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair Applications Now Available!

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Applications are out for the 2010 Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair in Washington D.C. for Saturday October 2nd. The deadline to apply is July 4, 2010. Complete applications will be reviewed by the Crafty jury in July and all applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, July 26th. For more information about the Crafty Bastards or to apply for the event click here.

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Join the Denver Handmade Alliance Friday June 18th from 7pm-9pm for an awesome night of craftiness in celebration of Etsy’s birthday from 7pm-9pm at The Other Side Arts located at 1644 Platte Street.

Bring a crafty project to work on or work on some crafty project ideas courtesy of Etsy and Ready Made Magazine. There will be some food and drink provided but we encourage you all to show off your crafty culinary skills and bring some homemade treats potluck style.

GO CRAFT!

Upcoming Market Opportunity

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There is an upcoming market opportunity quickly approaching. Pink Pitcher has held the Denver Handmade Market for the past few years and it’s back. This year Pink will be Partnering with Colorado Fresh Farmer’s Market. Pink will be hosting the fair the first Sunday of the month from June through September, on the Esplanade at City Park. This fair brings together fabulous locally grown food with amazing locally made goods. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity or to get an application please email Pink at denverhandmade@gmail.com.

Workshop: Understanding Local Sales Tax

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Last week’s Crafty Ballyhoo marks the beginning of the craft fair season for many of us.

Or maybe you are thinking about starting to sell your handmade goods?

This workshop is geared toward you! Learn what you need to know about local sales tax!

In partnership with the Mile High Business Alliance , the Denver Handmade Alliance is excited to offer this small business tax workshop focused on local sales tax. This workshop is especially geared toward artists, crafters and the handmade community who would like to better understand the tax requirements for selling their wares.
Letitia M. Pleis, PhD, CPA, CMA, CFM is an accounting professor at Metropolitan State College of Denver and owner of LMP Accounting Services.  She specializes in small business tax and accounting and has had articles published in Management Accounting Quarterly and European Journal of Management.
Date & Time
Monday, May 3rd
6pm – 7:30pm
Location
Tears-McFarlane House (CHUN Building)
1290 Williams St.  Room 103
Denver, CO (map)
Cost
$10 for members (MHBA & DHA)
$20 for non-members


DHA Membership Application

DHA Member application

Download  and mail in the above pdf to apply for membership to the Denver Handmade Alliance!

GO CRAFT!