The 2010 Crafty Bastards Vendor Gallery has arrived and I have just spent over an hour clicking about and marveling at it. Now you can, too! Use the options along the side to sort by category. Click an image to see the artist statement, additional images and website including Etsy Minis and social media links, [...]

As a vendor for the 7th annual Crafty Bastards, I seriously do not want to start counting down to the October 2, 2010 show. But, as a shopper, I totally can’t wait. And we are hoping that you are getting super excited about it, too! To help you with that, we will be launching the [...]

An exciting new outdoor arts market brought to you by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is looking for arts vendors. They are looking for DC artists and crafters to help activate the Shaw neighborhood for two weekends in August (7th & 8th and 14th & [...]

Don’t tell me you are waiting until the last minute. You are, aren’t you?! What are you waiting for? The deadline to apply for booth space is July 4, 2010. Get more info and submit your Crafty Bastards application here. There is a $10 non-refundable application fee. The jury will review and score all completed [...]

Baltimore’s super fun indie craft show, Pile of Craft, will be happening this Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 10am to 5pm at 2640 St Paul Street, Baltimore MD 21218, inside St John’s Church. This year’s fair will have over 40 of the best local and national crafters, as well as craft and printmaking demonstrations, a [...]

The brand new Petworth Community Market will launch its opening season this Friday, June 25, 2010 from 3:00-7:00 PM. The market will be located on the 4100th Block of 9th Street, NW at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street and will run from now until October 29, 2010. The market will feature farm [...]

We are super excited to announce that applications for Crafty Bastards 2010 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply for booth space is July 4, 2010. Get more info and submit your Crafty Bastards application here. There is a $10 non-refundable application fee. The jury will review and score all completed entries on various [...]

Come shop, eat, drink, and be merry with the DC Rollergirls this Saturday night. I got details for ya: DC Rollergirls 2nd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday Bash! Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009 Time: 8-11 pm Location: McFadden’s, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 (metro accessible via the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Station) This event [...]

It is surprising, but true, that I didn’t know that Narwhals were actual real creatures until this recent piece on NPR. Look, see, they are real! Since I heard that story, I have been captivated by the idea of the Narwhal. And it looks like I am not the only one. Indie craft seems to [...]

The Holiday Shop-n-Stroll is looking for volunteers to help them with vendor load-in, on the day of the fair, from 7am-10am. Crafters, craft-lovers, and early birds are welcome to join them. All volunteers will be provided breakfast, and will receive a free, limited edition, Holiday Shop-n-Stroll tote bag. All interested volunteers should email them at [...]