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Archive for the ‘Shows and Events’ Category

Handmade Holiday: Local Craft Shows & MD Crafters

Following the list of DC crafters I posted last week, below you will find links to all the Crafty Bastards in Maryland.  I’m working on the Virginia crafters.  Stay tuned. But first, one of my favorite ways to buy handmade: craft shows! Craft shows are a great place to find handmade gifts and come with [...]

Holiday Shop-n-Stroll: Volunteers Needed!

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 [...]

One of a Kind Show in New York

One of a Kind Show is looking for exhibitors for their New York holiday show.  Here’s the info from the Hello Craft blog: Hello Craft is excited to be partnering with the One of a Kind Show & Sale and will have a booth at OOAK’s holiday show at Pier 94 in New York from [...]

The American Quilt – Weaving the District’s Future

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities in partnership with The Textile Museum invite you to attend: Story Quilt: An American History A lecture given by Master Quilter and World Renowned artist Faith Ringgold as part of The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ American Masterpieces Program The American Quilt 2009: Weaving the [...]

Apply to Holiday Heap 2009!

The 2009 Holiday Heap will be held December 5th from 10-5pm at 2640 St. Paul Street (St. John’s Church), Baltimore, MD 21218. The show is produced by the Charm City Craft Mafia. The application is now available! Because they receive many more applications than they have spaces for, please be sure to fill out the [...]

Apply Now! Handmade Mart at the Holiday Shop-n-Stroll

Locally, the vendor opportunities for holiday shows seem to be pouring in. The Handmade Mart is going to be teaming up with Downtown Silver Spring and the FRESHFARM Market for the first annual Holiday Shop-n-Stroll. Handmade Mart at the Holiday Shop -n- Stroll Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10am-3pm Ellsworth Drive (Between Fenton Ave. and Georgia [...]

National Cherry Blossom Festival Call for Crafters For the 2010 Merchandise Boutique

Here’s an interesting local opportunity that came through our email box this week: The National Cherry Blossom Festival is searching for designers, artists, and crafters to present items for consideration for the 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival Merchandise Boutique. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is Washington, DC’s premiere springtime event, attracting over a million visitors [...]

More DC Fall shows

Whew! If you wanted, you could have a really busy fall here in DC! New shows and markets are popping up all over. Check out the Capitol Marketplace Events page. They are sponsoring shows on the grounds of one of my favorite buildings in the city – the old Carnegie Library (The Square Market and [...]

Let’s Go to Atlanta! Apply now to ICE Holiday Show

Another holiday application is up, this one for Indie Craft Experience, Atlanta, GA. The 2009 Holiday Shopping Spectacular will be November 21st at Ambient Plus Studio. They are taking applications until October 5th. Apply online today!

Downtown Holiday Mart – Apply Now

I know it seems ludicrous especially as you’re probably dangling your tootsies into a pool or have outside plans to this weekend, but really, the holidays are just around the corner. Craft stores are already decked out in their Halloween finest which means that it’s time to start thinking of Holiday shows. One of the [...]