There is a $10 non-refundable application fee. The jury will review and score all completed entries on various criteria from design and craftsmanship to saleability and alternative subject matter. Applicants will be notified of their status by July 26th. If accepted through the jury process, vendors will pay a $165 booth fee. Both fees are non-refundable. Crafty Bastards will take place Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10am-5pm.

The application process is a little different this year. Most notably, you will be asked for 5 images, rather than 3. Your 5 images must be 200K max each. Remember to prepare and choose your images well!

In the past we have received around 400 applications for the 100+ spots available at the show. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit clear images and descriptive work statements. For helpful hints on applying to Crafty Bastards, check out “Wowing a Craft Show Jury” over at Hellocraft.com

Questions? Check out our FAQs or send an email to craftybastards@washingtoncitypaper.com.

I can’t believe it is that time again, but it seems like the holiday indie craft shows are starting to accept applications! If you feel like traveling this December, you might want to apply to Bazaar Bizarre Boston. The show will be held at the Castle on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 11am – 7pm.

Some history of the event from their website:

Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. In its seventh year, the Bazaar Bizarre has brought its hip, fun craft fairs to Boston, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and San Francisco. Last year, over 3,500 shoppers attended the 2007 Boston Bazaar Bizarre at the Cyclorama.

Bazaar Bizarre is a juried craft fair that receives 300+ applications for 150 vendor slots. The vendor fee of $165 will get you one 6″x3″ table and two chairs. According to their application, you are not allowed to bring any additional tables or displays that will not fit on your 6″x3″ table. Eek!

Applications are due online by August 29. You can apply here.