Art In Turley Park - INDIE CRAFT SHOW - Apps Available

So, I have such a great time collecting artists for the Carbondale Downtown Art and Wine Fair that I just decided to host my own show!!!

Art in Turley Park will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 10-5.
TURLEY PARK is located at 300 West Main Street Carbondale, IL 62901
I can't wait to see how many great vendors we get in the show. I am open to taking vendors from any location at all....

The spaces are only $25, and there are still spaces open. A vendor map will be available shortly. We have already had lots if interest from some of my absolute favorite Etsy artists so far!!! Only hand-made items are accepted! This will ensure the absolute best shopping experience ever.
The application is available HERE

Art in Turley Park will be held under a beautiful pavilion on a fall Sunday. There is a huge playground facility nearby, so bring the kids and let them play in a very safe environment while you shop! What can be better than that?

Also, we will host a Cutest Dog Contest at 2pm. Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome, and there will be 3 prizes awarded to the pups who are voted The Cutest!!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at: ArtInTurleyPark (at) yahoo dot com. Applications still available!! Please inquire if needed. Thank you :)

Providence Open Market - Starts June 11!!!! - Rhode Island!

This event is in its fifth year and looks just incredible!!! If you live anywhere within a couple of hours, I highly recommend applying for this show! It is reasonably priced, and I bet the spots go quickly!!

"The Providence Open Market, now in its 5th season, is the city’s only Open-Air Market where you can shop for handmade artisan goods and fine art. Now located in picturesque Lippitt Park, on the east side of Providence, at the juncture of Hope Street and Blackstone Blvd, where Providence borders Pawtucket.

The Market features a different group of artists every week ensuring that each visit will be unique - and with free customer parking, making a trip to the market has never been easier! This year the Providence Open Market is committed to partnering with community-based art organizations. Together we are working towards one goal – to give Providence a unique casual meeting place where you can shop for art, healthy edibles, handbags, jewelry, accessories and much more.

Not only does our Market give local artists an affordable venue to sell their wares, but we also provide customers with the opportunity to meet the people who design and create the wide range of products that are for sale.

When - Every Saturday, June 11 through September 24. 10AM-2PM
Where - Lippitt Park at Blackstone Blvd. East Side of Providence, RI"

Visit their Website HERE...
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How to get the world talking about your items!!

These words were taken in their complete form from Vanessa on the PaperNStitch blog.

"Selling your Art online without inspiring a conversation is exactly the same as setting up a physical art stand in the middle of a barren desert! No one will come, and your sales will languish! You have to move where the people are, and then you have to engage them in order to increase sales. This guide will teach you exactly how you can get the web talking about your art.

1. Actively Participate in Social Networks

You probably already have a blog and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Etsy and Flickr, but do you really use them?

Take Action: Statically posting your updates isn’t enough to get people talking about your art. You have to join Facebook groups and leave comments, join Etsy circles and curate collections, and upload your photos to popular Flickr groups. Chat with people, make friends and interact, and people will return the favor and talk about your work, too.

2. Tell Your Story

Your art is all about your story. People want to know your process and your inspirations. They want to know your humble beginnings and successes. People buy handmade over mass produced items for the human element, so show how human you are and tell your story.

Take Action: Update your blog and social networks frequently with your process and the adventure that is creating your art line. It will resonate with people, and they will spread the word. (Especially if you get your readers involved in the process! Think of creative ways to make your fans a part of the story.)

3. Make Friends in the Community

Genuine networking in your niche is invaluable, not only for rapport and inspiration, but also for starting the conversation about your artwork.

Take Action: If you see artwork that speaks to you somewhere online, stop and follow that person on their social networks and send them an e-mail. Let them know that you appreciate what they create. Leave comments on your favorite blogs. Starting this conversation is how you create friends in the community. You’ll talk about their art, and they’ll talk about yours.

4. Ask People to Write About Your Art

This is the common-sense answer, and it’s one that few people try. Find a resource that you feel would be a good fit for your artwork, and kindly ask if they would publish a story about your work. Many publications ask for people to submit and appreciate the free content. Be creative, write helpful guest posts for blogs or tell your story in a magazine. Don’t by shy, just ask!

It’s up to you: With consistency and a little dedication, you can get people talking about your art and spread the word of your line and vision. Get out there and get them talking, it’s your job to spark the conversation about your art."



This article and words were found HERE...

Craft Display of The Day!

This cute craft table is great! This display by Gifts Created is nice, bright, and has a touch of earthy-ness to it.
The banner is great and doesn't overwhelm the table.
The astroturf is a nice, cute touch too!
I like the way she has built up her back level, by using bricks and MDF board, then sewing a slip cover for it. The wicker baskets with the red cloths inside are also great for displaying and cohesively organizing her plush creations!
See her FLICKR stream {here}...

Makeshift Shopping Villages in NYC!!

This is a very fun concept! I love markets that just pop up around the holidays. It doesn't have to take up much room, and lots more people are out shopping - makes sense to me :)
This article has been copied and cited properly, in 100% from the New York Mag website"
"Market Values
Just in time for the holiday gift rush, makeshift shopping villages are popping up all over the city. - By Joe DeLessio & Alex Rees
Published Nov 17, 2010 -
ALL SHOW DATES REFLECT 2010, NOT 2011.

(Photo: Courtesy of Fêtes de Noël)

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
Bryant Park, Sixth Ave., at 42nd St.; 212-768-4242
More than 100 booths make this European-style holiday market one of the biggest in town, while free ice skating on the park's rink makes it one of the most festive.
• Dates: Nov. 5–Jan. 2; Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.


(Photo: Courtesy of Grand Central Terminal)

Grand Central Holiday Fair
Lexington Ave., at 42nd St.; 212-340-2583
First, check out the kaleidoscopic light show in the main concourse. Then, sneak over to Vanderbilt Hall for the station's 12,000-square-foot impromptu mall.
• Dates: Nov. 15–Dec. 24; Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving)


(Photo: Courtesy of Mardi Gras Festival Productions)

The Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bartholomew's
325 Park Ave., at 50th St.; 212-378-0200
Not only does the scene look like a Currier and Ives print, but you can also pick up enough cold-weather gear to look like you've just walked out of the artwork.
• Dates: Nov. 15–Dec. 24; 8 a.m.–8 p.m.



(Photo: Courtesy of Urban Space Management)

Holiday Market at Union Square
14th St., at Broadway; 212-529-9262
The red-and-white tents are resurrected with winter accessories, Christmas-y trinkets, and some less predictable, more interesting merchandise.
• Dates: Nov. 15–Dec. 24; 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving)

Holiday Market at Columbus Circle
Central Park S., at Central Park W.; 212-529-9262
Some of the best booths are devoted to foodies: gift baskets stocked with snacks and sweets, and decks of coupon cards with discounts to Suba and the Tasting Room.
• Dates: Dec. 1–Dec. 24; 10 a.m.–8 p.m.


(Photo: Courtesy of Winter's Eve)

Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
Broadway from Columbus Circle to 68th St.; 212-581-3774
For one night at least, Upper West Side merchants turn a pocket of Manhattan into Small Town, USA, with music and (for a nominal fee) food tastings.
• Dates: Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar
N. 7th St., at Wythe Ave.; 917-301-5765
Artists & Fleas debuts an additional holiday market space, showcasing a festive twist on the wares of their regulars and more.
• Dates: Dec. 4–5, 11–12, 18–19; noon–8 p.m.

Made in Harlem Art & Gift Festival
Casa Frela Gallery, 47 W. 119th St.
Hand-crafted gifts at the Casa Frela’s one-off weekend market will include jewelry, quilts, decorative items, and holiday ornaments.
• Dates: Dec. 4–5; 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Gifted: A Holiday Market presented by the Brooklyn Flea and Design*Sponge
Skylight One Hanson, One Hanson Pl.
More than 100 of the Brooklyn Flea’s vendors will fill three floors with delightfully kitsch holiday gifts and miscellany.
• Dates: Dec. 15–23; 11 a.m. –7 p.m.

Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market
Littlefield Performance Space, 622 Degraw St. and Textile Arts Center, 505 Carroll St.
Browse the stalls at two separate venues filled with seasonal crafts and hip wares, sample artisanal food and drinks, and pick up DIY tips from instructional demos.
• Dates: Dec. 18–19; Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Farmer's Market went great!

Although it was rainy and a bit chilly, the Market went great yesterday! I think the SIUC Graduation brought more people into town, and a lot of them stopped by! I met some great people and saw some of my C'dale faves too!
I am doing the C'dale Downtown Art and Wine Fair (DAWF) next weekend, so I will be making as much as I can this week! whew :)

Handmade Im Gempack - a cute show!

See their Flickr Pool HERE...



Sorry, I can't find a website for this event. If you have any info, please comment below. Thanks!