The following is a press release from ArtsUnion:

The Somerville Arts Council & Boston Handmade
present an ArtsUnion Event: the 3rd annual
BOSTON HANDMADE MARKETPLACE
in Union Square, Somerville
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 3 - 7 P.M.
(rain date Sunday, July 11)

ArtsUnion continues the 2010 series with the Boston Handmade Marketplace in Union Square, Somerville. The outdoor market features work by Massachusetts artists, craftspeople, and artisans associated with Boston Handmade and Etsy.com. Curated by Jessica Burko and Boston Handmade, the fair promotes local, independent businesses producing handmade, one-of-a-kind works in small studio environments, not factories. More than 25 artists and craftspeople will be on hand to sell handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, housewares, art, photography, toys, and sculpture.

Also on tap will be live music by The Grown Up Noise, One Happy Island, and acraft demonstrations by The Common Cod Fiber Guild. Boston Handmade and Etsy.com help people make a living by making things. From the creative to the curious, items at the Boston Handmade Marketplace will be one-of-kind, limited edition, and produced by local artisans.

Thanks in part to The Somerville Arts Council and Etsy.com, local artists, artisans, and craftspeople associated with Boston Handmade will be in Union Square Somerville for our 3rd year showing and selling handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, housewares, art, photography, ceramics, glass, soaps, and more!

'Blooming Artichoke’ by Kathleen Dustin.Courtesy photo

A Juried show presented by the LACS Polymer Guild

June 15-27, 2010
Reception, Saturday,
June 19, 1-5pm
Guest Speaker: Kathleen

Judges Kathleen Dustin, Sandra McCaw and Bonnie Bishoff will jury entries and our LACS Polymer Clay Guild artists will also have items on display.

Nationally known Polymer Clay artists also exhibiting: Louise Fischer-Cozzi, Elise Winters,Melanie West, Rachel Carren, Sarah Shriver,Jana Roberts Benson, Maggie Maggio,and Dan Cormier.

Tuesdays – Fridays 12 - 4

Sundays: 12 – 4,
Saturdays: 10-4 Closed Mondays

Admission and Parking are Free

Information & Directions: 781-862-9696 or www.LACSma.org

Westlake Ohio - June 16, 2010 -- This year there’s plenty of new inspiration, including the “for Rookies” series of classes and workshops for those starting to quilt, sew for the home, crochet, silk screen and more; products and classes related to sewing for kids; a fun collection of mini-workshops for creating traditional hand-stitched ornaments from reclaimed wool; and brand new surface design products and workshops with a nod to “slow fashion,” offering quiet balance for the high-tech energy of busy machine embroidery studios and software labs.

All in all, there’s something for everyone in the nearly 200 classes and workshops brought to life by more than 35 of the nation’s best instructors, whether one is a rookie, dabbler or highly experienced artisan looking for a new challenge.

The Exhibit Hall is open for three full days, allowing ample time to meet expert suppliers, designers and retailers from across the country while shopping for the latest tools, supplies, equipment, techniques and ideas at more than 150 retail booths. Attendees can take in runway fashion shows, quilt and home décor trunk shows and new-product demos on two stages, and try one’s hand at the many Make-it Take-It projects throughout the Hall.

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo brings inspiration, motivation, education, shopping and personal satisfaction to everyone who enjoys sewing, quiltmaking, embroidery, embellishment and related needle arts. For three days once each year it offers thousands of enthusiasts the opportunity to spend time with others with shared interests, learn from experts in the field, find new products, project ideas and techniques.

Always FREE-TO-ATTEND – our craft, art, design and DIY spectacular will feature over 250 of today’s finest indie-craft talents from all over the nation, free workshops,entertainment + other features!

You can expect to find all sorts of incredible handmade goods at the Fair! Get a sneak-peek of who will be setting up shop at this year’s Los Angeles event on our Artist Page!

Read more at  -  http://www.renegadecraft.com/los-angeles

Advance registration is required for Bead & Button Show classes, workshops and social events. For more information about these opportunities or to register online, please visit the show's Web site. Admission to The Bead Marketplace is open to the public with a ticket purchased at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12.

SOURCE _  http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/4176

Arts and crafts fair in Montclair and Bloomfield coming in June. Vase by Bob Dalpiaz of Earthen Wood Artisans, showing at the fair.

Discover jewelry, furniture, houseware, painting and other creations from local artists at the 22nd annual presentation of Spring Fine Art and Crafts at Essex County’s Brookdale Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 19 and 20 in Montclair and Bloomfield. In addition to 160 exhibitors, there will be ethnic food vendors and live music. Admission is free. For more information, visit rosesquared.com or call (908) 874-5247.

SOURCE  _  http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2010/06/arts_and_crafts_fare_in_montcl.html

CraftyCon is THE conference for professional crafters.  It was created for crafters, by crafters.  We wanted to provide an opportunity for craft professionals (current and aspiring) to network with each other, get superb business training, and have an opportunity to get their craft on! Join us for a three day conference filled with incredible speakers, hands on craft workshops, and a little shoulder rubbing with some of the craft industries best business gurus. It’s going to be great!

Registration includes admission to all scheduled events, the expo space, and all meals.  Each participant will receive promotional items from our sponsors and an amazing conference art journal/workbook.

Read more at  -  http://craftycon.com

Artwork is to be brought to Caladium Arts and Crafts Co-op, 132 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. (Entry will be completed upon submission)

Dates to deliver artwork to the Co-op are Aug. 24 and Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All artwork must feature caladiums.

Any medium (oil/acrylic, watercolor, pastel or mixed media) will be accepted as long as it is on a flat surface and is not three dimensional.

All entries must be framed and ready to hang. All entries may be priced for sale during the festival.

All art work will be on display at the Caladium Arts and Crafts Co-op throughout the Caladium Festival on Aug. 27, 28, 29.

The winning artwork in the T-shirt/poster contest will be on display at Heartland National Bank, Lake Placid office, during the upcoming year. The bank contributes a $250 savings bond to the winner.

The winning artwork for the People's Choice Award will be on display at Highlands Independent Bank, Lake Placid office, during the upcoming year. The bank contributes a $250 savings bond to the winner.

The winning artists should make every effort to be available in late August 2011 to sign posters and T-shirts for the Caladium Festival.

The awards for the art competition are the following: First place $50, second place $30, third place $20.

Prizes and ribbons will be awarded in the categories of oils/acrylics, pastels/water colors, and miscellaneous as long as there are at least four entries in each category.

For more information, contact Margie Callas at 699-1020 or 441-0585, Joyce DeSmet at 699-0548 or 633-9096, Nancy Bolyea at the Caladium Co-op at 699-5940.

The children's T-shirt/Poster competition for grades 2 through 5 is conducted through the public and private school system.

Wauchula State Bank, Lake Placid, where the art work will be displayed during the upcoming year, contributes a $100 savings bond to the winner.
SOURCE  _  http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2010/jun/02/la-design-next-years-caladium-festival-poster-t-sh/

Please join us for the inaugural Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, as  more than 100 artists and artisans will exhibit their work during this two day event, transforming the park into an outdoor gallery of spectacular arts and crafts.

Admission is free - we look forward to seeing you at the festival!

The Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor event located in the largest public park in Fulton County. We set out with many different goals in mind: 1) Give back to the community through art; 2) Create a venue that emphasizes local and Georgian artists so they have a show they can depend on in their own back yard; 3) Bring a Spring festival to the folks in the northern part of Fulton county; 4) Create a show unlike any other in the City of Atlanta, bringing together outstanding local and regional artists.

The Buckhead area is among the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Atlanta area. This inaugural event will feature approximately 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craftpersons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on arts activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages.

SOURCE  _ http://www.buckheadartsfestival.com

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