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calling all crafters!

Applications are now open for Crafty Supermarket’s holiday show! It’ll be at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The table fee is $65 for the day. We’ll provide 8-foot tables and two chairs. If you want to share the table with a friend, include information for both of you in the form, and we’ll judge you as a group.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 15, 2010. We’ll notify you whether you’re accepted by Sept. 25. When you’re accepted, you’ll have until Oct. 1 to pay the $65 table fee. If you don’t submit the table fee by Oct. 1, we’ll offer the space to another crafter.

Click here to apply! Applications are now closed.

FAQ

What kind of crafters are you looking for?

Unconventional crafters, artist-poets, upcycling freaks, hipster types, cutesy makers, punk artists, do-it-yourselfers, bike-cozy crocheters — all y’all are welcome. The most important thing is that you’re selling things you made yourself!

Can I share a table with a friend?

Sure! Just mark that box in the application and include that person’s info. No more than two craft businesses to a table, though!

I sell Avon/OxyClean/other manufactured stuff — can I be in the show?

Nope, sorry. We only deal in the handmade.

Does every crafter who applies get into the show?

Because we receive so many applications, we can only accept a small percentage of people to be vendors. We consider a lot of things in the judging process: price range, quality of work, overall style, and how many vendors are selling similar objects. We can’t offer feedback on whether your crafts will be accepted — check out our last show’s crafter list to get an idea of what kind of stuff we like!

Free screening of Handmade Nation!

handmade nation documentaryWe’re kicking off the opening of applications for the Crafty Supermarket holiday show with a screening of the indie craft documentary “Handmade Nation” on Sunday, August 1! Bring a friend and crash on the comfy couches of Red Polly to watch the movie and have a snack or two. Fabricate will be open as well, in case you need an indie craft fix. Before you even ask — yes, it is totally FREE to come! You can RSVP to the Facebook event right here.

Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Fabricate/Red Polly
Address: 4016 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH

ABOUT THE MOVIE
Handmade Nation documents the new wave of art, craft and design that is capturing the attention of the nation. It is the feature film debut of director, author, artist and curator Faythe Levine. Levine traveled to 15 cities and covered more than 19,000 miles to interview artists, crafters, makers, curators and community members.

Today’s craft world has emerged as a synthesis of historical technique, punk culture, and the DIY ethos, also influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art.

Director Faythe Levine captured the tightly knit community that exists through websites, blogs, and online stores that connect to the greater public through independent boutiques, galleries and craft fairs.

Interviews were conducted on-location in artist studios, homes, boutiques, offices and craft fairs, giving the public an exclusive and rarely seen look into the lives of these creative individuals.

this week in craft!

the crafty news just keeps comin’:

  • Covington’s Arts District is hosting a series of talks about small business. All the sessions take place at the Artists Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St., Covington, KY 4101. The first one, with Melt owner Lisa Kagan, happened last week, but there’s still lots more good stuff:
    • Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m.: Rick Hoffman, owner, Covington Clay
    • Tuesday, May 25, at 7 p.m.: Dan Korman, owner, Park+Vine
    • Thursday, May 27, at 6 p.m.: Rebecca Volpe, Small Business Insights, City of Covington
  • There’s going to be an art sale at Hamilton and Knowlton in Northside on June 5. Spaces start at just $15, and the deadline to apply is May 28. You can apply right here!
  • Going to the Taft Museum is now free on Sundays! It used to be free on Wednesdays.
  • Northside micromarket Picnic and Pantry is rumored to be opening up shop this weekend. If it’s anything like their debut at the Crafty Supermarket show, there’s going to be a run on tacos, so dine early and often, people.

thank you!

THANK YOU for helping the second Crafty Supermarket be such a success! Over the course of the day we had more than 1,500 shoppers at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center.

We couldn’t have done it without all our volunteers, sponsors, Ruth and Erin of the CCAC, the shoppers and most of all the crafters. All 50 of you were amazing, and we’re so glad you were a part of Crafty Supermarket.

Phew! We’re still recovering from all the excitement. If you didn’t make it to the show, or just want to relive it, here’s some video Grace took of the show towards the end as things were winding down.

Announcements coming soon about our next show — stay tuned, and sign up for our newsletter in the upper right hand corner of the blog!

Alisha, Chris & Grace

today’s the day!

Crafty Supermarket’s spring show is today! Doors open at 11 a.m. and we’ll go hot and  heavy until 6 p.m. See you there!

vendor roundup: jewelry

Crafty Supermarket’s going to have a lot of incredible handmade jewelry. Check out this year’s sellers of baubles, bangles and trinkets:

anne holman jewelry design

Anne Holman of Columbus

brooke arin

Brooke Medlin of Dayton

buzzbuzz

Buzz Buzz Designs of Dayton

lily in flux

lily in flux of Covington, KY

Nimmy Saustra & Tallie Designs of Cincinnati

red raven studios

Redraven Studios of Pittsburgh

the lovely teaspoon

The Lovely Teaspoon of Ft. Wright, KY

yellowberry handmade

Yellowberry Handmade of Dayton

vendor roundup: paper goods

Paper addicts will have plenty of vendors to fawn over at Crafty Supermarket! Cards, books, journals, decorations and ephemera — we’ve got it all.


gracie sparkles books of Cincinnati

Lady Bear Crafts of Lebanon, OH

Paper Acorn of Cincinnati

Spacedog Studios of Columbus

Tracy Makanani of Cincinnati

cincinnati shopping guide

there’s just a little time left for holiday shopping this year, but i wanted to call out some fab handmade gift ideas from some of the local Crafty Supermarket vendors! even though time’s running out, the shipping should be fast. :)

VisuaLingual’s Midwest Seed Bombs
These are seriously blowing up, so to speak — they’ve had mentions in tons of national magazines. Each cute screenprinted bag contains five seed bombs with a mix of wildflowers native to the Midwest. $6

SMARTFISH handmade red flats
These adorable handmade flats are completely vegan and made without any adhesives. Alisha dyes the hemp canvas and pours the rubber soles into molds herself. Truly made in Cincinnati! $95

Paper Acorn’s set of 6 snowflake gift tags
These tiny tags come with silver strings to tie to your most precious presents. Each is two pieces: a silver circle and a die-cut blue circle. $5

Lori Brown’s Ruth softie
Under the moniker morninglori, Lori makes hand-embroidered creatures out of fleece and cotton. Baby tested and adult approved! $28

grey goose gifts’ biggie smalls necklace
This simple sterling silver chain has two circles, one big, one small. Pretty, simple and affordable! $20

grace dobush’s “crafty superstar” book
If you or a crafter in your life is trying to make a go at a DIY business, this book is a must-have. It’s got first-hand advice from 25 indie crafters on how to run a craft business and balance your crafty life with your day job. $15