FALL/WINTER 2012
Shows & Sales
September 16: stART on the Street, Worcester, MA
November 2+3: Twist, Northampton, MA
November 10: Artist Open Studios & Sale, Indian Orchard Mills
November 11: Craftopia, Pawtucket, RI
Dec 1+2: Alchemy Initiative, Pittsfield, MA
December 8+9: SOWA Holiday Market, Boston, MA
December 16: Bazaar Bizarre, Boston, MA
Other Events
September 20: Easthampton Bear Fest Gala Auction, Holyoke MA
September 29-October 28: Women of Indian Orchard Mills Gallery Show
November 22-24: Building & Lighting of the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree, Provincetown, MA
November-December: Craftland Gallery, Providence, RI
November-January: Artistry Holiday Sale, Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
EVENT DETAILS
September 16
stART on The Street, Worcester, MA
This is the largest street fair in Central Mass! In addition to 150+ artists and crafters, stART will also be hosting a variety of local music groups, non profit organizartions offering information and free kids’ activities, and a food court complete with vegan options. Newly added this year will be a classic car show.
Details
Sun Sept 16
11-5pm, FREE
Green Street, between Temple and Madison Streets
website: startonthestreet.org
November 2+3
Twist, Northampton, MA
Twist is a fresh kind of fair, showcasing original goods and art from 60+ talented vendors. This show is hip and lively, a great place to really hang out and enjoy the atmosphere, music and handmade goodness!
Details
Northampton Center for the Arts / 17 New South Street / Northampton, MA
Friday Nov 2, 2012 / 6 pm - 9 pm / $4
(5 pm - 6 pm VIP Reception open to general public $15 and includes a goody bag, food and drinks!)
Saturday Nov 3, 2012 / 10 am - 6 pm / $4
website: twistfair.com
November 10+11
Artist Open Studios & Sale
The public is welcome to visit the Indian Orchard Mills where many of the 50 artists have opened their private studios to you. The Dane Gallery hosts a fabulous reception and show- with paintings, sculptures and new artwork. Its a fun and festive weekend, and a chance to meet the artists, see where they work and also have their work for sale.
Details
Sat Nov 10/ 12-4pm
Sun Nov 11/ 12-4pm
Free, donations appreciated
NOTE: I will only be there in person on Saturday, while I will have an assistant open my studio on Sunday
website: iomills.com
November 11
Craftopia, Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, RI
Craftopia is a day-long, festive-as-all-get-out, juried art and craft event held at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, RI.
Featuring the work of 56 unique artisans for sale, as well as, food and frivolity.
Details
Sun Nov 11/ 10-4pm
$1 donation
website: craftopia.com
December 1+2
Alchemy Initiative, Pittsfield, MA
The Handmade Holiday Festival is an annual juried fair of food, gifts, and greenery. From pottery and jewelry to chocolates and quilts, it is THE one-stop spot for holiday shopping in the Berkshires. Showcasing handmade goods by local and regional artisans, we give shoppers the opportunity to meet and support the makers of their gifts AND keep their holiday spending in the community!
Details
Sat Dec 1/ 10-4 (tbd)
Sun Dec 2/ 10-4 (tbd)
Masonic Temple 116 South St, Pittsfield, MA
website: alchemyinitiative.org
December 8+9
SOWA Holiday Market, Boston, MA
This year's Holiday Market will feature the very best of New England's independent designers, artists and crafters. From the fashionably chic to the hip and cutting edge, shoppers are sure to find an original gift for everyone on their list. Expect to find an exceptional array of indie goods, including: handbags, jewelry, pottery, letterpress stationery, silk-screened t-shirts, baby clothes, re-purposed wool accessories and more! This handmade holiday spectacular will be held in the spacious and historic main building of the Benjamin Franklin Institute, located in the heart of Boston's South End. Within walking distance to Boston's best galleries, boutiques and international cuisine, the SoWa Holiday Market is at the center of Boston's most diverse and exciting neighborhoods!
Details
VIP Shopping hours: 10AM - 11AM
Sat Dec 8/ 11AM - 6PM
Sun Dec9/ 11AM - 5PM
Benjamin Franklin Technical Institute at 41 Berkeley Street
website: sowaholidaymarket.com
December 16
BazaarBizarre, Boston, MA
The Boston Bazaar Bizarre is a craft and art event run by the craft community, and for the craft community. This show is packed, in every sense of the word, with talent, shoppers and vendors. It is the best place to be to find handmade amazing everything. Its very hip and very holiday. Get there early to avoid the long lines.
Details
Sunday, Dec 16th 12-6pm
Early Bird Tickets
BCA Cyclorama 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA
website: bazaarbizarre.org/boston
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Shows & Sales
September 16: stART on the Street, Worcester, MA
November 2+3: Twist, Northampton, MA
November 10: Artist Open Studios & Sale, Indian Orchard Mills
November 11: Craftopia, Pawtucket, RI
Dec 1+2: Alchemy Initiative, Pittsfield, MA
December 8+9: SOWA Holiday Market, Boston, MA
December 16: Bazaar Bizarre, Boston, MA
Other Events
September 20: Easthampton Bear Fest Gala Auction, Holyoke MA
September 29-October 28: Women of Indian Orchard Mills Gallery Show
November 22-24: Building & Lighting of the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree, Provincetown, MA
November-December: Craftland Gallery, Providence, RI
November-January: Artistry Holiday Sale, Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
EVENT DETAILS
September 16
stART on The Street, Worcester, MA
This is the largest street fair in Central Mass! In addition to 150+ artists and crafters, stART will also be hosting a variety of local music groups, non profit organizartions offering information and free kids’ activities, and a food court complete with vegan options. Newly added this year will be a classic car show.
Details
Sun Sept 16
11-5pm, FREE
Green Street, between Temple and Madison Streets
website: startonthestreet.org
November 2+3
Twist, Northampton, MA
Twist is a fresh kind of fair, showcasing original goods and art from 60+ talented vendors. This show is hip and lively, a great place to really hang out and enjoy the atmosphere, music and handmade goodness!
Details
Northampton Center for the Arts / 17 New South Street / Northampton, MA
Friday Nov 2, 2012 / 6 pm - 9 pm / $4
(5 pm - 6 pm VIP Reception open to general public $15 and includes a goody bag, food and drinks!)
Saturday Nov 3, 2012 / 10 am - 6 pm / $4
website: twistfair.com
November 10+11
Artist Open Studios & Sale
The public is welcome to visit the Indian Orchard Mills where many of the 50 artists have opened their private studios to you. The Dane Gallery hosts a fabulous reception and show- with paintings, sculptures and new artwork. Its a fun and festive weekend, and a chance to meet the artists, see where they work and also have their work for sale.
Details
Sat Nov 10/ 12-4pm
Sun Nov 11/ 12-4pm
Free, donations appreciated
NOTE: I will only be there in person on Saturday, while I will have an assistant open my studio on Sunday
website: iomills.com
November 11
Craftopia, Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, RI
Craftopia is a day-long, festive-as-all-get-out, juried art and craft event held at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, RI.
Featuring the work of 56 unique artisans for sale, as well as, food and frivolity.
Details
Sun Nov 11/ 10-4pm
$1 donation
website: craftopia.com
December 1+2
Alchemy Initiative, Pittsfield, MA
The Handmade Holiday Festival is an annual juried fair of food, gifts, and greenery. From pottery and jewelry to chocolates and quilts, it is THE one-stop spot for holiday shopping in the Berkshires. Showcasing handmade goods by local and regional artisans, we give shoppers the opportunity to meet and support the makers of their gifts AND keep their holiday spending in the community!
Details
Sat Dec 1/ 10-4 (tbd)
Sun Dec 2/ 10-4 (tbd)
Masonic Temple 116 South St, Pittsfield, MA
website: alchemyinitiative.org
December 8+9
SOWA Holiday Market, Boston, MA
This year's Holiday Market will feature the very best of New England's independent designers, artists and crafters. From the fashionably chic to the hip and cutting edge, shoppers are sure to find an original gift for everyone on their list. Expect to find an exceptional array of indie goods, including: handbags, jewelry, pottery, letterpress stationery, silk-screened t-shirts, baby clothes, re-purposed wool accessories and more! This handmade holiday spectacular will be held in the spacious and historic main building of the Benjamin Franklin Institute, located in the heart of Boston's South End. Within walking distance to Boston's best galleries, boutiques and international cuisine, the SoWa Holiday Market is at the center of Boston's most diverse and exciting neighborhoods!
Details
VIP Shopping hours: 10AM - 11AM
Sat Dec 8/ 11AM - 6PM
Sun Dec9/ 11AM - 5PM
Benjamin Franklin Technical Institute at 41 Berkeley Street
website: sowaholidaymarket.com
December 16
BazaarBizarre, Boston, MA
The Boston Bazaar Bizarre is a craft and art event run by the craft community, and for the craft community. This show is packed, in every sense of the word, with talent, shoppers and vendors. It is the best place to be to find handmade amazing everything. Its very hip and very holiday. Get there early to avoid the long lines.
Details
Sunday, Dec 16th 12-6pm
Early Bird Tickets
BCA Cyclorama 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA
website: bazaarbizarre.org/boston
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Past Shows
Spring 2012
April
Craftopia, Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, RI
May
Twist, Northampton, MA
June
Providence Art Festival, Providence, RI (cancelled due to weather)
stART on The Street, Worcester, MA
Past Shows
2011
April
Craftopia, Pawtucket RI
May
Twist Fair, Northampton, MA
August
Festival Fete presents City Arts, Providence, RI
Sept
StART on the Street, Worcester, MA, Downtown
November
Twist Fair, Northampton, MA
Craftopia, Pawtucket, RI
December
Bazaar Bizarre, Boston, MA
Past Shows
2010
March-
Spring Trunk Show, Prague CZ
May-
Twist Fair, Northampton MA
September-
StART on the Street, Worcester MA
October-
Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Fest, W.Stockbridge MA
November-
Holiday Extravaganza, Westfield MA
Twist Fair, Northampton MA
December-
Holiday Trunk Show, Ludlow MA
Big Brothers Big Sisters Winter Craft Fair, Northampton MA
Stark & Skulls Crafty Craft Fair, Hadley MA