Web Anaytics Workshop for Crafters and Artists!

Hey local crafters!  If you have a blog, website or sell on Etsy you must come to this workshop!  This coming Thursday,  April 12th at 7:00pm I'll be presenting a workshop on web analytics.  "Web Analytics: Why Measurement Matters For Your Small Business"  This session is geared for beginners.

Check out the Facebook event page 

Topics include:

What the heck is web analytics?
Why it matters
How to get started
Web Analytics 101

I'm also collecting questions on the Facebook page so head on over there, RSVP and ask a question.  I'll try to incorporate as many as I can at the end of the presentation.

Sponsored by the Old North End Arts & Business Network and Women's Festival of Crafts.

All workshops will be held at North End Studios at 294 North Winooski Ave in Burlington.  A fee of $5 will be charged for each workshop, cash or check, but are free for Old North End Arts & Business Network members.

For more info and to check out the other workshops being offered visit www.womensfestivalofcrafts or www.oneabn.org or call Megan Humprhey at 864-7528

Marketing Workshop Series Presented

Are you an artist, crafter or designer who has a website?  Have you ever wondered how you can use web analytics to help you with your digital marketing efforts?  If so do I have a workshop for you.  The Old North End Arts & Business Network (ONEABN) and Women's Festival of Crafts are sponsoring a work series for artist and small business owners.

I will be presenting at one of the workshops called "Web Analytics: Why Measurement Matters For Your Small Business" which will focus on the basics of web analytics, how to get started and why it's important for your creative business.  This workshop geared for beginners is happening on Thursday April 12th.

Get the details on this workshop plus the others being offered at the Women's Festival of Crafts website.

South End Holiday Hop

December 10,11,12
Throughout the South End of Burlington Vermont

4th Annual South End Holiday Hop. Artist Market and Open Studio. Shop local, support your community, see your neighbors and buy amazing wonderful goods for all your holiday needs.

Check out their Facebook Event Page

Shop local this weekend!

The Women's Festival of Crafts is happening this weekend!  Don't spend your money at the big box stores this Friday.  Boycott Black Friday big box shopping and support local crafters instead.  The event starts this Friday 11/26 from 5pm-9pm and runs through Sunday 11/28.  That's right - you have three days to shop your heart out. 

Check out all the vendors HERE!

Open call to Artists

 

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery will be accepting work for its annual 'Small Works' Holiday Show, opening December 3rd. Work must be no larger than 12" in any direction, 2" allowance for frame. There is a 'small' fee of $5/ piece, and no more than 10 pieces will be accepted per artist.
Email spacegalleryvt@gmail.com for application or check the website for info www.spacegalleryvt.com.

Calling all budding photographers!

Photographer has been found. Thanks for all those who contacted me. I'll need a volunteer again in the spring.




I am looking for a budding photographer who might be interested in volunteering their time to take pictures at the Queen City Craft Bazaar on November 20th. I would need this person to take pictures of each vendor and some overall shots of the event.

If interested please email me at queencitycraftbazaar@gmail.com

thanks!

BCA Holiday Artist Market now accepting applications!

BCA Holiday Artist Market
December 17th and 18th, 2010

Postmark deadline: Friday, October 15th, 2010

Hello artists!

We will be holding our Annual Holiday Artist Market on Friday, December 17th from 12-8 pm and Saturday December 18th from 10-6pm in the Contois Auditorium in Burlington City Hall. We will not be holding a jury, but we ask that all artists who do not exhibit at the BCA Summer Artist Market to include 4-6 printed images with their application. Existing BCA Summer Artist Market members are guaranteed a space at the Holiday Artist Market. Please let us know as soon as possible whether you are interested in participating.

Payment and space:
34 spaces are available. Each space is approx. 8’x 6’.
Space fee is $90 to participate in both days. Participation is mandatory for both days
Make checks payable to: Burlington City Arts.

Set Up:
Set-up will be Friday, 9 am to Noon and Saturday 9am to 10am.
Break down will be from 6pm to 8pm Saturday evening. Please keep in mind that there is no vehicle access to Church at that time.
You must bring everything that you need for your own booth – Tables, chairs etc.
Electricity is available. Please bring heavy-duty extension cords, a power strip and duct tape.
There is vehicle access to the front of City Hall on Church Street until about 10 am.
Please move your vehicle as soon as you are done loading in.
We recommend carpooling or being dropped off because it is often difficult to find parking in Burlington.

Please return the application and checks to:
Emily Lawrence
Firehouse Gallery
Attn: Holiday Artist Market
149 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401

*If your application is not accepted, your check will be voided.
*Submission material will not be returned.

For questions, please contact:
Jen Wagner, Holiday Artist Market Coordinator
jwagnerdesignz@yahoo.com

Calling all indie crafters, artists and designers!

Applications are now being accepted for the holiday edition of the Queen City Craft Bazaar.

The show will be held on Saturday Nov 20th at Union Station in Burlington, VT

APPLY NOW!

BCA meeting tonight - New North End of Burlington

Burlington City Arts (BCA) in conjunction with the South End Arts & Business Association (SEABA) is proud to announce a series of meetings bringing together Burlington artists and members of the creative economy in a step towards identifying ways to continue to develop and strengthen the arts and creative culture as a key Burlington asset.

Tonight!

Monday, August 23rd, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
New North End Neighborhood Meeting:
Miller Center Gymnasium, 130 Gosse Court

Bulletin Board - BCA Call to Artists

Mondays, August 9, 16, 23 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Burlington City Arts (BCA) in conjunction with the South End Arts & Business Association (SEABA) is proud to announce a series of meetings bringing together Burlington artists and members of the creative economy in a step towards identifying ways to continue to develop and strengthen the arts and creative culture as a key Burlington asset.

The first of four consecutive City meetings was held on Monday, August 2nd at the Flynndog… Gallery in the South End of Burlington, specifically reaching out to artists and businesses in the South End. The schedule for the remainder of the meetings is as follows:

Monday, August 9th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Downtown Neighborhood Meeting:
Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Second Floor, 135 Church Street

Monday, August 16th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Old North End Neighborhood Meeting:
North End Studio, 294 N. Winooski Avenue

Monday, August 23rd, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
New North End Neighborhood Meeting:
Miller Center Gymnasium, 130 Gosse Court

Catalyzed by a Burlington City Council discussion surrounding the creation of a South End Arts District, City Council asked BCA and SEABA to develop a plan, to be delivered back to the Council in the Fall of 2010, which would consider a city-wide strategy that includes a South End Arts District as well as other options for supporting the arts as a key feature of the vitality and success of Burlington. Burlington City Arts hopes to understand the unique characteristics of each section of the city and what unifies us as a destination for the arts.
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Call to Artists - Stowe Street Arts Festival

Revitalizing Waterbury invites artists to exhibit at the 9th Annual Stowe Street Arts Festival

July 17, 2010 • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This community arts festival takes place on historic Stowe Street in the heart of downtown Waterbury and exhibition spaces are available in the tented area or adjoining the tent.

Visual artists, craft and design artists in all media are invited to exhibit and sell work at the festival. The Festival is promoted heavily throughout central Vermont.

EXHIBITOR FEES:
* $55 under the tent - space under the tent is limited to 18 artists, so reserve now!
* $30 outside the tent

Go to www.revitalizingwaterbury.org/ssaf.htm for exhibitor information, including a registration form.

Spring Queen City Craft Bazaar

There is a very good chance there will be a spring 2010 edition of the Queen City Craft Bazaar. I am securing the location today and will post the application as soon as I have the final word. Start spreading the news and check back here tonight for an update!

The Bulleting Board: i heart handmade summer virtual market

Registration for I HEART HANDMADE SUMMER Virtual Arts & Crafts Show is open May 15 - June 5, 2009.

Register NOW

The Bulletin Board: Winooski vendor opportunities

Two great vendor opportunities in Winooski.

The Winooski Farmer's Market is still accepting applications for craft vendors. The Winooski Farmer's Market Begins Thursdays, June 4 and runs through October 15, Thursdays from 3:30-6:30pm in front of the Champlain Mill. Click here for more info

Winooski Riverwalk Festival is also accepting applications for craft vendors.
Friday, June 26, 4pm–Fireworks (rain or shine) Click here for more info

Save the date!

Ad comes out in Seven Days tomorrow and will run for the next three weeks. Look for it.

The Bulletin Board: Stowe Street Arts Festival

Waterbury, Vermont celebrates the Stowe Street Arts Festival on July 18, 2009!

Reserve your spot now to show, share and sell your work at this fun, welcoming and well-attended annual event. We're taking the arts literally and all inclusive: we'll celebrate all the arts, from culinary to visual and everything in between. Come and enjoy the day!

Here’s what you need to know:

• When: Saturday, July 18, 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine

• Where: Historic Stowe Street in the heart of downtown Waterbury. The street is closed to vehicles on the day of the festival. Waterbury is 10 miles from Stowe, Montpelier and Waitsfield, 25 miles from Burlington.

• What: The festival consists of artist exhibitions, live music, dance performances, art and culinary demonstrations and a community arts parade.

• How: Be a part of the Stowe Street Arts Festival – click here for artist registration form and fee information. Discount for early-bird registration - April 1. Musical and performance artists are invited to request stage time – email ssaf@revitalizingwaterbury.org with the details of your proposed performance.

• Why: The Waterbury community values the arts and artists, and we want to make July 18 a day for all of us to celebrate the artists in our midst!

If you have questions please contact Elissa Campbell at 802-229-1342 or ssaf@revitalizingwaterbury.org

Revitalizing Waterbury hopes you will join our celebration on July 18. We want you in Waterbury!

Online Eco Show

I heart handmade is now accepting applications for exhibitors for the I *HEART* HANDMADE ONLINE ECO-SHOW, presented by American Craft Guide. Please note this is an ONLINE craft show. The ECO-SHOW will run from April 15-29, 2009. Apply now!

Visit their site for all the details.

Save the date - beCAUSE Craft Show

Mark the date on your calendar and come on down. I will be there selling and will be donating a % of my profits to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central New England Chapter. My mother was diagnosed with MS last year and so I am doing this to support her local MS chapter. There will be many other great vendors supporting other fantastic causes and organizations.

beCAUSE main website
beCAUSE on Facebook

Vendors needed

the beCAUSE craft show will be held at Saint Michael's college this year on March 21st. This is a show where there is no vendor fee but each vendor chooses an organization or cause to donate a certain % to after the show.

Contact PJ with questions and availability at neveretts3@yahoo.com

I did this show last year. It was quite slow but it was also at a different location. With no vendor fee, a better location and being able to donate some money towards a worthy organization of my choice made it worth it for me.

The Bulletin Board - This week at the Bobbin

This week The Bobbin is offering fun workshops to help you DIY for the holidays!

Tuesday & Friday (12/16 + 12/19): from 3-5 you can learn how to
transform recycled denim into an on-the-go bag.

Wednesday (12/17)from 12-2: They are upcycling 2nd hand fabrics into crafty little stuffies.

Thursday (12/18)from 12-2: turn an old sweater into a cozy mitten
and scarf set!

To see all of their exciting classes this December check out their calendar.