call for artists: Halloween Hay Day in Fairview Park

Different Things Gallery will be hosting a Halloween Hay Day in the Fairview Park Shopping Plaza with games, contests, family acttivities live music and lots more.

Art and craft sellers will present their handmade items inside the spacious former Blockbuster video location.

Please contact Chris Young at dtgallery@live.com or 216 370 2414 for an application. Applications will be due October 15th, 2011.

Last Minute Market Applications Available

Last Minute Market + Screw Factory Open Studio
Dec. 17th, 2011 10am-6pm
Last Minute Market Application Process Schedule:
Applications available August 1st through September 12th, $10 non-refundable application fee
Participant decisions made and notifications sent by September 19th
Space fees for chosen participants will be due October 1st

This is our biggest and longest running Cleveland Handmade event! Please see application for details and frequently asked questions: http://lastminutemarket.blogspot.com/p/2011.html

Our Sept 10th Market at Tower Press/Sparx City Hop

Save the Date for our next Handmade Market on Saturday, September 10th, 2011!

It runs in conjunction with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance's Sparx City Hop event. Make us your first stop during this great event which highlights the cultural wealth of our city.
Our September 10th artist/sellers will include:

Janiece McWilliams of JBird's Garden Kristina Haberek of Henna Me Therese Taylor of The Keyhole Gallery Jen Nemrava of SJDF Leather Bags Meg McIntyre of MMsquared Judy Crighton of Modern Pixie Geri Coletta Ceramics
Cindy & Vinny Tirpak of Blastmaster Glass Nancy Markham Photography Kelly Noon of Sunshine and Memories
Jen Buchanon of Jenbuza Bags with Jackee Clark Mosaics Chris Keener of Beach Glass Artifacts



The Cleveland Handmade Market at Tower Press during the Sparx City Hop will feature a dozen artists from Northeast Ohio, open studios of the resident artists at the Tower Press Building, delicious food and espresso drinks, as well as art, from the on-site cafe and gallery Artefino, and perhaps a peek into the work of one of Cleveland's treasures at the soon-opening Schreckengost Museum.

Show Opportunity in Akron- Sunday August 14th

Cleveland Handmade team member Brit Charek of holdenallan.etsy.com is helping to organize an event in Akron on Sunday, August 14th at
Studio 526 right across from Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. The plan is: open the doors and start selling at noon, along with artwork on display on the gallery side, then around 7pm there will be bands performing.

She is hoping to work in cooperation with the University Park Street Fair, held on Saturday, August 13th, and she will have access to Sunday's
venue on Saturday night, so sellers who want to work both shows can move
their set-up just down the street.

Please write to Brit at bc36 ((AT)) zips [dot} uakron {dot] edu for details and applications.

Call for Artists- All That Matters To Me, artist run show

"Art is powerful. This show is a demonstration of the collective ability artists have to accomplish wonderful things when we pool our resources. Want to be part of ALL THAT MATTERS?

Deadline: June 6th

A one-day-only artist run show June 25, 2011 will be held at The Screw Factory in Lakewood, Ohio. We will host 25-30 artists, each will have space to display whatever they would like to create/install within the time frame of one day. After working all day on your project, the building will open to the public at 7pm and the world will gaze upon your splendor."

Apply here: http://allthatmattersshow.com/resume

Call for Artists- Cleveland Handmade Market at Sparx/Tower Press

Applications are available for the Cleveland Handmade Market at Sparx/Tower Press which will be on Saturday, Sept 10th, 2011 at 1900 Superior, Cleveland. Please visit ClevelandHandmade.com/Market to find a link to more info and the online and printable applications. Application deadline is JULY 1st, 2011.

Call for Tree Art- Keyhole Gallery show in Lakewood

CALL for ARTISTS ~ Looking for tree art for a new show beginning June 3rd. Paintings, 2D, 3D, mixed media, anything within the theme will be considered! Please email keyholegallery@gmail(dot)com with pics or call gallery to set up appointment!
216-769-4204

Call for Artists! Summer Art Market in Fairview

Different Things Gallery is organizing an outdoor Summer Art Market Art Market at the Fairview Centre, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 10 & 11, 11am-7pm both days.

Local artists and designers are welcome to come and sell their work. In addition to visual artists and
designers, they are looking for local dancers, musicians, comedians, actors and other
performers.

The deadline to apply is approaching soon. Please contact Chris Young at
Different Things Gallery, 21888 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park Ohio 44126, (216) 370 2414, or by email at dtgallery ((AT)) live [dot] com

Call for Artists! Valley City Frog Jump 8/14/11

The 50th Anniversary Valley City
Frog Jump Festival, is Sunday, August 14, 2011 and its organizers are looking to add an offering of local artists to display and sell their handmade goods and art during the event.

Outdoor tables will be provided, tents are allowed but not required. The Frog Jump runs from 10am-6pm and features food and beverages sold by the local chamber of commerce and girl and boy scout troops. The event has a long-standing tradition of being a family oriented with little or no commercial or for-profit vendors.

If you are interested in a low-cost table for this year's Frog Jump, please contact Daniel Ferencz at 216 702-3312 or daniel {[At}] danielferencz {dOt} com as soon as possible so you can be included in their promotional materials.

Cleveland Handmade Treasure Box for PBS WVIZ Auction

Here is a little preview of Cleveland Handmade's contribution to the 2011 WVIZ Televised Auction. The treasure box contains $484.00 worth of merchandise!

One square foot of great handmade treasure :)

Ickebadika doll by Claudia's Creation, celestial magnets, chainmaile keychain and oven mitts by Darkling Doll, stone coasters and blank cards by Up the Creek Studio's, embroidered onesie and heart gift tags by Here to There, woven bracelet, silk scarf and pin and recycled plastic bag crocheted purse Barb Bloom of Images in Bloom, soy candle in recycled bottle and 3 lotion bars by Terre Verde Handmade, sterling silver necklace by Lori Paximadis, body spray, lotion & wash, 3 bars of soap and mineral eyeshadow by Studio 76 Cosmetics, vintage collage brooch by Vintage Brooch Co, 2 pairs of earrings by Trinkets2Treasure, beach glass jewelry set by Beth Martin of Beach Glass Shop, dryer pillow or sachet 3 pack in upcycled pouch by zJayne, and Cleveland Handmade Market canvas tote bag.

The WVIZ auction is May 19th-22nd. Please consider supporting this wonderful PBS station!

Display Opportunity with popular Salon

The Charles Moscarino Salon, located in Strongsville near Southpark Mall, is looking for local artists to display their work in the salon beginning May 1, 2011.

Work will be displayed on a rotating basis for 60 days at a time. Sales will be split with a 20% commission to the salon and the balance to the artist. The salon has a steady stream of clients on a daily basis and all artists will be promoted on the salon's website and facebook page. CharlesMoscarinoSalon.com

Pleae contact Jackie at jadamany {at} cox [dot} net to apply or for details.

new writer seeks fashionable Cleveland Handmakers

Colleen McGuirk recently got a position writing about local Cleveland fashion for the Examiner website, and she is looking for hand-makers to profile. She needs to cover fashion related-topics like clothing, accessories, trends, deals, and tattoo & piercing. If you have a lead or story idea for her, please contact her at colleenmcguirk [!at] yahoo.com You can visit her beautiful work on her website, ColleenMcguirk.com.

Yelp Cleveland seeks eco-friendly makers to feature

Cara from Yelp Cleveland is looking for local artists, talented folks, or business owners who'd love to showcase their eco-friendly products to influential Clevelanders who love to share the news about great local biz.

She is looking for items made with hemp, that are tie-dyed, re-purposed, or upcycled. Things that make or re-make something great and eco-friendly. Interested? Email cleveland [!at] yelp.com.

Call to Entry from Mary Urbas at Lakeland CC Gallery

"CALL TO ENTRY: 2nd Annual May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition May 19 - July 8, 2011. Please visit http://lakelandcc.edu/gallery to download the information and entry form. Douglas Max Utter and Anna Arnold will jury the actual entries. Drop off is May 8 & 9. Pass this on... Please and Thank You!"

Eligible media: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Encaustic Painting, Drawing, Pastel, Conventional and Digital Photography, Photo Manipulation, Mixed Media/Assemblage/Collage, Ceramics, Printmaking, Textiles/Fiber, Jewelry/ Enamels/Metals, Glass, Wood, Sculpture.

(image at right: Stanka Kordic, Best in Show 2010)

PBS donations and Mini Team Meet-up April 8th 6-10pm

Cleveland Handmade is putting together a basket (or two!) to donate to the PBS Auction. If you would like to contribute a handmade piece, please drop off your item at Dovecote in the Screw Factory in Lakewood during Dovecote's open house on Friday, April 8th from 6-10pm and stick around to socialize at our mini team meet-up!

If you can't make the meet-up on April 8th, please mail your contribution as soon as possible to: Kathy Patton, 871 Canterbury Unit J, Westlake, Ohio 44145 with a note detailing the retail value of your donation and a few business cards so we can place them in the basket with your item.

You don't need to donate to the basket to come to the meet-up. Just bring yourself (friends are welcome, too!) and a snack to share if you wish. RSVP/invite on Facebook here (optional.)

Dovecote is located on the 3rd floor in the Screw Factory Studios at Lake Erie Building, 13000 Athens, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Please use the West Drive to park in the lot behind the building and use the door by the first docks. Signs will be posted to direct you.

Questions? Email Kathy at ClevelandHandmade dot com.