Here are some craft-tastic opportunities

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WERK seeks fine crafts and art from Pittsburgh artisans

WERK, opened a few weeks ago in Lawrenceville, at 3627 Butler St. In addition to alteration/repair sewing services, WERK offers fine art, craft, and design in a creative studio setting.

WERK is currently seeking applications for consignment of local artisans. The shop strives to maintain a gender-neutral aesthetic (with equal parts men’s/women’s wear) with an emphasis on finely crafted goods for wear and home. Fine craftspeople and artists (without current representation at my lovely sister shops in Lawrenceville) are encouraged to email with a short description, a link to an online shop or site, and/or a pdf/zip of your portfolio (with emphasis on your proposed work for consignment). Please include your wholesale ballpark (wholesale=what you seek to make from sale).

WERK is open W, F, Sa 10-6, Th 10-8, and Su 10-4. WERK’s first workshop is next week, May 9th, Thurs, 6-8: Gender-Neutral Learn-to-Sew (free, currently BYO sewing machine or hand-sewing).

A list of items/mediums/materials of interest (with room for some deviation):

• locally, fine-crafted men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and jewelry

• locally, fine-crafted infant goods (apparel, blankets, toys, accessories)

• locally, fine-crafted home goods and furnishings

• locally, fine-crafted and functional ceramics/metals/wood/leather/glass/etc

• printmaking and works on paper (including independently-produced art books/zines)

• fibers (weaving, sewing, basketry, dying, surface-design/screen-printing, embroidery)

• up-cycled, recycled, and alternatively sourced wearables and home furnishings

Thanks for your time and interest,

Jenn Gooch

412-737-8503

gooch.werkstudio@gmail.com

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“Boutique 208, in downtown Pittsburgh, right across from Heinz Hall, offers artists the opportunity to work with other artists to allow each of them to have the benefits of having their own store, while sharing the cost of overhead and helping to cover the hours and other tasks needed .

Take a look at our Facebook page to see photos of the boutique: https://www.facebook.com/Boutique208

As an artist member, you get all the benefits of owning your own store, while retaining a higher percentage of your profits than you would if you were doing it alone, not to mention the time savings you will experience by working together with other members to cover the store hours.

We feel that artists gain the most benefits by joining as a member, but we also offer the option to sell on consignment (60% to artist/40% to boutique) to select artists based on our product needs.

If you’re interested in becoming a member, or would like more information about consignment opportunities, please visit our blog for more info at http://boutique208.blogspot.com/2013/01/curious-about-how-to-become-part-of.html

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5-10 vendors needed for an art show to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event will take place June 27 at Cavo in the Strip District, the event will start at 7 pm. We are asking for a $20 donation to set up a table (or a percentage of profits to be donated back to CF) along with a donation of an item to be used in a raffle. Please contact Erin at erinramseypitt@gmail.com for further details.

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Pittsburgh, the Birthplace of Pop will be hosting Vehicular Abstraction, The Pittsburgh Art & Car Festival for its second year. This September 28, 2013 - 12PM TO 4PM, The Penn Ave Arts Initiative who brings you the monthly art event and gallery crawl Unblurred, sets out to celebrate the not just art
but also cars!
VENDORS/CRAFTERS: Crafts, Art, and more! There will be outdoor space for vendors. It is bring your own table and the registration is FREE! To register email Most Wanted Fine Art: mostwantedfineart@yahoo.com.

LIVE ART: Pittsburgh’s finest creators show you Art in Action. Want to make a splash as part of this live painting segment? Email Josh Suchoza from Tattoo Noir and Art Attack: joshdestruction666@gmail.com.

CARS: It’s FREE for anyone to bring their car down to this event and be part of the festivities. Mobile Masterpieces get their moment in the spotlight
in this artistic car show. Automobile Enthusiasts are invited to display decked out whips, frankenrods, muscle cars, and rare vintage. To register
email Most Wanted Fine Art: mostwantedfineart@yahoo.com.

BIKES: Pretty Pedal Pusher Parade- Decorated bikes show off their spokes in an organized ride during the festival. To be part Email Meliora Angst : meliora.angst@gmail.com. A car show, live art, children’s activities, vendors, musical performances, food, and more!
Various galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Avenue) will open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances. Guests will experience new art and meet the most eclectic array of art makers, old and young, modern and classical, famous and amateur, emerging and veteran, all within walking distance of each other. Participating art venues range from all mediums of art – glass, dance, sculpture, clothing, paintings, clay, spoken word and a vast array of music. There is a little taste of everything on Penn Avenue! Last year we made the news. 2012 news clip on WTAE and also made the Short List in the 2012 City Paper.

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CERAMIC AND FIBER FROLIC with Rebecca Keck

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Location: Scaife Building, Room: Ceramics, Apr 2-May 7, 2013
Meets Tuesdays 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Tuition: $220.00
Member Tuition: $195.00
Level: All

This experimental, laid-back course will focus on designing clay vessels to be combined with textiles and fibers after firing. Through demos and discussions, students will learn to create clay pieces and combine fiber accents to their work and be given ample time to create their own designs with guidance from two talented artists. Lessons on glazing techniques, handbuilding, wheel throwing, and felting will be covered. Students should bring their own tools or may purchase a set from the PCA for $15. Tuition includes 25 lbs clay, glazes, bisque firing and one Cone 6 glaze firing.

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North Strabane Township Community Day
June 22nd 2013
from 12pm till 8:00pm

Looking for crafters to participate in our Annual Community Day Event
email: bandivr@msn.com for more information

Must inquire for application by April 12th so that application can be mailed out and returned in timely manner

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From The MakeSpace in Harrisburg hbgmakespace.com
1. Select a market date. Click on this link to our Etsy shop and select your preferred date (your options are each Saturday between May 11 and November 30.) Vendor slots are $20/day.

2. Pay immediately! This secures your slot. (PayPal is preferred. Be in touch if that’s not gonna work out for you.)

3. Special offer: If you select ten market dates all at once, you’ll be eligible to be our featured store front. (This means that if selected, your merchandise will be featured in our store front (we’ll help you with setup. Don’t worry.) For the month, you’ll have PRIMO market and advertising space. The experience will be exponentially more valuable than the cost of vendor space.)

4. Tell your buying people that you’re selling your stuff. Here’s the website. Here’s the Facebook page. Attached is the poster.

5. Tell your selling people to apply to be a vendor. Here’s the application.

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Gardenfest and Artist Market at Boyd Community Center in O’Hara Twp.

1220 Powers Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238, May 11, 2013, 9:00 am-2:30pm

ABOUT THE EVENT

This one of a kind event combines the best of a garden market and access to unique local artisan crafts, art and beautiful garden decorations.

Plant sales, home & garden items, childrens’ activities, demonstrations, and outdoor education will be offered by area garden clubs and local experts.

Food vendors will be on-site and local specialties will be available for purchase.

We are interested in locally made, high-quality work in mediums such as ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, polymer clay, wood, leather, paper, textiles, photography and other 2-D media, as well as handmade soaps and other small gift-related items.

This event is a fundraiser for the Community Center. Rain or shine!

For more information, please visit www.boydcommunitycenter.org, emailcschade@boydcommunitycenter.org, or phone Cindy Schade at 412-828-8566 Ext. 19

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Rivers of Steel Sunday Heritage Market

It’s that time again! Spring is on the way, and so is the Rivers of Steel Sunday Heritage Market. This spring will mark our third season. We are located at the Pump House in the Waterfront of Homestead. The location brings high traffic to the market, as it is located adjacent to the shopping area, and is directly on the bike trail, providing parking for the bikers.We are accepting vendor applications for the 2013 season. Please contact Christy at marketlady@riversofsteel.com for information.

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New Castle Arts Fest

NCARTFEST.COM

Dear Artists — The New Castle Art Fest website is up and ready for the 4th Annual New Castle Art Fest at beautiful Cascade Park on Memorial Day weekend, May 25th and 26th. Visit ncartfest.com to find out how to reserve your space at the 2013 Art Fest.

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Penn Hills Parks & Recreation 16th Annual Holiday Craft Show

Saturday, November 23, 2013

8am to 4pm (Set up 6am to 7:45am)

Linton Middle School

250 Aster St.

Penn Hills, Pa. 15235

Registration is open to Craft Persons and Artists Only. Registration Forms And $45 Fee Per 12ft. Space (Length) Is Due No Later Than Oct. 25, 2013. You Must Provide Your Own Tables and Chairs.

We Offer 150 Spaces of Arts and Crafts, Free General Admission, Free Parking/Shuttle,Hayrides with Santa, Kettle Corn & Concessions. Average 2,700 to 3,000 Happy Shoppers:)

Questions: 412-244-9440/412-798-2147 Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm.

Donna Rowe/John Scaglione

PHPR Craft Show

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An American Marketplace, the Museum Shop at the Westmoreland Consignment Procedure

These are the steps for artists to follow in order to sell work at An American Marketplace, the Museum Shop at the Westmoreland. For more information, please call Ginnie Leiner at 724.837.1500 x 41, 9 am-5 pm Monday through Friday or email her at The Westmoreland vleiner@wmuseumaa.org.

Please submit a digital image or sample of item(s) to An American Marketplace, the Museum Shop at The Westmoreland for consideration (please contact Ginnie for submission instructions).
The Westmoreland will review such items and respond to the artist within 30 days of initial contact.
Item(s) will be accepted on the basis of quality, relevance to the Museum’s collection, mission and the Southwest Pennsylvania region, artistic and educational impact, price points, and salability of the product(s)
The Westmoreland reserves the right to limit the quantity of items by any one artist
The Westmoreland reserves the right of refusal on acceptance of additional items after the initial consignment period of three months
Based on approval, the artist will provide along with goods for sale:
- Artist Statement in the form of a brief biography or resume (at least enough copies to distribute with the merchandise)
- Business or product cards to be given out with the purchase of an item
- A detailed listing / description of each item along with the suggested retail price and quantity.
- Appropriate storage, packing, and selling materials where necessary
- Special care instructions for display in An American Marketplace and/ or use of the item by the customer
- Contact information name, address, phone number, e-mail
The Westmoreland has a Consignment Agreement that includes specific terms and is to be signed by both the artist and the Westmoreland at the time the sales goods are delivered to the Museum Shop. Any change to the Consignment Agreement is to be in writing and dated appropriately.

www.wmuseumaa.org

Ginnie Leiner

Museum Shop Manager

Westmoreland Museum of American Art

221 North Main St. Greensburg PA 15601

724/837-1500 ext. 41 (p) 724/837-2921 (f)

www.wmuseumaa.org

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Do Good Through Global Links:

Volunteer to sew baby bags to benefit the maternity centers we work with at hospitals and clinics in countries such as Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Honduras.

We are low on bags right now and we would love to pack some bags full of supplies for new moms/babies on November 5. Here aer sewing instructions http://www.globallinks.org/get_involved/community_collections.php

This is an on-going project so we always need sewers who can make bags. If folks want to learn more about Global Links and our work, they can fan our facebook page, learn about projects on our website, or attend one of the tours we regularly hold so folks can see our facility, meet key staff, and hear impact stories. Upcoming dates and times are at:

http://www.globallinks.org/get_involved/attend_tour.php

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HOME Consignments is the latest project for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). Our aim is to improve the lives of women, children and families through nonsectarian community service projects and advocacy. We would be looking for anything handmade that falls into the home area; picture frames, redo furniture, sculptures, art, home textiles, pillows etc.

Benefits:
-We offer a safe and easy pick-up service right out of the home, at a small fee.
-A way to earn money for your items and also give back to the community. We offer a 50/50 share.

For more information and complete details on how to buy or consign, please visit NCJWPGH.ORG or friend us on facebook: NCJW Home Consignments

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Classes & Workshops in the Pittsburgh Region: Find listings at the Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and Touchstone Center for Crafts.

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