Weekend Events

WHAT: Artscape Baltimore

WHEN: July 17-19; Friday: 12-10pm, Saturday: 12-10pm, Sunday: 12-8pm
WHERE: Mount Royal Ave. & Cathedral St. / Charles St.
Bolton Hill neighborhood & Station North Arts & Entertainment District
ETC: Artscape week kicks off tonight with a free screening of Handmade Nation, a documentary about the rise of DIY and the new wave of art, craft and design. The film's creator, Faythe Levine will be on hand to answer any questions.

WHAT: Pasadena Bead and Design Show
WHEN: July 20th through August 2nd
WHERE: Los Angeles at the Pasadena Hilton

WHAT: 2nd annual Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco
WHEN: JULY 18 & 19, 11am – 7pm
WHERE: Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion

WHAT:Candyfloss summer craft fair
WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 10am - 4pm
WHERE: Millennium Gallery in Sheffield City Centre

WHAT: Red Rabbit Arts & Crafts Market
WHEN: Sunday, July 19, 9:30am-3:30pm
WHERE: Los Angeles Arboretum

Artists & Fleas

Artists & Fleas creates weekly markets featuring emerging artists, designers, vintage collectors, and handmade crafters. Established in 2003 in Williamsburg Brooklyn, Artists & Fleas has created unique destinations for the community of artisans, collectors and cool-hunters to come together in a dynamic, vital retail setting where buyers and sellers can meet from around the world. The current markets include the Indoor Artists & Designer Market, The Vintage Market, and the Market in McCarren (May 2009).

Established in 2003, the Indoor Artist & Designer Market is a place where emerging and independent artists, designers, collectors and makers of everything handmade can showcase their wares. New vendors are always welcome so be sure to visit regularly to discover new items. Located at 129 N 6th St. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8pm.

The Vintage Market, located next door to the current Artists & Fleas Indoor Market, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8pm. You will find collections of furniture, clothing, housewares and decor, accessories and more.

The A & F Market in McCarren is a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn. The Market features independent designers of clothing, jewelry, accessories and handmade crafts and includes an array of traditional and non-traditional visual artists. The Market also includes a cafe with organic, locally produced food, highlighting community non-profit partners and provides a variety of entertainment and themed weekend activities. Open Saturdays from 10am-6pm. Located in the North end of McCarren Park, adjacent to the McCarren Field House and near the year-round Saturday Green Market. (photo from Artists & Fleas website)

Weekend Events

If you are in the North Texas area, you may want to check out these events happening in the next few days.

Friday, December 12: Gainesville, a town about 75 miles North of Fort Worth, is having a "Victorian Stroll" all weekend. Downtown businesses are throwing a Christmas party with carolers, angel choirs, downtown shopping til 8pm, visits with Santa, live nativities, and more. Also, Cahoots Handbags (205 South Commerce in Gainesville) is celebrating their store's birthday with a big bash on Friday night from 5-8pm (or later). They'll be having major sales all weekend with bags at 25% off and clutches/peeps at 50% off. Plus, there will be lots of food, wine, champagne and beer. It'll be a bustling night downtown and there are some great shops around the square to take advantage of. This once-sleepy little town has a lot of charm and is finally starting to meet its potential.

Friday, December 12: The 2008 9x12 Works on Paper Show at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center features artwork that may be any size, as long as it is on or of paper and can be mailed in a 9”x12” envelope. This year’s exhibit features artwork from most of the United States and several other countries. Artists of all ages have responded with small original paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, collages and other works on or of paper. All artwork is on sale for $100, and the artists will receive 80% of every sale they make. Local artist Chickenbilly will be there, so be sure to stop by!

Saturday, December 13: The F6 Gallery in Arlington, Texas, will be having their Art "Gift" Show from 7-11pm. I have not been to this gallery before, but I'm looking forward to checking it out. They were voted Best Gallery of 2008 by Fort Worth Weekly.

Saturday, December 13: A new MTV reality show, best described as The Apprentice meets Project Runway, is looking for creative, outgoing, self-confident, and TALENTED people who don’t yet have on-the job experience but who are PASSIONATE about FASHION, DESIGN, SEWING, SKETCHING, GRAPHIC DESIGN or any other aspect of the fashion business. An open casting call will be held in Dallas on Saturday, December 13, at The Dallas Marriott Quorum (14901 Dallas Parkway) from 10am to 5pm. MTV is looking to bring a group of people to New York City to work directly with a world-renowned fashion designer. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be intimately involved in the fashion business, and to participate in the creation of a fashion line. At the end of our series, one lucky person will be rewarded with the opportunity of a lifetime! Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Download Application

Only complete the top portion of the first page & sign the relase on the last page and bring it with you. Also, bring a copy of a valid Driver’s License or State photo ID and anything that shows your skills (i.e. designs, sketches, art work, etc.).
RSVP at mtvfashioncastingdallas@gmail.com if you are attending.

*Be sure to enter the December giveaway! Ends @ Midnight CST!