Penn Avenue Arts in Motion – upcoming Pittsburgh vending opportunity

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Penn Avenue Arts in Motion is seeking artists, artisans, makers and crafters to participate in the first annual Penn Avenue Arts in Motion Fair, on June 15, 2013 from 12-6 p.m.

The fair will take place on Penn Avenue between Pacific and Atlantic. In addition to vendors, music and dance performances will occur throughout the day.

The participation fee is $25 for a 10×10 booth space, $40 with a table provided, or $225 with a tent and table provided. Please send an email to pennavenueartsinitiative@gmail.com to reserve a space by April 15, 2013. Include all information about your art, wares objects or products as well as contact information and whether you will need a table and/or tent to be reserved. Questions? Call Samantha McDonough at 412-389-5521.

THANK YOU!

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Perhaps vendor Paul Roden of Tugboat Printshop summed it up best:

“All of Pittsburgh is basically awesome. Thanks be unto you all.”

To all of the talented & inspiring people who helped make yesterday such an outstanding success for Handmade Arcade & Pittsburgh’s indie craft community: 150 vendors from around the city, region & US; some 8,000 attendees; dedicated organizers & volunteers; creative Hands-on Handmade artists, musicians & DJs; generous sponsors; Convention Center staff; supportive media; and enthusiastic fans:

WE THANK YOU!!! WOW.
Craft on & see you all soon!
- Deborah Allen, Jennifer Baron, Tricia Brancolini, Nick Caruso, Al Hoff, Carolyn Kelly, Jessica Manack, Rebecca Morris, Elizabeth Prince, Kara Skylling, Minette Vaccariello, Sarah Ulrich

HANDMADE ARCADE IS TODAY!

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Today is the day you have been waiting for all year long. 

HANDMADE ARCADE
Time: 11am – 7pm (Early Birdie at 10am)
Cost: FREE!
Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh 

What you need to know:

See you there! 

Thank you for your support from the Handmade Arcade Organizers.

 

Listen local while you shop local!

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Your live soundtrack for buying handmade! Spinning rare & righteous tunes while you shop for the coolest locally made wares! Shop, shop, shop while the needle drops!
Music schedule:

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Instead of Sleeping (In the lobby outside of the hall)
11:30 – 1:30 p.m. DJ David Pohl
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. DJs J. Malls & Michael Seamans of Pgh Vinyl Con and Mind Cure Records
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. DJ Bad Seed
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. DJ The Garment District

About the DJs:

  • David Pohl: Roots to Branches: American Roots, Jazz, R&B and Soul music from the 1930′s – 1970′s
  • Jay Malls & Michael Seamans of the Pgh Vinyl Convention & Mind Cure Records: Spinning rare vinyl records that you can find at Pgh Vinyl Con
  • Bad Seed: DJ Bad Seed will bring a kaleidoscopic mix of mid-to-late ’60s US garage and psych, as well as R&B and Freakbeat from the UK!
  • The Garment District: Jennifer Baron will wrap up the day with a sweet mix of 1960s & 1970s psych-folk, soundtrack and Library music, original tunes, and 1980s pop. She will also sell her brand new 3-song 7″ out now on La Station Radar.

About the Band:
Instead of Sleeping has built up a strong reputation as an independent rock band touring regionally on their most recently released self-titled studio effort, out in mid-2010. They are now touring to promote the release of their upcoming album, “The Reds The Blacks The Grays”. The band has been privileged to share the stage with notable national acts “fun” and “The Dear Hunter”. Since 2010, Instead of Sleeping has evolved into a multi-instrumental outfit comprised to two drum kits, horns, keys, and a myriad of other sound that transforms the band from a traditional indie-rock quartet into a swelling stage presence that captivates audiences up and down the East Coast.

Check Instead of Sleeping out online: 

Hands-on Handmade! Let the fun begin.

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Are you ready for a fun filled day of shopping, crafting, music and more? We are! Check out these amazing artists lined for Hands-on Handmade. Interact, create, and learn about fabulous world of crafting and DIY!

  • “Daddy Ro-bucks” / AIR / CAPA
  • “Pop-up Chic” / ModCloth
  • “LED/Circuit Jewelry” / ASSEMBLE
  • “Knit the Bridge”  / FIBERARTS GUILD OF PITTSBURGH & FIBER ART INTERNATIONAL 2013
  • “Tile Coaster”
  • “DIY Dance”  / CONTINUUM DANCE THEATER
  • “Book Em’”  / CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH
  • “Headdressed up” / SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
  • “Zine making” / HEALTHY ARTISTS

Find all the details at Hands-on Handmade. See you there!

 

Thimble Sponsors

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Handmade Arcade loves our sponsors. Their support and generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you to this year’s Thimble Sponsors who support the same small, independent and locally owned businesses that sell at Handmade Arcade each year. Boutique 208, 208 6th St., Pittsburgh ,PA 15222 Evolve, 4030 … Continue reading →