Handmade Arcade

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Handmade Arcade for the Holidays at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 11 - 7 p.m.

• Free admission
• Great handcrafted, indie merchandise
• Over 150 vendors, local and from out-of-state
• Easy to get to: close to many bus lines and the T; on-site garage parking; also accessible by foot, bike or even watercraft
• Refreshments and music
• Hands-on Handmade activities for all ages

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You voted and here is the winning Handmade Arcade T-shirt design by a local Pittsburgh designer Nick Caruso.

These limited edition 'Support Handmade' T-shirts will be available at Handmade Arcade on Saturday November 12th. Nick Caruso will also be selling his t-shirt designs as Make Believe.

Thank you to everyone who submited designs, everyone who voted, and a BIG THANK you to Cotton Factory for printing the tees.

Pick up this limited edition tee on Saturday! See you at Handmade Arcade!

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Local Artists Featured at Handmade Arcade. From the Forest Hills-Regent Square, PA Patch.

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Want to avoid the crowds and get first dibs on one-of-a-kind products?

Early Birdie Passes are $15 each, which provide shoppers with the exclusive opportunity to shop one hour before the event opens to the public. Early Birdie shoppers will have first pick to purchase all the unique and one-of-a-kind items that crafters will be selling and be given a bag full of goodies and coupons.

Only 200 Early Birdie Passes will be sold for the 10 to 11 a.m. preview on November 12th, the day of the event.

Early Birdie passes can be purchased online by filling out the information below OR at Wildcard (4209 Butler Street in Lawrenceville). Passes purchased online on or before Monday, November 7th will be mailed to you. Passes purchased online after Monday, November 7, will be available for pick up at Wildcard on or before 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11. You must present pass at Handmade Arcade on November 12 for 10 a.m. entry.

(Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult.)

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DATE: Saturday, November 12, 2011
TIME: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
LOCATION: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
ADMISSION: FREE

Marking its 8th anniversary, Handmade Arcade is guaranteed to be the shopping experience of the upcoming holiday season, with 140 innovative craft vendors from in and around Pittsburgh, across Pennsylvania and around the country. Its largest show to date!

Handmade Arcade features affordable, hand-constructed wares from some of the country’s most imaginative and talented crafters.

In addition, Handmade Arcade will also feature music by DJs David Pohl and Bad Seed, and snacks and refreshments for sale on site. Reflecting Handmade Arcade’s staunch make-it-yourself mission, the new Hands-on Handmade activity area offers shoppers of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to participate in engaging art and craft projects led by local artists and arts organizations.

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Want to avoid the crowds and get first dibs on one-of-a-kind products?

Early Birdie Passes are $15 each, which provide shoppers with the exclusive opportunity to shop one hour before the event opens to the public. Early Birdie shoppers will have first pick to purchase all the unique and one-of-a-kind items that crafters will be selling and be given a bag full of goodies and coupons.

Only 200 Early Birdie Passes will be sold for the 10 to 11 a.m. preview on November 12th, the day of the event.

Early Birdie passes can be purchased online by filling out the information below OR at Wildcard (4209 Butler Street in Lawrenceville). Passes purchased online on or before Monday, November 7th will be mailed to you. Passes purchased online after Monday, November 7, will be available for pick up at Wildcard on or before 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11. You must present pass at Handmade Arcade on November 12 for 10 a.m. entry.

(Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult.)

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We love our volunteers! HA volunteers help make the fair successful for both vendors and shoppers. We would love to have you as part of the Handmade Arcade for the Holidays volunteer team. Sign up now online to help in the following areas: Greeter, Welcome Table, Vendor Assisting, and the Hands-on Handmade activities area. Volunteer shifts are only two hours, allowing you plenty of time to enjoy the event.

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Create a T-shirt celebrating Pittsburgh's premier indie-craft event, Handmade Arcade. You dream up the design -- we'll print it on T-shirts.

This fantastic opportunity is made possible by Cotton Factory who will be sponsoring the T-shirt production.

Deadline for T-shirt design submission is September 30, 12 midnight.

The top designs will be posted online for a final vote!

The winner will be announced on October 17, 2011!

If you're the winner…

+ You will have your design printed on 100+ tees and totes that will be sold on November 12, at Handmade Arcade
+ You will get a $100 credit to the Cotton Factory Store.
+ Your design will be on the front on the Handmade Arcade T-shirt (in 2 colors) with the Handmade Arcade logo on the back.
+ Artist retains all rights.
+ Receive a crafty prize package from Handmade Arcade!

Here are the details and design specs for submission:

MUST:

+ 300 dpi or vector
+ Scaled to size - recommended maximum of 10" wide x 14" high
+ File type: .ai, .pdf, .tif, .psd, .jpg
+ Text rasterized or converted to outlines

PREFERRED:

+ Color separated, by layer
+ PMS #s or swatches for spot colors
+ Strokes / lines rasterized or expanded to objects

Submit your designs here!

About Cotton Factory

TeeRex Syndicate, a.k.a. The Cotton Factory, is a local Pittsburgh company run by a group of obsessive designers, artists and printers. We proudly hand print all of our unique tees, aprons, hoodies and totes in-house. Supporting our local economy, the indie craft scene and Pittsburgh Pride are very important to us.

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Handmade Arcade for the Holidays vendor applications are now up!

Handmade Arcade will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.

All vendor applications must be submitted online. Completed applications are due by Sunday, September 11, 2011. Accepted vendors will be notified by Friday, September 30, 2011. Please be ready to submit three photos of your work when you fill out the online form. There is also a non-refundable $10 application fee due at the time of submission. For accepted vendors, the full vendor fee of $150 will be due on October 7, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact info@handmadearcade.com.

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We love our volunteers! HA volunteers help make the fair successful for both vendors and shoppers. We would love to have you as part of the Handmade Arcade for the Holidays volunteer team. Sign up now online to help in the following areas: Greeter, Welcome Table, Vendor Assisting, and the Hands-on Handmade activities area. Volunteer shifts are only two hours, allowing you plenty of time to enjoy the event.

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Hands-on Handmade is an interactive way to engage attendees and vendors through demonstrations and activities. We are seeking demonstrators and installation artists with ideas that WOW! Selected applicants will be part of the event’s Hands-on Handmade area on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Applications are now being accepted. The application deadline is Sunday, September 11 and selected applicants will be notified by Friday, September 30. Submit you idea here.

Note: This call is for Hands-on Handmade demonstrators and interactive artists only. Craft vendor applications will be available on August 8.

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Are you or your business interested in reaching over 9,000 craft enthusiasts? Handmade Arcade invites you to be part of of Handmade Arcade for the Holidays, November 12, 2011. Sponsorship deadline is September 9. Learn more here.

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Mark your calendars! Handmade Arcade returns in the fall on Saturday, November 12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Vendor applications open on August 8. The application process is online only. So watch this site for the details.

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Handmade Arcade thanks all its great vendors and shoppers. Check out the Spring 2011 show photos.

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Thank you to all our wonderful vendors and shoppers who helped make the Handmade Arcade 2011 spring event a huge success!

Handmade Arcade would like to give a big THANK YOU to our 2011 sponsors!

♥ Society of Contemporary Craft ♥

♥ Pittsburgh Port Authority ♥

♥ Wildcard ♥

Special Thanks to:

CLP-LYNCS: Pittsburgh Public Market

Cotton Factory

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Pop City Media

Red Pop Shop

Specter Studios

Steeltown Anthem

Visit Pittsburgh

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On April 16th Handmade Arcade will feature over 120 participants. Today's spotlight is fun for all ages... Plush, Toys... and More. Click here for the complete list of all the vendors from each category.

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Upcycled Designs transforms t-shirts and vintage linens into clothes for kids. Dress designs incorporate sports, numbers and patterns. The exposed stitching adds an extra flash of color. With most of the seams are on the outside, the clothes are extra comfy.

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Charlie and Sarah are a hubby and wife team who just moved from New York to Philly to open a handmade store! They specialize in Preppy Vintage tees, appliques and hand sewn pinafores and dresses for the whole family.

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wearableJULES uses both metalsmithing and felting techniques to create fun, colorful, and lightweight jewelry. There is also a wearableJULES baby line that matches the Early Bird Crew line of jewelry, perfect for mommy and baby.

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Check out several Handmade Arcade organizers and vendors featured in the Living section of the April 10, 2001 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review!

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