February 22nd, 2012
By Jac Kern |
The Morning After |
Posted In: DIY, Events, Fun, Shopping
Crafty Supermarket Accepting Applications
The handmade showcase event welcomes vendor applicants through Feb. 29
Crafty Supermarket, one of Cincinnati's greatest
showcases of all things handmade, is accepting applications for its
spring show. Indie crafters wanting to sell their items at the May 5
event have until Feb. 29 to woo CS organizers with their creations.
Applicants
should send five photos of their best work, provide a description of
their creative process and a $10 nonrefundable application fee by the
end of the month. Go here for the application and details.
Crafty Supermarket is an amazing opportunity for artisans and craft-lovers alike, and the event gains more popularity year after year. This isn't your grandma's arts-n-crafts show: shoppers can expect outrageous and subversive handmade items.
There is typically a spring and holiday show, both featuring around 50 DIY-ers and drawing thousands of shoppers. Vendors hawk everything from handmade clothing and jewelry, to re-purposed artwork, to books and paper goods. It's an excellent place to find a unique gift while supporting hard working crafters. Many vendors also have websites or Etsy pages so shoppers can continue to show their love for their goods year-round.
Attending
a CS is a full-day affair. Though they typically open around 11 a.m.,
many will show up early, wrapping around the block, in hopes of
receiving an infamous crafty swag bag and first dibs on all the crafts. With a live DJ and plenty of
local food vendors, it's a super fun way to spend a Saturday. This year,
the event returns to Clifton Cultural Arts Center.
