Chicago’s 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale is THIS WEEKEND!! Come out to the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse (1419 W. Blackhawk) from 11am – 7pm to join in the festivities. This year’s event is going to be bigger than ever, with over 150 vendors in 5 rooms!

There will also be Goodie Bags available for the first 100 shoppers each day, DJs throughout the weekend, food by Tipsycake + Treat, and a special performance by Mucca Pazza on Saturday at 3:30pm! This event is FREE to attend! Most artists accept CASH only, so come prepared.

Also, if you are in Pennsylvania checkout the indiemade craft market on Sunday December 7th. There will be swag bag for the first 50 attendees and there is a raffle to benefit the Baum School of Art scholarship fund.

Thank you!!! In all of my 24 years I have never been so happy and excited to be an American. I could not stop tearing up last night as I watched the election results come in and all of the people in Chicago and across the world. When Barack Obama came onto the stage to give his speech I could not stop smiling. I so wish I could have been there to see it in person. His speech was so inspirational and made me proud to call him My President.

I am filled with hope.

Providence Open Market When: September 6th 11am-5pm Where: at Lippitt Park Providence RI. Visit the Market Blogger for Vendor Spotlights

Sunday, Crafty Sunday When: September 6th 12pm-8pm Where: The Ken Club, San Diego CA. This event is 21+ with a $5 cover and the first 50 guests get free goodie bags!

Craftanostra When: Saturday August 9th 7-11pm Where: CooperElla 2743 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood MO

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market When: Saturday August 9, 2008 10am-4pm Where: Fairfax Dr. & Stuart St. Arlington, VA 22203

Brooklyn Indie Market When: Saturday August 9, 2008 10am-7pm Where: Smith and Union Street Brooklyn, NY 11215

Holy City Craft Bazaar When: Sunday August 10, 2008 11am-8pm Where: the corner of king and spring st charleston, SC 29403

Buffalo Indie Market When: Sunday August 10th 11am-4pm Where: Pearl Street Grill & Brewery 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo NY

South End Open Market When: Sunday August 3rd 10am-4pm Where: 540 Harrison Ave, Boston MA Free admission & free parking!

Artists & Fleas When: Saturday August 2nd & Sunday August 3rd 12pm-8pm Where: 129 N. 6th St, Brooklyn NY

Sunday, Crafty Sunday When: Sunday August 3rd 12pm-8pm Where: The Ken Club 4079 Adams Ave, San Diego CA This event is 21+ and has a $5 cover. be one of the first 50 guests and get a free goodie bag!

Los Angeles based creative business Poketo, is hosting a silent art auction fundraiser for the independently produced documentary Handmade Nation (currently in post-production) in their downtown headquarters. The silent auction will include the work of 30 emerging and established artists including Keith Shore, the Polaroid Kidd (aka Mike Brodie), Monica Canilao, Nikki McClure and Jill Bliss to name a few.

All proceeds will go towards production costs for Handmade Nation. Winning bidders will need to be present to purchase artwork which will be taken home at the end of the event, cash and credit cards accepted. There will be light snacks and a cash bar for the duration of the event.

Event Highlights 6-10pm:
6:00 gift bags to the first 50 guests, art preview
7:00 screening of 20 minute work in progress clip from Handmade Nation
7:30- 9:30 silent auction event & cash bar
9:30-10:00 hang out, drink and if you missed it we will be screening the 20 minute work in progress clip from Handmade Nation again.
10:00 winning bidders must be present to purchase artwork (cash or credit cards will be accepted)

For more information visit indiecraftdocumentary.blogspot.com and read the LA Times article here.