Craft Fair
Buy handmade gifts from artisans for affordable prices — include cards, calendars, housewares, soap, decorative objects, clothing, jewelry and more.
From 3 to 5 pm, our ornament-making table welcomes children, leaving parents free to shop.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For Artisans...
Publicity Materials Now Available
Artisans, please feel free to download these materials and distribute them widely:
- Web-ready notice to post on your website, blog and social media sites (jpg)
- Postcard, 2-sided, to print (pdf)
- Poster to print (pdf)
- Classified notice for local papers and online calendars (doc). Feel free to personalize this by adding your own name – for example: “Crafts by local artisans including ceramicist Susan Brown.”
Applications
The 2009 fair is full.
We will accept applications for the 2010 fair starting in Fall 2010. Watch this space for updates.
When that time comes, vendors may apply: download an application form and return it via email or mail.
Eligibility
In support of the creative efforts of local artists and artisans, all items to be juried and sold must be designed and handcrafted by the applicant. Only original one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts will be considered. We do not accept kits, manufactured items, resale items, or imports.
We limit the number of booths available in each medium in order to maintain a balance of representation. The jury will review applications in terms of quality, variety, and suitability.
2009 Deadlines
- Application must be received by: Friday, October 30, 2009–extended until further notice
- Artists notified of acceptance on or before: Friday, November 6, 2009
- Show time: Saturday, December 5, 2009—11am to 5pm
Anticipated attendance
2,000
Fees
- Non-refundable application fee: $10 in a separate check written to the Eliot School.
- Booth fee: $50 in a separate check written to the Eliot School. Booth fees will be returned if application is not accepted. The Eliot School will retain the booth fees from all accepted applicants even if the artist declines to attend. Booth size is approximately 12 square feet. One chair will be provided with each booth upon request. Booths will be numbered and assigned randomly.
Promotion
Each participating artist will be requested to distribute approximately 20 postcards or flyers (which we will provide) to assist in advertising the show and ensuring its success for everyone. We will place a joint ad with the First Church in the Jamaica Plain Gazette, post listings on boston.com and ArtsBoston.com, and mail cards to neighbors.
Tax/Commission
The artist is responsible for all sales transactions and for collecting a 6.25% Massachusetts’ sales tax where applicable. The Eliot School takes no commission.
Set Up/Break Down
The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm. All artists must have the booths completely set up before eleven. The Eliot School will open at 8:30 am on December 5 to accommodate this. All booths must be returned to their original location and condition by 6:30 pm.
Severe Weather
In the event of blizzard conditions or otherwise disastrous weather, the event will be canceled and booth fees will not be refunded.
Contact the Event Coordinator for more information.