2009 Event Calendar
February 25 - 28, 2010
American Craft
Council Baltimore
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
http://www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore/
April
9 - 11, 2010
CraftBoston
Craftboston is the
premiere New England exhibition and sale of
contemporary art, craft and design. The show features
175 of the most outstanding artists of our time,
showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces in
baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber,
furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed
media, paper and wood.
Location
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts
Visit The
Society of Arts and Crafts at
www.societyofcrafts.org.
First
Friday Open Studios
450 Harrison Ave
2009 Past Events
December 12 &13, 2009
SoWa Holiday Market
Now in it's 6th season, this year's
SoWa Holiday Market will feature 80 artists and
designers from around New England. From the
fashionably chic to the hip and cutting edge,
shoppers are sure to find an original gift for
everyone on their list. Expect to find an
exceptional array of indie goods, including:
handbags, jewelry, pottery, letterpress stationary,
silk-screened t-shirts, baby clothes, re-purposed
wool accessories and more! This handmade holiday
spectacular will take place at SoWa's Cathedral High
School Gym, located in Boston's trendy SoWa Arts and
Media District. Within walking distance to Boston's
best galleries, boutiques and international cuisine,
the SoWa Holiday Market is at the center of one of
Boston's most diverse and exciting neighborhoods!
Event information
When:
Saturday & Sunday, December 12th & 13th / 10am - 6pm
Where:
Cathedral HS Gymnasium, 74 Union Park Street, Boston
MA 02118
Admission:
$5.00 for adults, Children under 12 free
For more information:
http://www.sowaholidaymarket.com/
October 17 - 18 2009
Fort Point Channels 30th Annual Open Studios,
Boston MA
Since 1978, over 200 Fort Point Artists open their
studios to the public annually. The Open Studios
Weekend attracts about 10,000 visitors to our
neighborhood. This event offers the public a rare
glimpse into the living and working spaces of artists,
while providing a valuable opportunity for artists to
sell their work. Grab a map detailing Open
Studios at 300 Summer Street. Browse, shop
& chat with Boston's most dynamic artists in person.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18, 11am - 6pm
300 Summer Street, Studio 22, Boston
For more details &
directions:
http://www.fortpointarts.org
September 19 & 20, 2009
South End Open Studios
450 Harrison Ave, Studio 300 - C
Saturday 19, 11- 6pm
Sunday 20, 11- 6pm
Take a stroll through one of Boston's most vibrant and
creative neighborhoods and discover this thriving arts
community.
For more information about South End Open Studios go
to:
http://www.useaboston.com/open_studios.htm
September 11, 12 & 13, 2009
(ähts) The Boston Arts Festival
Designed to showcase
area artists and cultural organizations.
Boston’s best artists and craftspeople will exhibit
and sell original works of art.
A showcase of Boston's best visual and
performing artists.
Friday September 11,
12 - 6pm
Saturday September 12, 12 - 6pm
Sunday September 13 12 - 6pm
Venue: Christopher Columbus Park, located on Atlantic
on the Waterfront in the North End.
For more details:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/
June 19, 20 &21, 2009
54th Annual South Shore Arts Festival
Venue: Cohasset Town
Common
Friday June 19, 2pm -
7pm
Saturday June 20, 10 - 7pm
Sunday June 21, 12 - 6pm
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival will celebrate
its 54th annual Arts Festival on the historic Cohasset
Common. The Art Center’s annual Arts Festival has
become a traditional welcome to summer and will
feature over 80 craft & fine artists and three art
exhibitions: Juried Art Exhibition, South Shore Art
Center Members' Show, and Young Artists' Show.
For more information go to
http://www.ssac.org/wdnew/festival.htm
June 14, 2009
The 24th Annual Art in the Park, Decordova Museum
Sunday June 14, 10am - 5pm
Every
year in June, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
transforms into a maze of art and entertainment during
the Annual Art in the Park Festival.
Art in the Park is a unique family event that combines
performances, art activities and the area's largest
outdoor art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 of
New England’s finest artists and artisans.
For more information:
http://www.decordova.org/decordova/membership/artpark.html
May 16 & 17, 2009
SoWa Art Walk
450 Harrison Ave, Studio 300 - C
Saturday May 16th, 11- 6pm
Sunday May 17th, 11- 6pm
Take a stroll through one of Boston's most vibrant and
creative neighborhoods and discover this thriving arts
community.
For more information about South End Art Walk go to:
http://www.sowaartwalk.com/
May 9 & 10, 2009
Fort Point Art Walk
FPAC's Spring Open Studios
weekend features seventy five artists opening their
studios. Pick up a map and explore the studios of
painters, jewelers, ceramicists, photographers,
textile artists, and more! Talk with artists in their
studios and discover new works and treasured
favorites. Explore our changing neighborhood and see
the waterfront warehouse district that is recognized
as one of New England's oldest and largest arts
communities.
For more information:
http://www.fortpointarts.org/cgi-bin/FPAC
March
27 - 30, 2009
CraftBoston
CRAFTBOSTON takes place
annually during the last weekend of March.
The show is the premiere New England exhibition and
sale of contemporary art, craft and design. The show
features 175 of the most outstanding artists of our
time, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition
pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber,
wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather,
metal, mixed media, paper and wood.
Dates
and Hours
Friday March 27, 2009 10am - 6pm
Saturday March 28, 2009 10am - 6pm
Sunday March 29, 2009 11am - 5pm
Location
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts
Visit The
Society of Arts and Crafts at
www.societyofcrafts.org.
February 27 - March 1, 2009
American Craft
Council Baltimore
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
February 27-March 1, 2009
http://www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore/
2008 Past Events
December 13th & 14th, 2008
SoWa Holiday Market
The SoWa Holiday Market
is in it's 5th year. Over 80 New England
artisans will showcase their work.
Featuring wearable art, jewelry, pottery, home decor
and unique gifts.
Venue: 74 Union
Park Street, South End in Boston
Saturday, December 13, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, December 14, 10am - 6pm
For more information:
http://www.sowaholidaymarket.com/
December 20th, 2008
Design Hive
Venue: Maria Baldwin School
Saturday December 20th, 10am - 5pm
The Design Hive
is a rotating collective retail experience featuring
different designers every week.
For
more info:
http://www.designhivemarket.com/index.html
December 21st, 2008
Prudential Center
Artisan Market
Venue: Prudential Center
Sunday December 21, 12pm - 6pm
For
more info:
http://prudentialartisanmarket.com/
December 7th, 2008
Bazaar Bizarre
Sunday Dec 7, 12 noon to
7pm
Venue: The Castle at Park Plaza
A fantastic gathering
of indie craft designers at the Castle at Park Plaza
on the corner of Arlington Street and Columbus
Ave.
For more info:
http://bazaarbizarre.org/boston.html
December 6th, 2008
Marché de Noël
Saturday,
December 6, 10am - 5 pm
Venue: The French Library Alliance Française of Boston
53 Marlborough Street, Boston
Discover or
rediscover the wonders of the French touch. Luxury
items, GALVIN-ized Headwear, candles, culinary treats,
interior decorations, linens, stationary, organic
skincare products, children's and adults' fashion and
more, will be available from the shops and restaurants
dedicated to bringing the essence of France to Boston.
For more info:
http://frenchlib.org/
November 28 - 30, 2008
39th Annual
Festival of Crafts, Worcester MA
The
Festival of Crafts is held on Thanksgiving
weekend is an exciting and much-anticipated
Worcester event. The Festival includes 55 of the
finest artists juried from the Northeast, who will
be selling their hand-crafted work including:
jewelry, pottery, glass, hand-woven textiles, wood
turned bowls, furniture & lamps. The Craft Show is
held in the gallery and studios. The
event also serves as a fundraiser, providing support
for ongoing programs, services and general
operations of the Craft Center.
Friday November 28, 10
- 5pm
Saturday November 29, 10 - 5pm
Sunday November 30, 10 - 4pm
Venue: Worcester Center for Crafts
For more information:
http://www.worcestercraftcenter.org/
November 22 &23, 2008
36th Annual Craft
Showcase, Duxbury MA
This is the 36th Annual
Craft Showcase & Sale. This highly-anticipated South
Shore event celebrates 70 of New England’s most
gifted artisans.
Saturday, November 22, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, November 23, 11am - 4pm
Venue: Duxbury High School, 130 St. George Street,
Duxbury MA
For more information:
http://www.duxburyart.org/Events/craft_showcase.htm
November 14, 15 & 16, 2008
CraftBoston Holiday
CRAFTBOSTON Holiday is
held in November at the Westin Waterfront. This new
annual craft show is debuting in 2008, and is perfect
for selecting high quality gifts for the holiday
season. The show will feature 110-200 of
the most outstanding artists of our time, showcasing
one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces in baskets,
ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, furniture,
glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and
wood.
Dates
and Hours
Friday November 14, 2008 10-8
Saturday November 15, 2008 10-6
Sunday November 16, 2008 11-5
Location
Westin Boston Waterfront
425 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
For more info:
http://www.craftboston.org/
October 17, 18 & 19, 2008
Fort Point Channels 29th Annual Open Studios,
Boston MA
Friday 17, 4 - 7pm
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19, 11 - 6pm
Location: 15 Channel Center
1st Floor, Group Space
Since 1978, over 200 Fort Point Artists open their
studios to the public annually. The Open
Studios Weekend attracts about 10,000 visitors to
our neighborhood. This event offers the public a
rare glimpse into the living and working spaces of
artists, while providing a valuable opportunity
for artists to sell their work. Grab a map
detailing Open Studios at 300 Summer Street.
Browse, shop & chat with Boston's most dynamic
artists in person. We have a special
preview night on Friday.
For more
details & directions:
http://www.fortpointarts.org
September 20 & 21, 2008
South End Open Studios, Boston MA
450 Harrison Ave, Studio 300 - C
Saturday 20, 11- 6pm
Sunday 21, 11- 6pm
Take a stroll through one of Boston's most vibrant and
creative neighborhoods and discover this thriving arts
community.
For more information about South End Open Studios go
to:
http://www.useaboston.com/open_studios.htm
September 12, 13 & 14, 2008
(ähts) The Boston Arts Festival
Designed to showcase
area artists and cultural organizations.
Boston’s best artists and craftspeople will exhibit
and sell original works of art.
A showcase of Boston's best visual and
performing artists.
Friday September 12,
2pm - 7pm
Saturday September 13, 11am - 6pm
Sunday September 14, 11am - 6pm
Venue: Christopher Columbus Park, located on Atlantic
on the Waterfront in the North End.
For more details:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/
June 13, 14 &15, 2008
53rd Annual South Shore Arts Festival
Venue: Cohasset Town
Common
Friday June 13, 2pm -
7pm
Saturday June 14, 10 - 7pm
Sunday June 15, 12 - 6pm
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival will celebrate
its 53rd annual Arts Festival on the historic Cohasset
Common. The Art Center’s annual Arts Festival has
become a traditional welcome to summer and will
feature over 80 craft & fine artists and three art
exhibitions: Juried Art Exhibition, South Shore Art
Center Members' Show, and Young Artists' Show.
For more information go to
http://www.ssac.org/wdnew/festival.htm
May 17 & 18, 2008
SoWa Art Walk
Venue: 450 Harrison Ave, Studio 300-C
For more studio listings go to
www.sowaartwalk.com
Saturday May 17, 11- 6pm
Sunday May 18, 11- 6pm
Take a stroll through one of Boston's most vibrant and
creative neighborhoods and discover this thriving arts
community.
Creative stores, cafes, boutiques and some of the
city’s finest restaurants take part in the SoWa Art
Walk by opening their doors all weekend.
Make sure to stop by GALVIN-ized Headwear to peruse,
try on hats & have fun.
For more information about South End Art Walk go to:
http://www.sowaartwalk.com/
First
Friday Open Studios
450 Harrison Ave
June 7, 2008
The 30th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival
Venue: Devotion
School in Brookline's Coolidge Corner.
Saturday June 7, 10am
- 6pm
An exciting addition to
the 2008 festival, the First Annual Brookline Food
Festival will be held adjacent to the Coolidge Corner
Arts Festival.
For more information and
directions:
http://www.coolidgecornerartsfestival.com/index.html
June 8, 2008
The 23rd Annual Art in the Park, Decordova Museum
Sunday June 8, 10am - 5pm
Every
year in June, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
transforms into a maze of art and entertainment during
the Annual Art in the Park Festival.
Art in the Park is a unique family event that combines
performances, art activities and the area's largest
outdoor art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 of
New England’s finest artists and artisans.
For more information:
http://www.decordova.org/decordova/membership/artpark.html
May 9, 10 & 11, 2008
Fort Point Art Walk
Friday May 9, 4-7pm
Saturday May 10th, 12-5pm
Sunday May 11th, 12-5pm
FPAC's Spring Open Studios
weekend features seventy five artists opening their
studios. Pick up a map and explore the studios of
painters, jewelers, ceramicists, photographers,
textile artists, and more! Talk with artists in their
studios and discover new works and treasured
favorites. Explore our changing neighborhood and see
the waterfront warehouse district that is recognized
as one of New England's oldest and largest arts
communities.
For more information:
http://www.fortpointarts.org/cgi-bin/FPAC
March
28, 29 & 30, 2008
CraftBoston
CRAFTBOSTON takes place
annually during the last weekend of March.
The show is the premiere New England exhibition and
sale of contemporary art, craft and design. The show
features 175 of the most outstanding artists of our
time, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition
pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber,
wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather,
metal, mixed media, paper and wood.
Dates and Hours
Friday March 28, 2008 10am - 6pm
Saturday March 29, 2008 10am - 6pm
Sunday March 30, 2008 11am - 5pm
Location
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts
- General Admission
$15
- Senior Citizens and
SAC Members $12
- Children, 12 years
and under Free
Visit The Society of
Arts and Crafts at
www.societyofcrafts.org.
