The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and Manitoba Craft Council(MCC) are thrilled to present the seventh annual juried craft show on Friday, November 5, Saturday, November 6, Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Since 2015, CRAFTED: Show + Sale has been Winnipeg’s premier holiday sale of contemporary craft, drawing 3,400-4,000 visitors and approximately $300,000 in sales annually.
Last year, CRAFTED 2020 brought the same commitment to originality, excellence, and sophistication to a new online platform. This year, CRAFTED 2021 will return to an in-person shopping experience at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Qaumajuq where supporters and lovers of fine, handmade goods will enjoy a beautiful and safe shopping experience with timed ticketing.
CRAFTED 2021 will help craft artists access vital income during these lean times and allow you to connect with a large audience that is as passionate about craft as you are.
SELECTION PROCESS
A jury of peers and other professionals with expertise in a variety of craft media will be convened to review all applications. Craft artists will be selected to participate based on the strength of their artwork and robustness of their art practice. Works that showcase excellence in technique, originality, innovation, and aesthetic will be given priority. Project organizers will also be seeking to create a diverse group; craft artists at varying stages of their careers, working in a range of craft media, and from a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Achieving a balance of media and a mix of return and new vendors will be secondary considerations.
PROMOTION
For consistent messaging, artists will be provided with materials to publicize the event through their own contacts and social media channels. It is understood and agreed by the participating artists that images and biographical information submitted with this application may be used for promotional purposes.
APPLY TO BE A VENDOR
Submissions of original work in any craft-based medium welcome. Work may be primarily functional, decorative, or conceptual. Acceptable media include ceramics, glass, mixed media, wood, fibre/textiles, metals, jewellery, paper/books, stone, etc. Work that is primarily 2-D (painting, photography) and consumables (candles, food, cosmetics, etc.) are not eligible at this time.
Submission deadline is August 30, 2021
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following via Google Forms
You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, email address, website, social media handles, and media category (ceramics, fibre, glass, metals, mixed media, paper, wood, or stone)
In a single Word or PDF document, please provide:
-An image list including the following details: File name, titles, media, and retail prices of your work (eg. Wgoblet1.jpg, wine goblet, wood fired porcelain, $45 each)
-100-word artist bio
Please name your Word or PDF file as follows: Last Name, First Initial (For eg. if your name is Jordan Park, your doc will be labelled ParkJ).
-Up to six JPEG images of your work (300 dpi, 10 x 10” approx is ideal; max 10 MB file size). Photograph work against a white background with no harsh shadows. Please name your image files as follows: Last Name, First Initial, Image # (For eg. if your name is Jordan Park, your first image will be labelled ParkJ01).
-One JPEG image of you with your work or at work (inspirational craft portrait)
-Optional: Are you a part of an underserved and underrepresented group? Please self identify below. Examples: BIPOC, Person living with a disability.
COST (after acceptance into CRAFTED)
$120: 8-foot table (MCC members)
Click here to become an MCC member
$170: 8-foot table (non-MCC members)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be notified of selection by September 20, 2021
Payment (after selection is confirmed) is due on September 30, 2021. If payment not received by then the space will be reassigned.
Questions? Please email: [email protected]
