Call for Crafty Interns!

Here's our hero, Natalie Ebaugh, who interned with us in 2011.
Check out her business, nu babushka, on Etsy!

The Charm City Craft Mafia is on the prowl for two--count ‘em, 2!--ambitious students to join us as Mafia Interns this summer! We love our interns with all our hearts and we provide all the documentation and support necessary for them to receive college credit for the experience.
Also? So many high fives.

Here's Ms. Nora Truskey in all her glory. Check out Nora's illustration work! And her weaving!

Here's what we need:

Mafia Intern Extraordinaire

The first position is for a generalist. The two main responsibilities of this internship are to assist our members with studio work and to help us prepare for our spring 2012 indie craft show, Pile of Craft! The intern will work along side the Mafia communicating with vendor applicants, performing organizational tasks and marketing, contacting sponsors, as well as carrying out day-of-show tasks including setting up tables, decorating, assisting vendors, making food runs, etc. This internship is a wonderful opportunity for an artist who is interested in community building, hosting events, and the indie craft community. It is ideal for someone who has strong hand skills and can quickly learn and apply a variety of artistic techniques using everything from clay to fibers to paper and pen. You must be motivated, flexible and fun. You will see the inner workings of the Mafia and what it takes to put on the best indie craft show in Baltimore. You will have the chance to work with a group of 13 zany and talented artists whose work includes painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, bookbinding, printmaking, ceramics and much more. This opportunity begins as soon as possible and can last through the summer and even beyond, if we find the right candidate. Other tasks may include assistance with other art and craft shows, studio maintenance, social media updates, etc.

The intern MUST be available to work the evening of June 15th and all day on June 16th 2012. Please do not apply if you cannot make yourself available on both of those days.

Mafia Web & Marketing Intern Extraordaire

For the second position the Charm City Craft Mafia seeks a flexible and fun artist/designer who will perform many of the tasks listed above, including studio work and show preparation. In addition to these tasks, the incumbent will be responsible for a large portion of the Charm City Craft Mafia’s web presence. You should have strong writing skills with a captivating voice as you will assist us with blog posts, website updates, Facebook and Twitter. Experience with WordPress, Blogger, Google products, various social media outlets and generally kick-butt design skills are a must. Photography skills are also a big plus!

This intern must also be available the evening of June 15th and all day on June 16th 2012. Please do not apply if you cannot make yourself available on both of those days.

Here's Susie Martinez, our current intern, who is kicking ass and taking names.

She's a pretty awesome model for Mafia business, Red Prairie Press, too, isn't she?

To apply to be an intern, please send a resume and cover letter as well as a link to your website or a portfolio of your art or design work to Carly Goss at carlygoss@yahoo.com. Please also indicate which position you are applying for.

Looking forward to getting crafty with you!

APPLY NOW - PILE OF CRAFT 2012

Get ready crafters! Pile of Craft is coming to Baltimore - June 16th - and we're looking for the best of the best in stitching, printing, painting, cutting, sculpting, stuffing, and crafting to show their wares!
Applications are officially OPEN! We're only accepting applications for vendor spots from now until April 22nd at midnight - so get them in quick! No late applications will be accepted.

CLICK HERE to apply to the show, and be sure to spread the word. It's going to be a great summer here in Baltimore - let's kick it off with a great show!!

Applications are coming soon for Pile of Craft 2012!

Can you believe it is already March? Well, the Charm City Craft Mafia folks have started the month roaring with plans in order to get ready for Pile of Craft 2012. Please save the date for Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10am-5pm.

Applications will be posted here within the week so make sure to keep your eyes on our blog, Facebook page and Twitter! See you soon!

Sum of the Parts - Wednesday at MAP

Maryland Art Place is pleased to announce Amy Boone-McCreesh as the selected curator for the 2012 Curators’ Incubator Program. Established in 2003, the program was designed to assist aspiring curators in developing and presenting an exhibition at MAP.

The Sum of the Parts is an exhibition of four east coast, contemporary artists that utilize repetitive processes as a means of building grander works. Sculpture, installation, and drawing are explored through processes such as knitting, cutting paper, and mold-making for this multi-media exhibition.

Artists: Emily Barletta, Lauren Clay, Jerry Kaba, and Nikki Painter

Events
WEDNESDAY February 22, 6-8pm: Reception and Curator’s Talk
March 10, 12-3pm: Knitting & Crochet Workshop

Accompanying the exhibition will be a knitting and crocheting workshop. The workshop, sponsored by Lovelyarns, will serve beginners as an introduction to knitting and crochet while those with more experience are welcome to join in for a chance to meet the curator and work on existing projects in the MAP galleries.

ACC SHOW 2012

The Baltimore ACC Show is around the corner! Mark your crafty calendars for February 24-26! Wear comfortable shoes and plan to stay a while as the Convention Center will be packed with hundreds of vendors in categories such as Ceramics, Fiber, Furniture/Lighting, Leather, Jewelry, Metal, Fashion, Wood, Paper, and MORE!

A local favorite, Insung Kim of NAMOO will be exhibiting at the show for the first time! She will be showcasing her colorful patchwork quilts and sweet housewares! Yay Insung!

Booth # 4214

My pick for "Eye Candy of the Year" is vendor, Jill Schwartz of Elements Jill Schwartz, booth # 929. Her jewelry and housewares are always a MUST SEE!

Advance tickets to the show are $14 for a one day pass and $25 for a three day pass. Click here to purchase! Tickets may also be purchased at the door: $16 for a one day pass and $30 for a three day pass!

Already sick of the snow, Baltimore?

Plan your craftcation in sunny Ventura, California!

This just in from a crafty comrade on the west coast...

Craftcation, Indie Business and DIY Conference,
Comes to the Ventura Coast in Spring 2012

Delilah Snell and Nicole Stevenson, co-producers of Patchwork Indie Art & Craft Festival (a bi-annual Southern California event showcasing emerging artists, crafters and designers) bring Craftcation, an indie business & DIY conference to Ventura on March 22-25, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

The first of its kind in Southern California, this beachfront three-day conference
features panel discussions and DIY workshops with leading industry professionals on art, craft and food-centered small business.

A wide range of “how-to’s” catered toward the crafting entrepreneur will cover
such topics as indie business start up or expansion, maximizing social media,
branding, selling at craft shows and on Etsy, merchandising, accounting, legal
issues, wholesale and more.

A sample of DIY crafting workshops slated for the conference includes screen-
printing, needle art/sewing, cheese making, canning/preserving and jewelry
making. Recreational and networking activities such as beachside yoga,
cocktail/barbeque socials, and historical/art trolley tours of Ventura promise to
round out the vacation angle.

Craftcation attendees will have the opportunity to learn the inside track of
starting, maintaining or expanding their indie business while networking with
peers/professionals and gaining skills in hands-on workshops.

Sounds pretty great to us!

Call for Entries- Women: An Exhibition

Call for submissions!

What makes women awesome? Who are the amazing women you know? How have they

impacted your life and work? What effect have they had on the world? This exhibition invites

artists and designers of all genders to create work that celebrates the incredible women they

have known, loved and been influenced by. It is a chance to recognize and pay homage to all

that the women in our lives have contributed to us.

By showcasing the work of female artists and designers, exhibiting work about women’s roles in industry and projects about women known personally (colleagues, family, friends, mentors, role models, etc.) this show will celebrate all the facets and roles of women in our lives.

This exhibition is curated by Sarah McCann and presented in partnership with D:center

Baltimore.

For a full prospectus and to apply, go to www.sarahbmccann.com. Submissions are due January 31.