Applications Due THIS SATURDAY!!!

Did you know that applications for our 3rd Annual Alliday Show are due THIS SATURDAY?!  Applications and details can be found here.

We can't wait to see what you've been making!!

Make That Application Count!

Sometimes, applying for a craft show can be just as intimidating as participating in a craft show!  If the show is juried, like ours, then your application needs to shine and fully reflect your products!  All shows have differing criteria for their applications but one thing remains true for all of them - your application is your first impression so make it memorable, in a good way!  Think of it as a creative resume!

Overview of our 2011 show!

Here are some of the things that Alliday is looking for from their applicants:

- That YOU make your products

- That the artist making the product will be in attendance during the show

- Unique, well-made products

- Creativity!

- Cohesive branding (company name, logo...) and products

- An up-to-date website complete with your branding and good photographs; a professional online presence.

- Quality photographs of your products and booth display if a website is not available.  If you've never set up at a show before, make a mock booth in your garage to photograph!  And make sure those photos aren't blurry!

- Make yourself and your products stand out!

Things that you may not think of when filling out an application:

- Fill out ALL blanks on the application

- Make note of the application deadline!  Ours is Saturday, September 1st!

- Write legibly

- Double check all of your links!

- Use creative adjectives to describe your products...spelling and word choice ARE important!

- Have a friend check your application over before you send it in.

- Make a copy of your application for your records.

- Send in your application fee check with your application.

Applications for the December 15th Alliday Show are now available and can be downloaded HERE!  

Impress us!

Call For Artists!

It's time!!!  We're looking for you to impress us with your handmade creations for our December 2012 show!! Applications are up and ready!  We want YOU to make this the best show yet!

Download an application HERE. 

Learn to Apply and APPLY NOW!

Things have been a little quiet around the blog lately but that's all about to change!  GET READY FOR SOME NOISE!!!  Er, more blog posts, that is ;)  

First up, a friendly reminder that ALL Alliday applications are due next Monday, October 3rd!!! 

 Applications can be found here.

But perhaps you're worried about turning in your application and wish you knew more about the process!  No need to worry!  Alliday and Indie Emporium (which is THIS WEEKEND!) have teamed up to bring you the uber-informative class covering everything you'd ever want to know about successfully applying and preparing for craft shows!  This class is FREE and will be held at the rockin' bar, Lot 6 at 3pm!

And after the class, you can take what you've learned and turn in your Alliday Application! 

See you there!

How to Apply and Prepare for Indie Craft Show Class!

Tomorrow Alliday and Indie Emporium (p.s. their applications are due this weekend!) are partnering together to bring you a comprehensive class on how to apply and prepare for an indie craft show!  This class is FREE tomorrow but won't be in the future!  Don't worry if you don't live near though, we're working on making this class available online soon!

If you want to come, we're meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Cosi near 71st & Yale!  Come, meet other creatives and learn everything you'd need to know to be successful at shows!

APPLY NOW!

It's time!!!  Applications are up and are ready for you to fill out!!  Don't miss being a part of our second annual show, this time during the holiday season!  Find the applications here!  Please note that the application process has slightly changed so be aware.  Spread the word!