In a complete WTF scenario, Baltimore County Public Schools have begun to strongly enforce their long-standing policy that bans third-party vendors from profiting on school property… this ban includes events such as craft fairs.
Since 2009, BCPS has started to deny various schools’ PTA organizations from producing their annual craft fairs — these fairs are typically [...]

Over on the American Express Open Forum Blog, Barry J. Moltz wrote up a great article outlining 11 resolutions that small business owners should make for 2011. The list is one that you crafty biz owners could emulate to make your own 2011 business goals and resolutions.
So here is the Open Forum list, interpreted for [...]

Craft Fairs happen year round, but there’s something especially jovial and cheer-inspiring about ones that take place during the Holiday season. Curious as to how these frenzy-fueled events tick, I decided to take a behind the scenes peek at Second Storie, an annual holiday craft fair held in upstate New York.
Through the entry way of [...]

Hello Craft is proud to be working with the Washington City Paper to power this year’s Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair! As most festivals go, Crafty Bastards takes six months to a year to plan and produce. With 150+ craft vendors, local sponsors, a food court, the BBoy Battle and more than 25,000 people [...]

If you’re still figuring out which craft shows to apply to this year, it’s time to get organized and start filling out those applications!
Here’s an update to our previous list of upcoming indie craft shows and their deadlines to apply. If there’s a show I missed that you plan on applying to, please let us [...]

The nation’s indie craft show organizers have been working hard to get plans in order for 2010 and we’ve got a list to prove it.  Get out your calendars and check below for some dates to help plan a great year of indie craft.
Take note: You need to hurry if you want to secure a [...]