tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84939749458292197062024-03-13T12:18:25.392-04:00Ballston Arts MarketPRESENTED BY THE BALLSTON BID
2012 Season: Second Saturdays May-October 10am - 4pm: 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8 & 10/13 in Welburn Square (The Ballston Circle) at the Ballston Metrokristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260286938057269725noreply@blogger.comBlogger714125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-39795178399712584322013-02-17T08:30:00.001-05:002013-02-17T08:30:04.239-05:00Bye, Bye.Hi crafters. This site is now closed. The Ballston BID has decided to cancel the Saturday Arts Market and merge some artwork with their Thursday Farmers Market.<br />
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It has been wonderful working with you all - artists and supporters. Here's to more crafty adventures in the future. If you have any collaboration ideas or crafty questions, please email me at wjessica1@yahoo.com.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
JessBallston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-47841193445960113742012-10-15T11:40:00.000-04:002012-10-15T12:16:29.697-04:00Thanks, Folks!That's it folks. Another craft season at Ballston has come to a close once again. Thank you, thank you to all of the amazing people who have made our sweet community market one of the coolest destinations for <b><i>the best</i></b> crafters in this area. Period.<br />
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The wonderful Ballston BID, Kelly & The Shooshan Company, teh Piedmont Group the artists, the musicians, the shoppers, the supporters and whoever else is reading this post right now - THANK YOU. Here it is. Sweet. Simple. To the point. There would be no Ballston Arts Market without you.<br />
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Please enjoy some photos from our last market of 2012. Now, here's to a bigger, brighter and even craftier 2013!!<br />
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Stay classy, Arlington.Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-18170038955438387682012-10-14T10:20:00.003-04:002012-10-14T10:24:57.495-04:00he Richmond Craft Mafia's Handmade Holiday Extended Deadline!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone! One of the best Holiday shows in the area, <a href="http://www.richmondhandmadeholiday.com/">The Richmond Craft Mafia's Handmade Holiday</a> has extended their crafty deadline. You have until Monday (tomorrow!) to send in your <a href="http://www.jurydutyapp.com/events/handmade-holiday">applications</a>. And trust me. You want to send in your applications. Our buddies at the Richmond Craft Mafia know how to put on a helleva kick-ass craft show.<br />
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<b>What: The Richmond Craft Mafia's Handmade Holiday</b><br />
<b>Date: Saturday, December 8 </b><br />
<b>Where: ArtWorks in Richmond's Manchester Arts District </b><br />
<b>Fee: $75</b><br />
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Apply right NOW!<br />
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<br />Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-4710849956003904702012-10-12T11:13:00.001-04:002012-10-13T05:55:46.940-04:00 FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season - TODAY!Wow. I can't believe the FINAL MARKET OF THE SEASON is TODAY! Where did the time go? Seriously.<br />
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Although, bittersweet, it's gonna be a fantastic day full of beautiful autumn weather, free stuff, music and crafts! So, get on over to the Ballston Arts Market celebration from 10am - 4 pm!<br />
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And let's see ... what else. Oh, yah. Only the best local art around - 35 artisans all in one place displaying and selling their hand-crafted goodies.<br />
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<b>Now's your chance to get a jump on your Holiday shopping at the FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season TODAY, Saturday, October 13th from 10 AM - 4 PM! </b>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-26416543204473786062012-10-12T11:02:00.001-04:002012-10-12T11:02:37.897-04:00Second annual Last Chance Holiday Craft Show December 8th!There are so many great Holiday crafts shows this year! Here's another one to add to your crafty roster:<br />
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<b>What</b>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Second annual Last Chance Holiday Craft Show</b></span><br />
<b>When</b>: December 8th from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
<b>Where</b>: Faith Community Church, 5315 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214<br />
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They are looking for quality, handmade work in a variety of media. All crafts must be handmade by the seller and no re-sellers allowed. This year's show will have live music, an excellent food vendor, free craft activities for the kids and free parking. <br />
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Applications can be found <a href="http://www.charmcitycraftivists.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> and are due no later than midnight October 26th. Vendors will be notified of acceptance by November 2nd. <br />
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There is no fee to apply so what are you waiting for?Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-67657427551075434262012-10-11T14:38:00.001-04:002012-10-11T17:20:21.843-04:00Falun Dafa Association - October 13th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We at the Ballston Arts Market LOVE all kinds of arts -- visual, musical and performing. This Saturday, visit with the Falun Dafa Association of Washington D.C. and find out more about Shen Yun 2013.<br />
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Based in New York, <a href="http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/">Shen Yun Performing Arts</a> was established in 2006 with the mission of reviving 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture. <br />
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<b>Stay awhile and discover new forms of art at the FINAL Ballston Arts Market THIS Saturday, October 13th. Then, enter to win the Artisan Gift Bag, which will include 2 FREE tickets to this performance! </b><br />
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Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-32890518233609769392012-10-11T14:28:00.000-04:002012-10-11T17:20:09.683-04:00Exhibitor Map - THIS Saturday, October 13th!Holy craft. <b>I can't believe the FINAL Ballston Arts Market is this Saturday! </b>Where did the season go? Check out the map for the awesome artisans we have lined up for October 13th! See where your favorites will be exhibiting for the last time this year. <br />
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2. <a href="http://www.beccaandmars.com/">Becca & Mars</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.nikdapooh.com/">Nikdapooh Designs</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/makimade">Maki Uchida Designs</a><br />
5. <a href="http://www.hollandcox.com/">Holland Cox</a><br />
6. <a href="http://JLMview.com/JLMview/Home.html">Jean-Louis Monfraix</a><br />
7. Jillory<br />
8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BurntCreativeStudio">Burnt Creative</a><br />
9. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/peacebabybatiks">Peace, Baby! Batiks</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.motherboredjewelry.com/">MOTHERBORED</a><br />
11. <a href="http://www.greymoggie.com/">Grey Moggie Press</a><br />
12. <a href="http://www.creativecapes.com/">Creative Capes</a><br />
13. <a href="http://redprairiepress.bigcartel.com/">Red Prairie Press</a><br />
14. <a href="http://www.SLMphoto.com/">Steven L, Miller Words & Images</a><br />
15. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahcecelia">Sarah Cecelia</a><br />
16. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beccakallem">Becca Kallem</a> / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/duckdrakestudio">Duck Drake Studio</a><br />
17. <a href="http://jonwye.com/">Jon Wye</a><br />
18. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uswoodtoys">U.S. Wood Toys</a><br />
19. <a href="http://www.boxboyboxes.com/">BoxBoy Demented Decoupage</a><br />
20. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uglykittyredeux">UglyKittyReduex</a><br />
21. <a href="http://noctiluna.wordpress.com/">Noctiluna</a><br />
22. <a href="http://sharpshirter.com/">Sharp Shirter</a><br />
23. <a href="http://www.pennyandpaulgoods.com/">Penny & Paul</a><br />
<a href="http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/">24. FUlun</a> DaFa Association<br />
25. <a href="http://www.treetoart.com/">Tree to Art</a><br />
26. Furtastic Collars<br />
27. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedoakpress">Twisted Oak Press</a><br />
28. <a href="http://www.tresjoliedesignsbysue.com/earings.html">Tres Jolie Designs</a><br />
29. <a href="http://snowdaydesign.com/">Snowday Designs</a><br />
30. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bettesbags">Bette's Bags</a><br />
31. <a href="http://maryellenlarkins.com/">Mary Ellen Larkins</a><br />
32. <a href="http://www.melissalew.com/">Melissa Lew</a><br />
33. <a href="http://www.julesjewelsjewelry.com/">Jules' Jewels</a><br />
34. <a href="http://www.morewarped.com/">Warped</a>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-49906043003810713642012-10-10T10:05:00.001-04:002012-10-11T17:19:52.701-04:00Two Bands - October 13<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lS87ht6NGJI/UHWACa2p-EI/AAAAAAAAEfY/dM-MYZjkSOo/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lS87ht6NGJI/UHWACa2p-EI/AAAAAAAAEfY/dM-MYZjkSOo/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Since THIS SATURDAY is our final market of the season, we have TWO BANDS performing!<br />
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- From noon - 2 PM jam with local favorite jug band, <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/snakeheadrun">Snakehead Run</a><br />
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- Then from 2:30 - 4 PM, catch some rockin' vibes with <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/threesound">Threesound</a>.<br />
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See you this Saturday, October 14th for awesome crafts and kickin' music!Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-1080052489587879812012-10-09T12:47:00.002-04:002012-10-09T12:47:24.197-04:00Furtastic Pet Collars - October 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Attention pet lovers! The Ballston Arts Market has got you covered! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Furtastic/192521867455821">Furtastic</a> will make their debut at THIS Saturday's Market with tons of handmade collars and leashes for your furry best friend.<br />
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<b>Catch Furtastic at the FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season THIS Saturday, October 13th.</b><br />
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<i>P.S. The ties look great on cats, too!</i>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-14004711967244268912012-10-08T12:04:00.000-04:002012-10-08T12:05:48.636-04:00This SATURDAY is the FINAL Market of the Season!Oh, wow! I kinda have mixed feelings. Although I am looking forward to THIS Saturday's Ballston Arts Market, it makes me a little teary because it's the final show of the season. So, let's go out with a bang! Check out some more of the kick-ass artisans we have lined up for this Saturday's Market.<br />
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<b>Hope to see all Saturday, October 13th for the FINAL MARKET OF THE SEASON!</b></div>
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<b>What: Etz Hayim Artist Holiday Expo</b><br />
<b>When: December 2nd from 11:30 to 4 pm</b><br />
<b>Where: Congregation Etz Hayim, 2920 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington</b><br />
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I particpate in this local art show every year and have a blast. They are still looking for a couple of more crafters. Contact Laurie Effron at <a href="mailto:leffron@gmail.com">leffron@gmail.com</a> from more info and an application.Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-41714951141789387172012-10-04T10:38:00.001-04:002012-10-04T10:38:22.673-04:00UglyKittyRedeux - October 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's heat it for Market favorite, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UglyKittyReDeux?ref=seller_info">UglyKittyRedeux</a>! Artist Renee Lavinsky returns to the Ballston Arts Market with her handmade jewelry, housewares and stationery, all made from recycled and reclaimed materials.<br />
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By night, Renee is a crafter-extroidinaire, but by day, she is a full-time Environmental Scientist-extreme, so she knows the importance of recycling, reclaiming and reusing.<br />
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<b>From earrings to tie tacks, UglyKittyReduex has it all! Check out her lovelies at the the FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season on October 13th!</b>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-74249629109076390732012-10-03T17:27:00.001-04:002012-10-03T17:33:13.688-04:00Lyon Park Holiday Craft FairHey crafters! Each year, my neighbor and friend, Jeannette, puts on a really fun and successful craft fair in Lyon Park (Clarendon). She is still looking for some awesome artisans to join this season. And, yep. I'll be there selling the piggies.<br />
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This is a small craft show, but the neighborhood always comes out and supports it. Wanna participate? Here are the details:<br />
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<b>Where: Lyon Park Community Center (Clarendon)</b><br />
<b>When: Saturday, November 17</b><br />
<b>Cost: $40 (I think that includes table.)</b><br />
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Email Jeannette at <a href="mailto:jywickrph@aol.com">jywickrph@aol.com</a> for more information and an application!<br />
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Let's hear it for <a href="http://www.pennyandpaulgoods.com/">Penny & Paul</a> -- a brand-new artist making their debut at the Ballston Arts Market on Saturday, October 13th!<br />
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Autumn is here and winter is on its way, so it's time for cozy hats and and warm baby booties! And Penny & Paul have a bunch of cool, colorful designs for you to choose from for yourself and the little ones in your life.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/peacebabybatiks?ref=seller_info">Peace, Baby! Batiks</a> are one-of-a-kind T-shirts and bodysuits for babies and toddlers. Artist, Corey Maloney, uses a combination of stencils and free-hand drawing to create the designs on her wonderful kiddie clothing. <br />
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Each item is 100% cotton, 100% adorable and washed several times to ensure the colors won't bleed. Plus, Peace, Baby Batiks, so Corey uses recycled garments whenever they can.<br />
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<b>Check out their new Halloween designs at the FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season on Saturday, October 13th.</b>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-17985989081532262952012-09-27T12:35:00.001-04:002012-09-27T12:37:28.833-04:00Tree to Art - October 13th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.treetoart.com/">Tree to Art</a> brings a piece of nature's beauty into your home with hand-crafted creations. Enjoy wood-carved boxes, votive candle holders and whimsical cutting boards made by artist, Jeffrey Oh.<br />
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My favorite are the piggy cutting boards, which are reversible and marked "Raw" one side and "Cooked" other for additional safety. Clever!<br />
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<b>Catch Tree to Art at the final market of the season on Saturday, October 13th!</b>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-40098354074174582812012-09-26T10:27:00.000-04:002012-09-26T10:27:12.054-04:00Becca & Mars - October 13th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When it comes to skincare products, people are becoming cautious of using chemical ingredients. Steff and Erica, <a href="http://www.beccaandmars.com/">Becca & Mars</a> founders, share that same concern. This led to the inspiration to develop a bath and beauty line using 100% natural products; nothing artificial.<br />
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Becca & Mars believe that nature creates the best ingredients. Based out of Baltimore, their products are hand-crafted in small batches or made to order; therefore, they deliver the freshest quality product. They use all natural ingredients, glass jars and recycled packaging materials. No mass-produced, plastic-wrapped and over-packaged items and no chemicals, parabens or artificial fragrances. Nope! Becca & Mars is a vegan friendly company and currently 100% of their product line is vegan. <br />
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<b>Let's give Becca & Mars a big Ballston welcome at the FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season on Saturday, October 13th! </b>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-53185929698378371422012-09-25T11:45:00.001-04:002012-09-25T11:45:22.206-04:00Holiday Craft Market at TC WilliamsHey Crafters! Are you looking for more Holiday shows to add to your crafty roster? If you are, our buddies over at TC Williams High School know how to put on an awesome show. Here are the details:<br />
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The Third Annual Handmade Holiday Craft Fair will take place at <a href="http://www.acps.k12.va.us/tcw/">TC Williams HS</a> (3330 King St. Alexandria) on Saturday, November 17th from 10am - 3pm. This free event will host 40+ local, handmade vendors and will <b>raise money for Joining Hearts and Hands</b>, an organization that helps build schools in Kenya and Tanzania. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or would like more information about the show, please contact Jen Moshier at <a href="mailto:Jen.Moshier@gmail.com">Jen.Moshier@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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I'll be keeping you posted on some other Holiday shows in the area all week! So, check back here soon ...<br />
<br />Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-79687537131008605072012-09-25T11:26:00.003-04:002012-09-25T11:26:43.732-04:00Holland Cox - October 13th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The bright colors, the vivid patterns -- everything about <a href="http://www.hollandcox.com/index.html">Holland Cox</a> reminds me of the beautiful autumn colors! And did you know that every handbag at Holland Cox is carefully handcrafted by designer Valerie Williams from her original patterns?<br />
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Each and every one is limited edition, so there will never be more than three of any colorway! You won't see Holland Cox handbags being carried by everyone. Nope. Only those who know why handmade is better than mass-produced, and why personal style is better than being trendy will sport a Holland Cox. <br />
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And handbags aren't the only thing Valerie is known for. Check out the Holland Cox <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadeclassics">etsy boutique</a> for more fashionista shopping. Then, pick up your own Holland Cox original at the FINAL Ballston Arts Market of the season Saturday, October 13th!Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-50791128146822395512012-09-24T13:59:00.001-04:002012-09-24T14:09:35.188-04:00Red Prairie Press - October 13th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Great news, design fans! <a href="http://redprairiepress.bigcartel.com/products">Red Prairie Press</a> joins the Ballston Arts Market for the last show of the season on Saturday, October 13th, and this gal is thrilled to have them join us!<br />
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Red Prairie Press' designs are hand drawn, original and inspired by traditional folk art, Scandinavian design and objects in nature. They print on tees, onesies, scarves and more, by hand on a manual press with water-based inks. Plus, they do their best to use worker-friendly and eco-conscious materials.<br />
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They recycle, carpool and occasionally help old ladies get their kittens down from trees. Yep. They are the real deal. And we got em all day, Saturday, October 13th.<br />
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<br />Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-1781455777478380532012-09-21T12:12:00.001-04:002012-09-21T12:12:59.028-04:00Warped - October 13th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is so much to loved about <a href="http://www.morewarped.com/">Warped</a> bags (and pins and T-shirts!), where do I start? Not only are the look and feel of these colorfully intricate bags unique and just plain cool, they are each hand-spun by artist/designer Jennifer David in her basement studio in Virginia.<br />
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<b>Get your own, original Warped bag at the Ballston Arts Market FINAL MARKET celebration on Saturday, October 13th! </b>Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-92162472847158603382012-09-20T11:00:00.002-04:002012-09-20T11:00:47.112-04:00U.S. Wood Toys - October 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These wooden pets are in need of good loving homes. They don't eat and they don't make much of a mess. It is recommended that their new owners be between the ages of six months to four years, but they will welcome owners of all ages. <br />
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Get your own all-natural, eco-friendly wooden toy by U.S. Wood Toys at FINAL market of the season, October 13 of the Ballston Arts Market!Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493974945829219706.post-70431236228320349622012-09-19T08:06:00.001-04:002012-09-19T08:06:10.098-04:00Sneak Peak at the FINAL Market on October 13Hey, you! Wanna sneak peak at the artisans lined up for the FINAL show of the season on October 13th? Well, here ya go!<br />
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Having the opportunity to coordinate at the Ballston Art Market never ceases to amaze me because of all of the simply outstanding talent I am lucky to work with. In October, we are proud to present the photography of <a href="http://JLMview.com/JLMview/Home.html">Jean-Louis Monfraix</a>.<br />
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Jean-Louis is best known for his vibrant images of Washington, D.C. His first book, <i>Washington, D.C.: Wonder and Light</i>, was published in 2006 by Mountain Trail Press and is available in major bookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com. <br />
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Many of his images have also been featured in a wide range of publications including covers for the <i>American Psychologist</i>, Holiday Cards for the U.S. Department of State, calendars for <i>Nature’s Best</i> and the United States Capitol Historical Society.<br />
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And the artist himself will be exhibiting at the Ballston Art Market on Saturday, October 13th. Amazing.Ballston Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497732847772787046noreply@blogger.com0