Artisans in Action
Our annual summer series Artisans in Action takes place the first Sunday of the Month, June trough October.
These live demonstrations provide a great opportunity for local artisans who work in historical trades, crafts, and art forms
(done in both traditional and contemporary manners), to introduce themselves and their craft to a wider audience.
Artisans in Action 2017 Schedule
June 4th - Wood/Leather/Stone
July 2nd - Metal/Glass/Jewellery
August 6th - Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
September 3rd - Paint Avondale
October 1st - Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planters)
Artists and Artisans interested in participating can download the 2017 entry form below.
These live demonstrations provide a great opportunity for local artisans who work in historical trades, crafts, and art forms
(done in both traditional and contemporary manners), to introduce themselves and their craft to a wider audience.
Artisans in Action 2017 Schedule
June 4th - Wood/Leather/Stone
July 2nd - Metal/Glass/Jewellery
August 6th - Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
September 3rd - Paint Avondale
October 1st - Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planters)
Artists and Artisans interested in participating can download the 2017 entry form below.
| aia_entryfrom_2017.pdf |
Artisan in Action Checklist for Participating Artists
Set-up is from 10:30 am until 11:30 am, show runs from noon until 4pm.
Tables and chairs are provided. Tents are available for those looking to set-up out doors.
Some items you may want to bring to help make the most of this event:
( ) Finished Stock to Sell
( ) Raw Materials so you can explain your process to visitors
( ) Tools you use to create
( ) Sketches, designs, reference material... where do your ideas begin?
( ) In progress work... perhaps you have a few pieces you've been meaning to finish? Bring them and show us all how it's done!
( ) Promo material - signage, business cards, invites to other shows you're participating in this season, bio book/albums etc.
( ) Cash Float for Sales
( ) Bags etc. for sold products
( ) Snacks and Water to keep you hydrated
Don't be surprised if visitors ask about commissions!
Tables and chairs are provided. Tents are available for those looking to set-up out doors.
Some items you may want to bring to help make the most of this event:
( ) Finished Stock to Sell
( ) Raw Materials so you can explain your process to visitors
( ) Tools you use to create
( ) Sketches, designs, reference material... where do your ideas begin?
( ) In progress work... perhaps you have a few pieces you've been meaning to finish? Bring them and show us all how it's done!
( ) Promo material - signage, business cards, invites to other shows you're participating in this season, bio book/albums etc.
( ) Cash Float for Sales
( ) Bags etc. for sold products
( ) Snacks and Water to keep you hydrated
Don't be surprised if visitors ask about commissions!
