The big day is coming up, and your main mission is to make the most of it!
That means that your attitude and energy can make your sales, or quite simply break them.
I think we can all agree that preparing for an event can be exciting, but also time consuming and taxing on your energy and patience. So here is a list of things to remember before, during and after an event day. This will help you ensure that you are maximizing your sales potential!
A simple "Hello" or acknowledgement while making eye contact with our visitors can make the difference between someone walking right past your booth or noticing you and stopping to check out your products (or potentially returning later)!
Arrive EARLY, have your booth set-up, organized and ready to receive shoppers at 11 AM sharp! We typically have a lineup way before the doors open and if you are not ready, shoppers will walk right past your booth in order to allow you time to set up and they will not return. Not only it looks unprofessional, but it tells the shopper you don't really think their presence and time is valuable. In turn, you will lose business and potential sales.
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DON'T MISS THESE ARTISTS AT OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
The Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market is less than two weeks away! Are you ready to get shopping?
Get your tickets HERE and save!
Here's a preview of some of the amazing and talented artists that will be featured on Nov. 24 at The Great Hall.
Don’t forget to arrive EARLY and grab one of our 25 swag bags! They are filled with goodies from the vendors and will disappear QUICK!
1.JULIA LOUISE PERREIRA
The talented Julia Louise Perreira will be featuring her charming designs and illustrations. Julia is a masterful illustrator, writer, bookbinder and graphic designer.
She creates and handcrafts prices that are colourful, creative and simply resplendent.
2. Jingly
Infuse your holiday season with some much-needed flower power! Jingly is a wildly talented artisan who handcrafts and curates the most regal and exquisite floral bouquets for any occasion.Her arrangements incorporate the most lush, vibrant and eye-catching flowers and foliage.
3. STEAPED SLOW CERAMICS
STEAPED SLOW CERAMICS
Get a unique, hand-crafted gift at Steaped Slow Ceramics. Born and raised in Toronto, Sara discovered her love for spinning ceramics into beautiful vessels. Sara meticulously handcrafts each of her pieces on her pottery wheel or through various handbuilding techniques. She in turn carefully hand-glazes each and every one of these pieces. Steeped in love and care, each piece is uniquely beautiful.
HEDGEHOG WOOD STUDIO
Gifts they'll absolutely adore include the handcrafted wood pieces from Hedgehog Wood Studio. James is the creative force behind Hedgehog Wood Studio and is a masterful woodworking craftsman. He handcrafts innovative and spectacular bowls, boards and accessories from locally harvested wood.
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OVERSEAS JEWELRY
Searching for the perfect crystal jewellery and hairwraps? Overseas Jewelry has you covered. Nesrine is the creative and talented force behind the brand and handcrafts the most refined, elegant and rich crystal jewellery and hairwraps.
6. COSMIC SKINCARE
COSMIC SKINCARE
Treat your skin to the most sumptuously luxurious natural skincare with Cosmic Skincare. All of owner Beth's skincare, bodycare and bath products contain ingredients that are naturally and ethically sourced to ensure your skin is regaled with the highest quality of products.
Find these 6 artists and another 110 at our 5th Annual Christmas Market at the Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West.
Buy your tickets online and save: $8 online and $10 at the door.
THE URBAN EXHIBIT MARKET- YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY ONE STOP SHOP!
If unique is what you are after when it comes to gifts this Valentine’s Day, look no further!
These 6 Toronto artists exhibiting at the Urban Exhibit Market this Sunday February 10th 2019 have you covered!
1. Chocolat De Edible ART!
Exquisite bon bons made by local art historian-turned chocolatier Kata Ambrus. You will not believe the art she creates with chocolate.
2. Nadia Lloyd-The perfect gift for the Toronto-centric person in your life from Toronto OBSESSED artist/ designer Nadia Lloyd. These beautiful Toronto skyline necklaces are available in Rose Gold Plated and Silver Plated. Nadia’s Toronto collection has over 27 products so make sure to check it out!
3. Mamaa -Handmade soap and body creams made out of the shea butter and baobab oil. Designed and produced by a cooperatives that supports entrepreneurial woman around the globe.
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Poppy Dottir- Beautiful handmade beaded earrings. Bold hearts with Multi colored strata hand strung. Great for all year wear or looking extra special this Valentine's!
5.WongDIY -Original, fun and quirky cards. Who wouldn’t want to receive one of these!
Unique, handmade, one of a kind stylized anatomical resin heart sculptures and wearable heart pendants in a variety of styles and colours. An appropriate gift for doctors, nurses, heart patients, art nerds, gore enthusiasts and star-crossed lovers alike this Valentine’s Day!
Find these 6 artists and another 50 at this Sunday’s February 10th 2019 Urban Exhibit Market at the Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West.
Buy your tickets online and save: $8 online and $10 at the door.
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, SOLD!!!!!
Coming to this Friday’s LIVE AUCTION at The Great Hall? You are in for a real adrenaline pumping treat!
Here is a small preview of some of the amazing items you can bid on.
Bidding starts at 8PM sharp!
Get your tickets online HERE and save at the door! See you in a few!
1. This fun and tasty illustration by Toronto artist Alek Draws measures 18"X 24" and comes ready to hang!
OPENING BID: $50
2. Truly stunning timepiece by Toronto Designer G Fox and Co., always a crowd favorite at our events. This luxuty watch will last you a lifetime!
OPENING BID: $99
3.Original art by Toronto Artist Nadia Lloyd. This piece is called "Playa Verde" and is inspired by a trip to Cuba. It measures 24"X 36"X 2" and comes ready to hang.
OPENING BIG: $95
Make a bid that will feel good for a long time to come! This beautiful, delicate sterling silver bracelet is conceptualized by Toronto designer TRIBE OF LAMBS, a nonprofit brand raising funds and awareness for HIV positive children living in various communities in India.
OPENING BID OF $99
The 10 days of Christmas - 2017 Procrastinators Gift Guide!
Haven't started holiday shopping yet? Need some unique gift ideas? We've got you covered! Here are 10 products to get you started, all hand made by local Toronto artists and designers!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
10 ways to get your customers to come to your events!
Exhibiting at events can be really intimidating, especially if you are a newbie at it, but follow these 10 simple tips and you'll gain confidence and sales in no time!
- Send a newsletter to your email list and attach the event poster;
- Invite your networks to join the Facebook event page and invite their networks;
- Do a daily countdown to your event on social media; a 7-day countdown usually works well;
- Re-post articles that feature the event and get people excited (BlogTO, Narcity, etc.);
- Preview pics of your work or product on social media with the event info, so that your fans know where to find you;
- Tag the event handle and hashtag every time you post on social media, so that the event you tag can re-post you and give you extra exposure;
- If you are a member of a Meetup group and a Facebook group, post the event poster with either a link to your info or a link to the Facebook event page;
- Offer an onsite discount to customers who come see you at your event;
- Offer VIP swag bags to a certain number of your customers to entice them to come early; and,
- Post the event poster on your social media and ask your followers to come with their friends. Following that, tag their friends in the comments.
There you go! 10 easy steps to follow to ensure that your friends, family members, clients and fans know where you are exhibiting and come out in person to shop!
Written by Nadia Lloyd
Top 10 Things To Do at the Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market
Written by Jess Tucci-
It is officially November and the buzz and excitement of the holiday season is upon us! That’s right, it is finally acceptable to start singing holiday music, watch “Elf” on repeat while you enjoy a couple (dozen) freshly baked cookies, and grab a delicious drink from the Starbucks holiday menu (because you know you’ve been craving a Gingerbread Latte since the summer)!
Back for it’s 3rd year, the TAC Christmas Market is the ultimate destination to get you, your friends and family all in the holiday spirit, while also checking some present shopping off of your list! With so much fun and entertainment to offer it’s hard to know where to start, so here is a break down of the top 10 things to do at this year’s Christmas Show.
Large-scale wall decal by Ave Maria Abellanosa
#1. Shop 3 floors of talented, local Toronto artists!
With 95 vendors, there’s sure to be something for everyone! This one day event brings together the city’s most talented artists and designers, and is a one-stop-shop for unique and hand crafted gifts that are sure to wow your friends and family!
#2. Take home a complimentary SWAG BAG!
It’s all about the SWAG! The show’s first 25 entrants at the door will be receiving our customized luxury swag bags! These bags include jewellery, gift certificates, coupons, notebooks, and more - provided by our vendors and sponsors! Be sure to arrive early for your chance at scoring one of these coveted bags.
#3. Support a local charity!
This year’s event features a holiday toy & food drive for the Daily Food Bank. Not only will you get to do some shopping, but you can give back to your community and help provide a magical Christmas to those in need.
#4. Bring the kids with our stroller parking!
Really want to come to the TAC Christmas show, but not so sure that you will be able to find someone to watch your kids? No problem! The event is family friendly (tickets are free for kids under 10!), and has just the place for you to park your stroller so that you are free to shop comfortably.
#5. Watch a poet In Action - Live!
Alan Bo, Toronto poet
This year, the TAC Christmas show is excited to have Alan Bo, a local Toronto poet. Bo sells premade, one-of-a-kind poetry collections, each featuring 4-5 different poems. He also takes orders for personalized poetry collections and will be writing those live at the event for his customers!
#6. Capture your memories with our complimentary Photo Booth!
Make memories that will last a lifetime, and capture those moments with our FREE Photo Booth, sponsored by one of our vendors, Sensus Design & Build! Available from 12PM-5PM, the Photo Booth lets you take some fun pictures (yes, there are props!), and prints them for you, on the spot, to take home.
#7. Take in the beauty of our historic venue!
Once again the TAC Christmas show is proud to be housed in Toronto’s iconic Great Hall! Located on Queen St. West, the Great Hall, a living piece of history, is a premier event destination. Recently having undergone restorations, the Great Hall now features an elevator, making the venue accessible for all!
#8. Enjoy some refreshments!
Along with the multiple floors of shopping, the TAC Christmas show features a cash bar and some delicious food vendors! Grab yourself some lunch (maybe even dinner too!) from our on site food vendors, and enjoy yourself with friends at our cash bar, which is featured on the first floor of the venue.
#9. Listen to some awesome music!
Love jamming out to some music while you shop? Don't worry, the TAC Christmas show has got you covered! The show features a live DJ providing you with everything from the current top charts to some good old throw back songs, and, of course, some holiday tunes to really get you in the spirit!
#10. Cozy up with some free coffee!
Come escape the chilly weather with some complimentary coffee courtesy of Starbucks Canada. It’s sure to hit the spot, and you can sip on it as you browse the show’s incredible art!
This is definitely an event you do not want to miss, so join us on Sunday, November 20th at the Great Hall from 11AM-7PM! Tickets are $5 online (BUY HERE) or $8 at the door (kids under 10 are free)!
Top 10 awesome things to do/see at the Liberty Village Art Crawl
The 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl, Presented by Cirque Du Soleil is only a few days away, and we thought we would fill you in on our top 10 awesome things to do/see at Saturday’s Event!
As many of you know, having been to our previous events, the Liberty Village Art Crawl is a fun outdoor art festival showcasing a plethora of amazing local artists, cool and crafty artisans, delicious food and live entertainment.
For those of you who have never attended, and even just as a motivational boost for those of you who have, here’s our top 10 list of things to do at the Liberty Village Art Crawl this Saturday June 11!
Photo Booth sponsored by Sensus Design and Build
1. Have your photo taken! Sensus Design and Build will be hosting a fun free photobooth, where you and your pals (including canine companions!) can take fun photos of yourself. If you’re looking for extra things to send via Snapchat, this is definitely the place to be!
Toronto by Nadia Lloyd- Cushion
2. Watch amazing live art displays! Have you ever wondered what an artist looks like during their creative process? Many of our artists and artisans will be doing live demonstrations of their craft (from jewelry making, to portrait painting, you name it, we got it!).
Notable Toronto artists Benny Bing and Nadia Lloyd will be amongst the artists doing live demonstrations of their paintings, you definitely won’t want to miss that!
Tropical Love
3. Drink fresh juice from a fruit! Tropic Love will be wowing you all day with their delicious concoctions that not only remind you of summer fun and tropical times, but that are eco-friendly since you get to drink your beverage straight out of the fruits!
4. Win tickets to see Cirque du Soleil! For the third year in a row, Toronto Art Crawl is proud to be presented by the infamous Cirque du Soleil. After giving you the opportunity to win tickets to both Varekai and Toruk during our previous seasons, this year we’re giving you a chance to win tickets to see their latest show “Luzia”! Check out the Toronto Art Crawl info booth on event day, and enter the draw for a chance to win 2 tickets to their opening Toronto show on July 28, 2016!
5. Bring home a One Of A Kind piece! The Liberty Village Art Crawl is an opportunity to discover local artists and artisans at the finest of their art. Pottery, photography, jewelry, fashion, doodles, little chakras… just name it, and chances are one of our artists has got it. It is the perfect opportunity to find an add on to your one of a kind collection!
6. Win a Toronto by Nadia Lloyd gift basket! Nadia Lloyd, artist and creator of the Toronto Art Crawl, will be unveiling her newest collection “Toronto by Nadia Lloyd”, this Saturday at the event. Her newest collection, inspired by the Toronto Skyline, features The6ix like you’ve never seen it before and includes cushions, shower curtains, duvet covers, tshirts, hats, totes, iphone accessories, leggings skirts and scarfs. She will be giving away a gift basket of products from her newest line, worth $230! You’re not going to want to miss it!
DJ @Brunchmastermoreorles
7. Enjoy some live spinning! Our DJ (@Brunchmastermoreorles), will be present all day, allowing you to accompany your day of discovery with all of your favorite tunes! Now what’s better than having awesome music in the park? We can’t think of much!
8. Win a Cirque du Soleil VIP Swag Bag! As is custom for Toronto Art Crawl events, the first 25 attendees to present themselves at our info booth at the beginning of the event, will receive a VIP Swag Bag filled with goodies from Cirque Du Soleil! The event runs from 11AM until 6PM, so be there nice and early to get yours!
9. Enjoy some sliders! Local favorite, Brazen Head, will be making some delicious grub for all our outdoor art enthusiasts. Even if you think you’re not hungry, the smell alone will draw you towards their mouth-watering booth!
10. Get a tattoo! Ever considered getting inked, but don’t want to because of its permanence? Travel Art Henna will be doing freehand henna designs for the tattoo enthusiasts that want a temporary tattoo! Her artwork is perfect to temporarily embellish your skin with beautiful designs!
Want to see more of the awesome artists and things to do at the Liberty Village Art Crawl? Check out our website www.torontoartcrawl.com and our Facebook page for even more awesome!
In the studio with @andres.silvera!
"I am a visual mixed medium artist working in watercolor, acrylics and industrial enamels. My main focus is surreal portraiture as I love to capture human emotion and expression."
Andres Silvera will be at the 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl June 11th 2016!
In the studio with @bonheurwatch.
"Bonheur Wood Watches makes one of a kind, handcrafted natural wood sourced from all over the world. Ebony & Zebrawood from Africa, Sandalwood from India, Maplewood from North America.
The body is made from eco-friendly sustainable wood. Premium quality Japanese quartz movement. Non-glare scratch resistant mineral glass. Logo engraved wood case-back. Eco-friendly sustainable wooden bracelet. Logo-engraved stainless-steel push button deployment clasp. Luminous hands. Water resistant. Pride of ownership in a unique piece of art. We do it because we love our specialized work. We are designers, collectors, passionate philanthropists."
They will be showing their awesome products this Saturday at the Liberty Village Art Crawl!
In the studio with Baby Nimbus!
"Baby Nimbus is a platform to help promote and support local / up-and-coming doodlers (designers, illustrators, artists, etc). Our products act as a canvas for the doodlers to showcase their work." Looking for cool and unique designs on your toddler, baby and children's apparel? This is where to look! They will be present at the Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016, the Entertainment District Art Crawl on July 8th 2016, the Entertainment District Art Crawl- August 12th 2016, as well as the Christmas Market on November 20th 2016. View their collection at www.babynimbus.com!
In the studio with @travelarthenna!
"I do henna and body art designs on the spot with natural henna, jagua, glitter and body paint. I make my own products and they are all non-toxic and safe for skin."
Travel Art Henna will be at the 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016, as well as the 4th annual Entertainment District Art Crawl on August 12th 2016
In the Studio with @dream_willow
"Dream Willow is about finding positive happy energy. My pieces focus on expressing my customers' emotions and capturing special moments.
Every hand stamped piece shares love. With every letter that I am fortunate enough to stamp I know that love, happiness, healing, affirmation is passed along.
My pieces help celebrate the birth of a child, a sad send off to a far away land and best of all a wedding. I love stamping secret messages, private nicknames and special dreams.
I get to share these moments multiple times a day as I create each individual piece.
Some pieces are happy and some are sad, but they all share one thing.... Love."
Meet Dream Willow and check out their jewelry at the 4th Annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016!
In the Studio with Charan Creations
"Charan Creations is home to unique Hand carved wood stamps, traditionally used for the ancient Indian art of 'Block-printing' and hand block printed items. I introduced these versatile stamps at my online shop in an effort to help preserve, promote, revive and save this dying art. These are carved on a very sturdy & durable wood called Indian Rosewood. Since this wood cannot be found here, I do not carve the stamps myself anymore. I now only create the designs and get the stamps carved from artisans in India according to the principles o Fair Trade.
I also 'block-print' items using these wood stamps. Some of block printed items in the line include eco-friendly tote bags, wine gift bags, stationery (greeting cards, gift tags etc), 100% Silk & Cotton scarfs, Table placemats & Napkins etc. The popularity of block printed fabric and hence hand carved stamps considerably diminished. Sadly, the art of 'block printing' is almost lost to modern printing techniques like automated web presses and silk screening.
One of my recent creations are hand sculpted Polymer Clay Appliqué jewelry. Each jewelry piece is made with great love, patience and passion to create something exquisite. No moulds are used to create the details. Each small detail in the design is carefully applied with thin needle and many hours are invested in the creation of each piece."
Charan Creations will be at the Liberty Village Art Crawl, next Saturday June 11th!
In the Studio with @emicreative.
"Hand-crafted jewelry. Passion for new ideas. Different materials and techniques, many hours dedicated to create unique pieces. Jewelry is my passion."
EmiCreative will be present at the 4th Annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on Saturday June 11th!
In the studio with @surfingninjasclothing!
"Surfing Ninjas Clothing was imagined & designed in Toronto, Canada by local mama, Shay Benedict. Getting daily inspiration from watching the fearless adventures & excitement of her two little ninjas, Xavier & Remy."
They will be at the 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016.
In the studio with Benny Bing!
"Gbenga Alaga, artistically known as Benny Bing, is a Toronto based self-taught artist of Nigerian Birth. His specific style offers a strong, colourful and mysterious perspective of people in their natural elements geared to show the forgotten beauty in all of us. The colourful portraits provide a different filter at observing the human condition and illuminate the raw, intricate details of faces."
Benny Bing will be at the 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016!
In the Studio with Sexy Back Boutique!
In the Studio with Sexy Back Boutique! (@s3xybackboutique)
"We are known for the bodycon outfits we design and make locally. We offer swimsuits, leggings and dresses with very unique graphics, colours and styles."
Sexy Back Boutique Will be at the 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016!
In the studio with GFox & Co!
"G Fox & Co. was created by one wild Fox in 2008. There's a richness to our experience & we aim to convey ours through creative Taste Making. Our Taste Maker concept combines beach and cottage life. We create products that are both uniquely universal and versatile. Our home base is Toronto & Miami." They will be at the Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th selling their awesome stuff!
In the Studio with Ana Niculae!
"I have always dreamed of bringing unique and vibrant designs to life and translating them into finely handcrafted creations, while at the same time infusing them with teachings from all my artistic experiences.
Ana Niculae freed my dreams and indulged me with welcomed creative challenges that naturally resulted in my creation of handmade bags, belts and jewelry built on sculptural volumes, complex manual braiding and weaving, leather painting and patinas, sculpted accessories, elegant interior decoration objects, and decorative and wearable masks. Beyond these already established pieces, I also embrace the development of custom projects."
Ana Niculae will be present at the 4th annual Liberty Village Art Crawl on June 11th 2016!