Cleveland Shops That Pop

It's a little kept secret that the Cleveland area is in hard financial times.  Cleveland has half the population it that is once had, big businesses have closed or moved away and almost 10% of the population is searching for work.  It also seems as if a Wal-Mart has landed on every corner which in turn has hurt local small businesses trying to stay afloat.  It's been hard times for many Northeast Ohio households.  With all of this, there is a light at the end of the tunnel this holiday gift buying season.

Luckily, Cleveland is full of talented and passionate people.  Pop-up shops are "popping" up in a couple of locations that where once homes to empty retail spaces.  There are two shops that have an opening this weekend.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is home of Cafe AhRoma and 10,000 Villages but starting on Friday at 5pm it will also be a place to buy handmade items made locally.  The Pop-Up Gift Shop will be located between the popular cafe and store.  It will feature 35 plus local artists that specialize in sustainable or recycled art.

You can visit the opening reception Friday, November 19 5pm - 9pm.  Store hours will be Thursdays-Fridays 10am-7pm & Saturdays-Sundays 10am-5pm (closed on Thanksgiving).  The Pop-Up Gift Shop is located at 2242 Euclid Avenue at Trinity Commons, Cleveland, OH 44115.

Do you like cute, out of this world handmade gifts?  Well if you do, the ladies from the Cleveland Craft Coalition have got it covered.  They have teamed up with River Color Studios to open a handmade shop in an empty retail spot that is attached to the popular yarn store.  The Cleveland Craft Coalition Handmade Holiday Shoppe will have their grand opening Friday at 6pm - 9pm.  From there on after the Holiday Shoppe's hours will coincide with the River Color Studio's hours.  The Cleveland Craft Coalition Handmade Holiday Shoppe is located at 1387 Sloane Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107.

Buy local, buy handmade this holiday season.

Trinity Cathedral’s Medieval Feast & Arts Bazaar 2010 – Application

Trinity Cathedral’s Medieval Feast & Arts Bazaar 2010 – Application
Coincides with the splendor of the Medieval Feast that benefit’s Trinity’s free Brownbag Concert Series. This year we are celebrating Good King Wenceslas.

WHEN: Friday, December 10th, Setup 4, OPEN 6-10pm Saturday, December 11th Setup 8am OPEN: 10am-10pm (Sunday December 12th OPTIONAL 8:30am-2pm)

WHERE: Trinity Commons Piazza 2230 Euclid Ave, Downtown Cleveland, Ohio 44115 216 771-3630, www.trinitycleveland.org Delivery in Prospect parking lot, free parking for vendors in adjacent CSU lot. (Security will help vendors to their cars on request).

ENTRY FEE: $25 Nonrefundable: Make checks payable to: Trinity Cathedral (Memo: Arts Bazaar) 20% commission at each day’s end; cash or check. Additional 5 foot tables: $25 each, if available.

DEADLINE: ENTRY - OCTOBER 15th – notification by October 30th, 2010.

REQUIRED: 5-10 Photos of original work by artist entry: Hard copies or JPEG’s smaller than 150dpi on cd-r or flashdrive; MUST be representative of media that will be in the show – no additions please! We reserve the right to EDIT work. No artists agents, kits, or © violations, please. Student work will be juried.

INFO: Art Prices from $20 to $50 seem to work best, under $100 is recommended.

Table skirting furnished by Trinity – table covers provided by artists.

Storage in locked rooms after each Friday /Saturday; Dismantle displays after Sunday, or Trinity owns the remaining work.

Electricity: First come, first served. Extra lighting is helpful (small fixtures, please). No Credit card service – work with your neighbors.
Non-smoking campus. Please use cell phones away from event space. Brown-bagged food can be refrigerated/microwaved.

Coffee/Tea will be provided by Trinity.

Medieval Dress is OPTIONAL but encouraged for the Friday/Saturday events.

Trinity Cathedral’s Medieval Feast & Arts Bazaar 2010 – Application & $25. DUE: October 15th; Notification by October 30 Return this Form with Photos & Payment - PLEASE PRINT & Label hard copies & CD-R’s! Name__________________________________
Company Name__________________________________ Phone_________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________ Medium_______________________________________
Average sizes of work__________________________________
Short explanation of work_______________________________
____________________________________________
Received by______________________Date_____________
Artist Agrees to Terms of Call: Signature______________________________
Date_____________

Hard copies, CD-R & Flashdrive images MUST be CLEAR & COLOR; will not be returned.
Photos may be used in promotional material – please label each piece accordingly.
Trinity Cathedral is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property or vehicles.
Please consider: Work will be edited for content - this is a family friendly event.
Contact: Steve Loger, Ginger Bitikofer or Linda Zolten Wood for more information Trinity Cathedral - 2230 Euclid Ave, Downtown Cleveland, Ohio 44115 216 771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org