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Meet Ashley Landon of The Knotty Owl

Next up in our series of Art Star Craft Bazaar Vendor Profiles is Ashley Landon of The Knotty Owl.  Hailing from Rochester NY, Ashley creates hand-cut jewelry (no laser cutting here!) made from local, reclaimed lumber.  Find her at the… Continue Reading Meet Ashley Landon of The Knotty Owl

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Meet Diane Koss of Cutesy but Not Cutesy

We will be posting Art Star Craft Bazaar Vendor profiles pretty regularly now through the big weekend – May 11th & 12th!  First up is Cutesy but Not Cutesy.  Meet the maker behind the brand – Diane Koss. Art Star:… Continue Reading Meet Diane Koss of Cutesy but Not Cutesy

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Philly Clover Market

We are super excited to participate in the Clover Market’s first winter show in Philly on Sunday.  We’ve been doing the market out in Ardmore for a while now & love it!  The organizer, Janet Long, has a great eye… Continue Reading Philly Clover Market

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Shop NoLibs Retail Spotlight on Arcadia

We decided to start a new series spotlighting retail shops in our neighborhood, Northern Liberties (us locals call it NoLibs).  There are tons of really great shops right here in our hood.  You could probably find something for everyone on… Continue Reading Shop NoLibs Retail Spotlight on Arcadia

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November’s Art Pick: Divided – An Election Party and Exhibition

Running a shop, art space, and crafty business can be overwhelming with just two people.  So we tend to get stuck in our little Art Star bubble sometimes.  Erin & I have recently vowed to check out at least one… Continue Reading November’s Art Pick: Divided – An Election Party and Exhibition

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October 5th First Friday – Oktoberfest in NoLibs!

This First Friday (October 5th from 5-8pm) in NoLibs we are kicking off the new fall season right –  with NoLibs Oktoberfest! Our wonderful neighbors over at Yards have generously donated beers to each participating retail establishment.  Each shop will… Continue Reading October 5th First Friday – Oktoberfest in NoLibs!

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Horrible Adorables Solo Exhibition at Art Star

We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a solo exhibition by Jordan Elise Perme of Horrible Adorables!  The exhibition will take place on October 10th – November 18th, 2012.  An opening reception will be held in conjunction… Continue Reading Horrible Adorables Solo Exhibition at Art Star

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Night Market comes to NoLibs

This local favorite street festival features the best of the city’s ethnic restaurants & gourmet food trucks in different neighborhoods throughout Philly.  This Thursday it will be in our hood – NoLibs & we couldn’t be more excited!  We will… Continue Reading Night Market comes to NoLibs

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PA Guild Fine Craft Fair

Celebrate handmade in Philadelphia on May 12th & 13th!  We were excited to find out that our friends over at the PA Guild of Craftsmen are hosting their Fine Craft Fair within 2 miles of our bazaar on the same… Continue Reading PA Guild Fine Craft Fair

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CraftLAB & Art Star Thursdays at the PMA

We were tickled pink when the Philadelphia Museum of Art asked us to partner with them on their upcoming exhibition Craft Spoken Here.  We have assembled a line-up of regional craft experts to demonstrate their techniques during Art Star Thursdays… Continue Reading CraftLAB & Art Star Thursdays at the PMA

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