Art Star

Category: pop ups

  • Our first Pop Up Market at SSHP

    This past weekend marked the opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and our first Art Star Pop Up Market of the season!  People came out in droves to check out the park, lay in the hammocks, play the boardwalk games, and shop our market.  The weather was perfect and the energy was amazing!  On market wasn’t the only thing happening at the park. Candy Coated was set up providing hands on screenprinting, there were face painters and craft tables for kids, performers, a DJ, and our friends over at Inliquid brought in knitter Melissa Maddonni Haims to yarn bomb the flagpoles (amongst a handful of artists scheduled to create on site installations throughout the season).  Also on view are murals by 8 Philadelphia artists (more on that soon, we are waiting on final placement of two important murals) It really felt like a celebration of how awesome our city can be!  Please come check out our next Pop Up Market this Saturday from 11-3.  Our full vendor line-up can be found here.

    Here are some photos from the day – please check out our Flickr set for more.

    Anthropolis Designs at Art Star Pop Up Market
    As The Crow Flies and Co at the Art Star Pop Up Market
    Bonnie Kaye set up a little picnic to display her hand printed textiles and accessories at our first Art Star Pop Up Market!
    Candy Coated busy providing hands on screen printing for SSHP visitors
    Kasie Strohm was selling her super cute sterling silver animal “ear” rings
    Tadpole Creations – We captured this adorable moment with Renee and her daughter. SO CUTE!
    Wear Liberty’s was set up and selling his awesome silkscreened tees
    Yarn Bombed poles at SSHP
    Our friend + neighbor, John with his pup in the #visitphilly chair

    This is why WE LOVE PHILLY!!!

  • Art Star + School of Vintage

    If you have been to our shop recently, you may have noticed that our whole back gallery space is now a little School of Vintage pop up shop that will be up through April.  If you haven’t been by to check it out, do it soon! Their stuff is the absolute best!  We have loved working with Erin + Jeannine of SOV and have become friends in the process.  I think our shops really compliment one another, so we hope to continue to work together outside of their Art Star pop up.

    We recently opened up a tiny little space with them inside the Tuckerton Emporium.  The emporium has been family owned and operated for the past 20 years and is home to a bunch of little shops in one big, beautiful old house in Tuckerton, NJ. Our space is located right by a big, bright window and you will find a nice selection of SOV clothing, accessories, jewelry and some housewares.

    an assortment of Art Star prints

    We sent them 2 boxes of our merchandise and Erin + Jeannine were kind enough to set it up for us.  We decided to start off small to see how their customers respond to the types of work we carry.

    You will find affordable prints like this one by Paper Sparrow for $12

    Right now you will find an assortment of prints, soy candles by Melo, wallets by Shara Porter,  Necklaces by Julianna Swaney, a couple Horrible Adorables, Farmhaus Candle Holders, Coin Pouches by So Softies, Cherry Box Eye Masks, Printed Tea Towels from Art Goodies and some small ceramic pieces. So if you live out in that area, please stop by and pick up a little something to adorn your home, find a special gift for a friend, or treat yourself to a little handmade goody. If we do well, we will stock more products.  And please let us know if there is anything in particular that you’d like to see there!

    Our necklaces by Julianna Swaney, Wallets by Shara Porter, and Coasters by Yardsale Press are amongst the Art Star goods you will find at the Tuckerton Emporium.

     The Tuckerton Emporium is home to a bunch of shops that sell a variety of goods, including vintage, antiques, new items, and some art + handmade items.  Here are some more photos I snapped inside the Emporium:

    A collection of School of Vintage housewares

  • School of Vintage Restock!

    If you’ve been in the shop, you may have noticed that our back gallery space is now School of Vintage!  It started out as a temporary pop-up but our customers loved it so much and it felt like such a good fit, we decided to ask them to stay and they said yes (yay!).

    image by Urban Romance Magazine / photographer Meredith Kleiber

    School of Vintage is a shop in Surf City, NJ that carries (IMO) the best vintage finds around, plus a small selection of handmade goods.  They have women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, books, housewares, men’s and more!  They also have a beautiful bridal line. If you come by the shop, ask to see their bridal look book and check out 3 of their incredible wedding dresses!

    The ladies behind this incredible shop are Erin + Jeannine and they recently drove up and restocked us since it got pretty picked over after the holiday season.  They left some really stunning pieces here that you MUST come by to check out and try on.  Here are just a few of my favorites (through instagram photos). Enjoy!

    Mini Dress, 1960’s / $29
    glasses, prices vary, most around $50
    fur cape, 1950’s / $68
    polka dot blouse, 1960’s, $14
    cotton skirt with pockets / $29
    hat $50 / fur purse $29
    fur trimmed coats form the 1950s / prices range from $95-$109

    Hungry for more? Stop on by Art Star or visit them online here and here.  If you are interested in anything above or would like measurements, please email or call us! We ship everywhere!

  • Clover Market This Sunday!

     We will be set up at Clover Market here in Philly on Sunday! We will be bringing a mix of goods from the shop – clothing, jewelry, prints, Horrible Adorables, knitted items, bags, and more!  We put together a new display just for this show.  We will post pics of it soon.  See ya there!

  • School of Vintage Pop Up at Art Star

    Jeannine Errico (L) and Erin Buterick (R) of School of Vintage

    We are so excited to announce that our friends, Erin & Jeannine, will be bringing their award winning School of Vintage shop to Art Star for a month long Pop Up in our exhibition space from October 26th through November 24th!  The shop will be open during our normal store hours.


    SCHOOL OF VINTAGE, LLC IS A VINTAGE AND HANDMADE BOUTIQUE LOCATED IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY. CURRENTLY, SOV OPERATES ONLINE, AND IN SURF CITY, LONG BEACH ISLAND. SOV IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN JEANNINE ERRICO AND ERIN BUTERICK; TWO YOUNG WOMEN WHO MET IN MICROBIOLOGY CLASS, SENIOR YEAR OF COLLEGE (HENCE THE NAME SCHOOL OF VINTAGE!). AFTER BONDING OVER CUTE SHOES AND FART JOKES, AN INSTANT FRIENDSHIP WAS FORMED AND SO WAS THE SHARED AMBITION OF OPENING A VINTAGE STORE. MUCH TIME HAS PASSED SINCE THOSE EARLY DAYS, BUT THE DREAM IS ALIVE AND THRIVING…

     SOV HAND-SELECTS ONE-OF-A-KIND VINTAGE AND HANDMADE PIECES TO KEEP A VERY METICULOUSLY CURATED BOUTIQUE. JEANNINE AND ERIN BOTH HAVE VERY DIFFERENT STYLES AND TASTES FROM ONE ANOTHER BUT THEIR DISTINCTNESS YIELD A COLLECTION THAT IS ECLECTIC, TIMELESS AND APPEALS TO JUST ABOUT ANY DEMOGRAPHIC. AS FAR AS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, JEANNINE TENDS TO GRAVITATE TOWARDS PRIMARY COLORS, SHARP LINES AND STRUCTURED LOOKS WHILE ERIN ENJOYS SOFTER TONES, BOXY FITS AND CLASSIC TAILORING.  DESPITE THEIR DIFFERENCES, THEY BOTH ADORE JUST ABOUT ANY STYLE OF DRESS FROM THE 40S AND 50S AND THEY ALMOST NEVER PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLECT ANTIQUE PIECES FROM THE 20S AND 30S.  IN ADDITION TO CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, SOV ALSO SELLS HOUSE WARES AND FURNITURE USUALLY WITH MID-CENTURY DESIGN AND FLARE.

     Erin & Jeannine will be installing a mini version of their shop in our back gallery space.  Customers can expect a sampling of wedding gowns, jewelry, LOTS of winter coats, some shoes, men’s vintage, women’s dresses, sweaters and handbags.  Visit their website and Etsy page to get an idea of what you can expect to find.

  • Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

    We are thrilled to announce that we will be participating in this year’s Crafty Bastards Fair in DC!  We have heard so many incredible things about this show over the years and are so thankful to have the opportunity to participate this year for the first time ever!!

    For those of you that have not heard of Crafty Bastards, it is very similar to our annual Art Star Craft Bazaar. The show features some of the best makers from across the country, a beer garden, DC’s best food trucks, family friendly activities + more at Union Market in DC on September 28th + 29th from 10-5.

    We have partnered with Crafty Bastards and are able to offer all of you some special deals if you plan to make the trip to the show.  You won’t be disappointed, we promise!

    There is a small fee to enter Crafty Bastards ($5 for the day / $10 Weekend) but we scored you a special deal – a weekend pass for just $8!  Because one day will not be enough, believe me!  Enter Promo Code Vendor2013 when purchasing a weekend ticket and you will get the discount!

    For those of you who want to take a trip to DC for Crafty Bastards, check out the Courtyard Marriott. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of the festival and they are offering a special rate of $126 per night, September 28th and 29th. Book your room today via this link or by calling 1-800-321-2111 and mention the Crafty Bastards room block. If you plan to stay and shop for the weekend, don’t forget to enter discount code VENDOR2013 when buying your tickets to get a special $8 weekend pass!

    Speaking of comfort, we know how shopping for great crafts can make one, well, parched! With that in mind, Crafty Bastards for the first time in history will be serving craft beer. In partnership with New Belgium Brewing, there will be an outdoor beer garden featuring several of New Belgium’s amazing Belgian-inspired beers, plus food from local vendors and food trucks. We have a special discount code for you craft beer lovers, a single day pass and 2 beers for $10 when you enter the discount code CRAFTYBEERME when purchasing your ticket online.

    We hope to see you there! Be sure to visit our booth and say hi!

  • Pretty Pretty Rebel Trunk Show at Art Star!

    We are super excited to present a trunk show with local Philly designer Leah Delfiner of Pretty Pretty Rebel!  Leah will be bringing her new fall line, which includes the most adorable pieces inspired by 80s punk rock music & cult icons.  Expect a fabulous mix of bright & crazy patterns and tons of girly pink skulls & bows!

    Sunday, September 8th from 10am-4pm // FREE  
    Bring your girlfriends – we’ll be serving mimosas & brunchy snacks! 


    About The Designer:
    Leah D is a Graduate of The Art Institute of Philadelphia.  During her time at A.I. she studied all aspects of the Fashion Industry with concentration in Fashion Design. After interning for Betsey Johnson, Leah was inspired to launch Pretty Pretty Rebel.

    Since the creation of Pretty Pretty Rebel in 2010 Leah has been painting the fashion industry pink. With her energy, crazy patterns, and punk rock bravado, Leah has become a show stopping designer.

    Leah’s motto of, “just have fun” has been appreciated by models and her clients alike. With models dancing down the runway in bright colors and prints it should come as no surprise that Leah always manages to tell the fashion world that she his here to stay. Her brand is well on its way to leaving a big, bright impression on the fashion industry.

    Inspired by 1980’s Punk Rock Music and Cult Icons, Pretty Pretty Rebel is perfect for the inner wildchild in everyone. With a diverse selection of products, the brand allows you to be a Barbie one day and a Rock Star The next.

    Since partnering with Fashion Photographer and Style Icon Taylor Horne in 2012, Leah now has the team she needs to put Pretty Pretty Rebel on the map. The punk-rock marriage was a match made in 80’s heaven, even calling themselves, “The Sid and Nancy of The Fashion Industry”

    Leah D is currently working on a variety of exciting projects including, a childrens-wear line, a t-shirt line, and Pretty Pretty Rebels newest collection. PPR will showcase the Spring/Summer 2013 line at Small Boutique Fashion Week 2012 this September.

    Enjoy the rest of these sneak peeks from Pretty Pretty Rebel’s New Fall Line!


  • Old Calgary PopInShop

    We are excited to welcome Old Calgary, an online brand of handcrafted wallets and gadget covers made from Italian Leather and German Wool.  We will be hosting the brand for a limited time and will kick off their debut with a Thirsty Thursday reception this Thursday, July 11th from 5-8pm.  Enjoy a boozy cocktail while you shop.  Also while you are in the neighborhood, visit Arcadia who will be hosting online brand kyu malange + Duke & Winston who will be hosting Maxton Men.

    Ipad Proxima in Concrete by Old Calgary

    Old Calgary began as a one man operation. What started as a simple design project, has now become a passion and continuing exploration of merging technology with traditional craftsmanship and quality. Our ethos remains the same; design and construct products with careful attention and provide amazing service. We obsess over every little detail, from the industrial thread we use to construct our designs, tasteful packaging, nifty letterpressed inserts, to the box your order is shipped in. We believe in the details, without losing sight of the larger picture. Some of our designs, though simple in appearance, have taken years to distill and perfect. Resulting into a finished product that is stylish, long lasting, and unique

    Alpha Card Wallet by Old Calgary

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