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  • Holiday Market Gift Guide – Under $25

    This Thursday through Monday will be your last chance to get to our Art Star Holiday Market at Winterfest before Christmas.  If you don’t know about our market and Winterfest already, read this post for the details.

    We will be open from 11-8pm each day and the market features the best craft vendors in the biz! If you are already shopping in the city, we are just a quick walk from Old City – just head east on Market, walk down the steps and turn right until you see the tents!

    I have assembled a group of 10 items by 10 different vendors that are participating  and all these items are under $25.  So come pick up your last minute gifts and maybe one or two for yourself 😉

    Chalkboard Gingerbread House Ornament, $10 by B. Goods
    Vending Friday Only, 11-8pm
    Azul Dinner Napkin by Boutique Textiles, $12
    Vending Monday ONLY, 11-8pm

    2014 Mini Calendar by Eleanor Grosch, $10
    Vending Friday + Saturday ONLY, 11-8pm

    Hall & Oates Tee by Exit343Design, $20
    Vending Saturday + Sunday Only, 11-8pm

    I Am The Walrus 4/4S Iphone Case by Fuzzy Ink, $18
    Vending Thursday through Monday, 11-8pm

    Beard or Mustache Comb for Dad by Hannah’s, $9
    Vending Thursday Only, 11-8pm

    Felt Binary Bracelets by Maria Eife, $18 each
    Vending Friday + Sunday ONLY, 11-8pm

    Set of 4 Letterpress Medicinal Herb Coasters by Typothecary Letterpress, $10
    Vending Thursday ONLY, 11-8pm

    Antique Brass Locket by Yummy + Company, $22
    Vending Thursday Through Monday, 11-8

    2014 Narwhal Calendar illustrated by Noosed Kitty for Art Star, $24
    Vending Thursday Through Monday, 11-8

    View this week’s complete vendor line-up here 

  • Holiday Market Early Bird Special + A Treasure Hunt!

    The early bird gets the worm!  Stop by our holiday market from 11am-1pm on Saturday + Sunday to receive 10% off in our Art Star booth PLUS at few other participating vendor booths TBA.

    We have an awesome new line-up of craft vendors this Friday through Sunday – check them out here.

    We will be hiding 2 signed Dr Dog records + 2 tickets to their January 31st show at the Electric Factory in one of the vendor booths on Friday at 4pm.  The first person to find it, gets to keep it.

  • What to expect at Waterfront Winterfest

    Photo by Mitchell Leff

    This past weekend was the opening of Waterfront Winterfest – a season long holiday celebration that marks the 20th Anniversary of the Blue Cross River Rink.  It is truly a winter wonderland that will get you and your family in the holiday spirit.  Plan to come for the entire Winterfest experience, which includes our Art Star Holiday Market (12 craft vendors selling within mini pop up shops, including Art Star!), The Lodge Bar + Restaurant, cozy Fire Pits where you can make s’mores, an incredible light show that begins at 5 every night and runs every hour, and of course – ice skating!! Take a little tour of Winterfest through these photos + be sure to come check it out in person! And come back often b/c we will have a new mix of craft vendors each day (see website for complete schedule.

    Photo by Matt Stanley
    Photo by Matt Stanley

    Our vendors are set up within the recycled shipping containers that line the front perimeter of The Lodge Pop Up Restaurant + Bar. It is not your typical craft show set up.  It is a smaller line-up of artists, but each have created their own mini shop within the containers.  We invited only the best vendors who all create quality and unique handmade goods.  We also tried to make sure we had a good mix of items each day, so there is something for everyone.

    Photo by Matt Stanley
    photo by Mitchell Leff

    The recycled shipping containers create the walls of The Lodge Pop Up Restaurant, which is in the center and covered with a giant warming tent.  It is nice + cozy inside.  The food is by Award Winning chef, George Sabatino who is also known for creating the menu at Morgan’s Pier.  My favorite has been the Sweet Potato and Kale Pocket Pies with a spiked hot cider.  The restaurant opens at 5pm weekdays and 11am on weekends.

    photo by Matt Stanley

    There are also grab + go concession stands open the entire time where you can get sandwiches by Sardine Bar, hot chocolate, spiced chai, coffee, chocolate covered popcorn, and more.

    photo by Matt Stanley

    Winterfest is very family friendly.  There are roaming performers, hoopers, stilt walkers, etc that will be sure to entertain the kiddos.  If your kids are old enough, send them off ice skating or to the indoor arcade while you shop and grab an adult beverage!

    photo by Matt Stanley

    Get cozy around the fire pits and make some s’mores!  If you are coming after 5, the light show is a definite must see!!

    photo by Mitchell Leff

    Don’t forget about the ice skating!  The music they have playing is all really good too.

    One thing I do recommend is to find street parking, walk, or take public transportation.  The parking fee is $15, which is okay if you plan on staying for the whole day but if you just plan on coming for a few hours, there are plenty of other options.  There is no fee to come to Winterfest, unless you are parking in the lot or ice skating.  We hope to see you there!!

    More Details Visit:
    www.holidaymarket.artstarphilly.com
    www.waterfrontwinterfest.com

     

  • Art Star Holiday Market Instagram GiveAway


    T    his is an instagram GiveAway for Opening Day of the Art Star Holiday Market!  You can win 2 comp ice skating admission tickets (this does not include skate rentals) PLUS an Art Star Gift Certificate.  Here’s what you need to do:

    1. Follow us on Instagram @artstarphilly
    2. Share Photo with tag @artstarphilly + #artstarholidaymkt (Be sure to update your privacy settings so we can see your post when we search the hash tag!)
    3. We will randomly choose one person to win the week of the opening!

    Must be able to pick up your winnings at The Art Star Holiday Market on 11/29 to use that day!

  • Art Star Holiday Market Opening Weekend!

    The first Art Star Holiday Market weekend is coming soon – Black Friday through December 1st!  Here is a little teaser of the types of goodies you will be able to buy.  Check out the opening weekend’s  full vendor lineup on the website! 

    Left to Right: Julie Moon, Peg + Awl, Cutesy but not Cutesy, Typothecary Letterpress, Hannah’s, Fuzzy Ink, Boutique Textiles, Yardsale Press, Inedible Jewelry

    Shop for the perfect holiday gifts in recycled storage containers, ice skate, grab a beer + drink from The Lodge pop up Restaurant, enjoy a light show by Klip Collective, sit around the fire pits & make some s’mores + so much more – all in one spot!  Free to attend!!

    Check out our FACEBOOK invite, let us know if you can come & help spread the word!

  • Winterfest Progress

    We visited the site of our Art Star Holiday Market at Winterfest today.  I thought we’d share a little sneak peek of how the space is shaping up.  It is still in progress, but the site ops guys are working very hard every day to have it ready for the opening.  Our vendors will be inside the storage containers shown & they have added some of the greenery. It is going to be a winter wonderland!!  More updates coming soon – including some fun giveaways.  The Facebook invite was posted today – please help us spread the word.

  • Art Star Holiday Market Call For Vendors

    Art Star Holiday Market at WinterFest!
    A month long winter wonderland at the Blue Cross River Rink that will include ice skating, light shows, a pop up restaurant & retail shops housed within recycled storage containers.  We have been asked to curate the retail portion of the show, which will include a rotating roster of 12 artists and crafters Friday through Sunday every week from Black Friday through New Years.
    Detailed info on the Art Star Holiday Market can be found here
    Detailed info on WinterFest as a whole can be found here

    Vendor spaces are still available on specific dates.  If you are an artist or crafter and would like to participate, please fill out our Artist Submission form HERE (disregard general artist submission instructions found on that page) and do the following:

    Write ART STAR HOLIDAY MARKET in subject line
    Attach images and/or include a link to your website or etsy page in the message block
    Include the dates that you are able to participate in the message block

    Available Dates & Prices
    Sunday, Dec. 1st, 11-6 / $100
    Friday, Dec. 6th, 4-8 / $50
    Friday, Dec. 13th, 4-8 / $50
    Friday, Dec. 27th, 11-7 / $50
    Saturday, Dec. 28th, 11-7 / $100
    Sunday, Dec 29th, 11-6 / $100
    Monday, Dec 30th, 11-7 / $100
    Tues, New Years Eve, 11-7 / $100

    Vendor spaces will be within the shipping containers.  Most shipping containers will house 3 vendors (some 2) and each vendor will receive a 8′ (need to leave 4′ of this for foot traffic) x 12.5′ space.  Vendors must provide everything needed for set-up, display and sales.  We encourage vendors to be creative with the space and set it up like a small shop.  Containers will have lighting but will not be heated.  Electric will be available so vendors can bring a small space heater or additional lighting if necessary.  Shipping containers will be locked each evening by Art Star.  Free parking for vendors will be available in the attached lot.

    We will contact you within one week from the date you apply to let you know if you’ve been accepted to participate or not.  Contact us at info(at)artstarphilly.com with any questions.

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