The Handmade Market

Shop Raleigh, North Carolina's The Handmade Market for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest artists, independent designers and crafters from NC and beyond.

Preparations are under way for the Fall market on Saturday November 7th from 11 am until 5 pm at Marbles Kids Museum (201 E. Hargett St.) in downtown Raleigh.

Yours truly will be at the market this weekend, but only as a shopper. I completely forgot about the show and missed the application deadline. Oh well, at least I'll get some of my Christmas shopping done. :)

About The Handmade Market

This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods and more. Find unique, hand made gifts or treat yourself to something special. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for (and more!) at The Handmade Market.

Click here for a sneak peak of some of the vendors: AWESOME VENDORS!

Shop & Win To Support A Good Cause

Every show the Handmaidens (a NC collective of artists and designers who host the show) choose a local charity to support by way of a raffle at the entrance where shoppers can buy raffle tickets in lieu of an entry fee. One hundred percent of the raffle ticket sales goes to the chosen charity. The raffle prizes are always comprised of great products from local designers and businesses. For the event this weekend on November seventh, they have chosen The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, an organization whose mission it is to eliminate hunger in central and eastern North Carolina.

The Allover Artmobile Is Up For Sale

I'm sad to see my cute little Volkswagon Cabrio go, but I need a vehicle with a lot more room. This little guy just doesn't cut it when it comes to transporting my tent and display for art and craft shows. So if you live in NC and are looking for a great car or know someone who is, check out my ad on Craigslist -------> HERE!

Spread the word! :)

Artsplosure 2009

Artsplosure 2009 is this weekend and Allover Art will be there! "The 30th Celebration of Artsplosure The Raleigh Arts Festival will take place on May 16 and 17, 2009 in downtown Raleigh. Join us as we celebrate three decades of bringing the best in visual and performing art to the community!" Here's a little more about Artsplosure from the festival website.

Artsplosure's mission is to produce high quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional, and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment.


Artsplosure was conceived in 1978 by subcommittees of the newly formed City of Raleigh Arts Commission who were planning a citywide arts festival that would combine an "explosion" of art activity with people's "exposure" to all types of art. The following year, Artsplosure was incorporated to produce high quality and accessible arts festivals and to identify, nurture, and showcase artists seeking to reach wider audiences. Since its first festival in April 1980, Artsplosure has presented thousands of established and emerging artists whose works span across many disciplines and art forms in both traditional and non-traditional indoor venues and outdoor settings.

There is something for everyone at the festival including Kidsplosure, music, the art market, the Aerial Angels, a living sculpture conglomeration, giant chess boards, sand sculptures, and more! Check out the site HERE for more details! I hope to see you out there.

Designers Downtown Market And A Sneek Peek

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th, marks the second day of the Designers Downtown Market! The market will be located in downtown Raleigh, so all you fellow North Carolinians won't want to miss it.

The Designers Downtown Market features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel. The vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts and more! There are five shows throughout the year. Every show is different, with new artists and craftspeople coming in every event. Browse the vendor list on the Designers Downtown Market site to find out who will be at the upcoming Market.

The market will take place at 509 N. West Street in the parking lot of Ornamentea and the surrounding area from 9am - 3pm. Come by and check it out! I will have a few show specials going on.

And in other exciting news, you may have noticed that I've added a new section to my Etsy shop called "Earrings (Coming Soon)". Right now the section is empty, but I have been listening to you and have begun working on adding earrings to my wearable art collection! I should start listing a few pairs by the beginning of next week. Here's a sneak peek.

Designers Downtown Market

***Due to the rainy weekend forecast, the first day of the Designers Downtown Market has been moved to Saturday, March 21st. ***

Next Saturday, March 21st, marks the first day of the Designers Downtown Market and my first art and craft show for 2009. The market will be located in downtown Raleigh, so all you fellow North Carolinians won't want to miss it.

The Designers Downtown Market features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel. The vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts and more! There are five shows throughout the year. Every show is different, with new artists and craftspeople coming in every event. Browse the vendor list on the Designers Downtown Market site to find out who will be at the upcoming Market.

The market will take place at 509 N. West Street in the parking lot of Ornamentea and the surrounding area from 9am - 3pm. Come by and check it out!