RTD, Art Prints, & Handmade Cavalcade

RTD will be at Littlefield this Saturday for a rompin' good time at The Fourth Annual Spring Handmade Cavalcade. Info below and maps and stuff too. Tell all your friends to stop on by and say hello with a Facebook on this shiz! http://www.facebook.com/events/337503342981033/

 

Lovers of all things local and handmade are marking their calendars for Saturday May 5th, when Etsy New York, your local street team, hosts its fourth annual Spring Handmade Cavalcade at the arts and performance venue Littlefield in Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood. From 11AM until 5PM shoppers can load up on clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath and body treasures, toys, housewares and more, all handmade by some of the most creative local artisans and crafters in the NYC metropolitan area. Hang out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our "Cavalcade Cocktail" from your Littlefield bartender, being served specially for this event. 

All are encouraged to arrive early, for the first 100 shoppers will receive an amazing goodie bag packed with a unique sampling of handmade wares from members of Etsy New York and local small businesses sponsoring the event. With each purchase, shoppers will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three Etsy New York prize packages, filled with handmade donations from our talented members. 

http://www.handmadecavalcade.com/

 

Spring Weekender @ Dekalb Market

Stop on by and say hello this weekend! Join Raw Toast Design at the Dekalb Market Spring Weekender. Details below...

APRIL 7th & 8th // 10 – 6pm

SPRING WEEKENDER will be held April 7 – 8 to celebrate the inaugural market in 2012. The two-day extravaganza will be host a myriad of activities including:

* 40 retail & food outdoor vendors showcasing arts & crafts, antiques, new & vintage clothing, jewelry, furniture, prints and more

* A curated flower and garden market

* Classes & workshops for adults and children centered around cooking, farming, gardening, and crafting

* Easter activities including a market wide Easter egg hunt

* Live music from local bands & DJ sets

* Beer & wine garden featuring local brews

Check out the Dekalb Market website to learn more about this really cool space and their upcoming shows and programming.

Last Day(s) for Holiday RTDs!

Just a quick reminder that this Thursday, the 15th, is the last day for online ordering of RTD prints in order to guarantee arrival by the 24th. (anything ordered after that I will do my best on, but can't guarantee arrival by the 24th)

http://www.rawtoastdesign.com/store/index.htm

For folks shopping in the NYC area, I will be at the BKCC Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 17th, at the Littlefield in Park Slope. details here

RTD prints pretty much cover the full range of sweet, salty, and strange to fit any of your giftmas needs :) Give 'em a look... RTD Store. Stay awesome everyone, and have a Happy New Year!

Best,

Jesse
http://www.rawtoastdesign.com

RTD & Holiday Shows: 1 Day Only

Hey everybody! I was at Target four weeks ago and they already had Christmas trees for sale. Which confused me, then made me a little sick to my stomach, then I got excited about the possibility of being a Christmas tree for Halloween. Anyhow, it also made me realize that the holidays were here weather I liked it or not. My time is a bit limited this season for craft markets, but you will be able to find me at the Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market on Saturday, December 17. Hope to see some of you there! Details below...

NOTE: RTD will be at the SATURDAY market ONLY, NOT Sunday.



Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market 2011
Sat + Sun, Dec. 17 + 18.   12 - 6pm.
Littlefield: 622 Degraw St. in Park Slope
Different vendors each day!
Info: BrooklynCraftCentral.com

Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn 10/02/11

RTD will be at Atlantic Antic this coming Sunday! Stop by and say hello and stock up on some art prints for those naked walls! RTD will be at H549 between Bond and Nevins Street (closer to Bond). Details for the full event below...

THE 37TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC STREET FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
12:00PM TO 6:00PM RAIN OR SHINE
ATLANTIC AVENUE: HICKS STREET TO FOURTH AVENUE



THE 37TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC is an event not to be missed! On this beautiful autumn day in Brooklyn, the Atlantic Antic will bring together one million people to Atlantic Avenue to celebrate the longstanding tradition of food, festivities, and fun!

The Atlantic Antic is a Brooklyn institution, embracing the myriad of heritages that coexist in the Borough. Spanning four Brooklyn neighborhoods from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, the Antic is the largest street festival in New York City! From start to finish, Atlantic Avenue is transformed into a sea of entertainment offering something for everyone.

Comprised of local and national vendors intertwined with trendy restaurants and boutiques, the Atlantic Antic features live music stages that showcase free performances from various cultural genres. Families enjoy pony rides, storytelling, and face painting on an entire block dedicated solely to kid-friendly activities. Best known for its eclectic delicacies, the Antic highlights an array of food from around the world including street fair favorites like funnel cake, sausage sandwiches, and roasted corn!

ATTEND

DIRECTIONS

The Atlantic Antic can be accessed from ten different blocks. Below is a list of nearby trains.

- Borough Hall: 2 3 4 5
- Jay Street-Metro Tech: A C F N R
- Bergen Street: F G
- Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets: A C G
- Atlantic Avenue-Pacific Street: 2 3 4 5 B D N Q R

You can also take the ATLANTIC ANTIC SHUTTLE sponsored by NY Waterway's East River Ferry!

The ATLANTIC ANTIC SHUTTLE will run from 11:00AM to 7:00PM between Pier 11/Wall Street and Pier 6/Atlantic Avenue for $5 each way.

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago

Whoohooo! Here we go again... RTD is packin the mule and headin off to the windy city. We're just a few days away from the annual Renegade Craft Fair Chicago!

Bring your own eyeballs and bring your friends eyeballs too! The 8th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago will be held on September 11 + 12, 2010, along Division Street in Wicker Park. This craft, art, design and DIY spectacular will run from 11am – 7pm each day + feature over 300 of today’s finest indie-crafter gypsies that travel from all over the nation for these historic events!

Be sure to stop on by and visit with team RTD. We'll be set up at booth #210 on the north side of Division Street near Wood (see pic of map below). The Renegade Craft Fair is always FREE TO ATTEND! Hope to see you and your human faces there!



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New Prints Available

Some new prints have been added to the RTD Store! Stop on by and have a look... http://www.rawtoastdesign.com/store/index.htm


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Featured Seller on Cargoh

RTD was recently invited by the nice folks over at cargoh to set up a shop on their site and is now a featured seller on the home page this week. Check it out if you get a chance - cargoh.com.

http://www.cargoh.com/store/rawtoastdesign


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RTD On New York Times

Just saw this on the New York Times website. It highlights The Greenpoint Food Market which is put together by Joann Kim. She contacted me a while back about bringing some RTD prints into the mix which can be seen hanging in the background :) The next market is on June 26th, definitely check it out if you can!


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Prospect Heights Craft Fair

Come check it out if your in Brooklyn this weekend!

The Prospect Heights Craft Fair welcomes Spring — and you! — on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11am-6pm. Come enjoy a lovingly curated showcase of independent artists and designers from Brooklyn and beyond.

You'll find handmade treasures ranging from stationary to clothing to jewelry (and so much in between), along with delicious treats from local eateries. Munch, shop and don't miss out on our spectacular raffle and activities for kids!

Proceeds from the fair benefit the arts program at Prospect Heights' very own public elementary school, PS 9. So you'll not only be taking home some truly great stuff, you'll be leaving behind support for a new generation of young crafters and performers. See you there!


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American Illustration 29

Get it on a T-SHIRT!


RTD’s infamous “Greetings From Mr. Bird” illustration that was done with Stephanie Glaros at Utne Reader will be appearing in this years American Illustration 29 web gallery and joining RTD’s past winners at ai-ap.com. It was one of only 280 images from over 8,000 submitted to receive enough votes to appear permanently on the website.

If you don’t have a limited edition print of Greetings From Mr. Bird on your wall yet you definitely should :) Get him now before he sells out from the RTD Store - LINK.

Here’s a bit more from Mark Heflin, the Director American Illustration & American Photography:

On behalf of the entire jury, I thank you for your submission and support of American Illustration. This year’s distinguished panel included: Rodrigo Corral, Rodrigo Corral Design; Irene Gallo, Tor, Forge, & Starscape Books; Rob Hewitt, Curious Outsider Design Studio; Kory Kennedy, Runners World; Gail Marowitz, Roadrunner Records; Siung Tjia, ESPN The Magazine; Jason Treat, The Atlantic.

Your chosen image, along with your contact and credit information and link to your website, will accompany the collection of all winning illustrations representing the best images from 2009.

A slide presentation announcing the winning images will be sent to all entrants and to our member list of over 30,000 creative professionals in May.



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RTD Art Prints & Nice Things Handmade

I recently started a great consignment relationship with Elissa Kara in Philadelphia at her shop Nice Things Handmade. If you're in the Philly area definitely check her store out for all sorts of great/unique gift items. Here's a recent review on her store that features some of my printed work as well - www.scoutiegirl.com.


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RAWTOASTDESIGN in the STL

RAWTOASTDESIGN will be teleporting from NYC to the STL Indie Craft Revolution this weekend. Come on out and take a peek, should be lots of cool stuff to stare at with your eyeballs! Details below...

St. Louis Artists’ Guild to host Indie Craft Revolution an Indie Art and Craft Market organized by the St. Louis Craft Mafia.

Indie Craft Revolution: A craft event in a series of Indy Art and Craft events hosted by St. Louis Craft Mafia. Indie Craft Revolution will be on Saturday, March 13th 10 am to 6pm and Sunday, March 14th from 10 am to 4 pm.

The St. Louis Craft Mafia is teaming up with partners such as SCORCH, RFT, PASTE, Yelp, Funky Finds and Well Body Acupuncture and Chiropractic to make this event a reality. This show aims to provide St. Louis with well made, handmade and interesting items.

WHAT: Indie Craft Revolution at The St. Louis Artists’ Guild
WHEN: Saturday March 13th 10 am-6pm and Sunday, March 14th from 10 am to 4 pm
WHERE: St. Louis Artists’ Guild –Corner of Big Bend and Clayton In Oak Knoll Park


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RAWTOASTDESIGN in Japanese

Last weekend RTD had the pleasure of meeting the awesome combo from NY_Liberty while vending at artist&fleas. The original article can be read here - LINK. I was able to get a rough translation over at babelfish. My favorite from the translation is the "humor overflows the illustration with the fullest capacity" mention. RTD likes. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and chat NY_Liberty!



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V-DAY markets for RTD

Looking for last minute gift ideas to wrap up for your lover(s)? Well, you in luck... 'cause nothing says I love you like a little sweet 'n' salty action from RTD. You can grab prints at two locations today in Brooklyn: #1 - Artist&Fleas and #2 - The Green Point Food Market.


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Hurry...LAST DAY!

RTD art prints are great for wrapping up and tucking under the tree this holiday season. Hurry up and order though! Today is the DEADLINE for all orders to arrive by Dec 24th within the United States. Anything ordered after that may still make it on time, but can not be guaranteed. Happy Shopping!

RAWTOASTDESIGN STORE

Gifts for a Naked Wall

Woohoo! RTD has been featured as a part of the "Holiday Gift Giving Guide" over at artists&fleas. Nothing says I Love You this holiday season like a delicately hand-wrapped Meathead tucked snugly under the Christmas tree.



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Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Market

RTD will be at this years Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Market. So come on out and buy grandma somethin' real nice all of you last minute shoppers!

DECEMBER 19th & 20th
11AM - 7PM

Brooklyn Lyceum + Cafe
227 4th Avenue  BK, NY  11215
http://www.BrooklynLyceum.com
c  917.405.9909    w  718.857.4816


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Renegade Craft Fair Chicago: update

Yes, folks. The Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago is nearly here! Just found out that the brass and reed ensemble Black Bear Combo will be playing both days. PBR, Schlitz, Rogue and our good friends from Time Out Chicago are all sponsors as well. Don't miss out on this fine opportunity to come treat yourself to some great design, dance, and drink from some of RTDs personal aluminum favorites and artists. Looking forward to seeing all of our friends in Chicago! RTD will be set up at space 266 near Hermitage Ave and Division St.

Full details of all the great stuff goin' down can be found over at renegadecraft.com.