Tick Tock - your time is running out!

Don't miss out on the next flock & gather spring market!
Applications are due by midnight March 1st.

Want more info about who we are and what we do?
Check out the Flock and Gather blog at http://flockandgather.blogspot.com/ for more information about the collective, the market application, as well as photos and information from previous sales.

How do the Flock and Gather review applications?
Each applicant is reviewed for craftsmanship, creativity, originality, type of craft, and product fit. Please note that all work must be original and handmade by the artist.

How do I know if my items are suitable for this event?
We are looking for high quality, unique, innovative craft.

When and where is the market?
St. Joseph's Parish Hall (corner of Broadway Avenue and 8th Street) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Friday April 13th (6:00PM – 9:00PM) Saturday April 14th (10:00AM – 5:00PM)

How much will it cost me and what do I get?
The table fee will be $70, payable upon acceptance. Each vendor will get one 8'-0” x 2'-6” table and 1 chair (approximately 10'-0” x 7'-0” of space)

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Thursday March 1st although we encourage you to apply early.

When can I expect to find out about my application?
We appreciate everyone needs time to prepare and plan. All applications will be reviewed and you will be notified by March 12th.

If I was a vendor at a previous market do I need to re-apply?
Yes you do. Because we chose each participant in relation to other applicants (ie: we try not to have too many of one particular medium) it is not a guarantee that you will be accepted because you participated previously. We have a limited amount of space and we do our best to represent amazing craft and to provide equal opportunity for everyone.

How can I apply to be a Vendor?
Please fill out the application form below and email Carole Epp at caroleepp@yahoo.ca

Vendor Application
Company Name:
Name:
Address:
City/Province:
Website/Blog:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Please describe the items you will be selling:
Price point of Merchandise:
Please attach 3 photos representative of the work you will be selling. (These must be reasonable sized jpegs only, please don’t send huge files, please don’t send images in any other form such as pdfs or slideshows.)

It's time we had a little talk...

Join us for an evening of crafty discussion.

Where: The Roastery on 8^th Street (back room)

When: Monday March 5^th at 7pm

Who: flock & gather members, our invited guest extraordinaire – Amy Smith of Three Leaf designs, and you!

Why: Well really… why not? Do we need an excuse to get together?

But seriously, this will be in the first in a series of discussion nights where we get together to talk craft, the business side of things, and wherever the night takes us. Amy Smith will be leading us in a casual discussion walking us through some of the journey she’s taken so far in setting up her independent craft business.

This is an evening for both emerging and experienced crafters, everyone will have something to contribute to the conversation and something to take away.

Hope to see you there!

Find out more about Amy Smith and Three Leaf Design here.

Photo Transfer Craft Night

Wow what a night we had last night! Huge thanks to the Mendel for lending us the space to host our craft night and to everyone that made it out. We had a great time and were super thrilled to meet new friends and have a chance to chat with familiar ones.

Mark your calendars for March 20th for our next craft night - an event page will be posted very soon on Facebook. RSVP quickly as space fills up fast.

Thanks to Erin for the lovely pics of the night and the amazing work that people produced.
: )

Call for Submissions: SCENES FROM A DREAM

Scenes From a Dream: an exhibition of work by youth presented by Mendel Youth Council.

more details here

March 2 to April 2, 2012

Mendel Youth Council is seeking submissions for an exhibition about dreams. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 29 2012.

Artists are encouraged to explore different aspects of dreams. Interpretations might include: actual dreams; daydreams; nightmares; goals in life; connections to the subconscious (Surrealists); or simply a dreamlike atmosphere. Anything is possible in a dream.

All forms of art will be considered, including sculpture, paintings, drawings, photographs, etc. Due to space limitations, sculptural work must be smaller than 18 inches in any direction.

Bring your submissions to the Mendel Art Gallery between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on February 29. All artists will be notified about the jurors’ decisions. Unsuccessful submissions must be picked up on Saturday, March 3 between noon and 2 p.m. All exhibited artwork must be picked up on Monday, April 2 between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

A public reception will be held on Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, and fine art. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.
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Artists Guidelines

What is SCENES FROM A DREAM?
Mendel Youth Council is offering opportunities for Saskatoon youth to present their creativity in a gallery setting. MYC welcomes submissions on the theme of dreams, representing a wide range of interpretations and media.
Due to space limitations, sculptural work must be smaller than 18 inches in any direction. While we prefer that you frame your own 2D works, the Mendel will endeavor to frame what is needed. The artwork is not insured. The Mendel Art Gallery will take precautions to exhibit all pieces as safely as possible in the auditorium space.

Who can be in the exhibition?
Mendel Youth Council is seeking submissions from high-school-aged artists from Saskatoon and area. Last year’s exhibition was a huge success, so this is your chance to be part of MYC’s great programming!

How can I submit my work and have it returned?
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 29, 2012 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. (Works will not be accepted outside of this time.) Bring your labeled submissions with your contact and label information, and a paragraph describing your work, to the Mendel Art Gallery. There is no limit to the number of works an artist may submit. All artists will be notified within four days whether or not works are accepted.
Unsuccessful submissions must be picked up on Saturday, March 3 between noon and 2 p.m. It is important that works are picked up at this time, as the gallery lacks storage space.
All exhibited artwork must be picked up following the exhibition on Monday, April 2 between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. It is important that works are picked up at this time, as the gallery lacks storage space.

What is Mendel Youth Council?
Mendel Youth Council is a group of students from high schools across Saskatoon who have a passion for art. They meet bi-weekly at the Mendel to identify, organize, design, and market events and programs for other youth. Members gain unique art experience in a gallery setting, and provide a voice for young people in the art community in Saskatoon. Interested in joining? Call Jillian at the Mendel at 975-8031 or sign up as a member on the MYC Facebook page.

A printable version Call for Submissions

Get your craft on with PHOTO TRANSFERS!!!!

Next week's craft night is sure to be a crowd pleaser with this fun project we spotted on A Beautiful Mess Blog. So have a quick read over it and get some ideas in mind and join us on the evening of February 21st at 6:30 in the studio at the Mendel.

What you'll need to bring yourself:
Stretched canvas or wood to transfer onto. (try the dollar store or Micheals for the canvas)
The image you want to transfer (laser copy). Remember, your image will print reversed.
Oh and we could probably use an extra hair dryer or two so if you happen to have one kicking around....

Want more info about f&g craft nights? Check here.
Got questions? Drop us a line at caroleepp@yahoo.ca
Otherwise we'll see you there!!!!

Save the Date - Upcoming Craft Night

flock and gather in partnership with the Mendel Art Gallery are proud to present the first craft night of 2012. You don't want to miss out on this fun, productive, social and crafty event. So mark you calendars:

FEBRUARY 21st
6pm to 8:30pm in the studio @ the Mendel Art Gallery

The collective is putting their heads together to come up with an amazing craft for the evening - details to follow asap. If you've never attended a flock and gather craft night before then you're in for a great night! Everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring a project of your own to work on if you're not interested in the craft we put together. It's more important that you show up and hang out than what you make in the end.

You can RSVP on our facebook event page or by emailing caroleepp@yahoo.ca
But of course if you forget to rsvp no worries, just show up!

The above image is from an amazing t-shirt made by the artist Daryl Vocat. Find it here. And check out his website here.

Calling all crafters - apply now for the flock & gather spring market!

Building off of the success of the Winter Wonders Holiday Market, members of the Flock and Gather collective are wasting no time and have already begun the planning of our next amazing market!

We are currently seeking applications for vendors for our spring market. We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in participating to submit an application online.

Want more info about who we are and what we do?
Check out the Flock and Gather blog at http://flockandgather.blogspot.com/ for more information about the collective, the market application, as well as photos and information from previous sales.

How do the Flock and Gather review applications?
Each applicant is reviewed for craftsmanship, creativity, originality, type of craft, and product fit. Please note that all work must be original and handmade by the artist.

How do I know if my items are suitable for this event?
We are looking for high quality, unique, innovative craft.

When and where is the market?
St. Joseph's Parish Hall (corner of Broadway Avenue and 8th Street) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Friday April 13th (6:00PM – 9:00PM) Saturday April 14th (10:00AM – 5:00PM)

How much will it cost me and what do I get?
The table fee will be $70, payable upon acceptance. Each vendor will get one 8'-0” x 2'-6” table and 1 chair (approximately 10'-0” x 7'-0” of space)

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Thursday March 1st although we encourage you to apply early.

When can I expect to find out about my application?
We appreciate everyone needs time to prepare and plan. All applications will be reviewed and you will be notified by March 12th.

If I was a vendor at a previous market do I need to re-apply?
Yes you do. Because we chose each participant in relation to other applicants (ie: we try not to have too many of one particular medium) it is not a guarantee that you will be accepted because you participated previously. We have a limited amount of space and we do our best to represent amazing craft and to provide equal opportunity for everyone.

How can I apply to be a Vendor?
Please fill out the application form below and email Carole Epp at caroleepp@yahoo.ca

Vendor Application
Company Name:
Name:
Address:
City/Province:
Website/Blog:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Please describe the items you will be selling:
Price point of Merchandise:
Please attach 3 photos representative of the work you will be selling. (These must be reasonable sized jpegs only, please don’t send huge files, please don’t send images in any other form such as pdfs or slideshows.)