ArtsUnion MarketPlace 2007
Now in its third year, ArtsUnion will shift from weekly craft markets (6 in 2005 & 12 in 2006) to producing larger, thematic markets. Similar to our Producer event series, we will work with curators to produce 4 signature markets for 2007. This model enables us to reach out to individuals and groups to help them produce markets that will better serve the market vendors and local community. All parties strengths and networks are
enhanced, while their weaknesses are diminish.
If you have a great idea to curate a market, please download our ArtsUnion
Call for MarketPlace Curators and submit by April 23rd 2007.
—2007 Signature Marketplace Events—
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE ... RECRAFT!
An eco-friendly craft fair produced by Magpie
Saturday, August 18, 3 to 7 pm (rain date: 19th)
Union Square plaza (outdoors)
We chose to combine two themes that are near and dear to our hearts "crafts" and pursuing an eco-friendly lifestyle. We will have live music and fun, free activities for people to participate in. Check out the vendors and content here.
SOMERVILLE ROCK & ROLL YARD SALE!
Produced by Chris Daltry
Saturday, September 15, 3 to 7 p.m. (rain date: 16th)
Union Square Plaza
A free outdoor music-oriented sale of RECORDS, CDs, POSTERS,  music +stereo equipment + DIY handmade stuff.
There will also be four bands:
Uke Springsteen
The 'Mericans
The Blind King
Milo Green
and dj xdonricklesx, who will spin exclusively records found in thrift stores and yard sales.
There will also be vegan snacks and an exhibit of ugly lamps called "Better to Curse the Darkness." The lightbulb of winning lamp will be ceremoniously smashed.
Urban Country Fair
Produced by Aliza Shapiro/Truth Serum
Sunday, September 23, 3 to 7 p.m. (rain date: 30th)
Union Square Plaza
Truth Serum's Urban Country Fair will combine Exhibitors, Craft and Art Sellers, Boston SkillShare workshops and old time countrified musical entertainment. Country Fairs are about sharing knowledge with neighbors while showing off your best efforts and maybe making some money while having fun. Truth Serum's Urban Country
Fair will celebrate the same!
Music by:
Three Day Threshold
Evan Greer
Bread & Roses
Lucky 57
Workshops by:
Boston SkillShare
And amazing Vendors including:
Haptotrope
Albertine Press - letterpress printing & design
Taza Chocolate
Project Transaction
Dick and Jane Letterpress
and more...
See more info at: www.truthserum.org/urbancountryfair
Shop the World @ Union Square!
Produced by the Somerville Arts Council
Saturday, October 6, 3 to 7 p.m. (rain date: 7th)
Join us in Union Square for an import market – ‘Shop the World @ Union Square’. A marketplace themed around the selling of imports. Vendors will sell imported products they bring in from around the world. The market will take place on the plaza in Union Square, from 3-7pm. Handmade baskets from Ghana, fossils from Morocco, Indian clothing, jewelry an henna hand painting are just a few of the many items you will find at the import market.
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