THE CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS MARKET A HAND-CRAFTED HOLIDAY! October 31-November 2, 2014
Make it a hand-crafted holiday! The Contemporary Crafts Market brings The North Pole to Pasadena, California. Busy as Santa’s elves, more than 250 skilled artisans are creating a hand-crafted Christmas for the public. Under the tree? Jewelry, ceramics, furnishings, sculptural glass, custom footwear leather goods, textiles and many other All-American originals.
The Contemporary Crafts Market proves holiday dreams do come true. Including this one: forget malls, traffic jams, mass produced products or snow!! At this Winter wonderland, shop and meet the accomplished artisans who create unique gifts of functional art.
Shop for objects of beauty you won’t find anywhere else at prices everyone can afford. There is a story behind everything you see. This is a juried show which means the work is of the highest quality. Artisans, from California and The West, set the stage for the very best of American craftsmanship.
Christmas Comes Early to Pasadena, California! Open to The Public, October 31- November 2, 2014. The Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall. $8 Dollars Admission Learn more at WWW.CRAFTSOURCE.ORG Fri/Sat 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm This 3-day Public Event takes place in the heart of historic Old Town Pasadena.
ROY HELMS, Founder and CEO - Contemporary Crafts Market “We invite everyone to reimagine craft. Nothing is more magical than objects of art designed to last a lifetime whether it is furniture, glass or jewelry. Beautiful hand-crafted functional art enhances your life and home and we can’t imagine a better holiday gift than that! The public is buying creativity with the personal touch. They are also supporting entrepreneurs who are fueling one of the bright spots in our economy. This show celebrates the best of them – the makers, modern day masters who turn passion into products everyone loves.”
Craft in America is a $30 billion dollar a year industry. Half of U.S. households participate in some form of it. This may be a mass produced world, but the demand for hand-crafted creations, made in The U.S.A., proves some things are worth the wait!
The Contemporary Crafts Market is a priceless part of the big picture. Nearing its 30th year, it is one of the longest running craft shows in Southern California: a timeless tradition and an All-American success story in the competitive world of art. Join us!
The Contemporary Crafts Market Sponsoring The Arts!
Why We Are An Ideal Candidate for Sponsoship
There are many reasons to sponsor and support The Contemporary Crafts Market. Longevity is one of them. We are an All American success story that is a work of art. In 2015, this juried show will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in Pasadena with more than 30 reasons to celebrate. We hope you will be part of it and consider being a sponsor!
The Arts Mean Business!
Did you know that Craft is a $30-billion dollar a year industry in The U.S? At the pinnacle of that category, our juried show is a vital and colorful part of the big picture, thriving in the competitive art world. We are the makers, modern day masters, with a resume and well established track record. More than 250 artisans gather under one creative roof to successfully and artfully fuel one of the bright spots in our economy, entrepreneurism.
Mixing Trends and Traditions
The Contemporary Crafts Market is relatively new to Pasadena but our resume is backed by history and results. Every Fall and Spring, we host thousands of visitors and loyal fans. The artisans, from California and The West, exhibit and sell hand-crafted museum quality creations of functional art in jewelry, sculptural glass, ceramics, wood, textiles, furnishings and more. Hand-made in The U.S.A., everything is designed to enhance life and home.
A Worthy Investment
No wonder, this event is a favorite among collectors, designers, decorators and anyone seeking unique works you won’t find anywhere else. Yet, the Arts always need support. The Contemporary Crafts Market is the best investment anyone could make. We prove that a life and career in the arts is possible. Most of all, the arts make a statement by visibly representing the best of our civilization and Pasadena: a city famous for hand-crafted landscapes, traditions and beauty. The Contemporary Crafts Market is part of that legacy.
The Newest Chapter - A Story That’s a Work of Art.
Even in mass-produced, fast paced world, we prove some things are worth waiting for. The public stands in line to buy products that are made by hand in The U.S.A. We hope you will stand with us, too. Consider creative sponsorships with The Contemporary Crafts Market. Enjoy being a meaningful part of the newest artistic chapter unfolding in Pasadena.
This Fall, October 31-November 2, 2014, we open our doors to the public for 3-days at The Pasadena Convention Center-Exhibit Hall.
Stop by, shop and meet the artisans. I hope to see you there!
Roy Helms, Founder-CEO The Contemporary Crafts Market. Celebrating 30 Years in 2015!
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