On Saturday November 26th, 2011 over 3300 people showed up to the Milwaukee School of Engineering to support independent makers!
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2011 Event photos
One of two lines outside at 9:30am to get into the show at 10am
gajettes
iamhome
rar rar press
Douglas Ruschhaupt
Michelle Brusegaard
dirtyard designs
NOBODY
Kimberly Weiss
little BIG pants
Pat Strom
look at lisa
Special thanks to Rachel Fell who was representing our sponsor Milwaukee Yelp gift-wrapping all day!
Special thanks to Lauren Englehardt & crew who was representing our sponsor Etsy.com
Additional 2011 event photos can be found here.
About us:
Art vs. Craft is an annual shopping event in Milwaukee, WI. Established in 2004 by Faythe Levine (Milwaukee based artist, Sky High Gallery curator and director of Handmade Nation: the rise of D.I.Y Art, Craft & Design). She was inspired after selling her work at the Chicago Renegade Craft Fair in 2003 and wanted a similar community event that supported young makers in Milwaukee.
Art vs. Craft is an annual shopping event in Milwaukee, WI. Established in 2004 by Faythe Levine (Milwaukee based artist, Sky High Gallery curator and director of Handmade Nation: the rise of D.I.Y Art, Craft & Design). She was inspired after selling her work at the Chicago Renegade Craft Fair in 2003 and wanted a similar community event that supported young makers in Milwaukee.
AVC brings together a diverse range of makers who showcase their handmade goods in person, selling directly to the public. Since the first event in 2004, Art vs. Craft has drawn over 10,000 shoppers and over 450 different vendors from the Midwest and beyond.
This is a juried show, vendors are selected based upon uniqueness and quality of work that we see fit for our event. Work featured ranges from $1-$250 and is made by both emerging and established makers working in traditional and non-traditional mediums. You will find unique clothing, jewelry, ceramics, household items, toys, stationary, soaps, handbags, stuffed animals, paintings, prints, ornaments and much more! The show provides an opportunity to buy handmade for the holidays and avoid mass-produced goods by purchasing items directly from the creative source. We are proud to be a part of the ongoing international movement that supports D.I.Y. (do it yourself) ethics, independent artists, small businesses, and eco-friendly companies.