Thank you to everyone who submitted applications for our 2012 spring review!
We will notify applicants of membership status by May 15th.
Our next round of application reviews will be in the fall. Sign-up for our Arts Opportunities monthly newsletter to be notified of upcoming Boston area art exhibitions and craft shows, andwhen we are next accepting membership applications.
Read below for information on our membership requirements & application procedure. The information on this page has been recently updated, so please review this page thoroughly before submitting your application, and feel free to email with any questions: BostonHandmade@gmail.com
**There will be a $15 application fee due at the end of the application process**
Who We Are
Boston Handmade is a juried arts organization of local artists and craftspeople supporting one another in the pursuit of creativity made by hand. The membership is dedicated to working collaboratively for mutual inspirational and professional benefit with regular exhibition and educational opportunities for members including skill-share workshops, craft shows, and monthly networking gatherings. Boston Handmade maintains an active web presence and all members are eligible to be published on the group blog. Founded in 2007, Boston Handmade sponsors creative and business opportunities for its members and strives to increase visibility for local handmade art and craft in the greater Boston area. We feel that it’s not enough to love what we do, and do what we love, we also strive to enrich the lives of those we meet by sharing our passion for everything handmade.
Our Members
Members of Boston Handmade represent a wide range of media. Our members work with metals, paper, fibers, found and fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems, and more. Artists and craftspeople join Boston Handmade at varied points in their careers; some are just getting serious about their work, some have been engaged for decades. The beauty of this variety centers around the wealth and breadth of experience that each member can share with the group. Members benefit from one another’s triumphs, struggles, and experiments.
We Are Handmade
At Boston Handmade our group members create art and craft reflecting high standards of quality and integrity. Artists and craftspeople represented by Boston Handmade show and sell original designs, one-of-a-kind, and limited editions of their work in a wide variety of media categories. All works exhibited and sold by members of Boston Handmade are created by the members themselves. Simply tailoring, restoring, assembling, or repairing an existing work of art or functional object is not considered to be handmade. Upcycled, reconstructed or significantly altered vintage and found items are considered handmade.
The Boston Handmade Difference
What makes Boston Handmade different from other regional artist associations is our commitment to each other and to the group, and our individual commitments to living the handmade life. The members of Boston Handmade gather to talk, share new work, get feedback on ideas, demonstrate techniques, and produce shows. It’s the frequent meet-ups that keep the membership connected and builds strong relationships. We know that we can rely on one another for assistance and advice in a multitude of situations. In Boston Handmade we recognize that art is not created in a vacuum and that many hands make light work; we believe in helping our fellow artist.
Membership Requirements:
1. A membership fee of $40 is due from every member of Boston Handmade payable annually in February, and in your first month of membership (less the application fee). All new members will receive a free Boston Handmade T-shirt (while supplies last)!
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. Maintain residency in the Metro Boston Area (area within the Rt. 128 loop).
3. Attend the Boston Handmade Annual Meeting on the 3rd Saturday of January (location TBA).
4. Maintain an active online shop (such as: BigCartel, Artfire, you own e-commerce shop, Supermarket, or Etsy).
5. Stay current and participate in the Boston Handmade online discussion group on Big Tent - Read, initiate, and participate in discussions to keep the group vibrant and whole.
Aspects of membership strongly encouraged:
• Participation in the Annual BH show, The BH Somerville Marketplace.
• Writing for the Boston Handmade blog. Those who write monthly posts will receive a free hotlink badge on the blog!
Boston Handmade Member Benefits:
• An open invitation to exhibit in all Boston Handmade sponsored shows.
• Discounted exhibitor fee for Boston Handmade sponsored shows.
• Access to extensive online art, craft, marketing, and business resources.
• Inclusion in the Boston Handmade community and group meet-ups.
• With submission of one blog post a month members will get a free hotlink badge on the group blog.
• All new members will receive a free Boston Handmade T-shirt (while supplies last).
**Please note: There is a $15 application fee payable via Paypal or credit card.**
APPLICATION LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FALL 2012
FOR OUR NEXT REVIEW SESSION
