Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Craft Riot Call for Sponsors


Just in time for the holidays, EtsyAustin Craft Riot brings you A Handmade Revolution in Shopping! This 2-day family-friendly event is the perfect place to find locally handmade and unique holiday gifts. Indulge in fabulous shopping from over 40 local artisans while enjoying your favorite cocktails and other refreshments. Get creative in our fun wintery photobooth filled with props. Admission is free and the first 25 guests will receive EtsyAustin Craft Riot gift bags filled with goodies each day.

The EtsyAustin Street Team is a collaboration of over 100 local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs who sell their goods on Etsy.com. Now more than ever, people all over the world are embracing the trend of buying handmade, vintage and recycled products. Sustainability is becoming ideal in the economic and environmental crises facing us today. When you buy handmade, you’re getting something made by a real person, not a machine. A purchase from a small-scale independent craftsperson cuts out the pollution and useless waste that is created by mass production. Additionally, buying from local crafters supports our local economy and helps "Keep Austin Weird!"

Saturday, November 20th, 11am-6pm
Sunday, November 21st, 11am-6pm
@ The Marchesa, located at 6406 N IH-35 Austin, TX 78752


Sponsorship Opportunities
Silver: Free
-Include 50 of your company’s promotional items in our Gift Bags.*
-Your business name and link will be listed on our promotional page as a “Silver Sponsor.”

Gold: $50
-A 150x150-pixel logo and link for your business will be listed on our promotional page as a “Gold Sponsor.”
-Include 50 of your company’s promotional items in our Gift Bags.*

Platinium: $200
-Logo posted as an official EtsyAustin Craft Riot Sponsor on our promotional materials (must register by September 10th)
-Hang your company’s banner or sign at EtsyAustin’s Craft Riot.
-A 150x150-pixel logo and link for your business will be listed on our promotional page as a “Platinuim Sponsor.”
-Your business will receive a spotlight write up on The EtsyAustin Craft Riot blog.
-Include 50 of your company’s promotional items in our Gift Bags.*

Sponsorship payment may be made in the form of cash, goods or services. Email marketing@etsyaustin.com to become a sponsor today!

*Our EtsyAustin GIFT bags are extremely hot commodities. They will be handed out to the first 25 people (16 and over) each day entering the doors. Acceptable promotional items include: magnets, pens, key chains, and product samples. Business cards and coupons alone are not acceptable items. In addition to our sponsors, all of our participating artisans are including items.

All promotional items need to be received before November 1, 2010. Although, the sooner we receive them, the sooner EtsyAustin can list you as an event sponsor, increasing your exposure time.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Craft Riot Applications Now Available


Are you an art, craft, or vintage Etsy seller and would like to introduce new people to your unique and wonderful goods? Apply now to participate in the third annual holiday bazaar, EtsyAustin Craft Riot, A Handmade Revolution in Shopping!

This year’s show will be held at The Marchesa, a beautiful events center conveniently located in central Austin, on IH-35 just north of Koenig Lane. It will take place Saturday November 20th & Sunday November 21st from 11am-6pm both days. This family-friendly event will be the perfect place for shoppers to find locally handmade & unique gifts. In addition to great shopping, there will also be delicious refreshments, a fun, wintery photo booth full of props, and the first 25 guests each day will receive awesome goody bags!

~ Free Admission & Free Parking ~

Thursday, July 1, 2010