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CALL FOR ENTRIES

1st Annual International Juried Jewelry Design Competition, Celebrating Beads The Bead Museum DC, 400 Seventh St. NW, Washington, International, DC 20004. Join us as we launch our first annual international, juried beading and design competition; what we hope will become the most prestigious beading contest worldwide! This international contest is open to everyone from the professional to the hobbyist to the student. We invite artists from all avenues to enter and present beads and beading to the world as the next great collectible art form.We are accepting photographed entries of artists' jewelry designs, mailed (postmarked) by July 25th, 2008, or emailed by midnight EST on August 8th, 2008. For more information Email: Contact Carrie at CelebratingBeads@gmail.com and visit the website: http://www.bsgw.org/CelebratingBeads.html

 

JULY 2008

 

July 10-13. ART Santa Fe 2008. El museo cultural de Santa Fe. Santa Fe, New Mexico. An international art show. 505.988.8883. www.artsantafe.com

July 17-20. The Fourth International PMC Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. The conference will draw artists, designers, teachers, and vendors from across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Four days of seminars and exhibitions will be laced with conversations among friends, both new and old. In addition to full group lectures and video-enhanced seminars, this conference will premiere an innovative Technique Expo that will provide greater access by all conferees to a broad range of information. For more information: http://www.pmc-conference.com/index.html

July 18-20.New Orleans Summer Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Fest. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., (504) 455-6101, info@AKSshow.com, http://aksshow.com/home.jsp.

 

 

 

July 19 -20. Bead Fiesta Courtyard Marriott, 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH, 508-752-5168, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4, www.beadfiesta.com, beadfiesta@verizon.net Click HERE to get discount admission coupon.

July 25-28 The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Metropolitan Pavilion - the Ladies' Mile Historic District, New York, NY. The show offers a tantalizing opportunity for the public and trade to view and purchase beautiful adornments from renowned artisans. Some of the items on display include ties to celebrities or royalty. This show will feature over 100 dealers from all over the world showcasing beautiful antique pieces from such notable designers as: Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tiffany’s and more. Contact Andrea Canady - Show Manager, Email: andreacanady@us.dmgworldmedia.com

June 28. A Summer Gathering at Back Creek Cabin Primitive Antique Show & Cabin Tour. 6521 S. Fairmount Avenue. Jonesboro, Indiana. This primitive antique show and cabin tour welcomes you to spend the day experiencing the simple life. Terry and Brenda Blackburn invite you to visit their 1849 log cabin with a one-room log summer kitchen and a herb garden nestled out back. At the same time, 35 dealers will offer over an acre of great primitive and early country antiques. Your $5 admission includes a tour of the cabins and gardens, or you can just sit all day on the front porch (well, at least for the duration of the event, which runs from 10AM to 3PM). Proceeds benefit the Jonesboro Historical Society.10am-3pm. For information, 765-674-3621. Email backcreekcabin@aol.com

AUGUST 2008

SEPTEMBER 2008 

September 5, 6 & 7. Bead Fiesta. Holiday Inn & Suites, 265 Lakeside Ave., Marlborough, MA, 508-752-5168, $5.00 for 3 day pass, $3.00 a day, Children 12 and under free. www.beadfiesta.com, beadfiesta@verizon.net Click HERE to get discount admission coupon.

September 19-21. Canadian Bead Oasis Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building (800 level), Room F (Left at bottom of escalators), 222 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (866) 311-1104 , info@oasisshows.com, http://www.nlmglassarts.com/beadshow/Calgary/2008/index.php.

September 26-28. 5th Anual Bead Extravaganza, North Atlanta Trade Center, 100 Jeurgens Court, Norcross, GA 30093 (866) 667-3232, info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com, http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com. Click HERE to get discount admission pass.

September 26-28. Hawaii Glass Art & Bead Festival, Ward Warehouse on the 2nd Floor, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814 (866)925-3539, Jennifer@softflexcompany.com, http://www.softflexcompany.com/FestivalCA_Main.html.

Sept 27-28.  Dallas Bead Market The Richardson Convention Centre, 411 W. Arapho, Richardson, TX 75080(903)734-3335, rebekah@thebeadmarket.net , http://www.thebeadmarket.net/.

OCTOBER 2008

October 4-5. Allentown Antique Show  Valley Rail Promotions is proud to announce, The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Show at Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th Street Allentown, PA. 18103 Saturday, October 4th 2008 10am - 4pm and Sunday, October 5th, 2008 10am - 3pm 

 

SPECIAL GUEST; Harry Rinker "The Collector Inspector' Will be at The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Show . Saturday Oct 4th, Come meet him in person and have your items evaluated and appraised. Tickets are available.

We are pleased to present 45+ Dealers from a three (3) State area. Come  enjoy over 10,000 square feet of Antiques ranging from the 1900's-1960's for show and sale. Browse through Linens, Depression Glass, Fine and Costume Jewelry, Pottery, Vintage Purses, Porcelain, Primitives, Vintage
Books, Antique Glass and China, Roseville, Victorian items, Furniture and more. View and purchase items of the past! There is something for everyone! Children 12 and under free. We hope to see you at The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Show  After the show enjoy Merchants Square Mall 100,000+ square feet of Antique and Specialty Shops. Allentown's Best Kept Secret! Info http://www.lehighvalleytrainmeet.com/

October 5. Lakeland Bead Fair. Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ. Tel: 7729 732398, debbie@jlfairs.co.uk, http://www.jlfairs.co.uk/index.htm.

October 11-12. Oklahoma Bead Market. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall # 3, 3212 Wichita Walk, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. (903)734-3335, rebekah@thebeadmarket.net, http://www.thebeadmarket.net/.

October 17-19. Big Apple Glass Art & Bead Festival. Radisson Martinique on Broadway, 49 West 32nd Street, New York, NY, 10001 (866) 925-3539, Jennifer@softflexcompany.com, http://www.softflexcompany.com/FestivalCA_Main.html.

October 17-19. The Whole Bead Show. Metropolitan Pavilion, South & North Pavilions, 1st Floor, 125 West 18th Street between 6th& 7th Avenues, New York, NY (800) 292-2577, info@wholebead.com, http://www.wholebead.com

October 18-19. Bead Mercantile Bead Show Holiday Inn Hotel Wilmington & Roberts Convention Center, 123 GANO ROAD, WILMINGTON, OH 45177 (423)639-7942 showinfo@beadmercantile.com,  http://www.beadmercantile.com.

October 18-19. The Innovative Beads Expo Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT 05403. (845) 352-9735, info@InnovativeBeadsExpo.com, http://innovativebeadsexpo.com/. Click HERE to get discount admission pass.

October 22-26.First Annual Southern Bead Retreat Cháteau Élan, 6401 Suite 300 Whitesville Rd., Columbus, GA. Tel: 1-877-843-2323, info@bestbeadretreat.com , http://www.bestbeadretreat.com/.

October 25-26. The Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 deesplace6@beadsbydee.com ,http://www.beadsbydee.com/Bazaar/bazaar-Mpls.html.

 

NOVEMBER 2008

November 1.Bead Fiesta. Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA, 508-752-5168, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4, www.beadfiesta.com, beadfiesta@verizon.net Click HERE to get discount admission coupon.

November 15-16. Bead Fiesta. Holiday Inn, 943 South High Street, West Chester, PA, 508-752-5168, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4, www.beadfiesta.com, beadfiesta@verizon.net Click HERE to get discount admission coupon.Click HERE to get discount admission coupon.

DECEMBER 2008

 

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