Toronto Craft Alert: CRAFTY BIZ: concerns raised re: toronto art show
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

CRAFTY BIZ: concerns raised re: toronto art show


Note: This post is for informational purposes only for anyone considering applying for the show…

I received an email forwarded from Emma Quin, General Manager of the Ontario Crafts Council, addressing some concerns about the legitimacy of the Toronto Art Show.

Here are some findings reported by the OCC:

The three sponsors listed on the website – Tim Horton’s, MacDonald’s and Coca-Cola have all confirmed that they are not associated with the show. The is no vendors agreement/license with the City of Toronto for the Toronto Art League or the Toronto Art Show to use Coronation Park, the advertised location of the show. I have been unable to speak with anyone directly at the show.

Emma has agreed to keep me posted on any developments and I will pass them on to you all.

4 Comments:

Blogger Nicole said...

What does this mean to anyone who has already mailed in a post-dated cheque?

8:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It means you should cancel your cheques!

8:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'd cancel them. I recieved an application from the "Art League" as well and was going to submit until I saw this posting. I tried to search for info on previous shows, as I've never heard of it, and based on the reported success of previous shows, it seems strange that I can't find any other information about it. Seems fishy. Put a hold on your cheques and hope for the best.

11:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was lucky and canceled my cheque today! They really suck trying to con artisans just trying to make a living doing what they love! I'm going to stick to reputable promoters such as One of a kind and Signatures from now on.
Thank you for the heads up!!!!

1:30 PM  

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