Syracuse
Peace Council
2013 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210
spc(a)peacecouncil.net, (315)
472-5478
Plowshares Craftsfair
& Peace Festival
Guidelines for Craftspeople
The following guidelines create a craftsfair of variety and quality,
and provide a community cultural event that is consistent with our vision
of a world where people enjoy their work and have control over it.
Plowshares is always held the first weekend of December.
• We seek a balanced show with a variety of quality crafts. Some categories may be limited to ensure variety. Preference will be given to applications from Central New York.
• Plowshares is a juried show. SPC reserves the right to designate a small number of spaces independent of the jury process. We seek crafts that are consistent with the Peace Council’s political and social philosophy. For example: no to toy guns; yes to dolls that reflect the diversity of our community.
• Plowshares is an opportunity for us to share the work of our own hands. To that end, no kits or manufactured items may be sold. Crafts must be made primarily by the craftsperson’s or community group member’s own hands. Community groups: items with your logo need not be handmade (e.g. mugs, bumperstickers, shirts).
• We respect traditional crafts and those who create them as a means of cultural expression and livelihood. For example, we only accept Native American crafts made by Native American craftspeople.
• Booths are available from 4' x 7' to 10' x 7', with 2010 costs ranging from $35-145. Renting more than one space is not permitted. Your storage and access needs must be contained within the designated boundaries of your space. Please understand that no space is provided between booths. You and your customers must be able to enter and exit your booth within the space you have rented. Electricity is available on a limited basis ($10 fee). Chairs are provided. NO TABLES AVAILABLE.
• Applicants must staff their own displays, sell only their own work, and be present for the entire show. No packing up until the show is over.
• Each craftsperson/community group is expected to provide one piece of work that represents the mid-range value of his/her craft. This piece will be sold at the SPC crafts table with proceeds directly supporting the work of SPC.
• Work displayed must be consistent with work juried.
• NO RAFFLES. The Plowshares Raffle is a major SPC fundraiser. No other raffles allowed.
• Applications will available for download on the web at: www.peacecouncil.net/plowshares by early Spring 2011. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please send an email with yourname, mailing address and email address to: plowshares
• We encourage digital submissions of your work.Please send jpegs to plowshares. Please note: Beginning in 2012 we will accept digital submissions only.
• Many shoppers, especially children, are looking for crafts that are inexpensive. Having a range of prices will be much appreciated by these buyers and may provide more sales. Seconds, for example, usually sell quite well.
• A small number of spaces will be set aside for groups of several craftspeople. EACH PERSON MUST APPLY INDIVIDUALLY, with one of the individuals sending the total booth fee. All craftspeople must attend both days.
• FREE SERVICES PROVIDED: A limited number of booth sitters; potluck snacks for Friday night set-up; help loading and unloading; exhibitor parking.