produce small, juried art and craft shows around Alaska. Each year, for each show, a new vendor invitation list is created. If an artist has participated in a past show, it does not guarantee that they will be invited in the future. Our goal is to present shows that are fresh and well balanced, and this requires some vendor rotation.

Customers enjoy the atmosphere that is created by having wonderful art and crafts available in beautiful and comfortable surroundings. They enjoy meeting and speaking with the artists. Free hor d'ovures, no host bars, and live music (in Anchorage) help make our shows special, and that contributes to their popularity.

Appearance is a very important at our shows. Vendor displays and booths need to be attractive, inviting and professional. Table coverings need to reach the floor, booths need to be well lit and nicely decorated.

Booth sizes at all of our shows are approximate. All vendors need to be considerate of their neighbors and keep all displays within the booth boundaries.

All artisans must have a fire extinguisher with a current inspection tag in their booth at all of our shows.

The fees for the 2008 shows will range from $150 to $400. Keep in mind that the free food at our shows contributes to our great shopper attendance. There is a limited amount of food available and it is for the customers, not the vendors.

2008 submissions will be accepted from February 1 through April 15.

Send four slides or photos of your work to:
Bad Girls of the North, PO BOX 2173, Palmer, AK 99645

If you want them returned, include a self addressed envelope with postage and we will return them. Do not send actual samples of your work.

If you have been a vendor at a past show, you do not need to submit photos unless you have created a new product line.

If there is a certain show that you would like to be invited to, or one that you have no interest in, let us know.

The dates for the 2008 shows are:
Fairbanks - Sept. 26 & 27- Westmark Hotel, Downtown
Anchorage - Nov 7 & 8 - Sheraton Hotel, Josephine's Restaurant
Valley - Nov. 14 & 15 - Evangelo's Restaurant, Parks Hwy.

Shows are open on Fridays late afternoon/evening, and all day on Saturday. Exact hours vary slightly.

Invitations will be mailed in early May, 2008.

If you have any questions you can contact us at:

vicki@badgirlsofthenorth.com

Thank you for your interest,

Vicki Potter & Carol Green