Carol Dean tile on model

As part of the MN Tile Festival and the fashion show component this year, we are trying to connect fashion designers and tile artists to make custom tiles for their garments. We are setting up a "play date" and collaborate on how best to work together on a project for the fashion show.

Together, you will be creating an innovative piece of art, in which fashion embraces tile. 

You do not need to have a tile festival booth to participate. Anyone who is inspired by this concept is encouraged to join in. email us if you would like to send tiles to be a part of this opportunity!

The Play Date: At Mercury Mosaics, Tuesday July 16, 6pm. 681 17th Ave. NE, Suite 160 Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Hey, fellow HTA members! The Handmade Tile Association has been presented with an exciting opportunity to participate in the Minneapolis Home Show. The dates are November 15, 16, and 17, 2013. That's a Friday 1-6, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 11-5. The Home Show is held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and attracts 10,000 people to the show!

We are looking at having several booths in a special Christmas Shopping area just inside the main entry of the show. Everyone will be going past us! This an opportunity for a LOT of exposure, a chance to talk to the public about what you do as a tile artist, display your work, and sell items to kick off the Christmas shopping season.

This will consist of 10x10 foot retail booth spaces. The HTA is considering having four booth spaces, connected together. In this area we will be promoting the Handmade Tile Association and our own businesses.  There will be display space and retail sales space.  

The cost to the HTA will be $500 per booth space. We are looking for a commitment from at least 8 artists. This would bring the cost down to $250 per artist. This is less than the cost of a space at many craft fairs in smaller venues with far smaller crowds. The more people we have, the less expensive it will be! (If there are more artists, the cost will go down; if less, then it will go up).  

We need to hear from all those interested ASAP! The booths are available on a first come, first served basis.  Please join us at the HTA meeting.  We would love to talk further and get your input. 

Sincerely,

Kathy Mellin Grubbs