There are so many ways to support independent artists and vendors during the holidays, so skip the big box stores with us and give back to your community this season.  

Here is a list of just some of the holiday events and markets that we are looking forward to before the end of the year! 

Now & Then Marketplace

Every Sunday from 12-5PM | 2418 Martha

Made in Philadelphia

11/15 – 1/1 | Dilworth Park at the West Side of City Hall 

Made @ Bok

11/15, 11/30, 12/14 | Bok, 821 Dudley

Liberty Flea

11/16 | Bok, 821 Dudley

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

11/23 – 12/24 | LOVE Park and City Hall

Miracle on American Street

11/23 | 1800 American Street

Holiday Markets at Cherry Street Pier

11/25 – 12/23 | 121 North Columbus Boulevard

Holiday Art Star Philly Bazaar

11/23 – 24 | Rivers Casino  

Hanukkah Market

12/1 | The Weitzman, Independence Mall East  

Christmas In Kensington

12/7 | Philadelphia Brewing Company  

Bartram's Garden's Handmade Holidays

12/7 | 5400 Lindbergh Blvd  

Trans Art Market

12/8 | Bok, 821 Dudley  

HANDMADE: Fleisher Art Market

12/14 | 719 Catherine St  

West Craft Fest

12/14 – 15 | 4014 Walnut St  

Winterfest Holiday Market

12/1, 12/8, 12/15 | 121 N Columbus  

Do215's Rock N' Roll Market

12/14 | Star|Bolt  

Punk Rock Flea Market

12/20 | 22 S 23rd Street  

You’ve seen Yamz World, created by Brayan Montes-Terrazas, featured on our site before (and you likely will again). We are constantly amazed at his ability to create art that symbolizes the most beautiful parts of our lives.

Yamz’s “Changing Moth” series is a symbol of the vulnerability and power of growth and change — in gorgeous colors and patterns.

Find the print and the bookmark (both of which we had the honor of printing) on his online shop and follow Yamz World on Instagram.

Posters:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 100lb Gloss Text

Bookmarks:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 130lb Gloss Cover with Matte Cover on Both Sides

Today, in honor of spooky season, we’re highlighting the work of Alicia, aka acorviart, an illustrator/designer who runs an online art and merch store.

Does she create cuddly, adorable things? Absolutely.

But this week calls for her newest prints, featuring the creatures who are wondrous and menacing (in all the right ways).

Check them all out on her site and on Instagram. 

• Ink: CMYK

• Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Andy Passchier is an illustrator from The Netherlands, currently living in the USA. 

In their work, Andy focuses on inclusivity, positivity and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. 

We recently got to print these cards — which are symbolically and literally gorgeous — celebrating diversity, individuality, and joy. 

Andy is also a master of surface design and children’s products and gift packaging. Check out everything they do, including their incredible “Gender Identity for Kids” project on Instagram or on their site.

• Ink: CMYK

• Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Calendars make people remember you every single day of the year. And not in a creepy way, in a helpful, space to keep track of all your important dates kind of way.

Scroll through below to see some of our favorite calendar projects over the years.

You’ll see wire-bound retro-inspired beauties from Circa 78 Designs; the raddest grid-based planners from Bonk; and the brilliant Phully Rooted local organics almanac.

Circa 78 Designs
Ink: CMYK
Insides on 70lb Smooth Text; Cover on Rolland Enviro 100lb Uncoated Cover 100% Recycled
Binding: Wire

bonk
Ink: CMYK
Paper: Insides on Natural White 70lb Smooth Text; Cover on Natural White 130lb Smooth Cover
Binding: Wire

Phully Rooted
Ink: CMYK
Paper: Rolland Enviro 100lb Uncoated Cover
Binding: Wire

Order your calendars here.

Aubrey Loftus, the mastermind behind Modern Misfits, is a self-taught designer and a lover of all things sparkly, soft, and striking.

All their creations are made by hand in South Philadelphia from locally sourced, recycled, or vintage materials.

We love the colors and design across their latest set of prints — business cards, postcards, posters — and we of course could never resist a skillfully placed farfalle.

Check them out at their site or on Instagram to learn more about their joy-inducing products.

Posters:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 100lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Postcards:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Business Cards: 

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
  
  

The second we start feeling that slight chill in the night air, we look forward to all the cool things fall brings to Philly.

Check out some of the events over the next few months!

9/6 Mini Zine Fest at OG Pizza

9/6 – 10/5 Made In Philadelphia at Dilworth Park

9/20 – 9/22 Making Time at Fort Mifflin

9/28 Philly Aids Thrift Block Party on S 5th Street

10/17 – 27 Philadelphia Film Festival

9/6 First Friday Cut & Paste at Philadelphia Brewing Co

9/8 Feria Del Barrio on North 5th

9/28 Fishtown Feastivale on Frankford Ave

10/5 Out and About in Manayunk on Main Street

10/19 WEIRDO in East Kensington

11/15 – 17 PMA Contemporary Craft Show at Philadelphia Museum of Art

9/5 – 9/29 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

9/20 – 9/22 xponential music festival (xpn fest) on Camden Waterfront

9/28 Arts After Dark in Historic Smithville Park (NJ)

10/8 Old City Fest on North 3rd

10/19 – 20, 10 26-27 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

We’re having a mini-zine fest!

Small fest, not small zines . . . well, some zines may be small, but not all.

First Friday, September 6th
6-9pm At OG Pizza on Frankford Ave

It’s going to be a relatively small show.
Probably like 10 artists, so act fast if you want in!

BYO table, spots are $25.

Bands curated by Victor Vieira-Branco @vvb___
Help from Who Pressed Press @whopressdpress

Brought to you by East Kensington Arts Committee @eastkensingtonneighbors 
WEIRDO Fest @weirdooddfest 
Fireball Printing @fireballprints 
OG Pizza @o_g_pizza

Email creepymozzarella@weirdo.pizza if you want to be in this — there are a few spots left!

You did it! You found a few other humans to make beautiful music with AND you’ve got a gig. Whether it’s in your mom’s basement or an actual venue, it’s time to get ready and get people there. Here’s how:

• SPREAD THE WORD: socials are important, sure, but nothing beats real life. Post your show posters throughout the city, in shared public spaces like libraries and art centers, and in local businesses like coffee shops and other places you go. It never hurts to ask if you can post a flier — carry them with you and ask wherever you go.
  
  You can design your own fliers by hand, level up and hire one of our designers to do it for you, or find something that works for you online. Any way you choose works, just make sure to add all the details and make them eyeball-worthy.
  
  NEED POSTERS? Order those here before Labor Day or here forever.
  NEED POSTCARDS? (these are great for leaving on counters!)? Get ’em here before Labor Day or here forever.

• GET YOUR MUSIC READY: Record it at home, get your friend with some mics in his basement to hook you up, or book a studio — whatever level you choose, we just know it’s going to be great.
  
  MAKING A TAPE? Order j-cards here before Labor Day or here forever.
  PRESSING VINYL? We can print the inserts.

• DOWNLOAD CODES AND QR CODES: If you don’t want to produce a physical album, or don’t have the time, no problem. Print a small card to hand out at your shows with your band name, URL if you have one, and social handles. Business cards are the perfect size for this.
  
  NEED TO GET THOSE? Order business cards here.

Also, if you’re reading this before Labor Day, don’t forget our Summer of Specials is still going. You can save a bunch with Artist Bundles and our specials — so don’t wait. And good luck at the show! 

(Feature Image of Those Troublemakers by Jared Gruenwald of LeftEyedStudios, WEIRDO 2023)

Zelda Flanagan — created by writer and artist Brandi Reed — is a country girl with a creative spirit. After every adventure, she dares readers to ask “where to next?”

Brandi is an illustrator and architecture student based in New York City. With Zelda Flanagan, they build a vibrant world that sparks curiosity and joy.

We love the bright colors in the illustrations that you can find across Brandi’s work, especially in the postcards, prints, and business cards they just ordered through our Summer of Specials. 

Check it out for yourself at brandireed.com and get your own artist bundle deal through our Summer of Specials before August 31st!

Posters:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 100lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Postcards:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Business Cards:

• Ink: CMYK
• Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover