Currently pursuing her MFA at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, ceramic artist Alwyn O’Brien (Salt Spring Island, BC) was the first recipient of the One of a Kind Show/Gardiner Museum Emerging Artist Award in 2007. Look for Alwyn at an upcoming One of a Kind Show and Sale in Vancouver, Canada.

For over 30 years, the One of a Kind Show has been helping artists and craftspeople from across the country to make a living out of their passion. We know it can be a challenging thing to do, especially in the early stages of a career. And we want to do more to help! Read more...

In 2008, the awards will be administered, presented and delivered by the following partners:

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Applications to be considered in the first round of jurying must be received by August 15, 2008 (for the Spring 2009 One of a Kind Toronto Show and Sale) and April 17, 2009 (for Christmas 2009 One of a Kind Toronto Show and Sale). All applications received after the 1st round of jurying will continue to be considered and reviewed.

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Show History

Similar to most brilliant ideas, the One of a Kind Show was born out of a simple desire for something more. Premiering at Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Building in December 1975, the "craft show" was the brainchild of Steven Levy, Martin Rumack and June Bibby. June (herself an artisan) couldn't find a place to sell her work before Christmas, so the three friends decided to create their own holiday shopping venue. After a great deal of leg work and countless all-nighters, the trio launched the first One of a Kind Show, which encompassed 25 000 square feet and 80 participants.

The One of a Kind concept expanded in 1979 to include the One of a Kind Spring Show (Toronto) and again in 2001 with the One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago. Attracting over 200 000 visitors annually, our two Toronto shows have become a Canadian shopping tradition for those in search of the unique, handcrafted and the fantastic.

MMPI Canada

The One of a Kind Christmas Show, One of a Kind Spring Show, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada are a family of events that produce the most innovative trade shows in the country. Collectively, we are known as MMPI Canada.

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. is one of the largest trade show producers in the world. Our impressive list of events includes Art Chicago™, the Chicago Antiques Fair™, and the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Based out of Chicago, Illinois, the Merchandise Mart building itself is known internationally as an architectural gem, bringing together wholesalers, retailers and consumers for more than 75 years. For a complete list of events, please visit www.merchandisemart.com

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contact

One of a Kind Show and Sale

10 Alcorn Ave , Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario M4V 3A9
tel 416-960-3680
fax 416-923-5624

One of a Kind Staff

Director of Operations
Judy Merry   (416) 960-4501 email

Administration and Operations Manager
Liz Lyew  (416) 960-4513  email

Sarah Bassendale (416) 960-4513 email

Operations Coordinator
Jennifer Ledingham  416-960-4502  email

Manager of Exhibitor Relations
Catia Varricchio (416) 960-4511 email

Bilingual Exhibitor Coordinators
Valerie Roy(416) 960-4514 email

Manager of Sales and Marketing Initiatives
Stephanie Rodrigues (416) 960-4516  email

Marketing/Web Coordinator
Janice Leung (416) 960-4515 email

Exhibitor Contracting/Accounts Receivable
Casey Crerar (416)-960-4512 email

Madalin Malloy  416-960-4512  email

 

Publicity

Natalie Cerny, Parallel Communications

416-849-9083 natalie@parallelonline.com

Show management

Show Director and VP, MMPI Canada
Patti Stewart   416-960-4510  email