Monday, December 9, 2013

Shiny Fuzzy Muddy Celebrates 10 Years!

Shiny Fuzzy Wha? Hahaha...this is the response I get every time I speak about this quirky named art market to people I meet and it always makes me smile because it gives me the opportunity to introduce the meaning behind this amazing (non)holiday art market!

Let's start from the beginning shall we?
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy was founded in 2003 by Kari Woo of Kari Woo Contemporary Art Jewelry

                                          Laura McKibbon of Cul De Sac Designs  (below)                                                                   

Janna Hurtzig of Astrosatchel Design
(below)

                                                       Arleigh Wood of Arleigh Wood Art 
                                                                            (below)

                                                   ...and Frances Dickinson of Frances Felt
                                                                            (below)

Shiny Fuzzy Muddy formed in 2003 to collaborate in creating events that bring their art to the people. The driving force and vision behind the non-profit collective comes from the group’s five core members (as mentioned above) Initially drawn to each other’s aesthetic sensibilities, they found great support and inspiration in their collaboration and so it has lived on ever since!

Let me just interject the history of SFM for a moment here and give great applause to the greatly talented and dynamic group of women who are the founders of Shiny Fuzzy Muddy for their 10 YEAR anniversary! This ladies, is a landmark truly worth recognizing and being SUPER proud of! :)

SHINYFUZZYMUDDY is presented by these 5 founders and it takes place the second weekend in December at Heritage Hall. With an effort made to seek out new artists, up to twenty guests are invited to exhibit and sell their work at this historic Main St. location. The common thread that ties the work together is the high quality of design, craftsmanship and material sensibility.
Adhesif Clothing was also founded in 2003. The exact same year Shiny Fuzzy Muddy was created so I too share in the triumph of land marking a decade and am SO PROUD to be a part of  a well curated local event filled with such dynamic talent! This will be Adhesif Clothing's 3rd year in participation at Shiny Fuzzy Muddy and we couldn't be more excited for this weekend’s event!!!

In celebration for this upcoming event, Adhesif Clothing has been busy busy creating a multitude of what we affectionately refer to as our "Warm Fuzzies" :)

A selection of our ever popular reworked and up-cycled cardigans, sweaters and sweater dresses can be found at the Shiny Fuzzy Muddy show this weekend. They will keep you nice and toasty, sure to put a smile on your face and your loved ones this holiday season! We will also have brand new designs from our Fall-Winter 2013 Collection. 


Shiny Fuzzy Muddy is about seeking out new artists, so there are new vendors to see every year! This year up to twenty guests are invited to exhibit and sell their work at this historic Main St. location. The common thread that ties the work together is the high quality of design, craftsmanship and material sensibility.
You say your already starting to feel the gnawing effects of Christmas music being played incisively over the last few months?? Well fret no more weary holiday shopper! Shiny Fuzzy Muddy totes understands your dilemma!  

To make everything feel as funky as humanly possible, Shiny Fuzzy Muddy will be playing the godfather of soul's a Funky Christmas album on repeat ALL WEEKEND LONG!!

Ok ok ok...they won't be doing that either but come on! 
That WOULD be pretty darn SWEET don't you think???

Created as an antidote to large-scale craft fairs, they aim to present a pleasant shopping (and selling!) atmosphere. With a long standing tradition of free admission and a decided lack of holiday music, patrons can be sure to find meaningful objects in the most pleasant of shopping environments.
(...but secretly I'm still totally into FUNKY CHRISTMAS!! YES!)

For more info on Shiny Fuzzy Muddy and the FANTABULOUS line up of artists happening this WEEKEND! Visit the SFM website for more info and check out their super cool video below!


Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 2013
Saturday December 14th {11am–9pm}
Sunday December 15th {10am–7pm}
A finely curated collection of work that is complementary and stimulating for us and for our visitors!
Heritage Hall
3102 Main Street,Vancouver, BC