For Daniel Cohen, the entrepreneur behind Arts Market, life is simple; you make your own opportunities. That’s exactly what he did after several years of travel that saw him browse through arts markets as far North as The Yukon and as far South as Argentina. One thing he learned during his travels was that creatives and customers love markets and he wondered why there wasn’t such a thing in Toronto. “I make fun T-shirts and postcards” he says. “When I came back home, I went around and spoke to different venues about showing my work but it was all so complicated.”
There was too much red tape for Daniel’s liking. “When you’re an artist or artisan, you simply want to have a place to sell your work and a deal which is as straightforward as possible. To be successful, artists need to get out in front of customers,” says Daniel. The Arts Market makes selling your work easy and convenient.
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In addition to the made-in-Toronto jewellery, greeting cards, ceramics and knitwear, this massive arts market in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood is a great source for cute-as-a-button vintage dresses, jackets and blouses at affordable prices. Vintage clothing racks are dispersed throughout the store, so be sure to check out every nook and cranny.
View this Smart ListWhy waste hours browsing for random artists’ markets around town when you can visit one that operates year-round? This Queen and Brooklyn shop features home decor pieces from some of Toronto’s leading artisans. Visit here to find that lovingly-crafted side table, dishware set or rustic-framed mirror. Given the ever-changing selection, you’ll be tempted to max out your credit card.
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