OUR mission statement

MADE ON THE LEFT was founded in 2008 by independent designers to support Western Australian creative talent. We hold bi-annual handmade craft markets to showcase local designers.

Being on the left hand side of Australia no longer

means you'll be at a disadvantage.

Our aim is to support all creative designers and events showcasing independent labels. MOTL is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation. You may wonder why we promote other markets besides MOTL; it’s because it’s not about us, its about you; the buyers and sellers of indie wares. Here at the blog, you’ll discover up to date information about our latest market, the low-down on some of Perth’s emerging talents, other opportunities for artists and designers and a little bit of fun stuff too. It’s all right here… welcome!

Thursday, July 3

The word on the street


The word on the street is a new community street festival with a craft market is planned later this year, courtesy of the good folk in the events department at the Town of Vincent. The event formerly known as the Leederville street festival has moved slightly up and to the right, and this year on November 30 will be appearing in hipster North Perth location Angove Street, home of fab cafe Milkd and other funky shops.
The Town of Vincent's community development officer Jill Symonds says "There will be an organic produce market, entertainment, performers, children’s activities and art/craft/jewellery and fashion stalls. We are looking for really interesting and different fashion, art/craft and jewellery designers as stall holders. Your products must be original and of a very high standard."
If you would like to be considered for a stall or need more information then please contact Jill at the Town of Vincent on 9252 1323
jill.symons@vincent.wa.gov.au or Tracee Blythe on 9273 6030 tracee.blythe@vincent.wa.gov.au - you may want to hurry as they are offering FREE stalls to successful applicants!

The other new market of note is the Perth Upmarket, which will be held at the fabulous location of the Perth Town Hall, right in the heart of the city. The market will return the Town Hall's medieval fashioned undercroft to its original use, as it was used as a market waaaaay back yonder in the early days of the Swan River Settlement. Taking advantage of passing crowds from Sunday trading, the Upmarket is planned for Sunday September 14 and December 14 and will run quarterly. The intent of Perth Upmarket is "to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique, handmade and locally designed". Hear, hear. For market application or visitor information, visit http://www.perthupmarket.com.au/
More opportunties to support great stuff Made on the Left....

Milkd photo credit Jo Baker from www.yourrestaurants.com.au
Perth Town Hall image taken from
www.heritage.wa.gov.au


3 comments:

thetinylittlegirl said...

thanks for posting this! i've sent an email to check out the details for the leederville street festival.

and just wanted to let you guys know that made on the left will be featured on www.indie.com.au soon - i emailed them to see if they'd do a story on it and they've agreed! :-)

Odd Girl Out said...

Thanks Beth for the story on indie.com.au - it's great that everyone is being so proactive promoting Made on the Left!

Justine Barsley said...

Thanks for the post. Hoping many of your talented designers will get involved with Perth Upmarket.

Justine
www.perthupmarket.com.au