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Artisans, here's why it's not too early to start thinking about Christmas

Thinking it’s maybe just a teeny-tiny bit too early to start thinking about Christmas? Not if you’re an artisan or artist who’d like to get involved in the ever-popular Deer Lake Craft Festival.
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Deer Lake Craft Festival
David Mosimann and three-year-old Amelia check out the earrings from Brenda’s Bangles and Baubles at last year’s Deer Lake Craft Festival at Shadbolt Centre. The Burnaby Arts Council has a call out for artists and artisans for this year’s festival – the deadline to apply is Sept. 1.NOW files

Thinking it’s maybe just a teeny-tiny bit too early to start thinking about Christmas?

Not if you’re an artisan or artist who’d like to get involved in the ever-popular Deer Lake Craft Festival.

The Burnaby Arts Council is presenting the 46th annual edition of its seasonal favourite from Nov. 16 to 18 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. It has a call out now for artists and artisans to take part in the festival, which welcomes some 3,500 people every year.

Last year’s event sold out, so anyone interested in taking part is encouraged to apply early. The festival has 63 spaces for artists and artisans who have unique and original handicrafts and art; entries are juried in to the festival.

The application deadline is Sept. 1, so don’t delay. See www.burnabyartscouncil.org or email info@burnabyartscouncil.org for all the specifics.