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The Craft Shop holds three annual Craft Sales at the SIU Student Center: The Family Weekend Craft Sale, Holiday Craft Sale, and Valentine’s Day Craft Sale. Craft vendors from the community have come together over the last 40 years at these events to sell their professional and quality handmade wares. All Craft Sales are open to the public.
Family Weekend Craft Sale
- Friday, September 29, 2022, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, September 30, 2022, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Student Center, 1st floor Art Gallery
- Vendor Application (Application coming July 2023, Registration open Tuesday, August 1, 2023)
- If you are a new vendor to our craft sales, please submit 5 images of your work for review by emailing craftshop@siu.edu. Please do not send in your application until our panel approves your work.
- If you have participated in the past 5 years no need to send in images.
Each year the SIU Saluki Family Weekend celebration brings excitement to the Student Center. Hundreds of parents, students, and members of the southern Illinois community take part in many campus events.
Holiday Craft Sale
- Thursday, November 30 & Friday, December 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Saturday, December 2, 2023 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Student Center, 1st floor Art Gallery
- Vendor Application (Application coming July 2023, Registration open Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at noon)
- If you are a new vendor to our craft sales, please submit 5 images of your work for review by emailing craftshop@siu.edu.
- All works must be handmade or of original design please see application for vendor guidelines.
Our 45 annual Holiday Art & Craft Sale is a major event sponsored by the Student Center Craft Shop. This art and craft sale features approximately 80 local and regional artists and Craftspeople working in various media including ceramics, fibers, glass, wood, drawing, painting, jewelry, handmade items for the body or home, and much more! All items must be well crafted and handmade seen application for details.
This year we will provide our community with an online database to find your favorite regional artists. Help support our region's talented artists and craftspeople this holiday season and shop safely online to find all your gift needs.
Valentine's Day Craft Sale
- Wednesday, February 14, 204, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Student Center Art Gallery (First Floor)
- Vendor Application (Application coming July 2023, Registration open Tuesday, August 1, 2023)
- Parking is free for this sale please disregard the parking pass on the application.
The Valentine’s Day Craft Sale fits the bill for those last-minute shoppers searching for the perfect gift for that someone special. This unique one-day sale includes everyone from SIU faculty, staff, and students to the local community shops.