If you’re in or near Toronto and make erotic art or crafts, consider applying to the Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair. The fair is billed as “a FREE, one-of-a-kind sexy fair that brings together artists and crafters just in time for Valentine’s Day.” The fair, which is being presented by sex toy store Come As You Are, will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 and according to the fair’s website, “Knitters, crafters, zinesters, card makers, and artists of all types will be creating erotic objects for this one day celebration of DIY sex and romantic culture.”
You can now apply to be a vendor at the Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair; the deadline for applications is December 1, 2022. The listing states, “The Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair is a one-of-a-kind craft show that showcases indie work that celebrates & explores sex, sexuality, sexual health, gender, and pleasure. If you’re a creator, baker, or candle-stick-maker that centres these themes in your handiwork, then we’d love to hear from you!”
You can also follow the fair on Instagram and Facebook to stay posted on the latest news.
According to a 2013 article about the fair in Xtra, the event draws thousands of erotic art fans and Come As You Are told Xtra, “There is a movement afoot of people making crafts that are very traditional — crocheting, knitting — but taking those very traditional, almost conservative, art forms and giving them a queer, political twist.”