CUSTOMERS
COME FOR THE SHOW.
COME BACK FOR THE CUSTOMERS.
People love the show. The One of a Kind Show and Sale serves up the largest consumer turnout for an artistian show in Canada, with over 200,000 qualified shoppers attending annually in Toronto.
And show their love. The One of a Kind Show presents a vibrant shopping event that has brought devoted attendees and exhibitors back, year-after-year, since 1975. The show has been so popular with its loyal audience in Toronto that a Spring show was added to the schedule in 1979 and another venue was added in Chicago, in 2001 and now Vancouver 2008.
The latest expression of the One of a Kind Show and Sale will present a vibrant event in Vancouver. One of a Kind Vancouver will create and introduce an extraordinary shopping experience unlike any other in Vancouver with its own west coast flair.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT ONE OF A KIND TORONTO:
"I've never lived in Toronto, but have always travelled from Kingston, ON and Ottawa, or for the past 5 years from my home in Dartmouth, NS to go to the show... We make it our yearly Christmas kick off event for shopping and fun."
ROSE SCOTT-LINCOURT, ONE OF A KIND CUSTOMER, DARTMOUTH, NS
"My mother and I walk the show twice each time. Once for a quick overview, and then another trip around for picking up gifts.... We walk arm in arm, talking about the pursuit of art, the consistencies and changes of the show and always, always we laugh and have the greatest time being in one another's company… our lives would not be the same without it."
STEPHANIE AND RUTH DICKINSON, ONE OF A KIND CUSTOMERS, TORONTO, ON
"Not only are these wonderful treasures made as one of a kind, they are made extra special by having been crafted by Canadian Artisans. That increases their value an untold amount for someone so far away from her birthplace. It is with great pride that I can say when someone comments on my treasures that they were Made in Canada."
KIM WILLIAMSEN-DAVIES, ONE OF A KIND CUSTOMER
ARTISANS
WE DON'T JUST SELL THE SHOW…
WE SELL THE ARTISAN
We will be hard to miss. We will spend over a quarter of a $1 million dollars in Vancouver and the surrounding areas, presenting a campaign that spans print, radio, television and the internet – then reinforce it with a full time publicist working directly with the media.
You make the show special. The unique offerings of high-quality artisans is what makes the show both attractive to the media and strongly appealing to the public. We always include the personalities and products of the artisans in our promotions.
WHAT THE ARTISANS SAY:
"Out of all the shows I do, this one really has punch. It's the biggest and most anticipated. You know everything will work well because of the system its run on. No matter what happens there's always someone to help with your problem so it puts you at ease knowing it's that well run."
ROSALIND WOLCHOCK, JEWELLER , WINNIPEG, MB
"Many people in Toronto, and southern Ontario have been exposed to art and know the processes involved, and appreciate that fine art deserves some kind of recognition and support. The promo work for the show is extensive and professional; customers get the idea that this is a place where I will find something unique and artistic."
CORINNE GARLICK & PETER KARAS, PAINTERS , DICK & JANE ART CO., VICTORIA, BC
"I can think of no better environment for a serious artist than the One of a Kind Show. The professional planning, incredible decor, warm show staff and intricate details that are put into every aspect of the show create the perfect environment for an artist to succeed. True to its name, this show creates a wonderful one-of-a-kind experience for exhibitors and shoppers alike."
MELISSA MACLEAN, JEWELLER, LISS DESIGNS, TORONTO, ON
"The One of a Kind Show is simply the best craft show in Canada. It attracts the best in art and craft which in turn brings lots of visitors each year. And on a personal level I find myself inspired by the other craftspeople and artists and look forward to seeing the many friends I have met at the show."
LORI SKINNER, WOODCARVER, A BIRD IN THE HAND, HAMILTON, ON
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