Annual Midori Kai Arts & Crafts BoutiqueThe annual Midori Kai Boutique is our primary — and often singular— fundraiser. As a non-profit corporation, Midori Kai donates a portion of the boutique proceeds to selected non-profit organizations for a two-year period. A special thank you to all of our boutique sponsors, vendors, non-profit recipients, and attendees. We had 73 vendors and over 1,100 attendees at this year's event! 100% of the profits from the boutique are donated to our selected non-profit recipients. Proceeds from the 2011 boutique supported the following non-profit organizations:
Save the Date for Next Year!Annual Midori Kai BoutiqueSaturday, September 8, 2012 |
Thanks to our 2011 SponsorsKiku (Chrysanthemum)
Ayame (Iris)Teri BommaritoGS Management Company Minami & Tamaki, LLP Tsubaki (Camellia)
Anonymous Donor Friends of Midori KaiBruce Baird |
Special Raffle
A special raffle was held as part of the Boutique — only 500 tickets were sold at $5 each, for a chance to win a beautiful hand-made quilt, an original woodblock print by Kunio Kaneko, or a vintage haori (kimono coat).
2011 Vendors
| A Hui Hou Alaina Shiu Designs Ami Wada Asian Pair Ayers Hand Woven Beautiful Things Be One/Nikonina Carol Oshiro Chizu's Creations Classic Hawaiian Designs Clayvision, LLC Collette Kondo Creative Accents Creative Handcrafted Gifts Cynthia Sasaki Designs Dardie Ishida Details Company Donna Tojo Eco Soil Fancy Four Paws Four Yams The Glass Studio Happy Shirts/Omiyage Hoshida Kimono H.S.K. Creations Hug A Sumo Joy Imai Pottery Studio Kathy Yoshihara Designs Karolyn Fujimoto Designs Kelley's Kookies Kimiko's Crafts Maki Sushi |
Mariko III Marjie's Creative Originals Meiji Designs Mountain View Buddhist Temple Women's Association M Wong Design Natural Imitations Nikkei Traditions Now and Zen Okada Originals Pat on the Back Patricia Jeong Pomegranate Designs The Rare Orchid RM Creations Sachiko Fashion Collection Sarah Alice Britton Designs Sew Asian Sharon Ito Shigemi Sanders Shirley Nishikawa Shiro Designs Smilin' from Ear to Ear The Soap Nymph Soo-Ling Designs Sozai Corner Sumofish Suzye Ogawa Timothy O'Brien Waka Watsonville Buddhist Temple Yume Glass Art |
Vendor Opportunities
Midori Kai, Inc. has worked with many talented artisans over the past 10 years. A majority of our vendors participate every year and there are always at least a dozen new vendors who elect to participate in the Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique.
New Vendors
If you are a New Vendor, your product must be juried by Midori Kai, Inc., Selection Committee. Please send either photos or your website address to the Boutique Co-Chairpersons via email. The Co-Chairpersons will let you know if your product has been accepted and at that time you may complete the Vendor Application and Specification Sheet.
- Marsha Baird – marshabaird@comcast.net, 510.579.1518
- Phyllis Osaki – posaki@gsmanagement.com, 925.596.1770
You may also review our Frequently Asked Questions section below, for additional information.
Returning Vendors
If you are a returning vendor, please contact us for login information to access Vendor documentation in our new Vendors section.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship due date: August 1, 2012. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact one of the Boutique Co-Chairpersons:
- Marsha Baird – marshabaird@comcast.net, 510.579.1518
- Phyllis Osaki – posaki@gsmanagement.com, 925.596.1770
Kiku (Chrysanthemum) - $2,500+: Name with business card info/business link/logo* on Midori Kai website, Boutique PR materials, handout fliers, individual Thank You poster at Boutique & donor name announced at the Boutique.
Sakura (Cherry Blossom) - $1,000 - $2,499: Name with business link/logo* on Midori Kai website, handout fliers, Thank You poster at Boutique & mentioned at the Boutique.
Ayame (Iris) - $500 - $999: Name on Midori Kai website, Thank You poster at Boutique & mentioned at the Boutique.
Tsubaki (Camellia) - $100 - $499: Name on Midori Kai website.
Friends of Midori Kai, Inc. - an in-kind donation (less than $100).
*Sponsor to provide camera ready logo artwork
Frequently Asked Questions
When & where is the Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique held?
The Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique is always held on the second Saturday of September from 9 am to 4 pm. This year it will be held on September 8, 2012. The boutique has been held at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple Gym for the past 10 years, which is located at 575 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043. Midori Kai, Inc is not affiliated with the Mt View Buddhist Temple. Please do not call the temple.
Who do I call about the Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique?
Please contact one of the Boutique Co-Chairpersons:
Phyllis Y. Osaki, 925.596.1770, posaki@gsmanagement.com or
Marsha Baird, 510.579.1518, marshabaird@comcast.net.
Do the crafts or products have to be pre-approved?
Yes, the Midori Kai, Inc.selection committee must review and approve each new vendor’s arts & craft or product prior to acceptance into the boutique.
How do I get an application?
Contact one of the boutique co-chairpersons for a password and then go to the Midori Kai, Inc., website at www.midorikai.com to download the Vendor package. You must complete the application and the specification sheet, all of which are returned to Phyllis Osaki along with your check for the booth fee.
What size is each booth and how much do they cost?
Each booth consists of one (1) 8’ x 30” folding table plus two folding chairs. The fee is $65.00 per booth and we do not sell half booths. You can be placed inside the gym or outside on the patio. Patio space is limited. You are welcome to bring your own display table, racks, stands, mirrors, etc but it must fit within your booth space. There are limited booth spaces with a back wall and electrical outlets.
What is the application deadline?
Applications and Specification Sheet must be returned by July 1, 2012 to Phyllis Osaki.
If I sell food products do I need a health permit?
The County of Santa Clara Environmental Health Department requires that all vendors selling food products must complete the Temporary Food Facility Application and pay the appropriate fee. For Profit vendors will pay $187.00 and non-profit vendors will pay $67. The completed Temporary Food Application and your check must be sent to Phyllis Osaki at Midori Kai no later than July 1, 2012. The Event Coordinator must submit all applications to the County and Midori Kai is the "Event Coordinator."