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.
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Thanks to our 2012 Sponsors
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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, or a limited edition, artist-signed woodblock.
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Quilt made and donated by Roberta Hayashi Roberta picked out her fabric for this quilt when she went to Japan. It is made of 100% cotton fabrics printed in Japan. The fabrics for the quilt top come from the Nippori textile district in Tokyo. |
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Woodprint by Kunio Kaneko This 10" x 10" woodblock print, "Happy Geta 4," by artist Kunio Kaneko, will be framed in museum quality framing. The work was created in 2005. It is signed, and is a limited edition number 104/200. |
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2012 Vendors
| A Hui Hou Alaina Shiu Designs All Heart by Carol Ami's Original Art Art by Jyunko Marjala Asian Gift Designs Asian Pair Beautiful Things Be One/Nikonina 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 Fat Rabbit Farm 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 Kristie's Kookies Maki Sushi Marian Wong Design Mariko III Marjie's Original Creations Modern M Natural Imitations Nikkei Traditions Original Art by JoAnne Perez Robinson Pat on the Back Patricia Jeong Pomegranate Designs Progoma; Art by JPR RM Creations Sachiko Fashion Collection Sarah Alice Britton Designs Sew Asian Sharon Ito Shigemi's Art Works Shirley Nishikawa Smilin' from Ear to Ear The Soap Nymph Soo-Ling Designs Sozai Corner Sumofish Viola's Gourmet Goodies Waka Ozawa 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 $75.00 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 pßermit?
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. 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."
As of July 1, 2012, Health Permit Fees will be determined by risk factor and not by profit or non-profit. The fees are as follows:
- Lowest risk - pre-packaged food is $99
- Mid risk - such as hot dogs is $145
- High risk - any food prepared the day of the event is $186