Patti Stewart
The Artistic Innovator
“Consumers today want to be more connected with their communities, they want to shop locally, and be more environmentally friendly. This is exactly what they are doing when buying from artisans.”
As Vice President of One of a Kind and The Artist Project, Patti Stewart oversees all aspects of sales, operation and administration for the Spring and Christmas One of a Kind Show in Toronto, One of a Kind Show in Vancouver and The Artist Project. Patti’s areas of expertise include advertising, marketing, managing event concepts, sales, décor operations and exhibitor relations.
patti@mmpicanada.com
416. 960.4510
Since joining the Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI) team, Patti has worked with MMPI headquarters in Chicago to help launch the first One of a Kind Show in the United States. She has also been instrumental in the launch of the first One of a Kind Show in Vancouver.
Prior to joining MMPI, Patti worked for Lipton’s International and Femcom Marketing, where she was responsible for opening new locations, liaising from store to store, merchandising, as well as conceptualizing, implementing and maintaining customer service programs.
Separate from MMPI, Patti works with the Ontario Crafts Council and has taught a workshop at the Harbour Front Festival on how to help artisans prepare for a show.
She also takes part in CIBC’s annual “Run for the Cure” – this will be Patti’s 9th year participating.
Patti attended Centennial College where she studied Fashion Design and Merchandising.
She resides in Toronto with her husband Jim and their two children.
