Application for this year has closed. Deadline to apply was October 23rd. Queer Craft is in its 6th year of bringing together Queer artists, crafters, healing/witchy arts makers, and treat & snack makers. We started as a winter queer craft sale in Marla's living room and we're excited to build from that sweet living room sale to continue with this years two day event. Queer Craft is a labor love, organized by a small group of folks, building towards our vision of a sweet event that celebrates our communities.
///BIPOC, Working Class, Trans/GNC/NB, and Disabled folks are centered\\\
Queer Craft is a curated market/fair and our selection process takes into consideration a number of factors including; lived experience, quality and diversity of work, variety of work and price points, amplifying new/lesser known makers. Oppressive or appropriate work or offerings is not welcome at Queer Craft.
QC will provide folding chairs and tables. We will have coffee and light snacks available to vendors.
FAQ
Q: What do I need to bring as a vendor day of? A: We provide armless padded folding chairs (metal) and tables. We will have coffee and tea available with some light snacks available throughout the day. You should bring any table clothes and decorations/display material you may need. If you require electricity, please bring an extension cord as outlets are limited. There will be bake sale but we recommend bringing whatever substantial food you'll need for the day. We recommend bringing plenty of change and a card reader to accept debit/visa cards as there is no close ATM. If are seated near a wall (we will inform if so) please bring anything you'll need to use the wall space like push pins or tape.
Q: What are food options for vendors? A: We will have coffee and tea available with some light snacks available throughout the day. There will be another bake sale and there will be a food vendor each day which makes meals easier for those who choose that option, otherwise we recommend bringing whatever substantial food you'll need for the day. Some vendors in the past have used postmates to have food delivered. There are also options nearby within 4-8 blocks from the center.
Q: Are new makers considered for the fair? A: Yes! We really believe in giving space to new vendors and first time vendors. It's part of our commitment and politics to deprofessionalize maker fair spaces in the name of greater access and to include folks at varying levels of skills, resources, experience, etc. And we recognize that it takes money to make money so that's why we keep the vending fee sliding scale and low to ensure as many folks who have an interested in vending feel welcome and encouraged to apply, regardless of ability to pay the tabling fee.
Q: What is the accessibility of the venue space: We are committed to accessibility for everyone and will always do our best to accommodate all bodies. We are open to ideas and requests to make vending the most accessible for you. We will have a space description under the 2023 fair link soon
Q: How are vendors chosen? Queer Craft is a curated market/fair and our selection process takes into consideration a number of factors including; lived experience, quality and diversity of work, variety of work and price points, amplifying new/lesser known makers. Oppressive or appropriate work or offerings are not welcome at Queer Craft. We gather multiple times as an organizing group to talk through each applicant and we consider all of the above along with space needs, table spaces available, and how many other people are offering similar things. We have a high volume of applicants and limited tabling spots so we say no to more people than we are able to say yet to. A no is not reflective of how quality or great we think your offerings are. We do waitlist a handful of people in the event that people who apply and are selected choose not to vend after all or need to withdraw at the last minute.
Q: Are youth able to apply? A: Yes, we love supporting youth vendors and have made it a commitment to have youth vendors every year of the fair!
Q: How many people attend the fair each year? A: It's hard to say for sure because we don't count but we estimate between 350-450 people each day. It's a pretty busy event and we see each year growing with attendees. Most vendors have shared with us that they've had really successful experiences vending.
Q: Can I vend both days? A: Not this year! This year's event is only one day this year.