91Â鶹ӳ» Arts and Crafts Fair
2025 Arts & Crafts Fair Call to Artists
The 2025 Arts and Crafts Fair is scheduled for December 5th and 6th. The Arts and Crafts Fair calls for creative artists and makers working in a variety of media to apply. This is a juried fair and we are seeking artists who are creating one of a kind hand-crafted artwork. Community and student artists can find application information and a timeline of the process below. Please note that food will not be considered for inclusion and please make sure to review our commitments and panel review criteria prior to applying.
Application Deadline and Notification Schedule
Wednesday, August 27th: Artist Applications open
Monday, October 13th: Application Deadline (midnight MST)
Tuesday, October 20th: Notifications to artists
Friday, November 7th: Booth payments due
About the Fair
The Arts and Crafts fair was established to support the Arts and Crafts program at 91Â鶹ӳ». As we continue this tradition, we want the Fair to reflect the values of the 91Â鶹ӳ» community and the Arts and Crafts program. The Arts and Crafts program is an inclusive space that values difference of experience, ideas, and backgrounds. As such, we ask that all makers applying for and participating in the fair be aware of this commitment and actualize it through the following practices:
- Be aware of the symbols and cultural references one may use that aren’t a part of one’s own heritage. You can learn more about this in reading about Dakota Mace’s work:
- Be aware that there are over 29 different holidays celebrated by 7 of the world’s religions between November- January, and we want to be inclusive of all of them; so, we encourage the use of Happy Holidays to wish each other well.
- Value intergenerational learning and engage with this as an opportunity to learn from each other. This fair is a learning opportunity for students and community members and values development at all levels.
- We value sustainability. We encourage artist to know where your materials are sourced and use sustainable practices in the creation of your work.
The Fair will be located throughout Worner Campus Center, which is an indoor venue with two levels. Booths will be assigned by Arts and Crafts staff and will be located upstairs and downstairs. Booths will not all be in locked locations, but security will be present overnight. We will post signs to encourage visitor participation in all areas of the building.
The 91Â鶹ӳ» Arts & Crafts Sale charges a flat fee for artists depending on the space desired. The space options available are:
10’x10’ Space (no furnishings supplied): $250
6’x6’ Space (no furnishings supplied): $200
3’X6’ Table (table and chair provided, no additional space): $150
Two 3’x6’ Tables (table and chair provided, no additional space) $200
Artist Collective 10’x10’ Space (3 or more artists within a collective participating): $300
All 10’x10’ and 6’x6’ unfurnished booths must be furnished by the artist/exhibitor; for 3’X6’ and two 3’x6’ table reservations, only requested table(s) and chair will be provided. Exhibitors are responsible for the operation of their space all hours of the sale as well as for the transportation, insurance, security, and sale of their work. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and reporting their own sales tax (see below).
The Arts and Crafts program is dedicated to breaking down barriers to art opportunities. To create greater access, artists who have never participated in the Fair before and find the booth fee a barrier to their participation are eligible to pay what they can.
This is a trust-based system, and we ask that you support this initiative and hold space for those who truly need this assistance to participate. This would provide the artist a 3'x6' table. There are a limited number of spaces available, and we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
The 91Â鶹ӳ» Arts and Crafts Fair requires that your business complies with all business and tax regulations by registering your business, collecting sales tax, and reporting and remitting sales tax as needed.
- We welcome international creatives to join us, but we recommend you contact the customs department and learn what you need to do directly from them as well as be aware of any potential visa implications.
- 91Â鶹ӳ» Arts and Crafts program is not qualified to offer any business, tax, or customs advice. If you have questions, we recommend you consult with an accountant and visit:
- As a host organization for the Fair, we will submit a list of vendors to the state of Colorado.
- 91Â鶹ӳ» assumes no responsibility or liability for the security of any credit card transactions processed on our campus during this event.
The funds raised by booth fees cover the costs of running the Fair including but not limited to: advertising, labor, and set-up fees. Any additional revenue is used to support the Arts and Crafts program for 91Â鶹ӳ» students. You can find out more about the Arts and Crafts program here.
What’s included in my participation
- The Arts and Crafts Fair offers artists an opportunity to connect with enthusiastic shoppers. We have an active on campus community who show up for the Fair.
- Your booth space. Create your own engaging pop-up show to showcase your work.
- Local advertising for the event. We will advertise the event in area papers, radio, and via social media. We will provide all participating artists with a social media kit for advertising.
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Now Accepting Community Artist Applications
COMMUNITY ARTISTS APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications will be reviewed by an Arts and Crafts Fair panel made up of artists, arts administrators, and 91Â鶹ӳ» Arts and Crafts student employees. The panel will review the applications based on the following:
- Quality: Are you using high quality materials and techniques to create your work?
- Originality: The work is designed and/or handmade by you and is creative in its design and branding, and it’s unique to you.
- Statement of Participation: Why is it important for you participate in this Fair?
The panelists will be asked to consider the selected artists as whole, making sure there is a range of voices, backgrounds, levels of experience, and range of media. Panelist will also take into consideration the values and commitments shared above.
Panelists: The panel will be different each year, and participation in previous fairs does not guarantee participation in future fairs. Each artist will be reviewed on a yearly basis and past applications will not be available for resubmission.
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STUDENT ARTIST APPLICATION
91Â鶹ӳ» students who would like to participate in the Arts and Crafts Fair can do so free of charge after filling out an application and attending the Arts and Crafts Fair workshop. The student applications are not juried. Student artists can select to have a full 3'x6' table or share a table with another student, further details are within the application form below. Students who want more than a 3’x6’ table can apply for one but there will be a $50 fee associated with an additional table. All students must be present for the duration of the fair and sell their own work.
International Students:
Due to the federal immigration regulations and 91Â鶹ӳ» policies around the types of work that students on a F-1 or J-1 visa can engage in, international students are not able to sell work at the Arts and Crafts fair. If you have any questions about how selling work would impact your immigration status, please reach out to the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team: isss@coloradocollege.edu.
Student Fundraising Policies:
For those students interested in fundraising during the Fair there are specific guidelines in place that must be followed. Please reach out to Rebecca Parker to understand what’s required in order to participate as a fundraising group.