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Info: Who/What - When/Where - Why - Vendors - Volunteers
Craftin' Outlaws is an annual 'alternative' craft fair held in Columbus, Ohio. The first event, held in 2005 featured 50 fabulous and original DIY-ers selling their hip handmade wares to a steady stream of customers who were looking to purchase that one-of-a-kind gift for themselves or a loved one. These aren't your granny's crafts, sure people might be using the same methods and techniques that have been used for years, but they are also putting a modern twist to it. Check out the vendors to get an idea. It was created by Liz Rosino, of Lucky Kat and Blue Diamond Stamps, who has sold at her share of these 'alternative craft fairs' across the country and wanted to bring one to central Ohio. Now being run with the help of a small fantastic team of long-time vendors it continues to grow and support the central Ohio indie craft scene. New attractions added in 2008 were the fun workshops and demonstrations on stage throughout the day as well as an entertaining Craft Corner Deathmatch for crafters to go head to head to battle it out for fabulous prizes. 2009 brought even more of these fun interactive elements, including scavenger hunts and bingo. Stay tuned for the schedule of fun activities at the 2010 fair.
When: October 16, 2010 from 10am to 5pm Where:
Gateway
Film Center in the South
Campus Gateway It is always FREE ADMISSION and open to ALL AGES, so come and bring your friends and family. There is convenient $1 parking (up to 4 hours) available in the garage located right next door.
The mission of Craftin' Outlaws is to expose the public to an alternative to mass produced products and to support local indie artists, crafters, and designers. The movement here in Columbus is surely growing! Just within the past few years others have organized similar indie fairs around town as well as the opening of a few cool new DIY/handmade consignment stores. 2010 Craftin' Outlaws, which is no doubt the largest fair and longest running of its kind in Ohio, is THE place to be whether a vendor or shopper! Every year we also make a donation to Rwanda Knits. The charity "provides hand-operated, American-made knitting machines, technical and business training to Rwandan and refugee women living in Rwanda to enable them to increase their incomes through economically sustainable knitting cooperatives, producing garments for both the domestic and export markets." For more information, check out their website: http://www.rwandaknits.org
Apply Interested in applying to be a vendor in the 2010 fair? 7/26/10: The application period for vendors is closed for the 2010 show. Thanks to everyone who applied as we again received over 140 applications this year. It was a tough decision and the list of selected vendors has been posted. *********************** To apply to be a vendor, please download and mail in the application, submit photos or a website address, and pay the non-refundable $10 application fee by the July 25 deadline. On August 1 you will be notified by email if you have been accepted and the remaining vendor fee balance ($55) will be due shortly thereafter. This is a juried fair and everyone from the hobbyist to those with their own small businesses are welcomed to apply. Decisions will be based on space available and the type and quality of crafts, because a good variety will benefit the sellers and buyers both! No mass-produced items you bought wholesale to resell, vintage clothing (unless you have altered/embellished them) or food products will be accepted. 2-D art, such as paintings, prints, and drawings will be considered. Cancellation If you have been accepted, but need to cancel, please contact us ASAP. Please keep in mind that the vendor fees are non-refundable even if you have to cancel your participation. The vendor payment goes towards venue rental, advertising, printing promotional items, postage, web hosting, and other costs related to putting on the event. Space / Table rental Each vendor in the fair will be given a space of about 6x5 ft. A 6' table and 2 chairs will be provided and are included in the fee but you are welcome to provide your own setup instead. If you want to share a space with a friend, both people must apply and both must indicate with the application who they want to share with, and but only one applicant needs to pay the fee. Please email with any questions. If you want your space to be next to a friend's table, please indicate that after the acceptance emails have gone out.
We have a huge need for volunteers the day of the event- have fun, be a part of a cool event, and get some free swag! As the fair gets closer, we will add a sign-up form here for you to get involved. Please send any questions or comments to craftinoutlaws@luckykat.net
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