Colorado College Arts and Crafts Fair
2024 Arts & Crafts Fair
We are excited to host the 2024 Arts and Crafts Fair at Colorado College on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th at the Worner Campus Center. The Arts and Crafts fair celebrates local and regional creative makers working in a variety of media. This Fair is unique in that it brings together artists at all different points of their practice and careers including Colorado College students as well as artists in the community.
Please join us for two days of incredible art created by local artists, art making activities, and music! We will update this page with a full list of activities and exhibitors in the coming months.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, December 6th: 4:00-8:00pm (early preview for CC students, staff, and faculty begins at 3:00pm)
Saturday, December 7th: 10:00 am-5:00pm
Parking is available for fair attendees at the Ed Robson Arena.
Location:
Worner Campus Center 902 N. Cascade Avenue. The Fair will be located throughout the Worner Campus Center, which is an indoor venue with two levels.
Accommodations:
We welcome artists and visitors with disabilities. If you have disability-related accommodations throughout the application process or as a participant of the Fair, please reach out and let us know. You can find our campus Accessibility Guide here. You can direct questions to the Arts and Crafts Director Rebecca Parker at rparker@coloradocollege.edu.
CALL TO COMMUNITY ARTISTS
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 artists 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, September 11th: Artist Applications open
Friday, October 18th: Application Deadline (midnight)
Tuesday, October 29th: Notifications to artists
Friday, November 15th: Booth payments due
The Arts and Crafts fair was established to support the Arts and Crafts program here at Colorado College. As we continue this tradition, we want the Fair to reflect the values of the Colorado College community and the Arts and Crafts program. The Arts and Crafts program is an inclusive space that values difference of experience, ideas, and backgrounds and is committed to Antiracism in our programs and everyday practices. 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 reference one may use that aren’t a part of one’s own heritage. Artist Dakota Mace examines and reflects on appropriation in her exhibition Woven Juxtapositionhttps://www.dakotamace.com/woven-juxtaposition
- 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 posts signs to encourage visitor participation in all areas of the building.
The Colorado College 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 (more than 3 artist 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).
Supporting Artists:
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 CC 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.
- CC 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.
- Colorado College assumes no responsibility or liability for the security of any credit card transactions processed on our campus during this event.
- The Arts and Crafts Fair offers artists an opportunity to connect with enthusiastic shoppers. We have an active on campus community who shows 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.
- We will provide a hospitality booth for all exhibiting artists. The booth includes snacks, dinner on Friday, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
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COMMUNITY ARTISTS APPLICATION PROCESS
What will I need to submit my application?
- Please share a short artist biography (no more than 150 words).
- Why do you want to participate in this Fair?
- Describe your work and practice as an artist. (This is an opportunity to share your process, ideas, and what makes your work unique.)
Submit six images and image information:
(If accepted these images will be used for marketing, so please make sure they are high quality)
- One image of your booth (If you haven't participated in a fair before or don't have images of a past booth, please set up a sample booth and show us what it might look like.)
- 5 Images of your work; include media, dimensions, and year created
- For artist who are submitting as an artist collective please include one work from each artist
Application Tips:
- Please make sure that your images are the highest quality possible.
- Make sure to only include the information that’s asked for, additional information will not be considered or reviewed.
Application assistance: If you need assistance with the application, have questions about the process, or if it’s your first time applying let us know. Feel free to reach out to Rebecca Parker at rparker@coloradocollege.edu.
Application Review and Panel Criteria
All applications will be reviewed by an Arts and Crafts Fair panel made up of artists, arts administrators, and CC 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.
Colorado College Student Application Process
Colorado College students who would like to participate in the Arts and Crafts Fair can do so free of charge after attending the Arts and Crafts Fair workshop. 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.
International Students:
Due to the federal immigration regulations and CC 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 see reach out to The Director of Arts and Crafts, Rebecca Parker to understand what’s required in order to participate as a fundraising group.