VOLUNTEER
Craft Lake City began in 2009 as a 100% volunteer-run organization and our team of dedicated volunteers continue to be the backbone of Craft Lake City. Join our volunteer team and check out the various opportunities to support us.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CLC Contemporary
Be part of the team behind the launch of Craft Lake City’s newest exhibition series! Volunteers will help welcome guests and support the opening of Craft Lake City Contemporary exhibitions at Norbridge Court.
This is a great opportunity to experience the exhibition, meet fellow arts and culture enthusiasts and get a behind-the-scenes look at a new addition to Salt Lake City’s creative community.
STEM Rocket launches
Love STEM and working with kids?
Volunteer at our STEM Rocket Launches, and help kids make their very own water bottle rocket.
This is a great opportunity to teach kids of the community about basic physics principles and encourage creativity and experimentation!
ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
What is the Holiday Market?
The Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is held at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah the second weekend in December. This two-day event features over 250 artisans, makers, and food vendors, while attracting over 9,000 attendees from all along the Wasatch Front. The purpose of this event is to support and elevate local artisans and craft food creators from across the state, and promote regional spending by encouraging the public to shop locally and support independent, local artisans during the holiday season.
When & Where?
The Eighth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market will take place at Mountain America Expo Center: 9575 State St, Sandy, Utah 84070
December 12-13, 2027
General Admission Single Day $12 / $15 day of – children 12 & under FREE
What is LetterWest?
The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest is an event celebrating calligraphy and modern hand lettering.
LetterWest is the leading hand lettering conference in the nation hosted by top lettering artists from Utah and around the globe. 2024 was the first year Craft Lake City hosted the conference in conjunction with Midvale City. The LetterWest conference features keynote speakers, panel discussions, a community art project and educational craft workshops for 200+ attendees. As the only hand lettering conference in North America, LetterWest brings together a unique creative community for calligraphers, muralists, tattooists, graphic designers, professionals and hobbyists.
When?
Friday, May 21, 2027 & Saturday, May 22, 2027
Where?
Launched in partnership with Midvale City, this Conference for creatives is held throughout several locally-owned venues on Main Street in Midvale in their Main Arts & Culture District.
What are Craft Lake City’s STEM Volunteer Opportunities?
Craft Lake City offers a variety of engaging and fun STEM opportunities for youth and adults throughout the year which always need the assistance of passionate volunteers. In addition to the GFiber STEM Building at the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival, over the past few years we have hosted STEM Family Nights and launched a rocketry science program at Title I schools across the Wasatch Front. These events provide free, fun, and engaging STEM activities for low income youth and their families. In 2022, we also created the STEM Lab series of in-person workshops for adults to explore the intersection of science and art.
Stay connected year-round through unique opportunities like art installations and pop-up events.
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
Share your time and talents with Craft Lake City beyond our annual events. We offer flexible opportunities—including one-day events, outreach, group, and independent projects—typically lasting 2–4 hours. Open to ages 14+, including students, adults, seniors, families, and groups.
Volunteer roles include:
- Office and administrative support
- Event decoration and production
- Photography and videography
- Workshop assistance
- Outreach and distribution
- Business Academy classes
- Art installation and curation
- School STEM events
- Community and group projects
- Social media and PR support
What is the Youth Entrepreneur Program?
Craft Lake City’s Youth Entrepreneur Program—five free workshops where young makers learn, grow and prepare to sell their work at Kid Row during the 19th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons!
What is the DIY Festival?
The Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival. The DIY Fest features 20,000 annual attendees along with over 1,000 local creatives, including artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers, & STEM exhibitors.
The 19th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons will take place over three days the second weekend of August at the Utah State Fairpark: 155 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116