On January 15th, Craft Lake City will host a virtual “Lunch & Learn” discussion for their newest installation in partnership with Of Salt and Sand and Wake the Great Salt Lake, “Local Voices: Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories.” In this public online event from 12:00...
The Fourth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest Conference
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Join us March 14 & 15, 2025, in Utah’s Midvale Main Arts & Culture District for the Fourth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest Conference—the nation’s premier hand-lettering event! Featuring top lettering artists from around the world, this two-day gathering includes inspiring keynotes, interactive panels, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative community art project.
The Makers Mart is BACK!
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We’re thrilled to partner with Millcreek Common for our Second Annual Makers Mart this spring! From April 16 – May 26, this curated cash-and-carry market showcases Utah-based artisans, vintage vendors and craft foodies in a vibrant, high-traffic setting.
📢 Applications are OPEN until February 26! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity.

Introducing Youth Entrepreneur Program powered by Venture Lab!
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Applications are now open to youth entrepreneurs in the Salt Lake City. This free, four-week after-school program is designed for young artisans ages 12-18 and will take place at the Salt Lake City Public Library, in partnership with VentureLab and the Utah Afterschool Network.
Call for Entries is OPEN!
Apply now to our 17th Annual DIY Fest! All Utah-based makers are invited to apply & showcase your work alongside an incredible community of artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, STEM exhibitors, performers & youth entrepreneurs this August 8-10, 2025 at the Utah State Fairpark.
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of Utah’s largest celebration of creativity!
New Public Art Installation: “Local Voices: Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories”
We’re thrilled to partner with Wake the Great Salt Lake, Bloomberg Philantropies, Of Salt & Sand, Salt Lake City Arts Council and Salt Lake City Mayors Council for this free, streetside art installation, on view now through February 28, 2025, along Broadway (300 S) in downtown Salt Lake City. Featuring powerful visuals, stories and audio, the installation explores the connections between Utahns and the receding Great Salt Lake.
Join us in our work to elevate the creative community of Utah!
We have a variety of ways to be involved, including seasonally and year-round; full-time and part-time. Check out the current opportunities to join our team.


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Craft Lake City and Of Salt and Sand Present a New Art Installation, “Local Voices: Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories”
December 31, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT – Craft Lake City, in partnership with Of Salt and Sand, is proud to announce a powerful new public art installation, Local Voices: Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories. On view from January through February 2025, this free, streetside...
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