Craft Lake City is excited to introduce the mentor and four scholarship recipients of its Scholarship & Mentor Program at their Seventh Annual Holiday Market, happening Friday, Dec. 5, 5–9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–2p.m. at the Ogden Union Station.
Part of Craft Lake City’s Unity Initiative since 2017, the program aims to build a creative community that is accessible to and representative of all Utahns. It supports Utah-based makers, with an emphasis on those from underrepresented and/or socially or economically excluded communities, by helping them creatively and economically thrive. Participants receive one-on-one mentorship from seasoned makers, waived exhibitor fees, business training and networking opportunities around Craft Lake City’s major events.
Market attendees can meet these talented makers and enjoy the work from over 180 Utah-based artisans, vintage vendors, craft foodies, food trucks, indie game developers, performers and youth entrepreneurs. Tickets and details are available at: craftlakecity.com/holiday-market/
Meet the 2025 Holiday Market Scholars
Artisan Scholar: Brianna Jones of Salty Heights
Brianna Jones has an affinity for the small creatures that keep this huge world turning. Taking inspiration from their intricate designs, Jones puts her artistic talent to use creating adorable bug themed accessories.
LGBTQ+ Scholar: Alex Lines of Alex Lines Art
Alex Lines is a talented self-taught printmaker. Taking inspiration from nature, each one of Lines pieces has that special human touch that reflects the bold and vibrant details that can found in our everyday lives.
LGBTQ+ Scholar: Rylan Jackson of Y2kochet
Rylan Jackson is an amazing up-and-coming fiber artist. Designing cozy and adorable crochet creations, Jackson’s colorful and vibrant Y2K style is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
ArtAbility Scholar: Sierra Corrigan of Lotus Light Design
Sierra Corrigan has been handcrafting jewelry for 11 years. Her skill with crystal and wire allows her to create beautiful one-of-a-kind designs. Along with her talent with chainmail, Lotus Light Design is bringing a high fantasy vibe to the Holiday Market.
Meet the 2025 Holiday Market Mentor
Holly Erickson of RètroVie
Holly Erickson of RètroVie is giving vintage items a second life. As a vintage vendor, Erickson is the true embodiment of the Do-It-Yourself attitude. For her, the signs of age and imperfections open opportunities to create something unique. Her ability to connect the old and the new makes her the perfect mentor for the Holiday Market.
Craft Lake City strives to uplift the local artisan community. Making events like the Holiday Market more accessible allows for up-and-coming artisans to showcase their unique products and introduce them to a new audience.
About Craft Lake City:
Founded in 2009 by Angela H. Brown, Executive Editor of SLUG (Salt Lake UnderGround) Magazine, Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City strives to further define the term “Craft,” by modernizing the definition for handmade creativity.
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Craft Lake City’s year-round programming is supported by Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and SLUG Magazine.
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is supported in part by Stephen G. & Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation, The Ogdenite, PBS Utah, 90.1 KUER, Ogden Union Station, KRCL 90.9 FM, Utah Shirt Company, 99.9 FM KUAA, Libation LLC, Sugar House Distillery, Ogden Beer Company, Ogden’s Own Distillery, UTOG, Drømme, ACW Marketing, Leafguard, Visit Ogden, B.W. Bastian Foundation, SCHEELS and Kaffe Mercantile.