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At Harmons we talk a lot about our beginnings as a neighborhood fruit stand because we think it\u2019s important. Our store started in Utah and has grown here from infancy, putting down strong roots as the years have passed. Our roots are wrapped around our community, our neighborhoods, and our history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Food is the common bond we all share, and it binds us together. Working together with our neighbors we have managed to create a grocery experience that is unlike any other. We have over 4,500 local products in our stores, and with the help of our local partners we\u2019ve created a shopping and dining experience that not only tickles your taste buds but protects our community sustainably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

We thought we would share a few of our favorite recipes made with local Utah goods, so you can get an idea of how much fun it is to partner with foodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In our caf\u00e9s we sell Caffe Ibis<\/span><\/a> coffee (iced and hot) to-go, as well as on our shelves, and this delicious recipe for S\u2019mores Cold Brew Coffee<\/b><\/span><\/a> was created by them. Note it even has a garnish of crushed Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites<\/span><\/a> on top.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n

One of the services we offer at Harmons is that of our dietitians, and unsurprisingly they also have some local favorites, choosing tasty local Dietitians Choice products that hit close to home and only take about 15 minutes to prepare! Dietitian Heather Lieber has a great blog post<\/span><\/a> where you can find some of these great items and preparation suggestions. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

And who doesn\u2019t love French toast? Cooking School Chef Jake Driffill created this fantastic recipe, Every Day Should Be a Holiday French Toast<\/span><\/a>, featuring Harmons challah bread and Honest John Orange Bitters.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Another local favorite is Salsa Queen,<\/span><\/a> and she shared with us this amazing recipe for the Queen\u2019s Ceviche.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/b>She also took some time out to visit with our Taste of Harmons Podcast hosts and you can listen<\/span><\/a> and learn more about her amazing story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re craving brownies,<\/span><\/a> we have a great recipe using Chocolate Conspiracy<\/span><\/a> products. And we\u2019re very proud of our Local Charcuterie Board,<\/b><\/span><\/a> <\/b>which features such great Utah products as Heber Valley<\/span><\/a> and Beehive Cheeses,<\/span><\/a> Creminelli Fine Meats,<\/span><\/a> Pepperlane Sweet Mother of Onion Jam and Pepperlane Raz-Pepper Jam,<\/span><\/a> Hollow Tree Honey,<\/span><\/a> Harmons Artisan Bread,<\/span><\/a> chocolate, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

OVER 4,500 LOCAL ITEMS<\/b><\/p>\r\n

As we mentioned above, we have over 4,500 local items in our stores, and that number grows consistently. The reasons we focus so much on local are easy to explain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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We are<\/i> local. We live, sleep, work, and eat here, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Supporting local makers and producers keeps money moving in Utah\u2019s economy.<\/li>\r\n \t
Shopping local creates local jobs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Shopping local cuts down on our carbon footprint and also means we can get the freshest foods to you fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
\u201cThe variety and diversity of locally grown food and products we have available here in Utah is astounding,\u201d said Todd Jensen, executive vice president of sales at Harmons. \u201cBeing able to contribute and support the continued growth of our dynamic food scene and these local businesses is what Harmons strives for day in and day out.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
Once again, we are excited to partner with Craft Lake City and to see all the amazing ways Utahns create, sow, and grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","post_title":"Harmons Grocery Partners With Craft Lake City to Celebrate Local","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harmons-grocery-partners-with-craft-lake-city-to-celebrate-local","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-29 07:01:53","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-29 13:01:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=43672","menu_order":1,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":33745,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2021-06-30 15:49:30","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-30 21:49:30","post_content":"With a history grounded in the roots of Utah, Harmons is proud to be a local neighborhood grocer. From our 1932 beginnings as a small fruit stand started by George and Irene Harmon, we\u2019ve evolved into a company with 19 grocery stores across Utah. But we have never forgotten who we are or where we came from.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe reason Harmons is successful and thriving has everything to do with our community. It\u2019s our customers, food producers, the growers, the crafters. It\u2019s our associates who embrace our values. It\u2019s our partners who invest in our local community. We are local, and always have been, and through the years have come to understand community is a powerful thing.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWith that realization we have chosen to carry more than 3,600 local products in our stores. And every year that number goes up. <\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nYou can learn more about our local partners from the <\/span>Taste of Harmons Podcast<\/span><\/a> where local makers join our hosts Chef Lesli Sommerdorf and Brandon Young to discuss all things food and more.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn the <\/span>\u201cLet\u2019s Talk Local with Todd\u201d<\/span><\/a> episode, Todd Jensen, the executive vice president of sales for Harmons, shares stories of the opportunities he\u2019s had to interact with local producers.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nShopping and buying local has a huge impact on the Utah environment and economy.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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Purchasing goods produced in our local community cuts down on food miles, with no need for overseas shipping or long truck trips. This ultimately cuts down on fuel consumption and air pollution.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Because Harmons carries so much local produce and other products, you have easy access to local products all in one location, cutting down on your personal carbon footprint, with everything you need available in one place. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
By buying and eating local, consumers are able to enjoy produce that is fresh and nutritious. Many local producers pride themselves on keeping their product organic, hormone free, and pesticide free.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Buying local means Utah farmers can continue to own their land, and don\u2019t have to sell out to big developers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Buying local is supporting the community by putting people to work within your local area.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
It ensures the local economy stays vibrant and thriving.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
It helps small businesses stay afloat, without having to try to compete nationally or globally.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
It creates jobs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
It helps create a local supply chain which in turn keeps money in your community.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn addition to all the local goods we carry, we also use them in many of our made-fresh-in-store items. For example, Redmond Real Salt is the only salt used in our Kitchen. That affects a lot of our fresh-made items like our sandwiches on artisan bread, and soups and salads that need seasoning.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe also use Lehi Mills flour exclusively in our artisan breads, which are made fresh daily.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nFrom artisan cheeses and craft chocolates to beard-grooming products, Utahns make and grow some of the best produce, food, drinks, and self-care products on the market. And when you head to your local Harmons to do your grocery shopping you can find them all in one place.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nAnother way Harmons supports our local community is with our Local Supplier Development Grant. Every year grants are awarded to local companies to help them grow and improve their businesses. Former grant winners include Salsa Queen, Bitter\u2019s Lab, and Day\u2019s Fresh Produce. We also have melons from Stirling Farms,\u00a0Hollow Tree Honey\u00a0(featured in\u00a0Harmons Honey BBQ Sauce\u00a0and some of our fresh-baked\u00a0artisan breads), jalape\u00f1o pepper jelly from\u00a0Pepperlane Preserves, and so much\u00a0<\/span>more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re excited to partner with Craft Lake City and to see all the amazing ways Utahns create, sow, and grow. Together we can do amazing things and continue to build our local community and economy. We\u2019re proud to be your neighborhood grocer.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Harmons is Proud to be Your Local Neighborhood Grocer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harmons-is-proud-to-be-your-local-neighborhood-grocer","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-12-09 11:55:58","post_modified_gmt":"2021-12-09 18:55:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=33745","menu_order":2,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":29916,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2021-04-02 21:39:35","post_date_gmt":"2021-04-03 03:39:35","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nAccording to Stop AAPI Hate, since last March, there have been nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents targeting Asian-Americans in the United States. These statistics reflect the continued need for societal change in order to combat inequality and racism. Craft Lake City stands in solidarity with the Asian-American community in asking for social change.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLast June, we took a <\/span>pledge<\/span><\/a> against racial and cultural injustice. As part of the pledge Craft Lake City promised to <\/span>hold ourselves accountable and create institutional change by looking inward and taking action to be a more inclusive organization. Today, we\u2019d like to share some of those action items with you.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCraft Lake City formed an internal Diversity and Inclusion staff committee that has accomplished the following goals:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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Craft Lake City reviewed, revised and updated our 2021-2022 Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. This updated plan will now be reviewed by the Craft Lake City Advisory Board. Then it will be reviewed by an external committee of community members, who will make suggestions for revisions. Once those revisions are complete, the Advisory Board will vote on adopting the Craft Lake City 2021-2022 Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, and the plan will be updated on craftlakecity.com and implemented by the Craft Lake City Staff.\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Craft Lake City staff members have attended the following Inclusion and Accessibility trainings taught by professional organizations within the area of their expertise:\r\n
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Breaking Barriers with Art Access and UDAM<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
Tools for Digital Accessibility with Art Access<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
The Language of Inclusion with Inclusion Pro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
Craft Lake City has created an accessibility statement<\/a> where attendees can more easily request accommodations to our events.<\/li>\r\n \t
Craft Lake City has highlighted the work of diverse artisans in Utah\u2019s creative community through our social media accounts.\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Craft Lake City\u2019s Sponsored Families Program has been expanded to include community organizations who work with indigenous and refugee populations, such as International Rescue Committee and Restoring Ancestral Winds.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nCraft Lake City acknowledges that work against institutional racism is constant. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions as we continue to learn, examine our own practices, and work toward improvement. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Please feel free to contact us at <\/span>info@craftlakecity.com<\/span><\/a> or by calling <\/span>801.906.8521<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0 We will update this post with our progress as we continue our mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Thank you for being a part of our creative community and for your continued support.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBest,<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAngela H. Brown\r\n<\/span>Executive Director <\/span>","post_title":"Update: Craft Lake City\u2019s Pledge Against Racial and Cultural Injustice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"update-craft-lake-citys-pledge-against-racial-and-cultural-injustice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-04-07 15:43:22","post_modified_gmt":"2021-04-07 21:43:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=29916","menu_order":3,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28971,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-12-08 12:59:30","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-08 19:59:30","post_content":" $\"\"$ Artist Adrienne Cataxinos. Photo courtesy of John Barkiple\r\n\r\nCraft Lake City cares deeply about our creative community and the future of the artisans that enrich our culture. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many creatives may feel overwhelmed in how to manage the winter months and make ends meet. As Utah crafters, makers, builders, performers and artisans continue to face the economic challenges during this uncertain time, we wanted to provide a refreshed winter list of available grants, professional development, mental health tools, project assistance and resources for those needing additional support as we move into the colder months ahead.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCraft Lake City remains committed to elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community. We realize the challenges of adapting while facing months on end of the unknown is depleting in more ways than one. We are encouraged to witness the ingenuity and tenacious spirit of our crafters community that continues to create during these distressing times. We understand this can take a toll, both mentally and economically, on Utah artisans. The internet can be an overwhelming place right now, and it can be tough to find the support you need<\/span>. <\/span>We hope that for many, this list of resources will be a starting point for accessing assistance that will empower, encourage and support. Looking to the new year, we hope artisans of all varieties continue to build, make, create and inspire.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ Art Access<\/b><\/a> \u00a0\u2014<\/span> Art Access has created an Artist Relief Fund for BIPOC and Disabled Artist<\/span>s. This Artist Relief Fund is for artists with disabilities or BIPOC (black\/indigenous\/person of color) artists who have lost income due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If yo<\/span>u are an artist with a disability and\/or a BIPOC artist you can<\/span> apply <\/span><\/a>to receive a one-time $500 grant. Please their<\/span> website<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Utah Division of Arts & Museums Individual Artists Fellowship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 <\/span><\/span>The Individual Artist Fellowship is a $5,000 unrestricted award to acknowledge and encourage the careers of established, professional Utah artists who are demonstrating exceptional creativity in the performing and visual arts. Eight fellows \u2014 four in performing arts and four in visual arts \u2014 will be selected to receive the fellowship award. Applications are open January 25 - February 26, 2021. Please visit their website<\/a> for eligibility and application information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ Salt Lake City Arts Council Artist Career Empowerment Grant<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014The Salt Lake Arts Council acknowledges that the current economic recession has disproportionately impacted our creative sector, but that Black, Indigenous, and other Persons of Color (BIPOC) have suffered greatly as a result of systemic racism and inequality which exists in our industry and beyond. This grant program was designed to provide financial support to individual artists and creative entrepreneurs to help stimulate, advance, and empower their creative interests and commercial enterprises. <\/i><\/span>Grant awards for this program will range from $500 \u2013 $2,000,\u00a0<\/i>with a portion of these funds being prioritized and awarded to artists who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and\/or other Persons of Color (BIPOC).\u00a0 <\/i><\/span>Applications close on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 5:00pm MST.\u00a0This<\/span> link<\/span><\/a> has further information on eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants <\/b>\u2014<\/span><\/a>New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is proud to partner with the <\/span>Robert Rauschenberg Foundation<\/span><\/a> to administera new emergency grant program called Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants. <\/span>TheRauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to$5,000 for unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies experienced by artists in the past six months.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Artist Relief<\/b><\/a> \u2014 Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the<\/span>COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers<\/span><\/a>, designed by<\/span> Americans for the Arts<\/span><\/a>, to better identify and address the needs of artists. The <\/span>Artist Relief Cycle IX<\/span><\/a> will fund at least 100 artists per week and applications are currently open. This<\/span> link<\/span><\/a> has further information on eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Grant <\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 <\/span>The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Emergency Grant Program is focused on those with which we have the most experience \u2014 illness, natural disasters, accidents, fires, and similar occurrences. The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical. The Emergency Grant Program and the Individual Support Program assists mature visual artists in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Please see this<\/span> link<\/b><\/a> for further information and eligibility requirements.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund<\/b><\/a> \u2014\u00a0 <\/b>The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). The fund offers a one-time microgrant of US $200 per person. To apply, click here. If you fit this description and you are in need of short-term, immediate financial assistance, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a> to apply.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ CERF +\u2019s Emergency Relief Grants<\/b><\/a> \u2014 CERF+\u2019s emergency relief grants will focus on materials-based craft and folk\/traditional artists that incurred significant medical expenses related to treatment and recovery from COVID-19 AND\/OR experienced a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster. To learn more about eligibility and applying, visit their <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Foundation for Contemporary Arts<\/b><\/a> \u2014 <\/b>The Foundation will disburse one-time $1,500 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the pandemic. To learn more about the Emergency Grants COVID-19 fund and eligibility, visit their website<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28973\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Artist Candida Durhan-Tervas. Photo courtesy of Jessica Bundy<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n
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RESOURCES FOR COVERING LIFE EXPENSES<\/h4>\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ Utah Community Action <\/b><\/a>\u2014 <\/b>Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Their six core programs\u2014Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization\u2014address barriers to self-reliance to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. <\/span>HEAT<\/span><\/a> services offer subsidized assistance to manage the utility costs of income-eligible households. <\/span>Case Management & Housing<\/span><\/a> assists those experiencing a temporary financial crisis with rental and deposit assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, homeless services and holistic case management. For more information and to apply\u00a0 assistance, visit their <\/span>website.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Salt Lake City Public Utilities\u2019 Water Assist Program<\/b><\/a> \u2014 <\/b>The program provides limited financial assistance and budget counseling to eligible residents experiencing difficulty paying their bills.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t
U<\/b>tah Department of Workforce Services COVID-19 page<\/b><\/a> \u2014 Useful information about filing for<\/span> unemployment insurance, child care, food and medical assistance, and a temporary layoff virtual workshop. Also, check out this video \u2018<\/span>How independent contractors can apply for CARES funds<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2019 to learn how to navigate the process.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28953\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Artist Graham Rich. Photo courtesy of John Barkiple<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n
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Artist Wellness Video Series<\/b> <\/a>\u2014 Artist Relief is producing a weekly video series on the subject of wellness. These sessions are led by artists representing a broad spectrum of creative practices and voices, and include discussions of movement, meditation, herbalism, sound therapy and music, poetry\/writing prompts, and more. Each video is created by a different artist for the broader artistic community. New videos are posted every monday at 11 a.m. EST. To learn more, visit their<\/span> website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ Frye Art Museum Mindfulness Meditation<\/b><\/a> \u2014<\/b> In this uncertain time, the practice of mindfulness meditation can offer a sense of calm amidst our to-do lists and more fully appreciate the gift of each day. The Frye Art Museum is offering virtual Mindfulness Meditation sessions throughout the summer. Click here to learn more.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety<\/b><\/a> \u2014 <\/b>Resources for coping with anxiety in a global climate of uncertainty. The team at Shine, in partnership with Mental Health America, have vetted and compiled a wealth of research-backed and helpful tools for you\u2014articles, meditations, access to mental health experts, anxiety screenings, and more. Think of Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety as your mental health toolkit during this time. <\/span>Click here to learn more.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Wellness For Makers<\/b><\/a> \u2014<\/b> Artist Missy Graff Ballone teaches listeners new ski $\"\"$ lls to support a lifetime of making. With a mission to motivate and empower artists through education, mindful-living, and movement, each episode provides tips, tricks, and strategies to incorporate into everyday routine. You'll also get to listen in on honest conversations with experts from around the world that will inspire you to create a studio practice that lasts! <\/span>Click here to listen.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Mental Health Resources to Help Prevent Creative and Professional Burnout<\/a> - Creative and professional burnout \u2014 due to heavy workloads, long hours and lack of resources \u2014 affect 64 percent of tech professionals, according to ISACA\u2019s Tech Workforce 2020 report.<\/a> This article, shared by the UC Berkley Extension, offers resources on how to prevent and navigate burnout. Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28939\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Artist Anna Bugbee. Photo courtesy of John Barkiple<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n
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Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development<\/b><\/a> \u2014 Business resources for COVID-19 are provided here via Salt Lake City, local government. There are also links to webinars regarding professional development and working from home isolation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Small Business Development Center | Utah Valley University<\/b><\/a> \u00a0<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 <\/b>The Orem Small $\"\"$ Business Development Center (SBDC) at Utah Valley University is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs get started in business and help small businesses grow. At no cost, SBDC offers free business advising, monthly workshops, clinics and trainings, and individual consultations. Make an appointment for a free Zoom business consultation or attend a webinar training by visiting their website.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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Utah Communities Connect WiFi Interactive Map<\/b><\/a> \u2014 We included this in our Spring and Fall resource list but wanted to encourage anyone in the community in need of WiFi to use this free, interactive map to find locations offering exterior WiFi availability.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ Utah Cultural Alliance<\/b><\/a> \u2014 Utah Cultural Alliance is organizing support for our local humanities, arts, and museums nonprofits. At their site, there are opportunities to learn more about petitions, fundraising, community surveys, as well as their own long-list of resources available to creatives of all disciplines.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ Utah Division of Arts and Museums<\/b><\/a> \u2014 The Utah Division of Arts and Museums is a collaborative group of partners who are holding weekly video calls on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the cultural sector, available relief, and inspirational stories. All are invited to join. Additionally, there are vast lists of resources available\u2014 from emergency and medical aid, to project stipends and grants listed directly on their<\/span> website.<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource<\/b><\/a> \u2014 This an accumulated list of free resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines. Additionally, there is also a variety of emotional health and wellness tools available for use.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n
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$\"\"$ National Endowment for the Arts<\/b><\/a> \u2014 The agency maintains a comprehensive and\u00a0 frequently updated list of news and resources for artists and art organizations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28978\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1000\"] $\"\"$ Photo courtesy of John Barkiple <\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOur hope is that artisans can find the help to take care, get support, and find the calm they deserve. We continue to be inspired by the resilience, ingenuity and positivity of our incredible creative community. Seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. We, and the wider community, are here for you. As we move into 2021, let\u2019s continue to innovate and enjoy connecting with each other in new and exciting ways that strengthen, support, uplift, and inspire.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDo you know of additional funding resources to share? Let us know at: <\/span>artisancoordinator@craftlakecity.com<\/span><\/a>","post_title":"Tools & Resources for Creatives during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Winter 2020-2021 Edition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"tools-resources-for-creatives-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-winter","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/402367439?ref&","post_modified":"2021-12-09 11:54:32","post_modified_gmt":"2021-12-09 18:54:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/tools-resources-for-creatives-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-winter-copy\/","menu_order":4,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28826,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-12-07 15:18:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-07 22:18:17","post_content":"
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Shop Utah-based artisans all month for unique handmade gifts!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nJingle-Jangle and merry shopping ahead! Not sure what to get this year? During the\u00a0Online Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market<\/a>, you can find one-of-a-kind products for everyone on your list. From the comfort of your home, discover unique, handmade gifts for friends and family made by local artisans that are sure to be cherished and enjoyed. Read, set, shop!\r\n
December\u00a0Gift Guide<\/span><\/h1>\r\n
The Online Second Annual Holiday Market will take place from Dec. 4 through Jan. 4 on craftlakecity.com.\u00a0Explore our gift themes and shop using the artisan profiles linked below!<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Jewelry Lovers\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
\"Ring\" in the holidays with a gift for your favorite jewelry collector!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Featured Artisans:<\/span><\/strong>\r\nFrequently Unique<\/a>,\u00a0KP Silversmithing<\/a>,\u00a0Rainbow Fish Works<\/a>,\u00a0 Silver B Jewelry\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Neighbors<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
Gifts that are better than fruitcake!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Featured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\nAllison Claire Cards<\/a>,\u00a0 Fearless Wood Turning<\/a>,\u00a0 Half Pint Studios<\/a>,\u00a0 Neena Plant Art and Photography<\/a>,\u00a0 Ribbons Art<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Self-Care<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
Have yourSELF a merry little spa day!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Featured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\n\u00a0Belle's Botanicals<\/a>,\u00a0 Hippie Skin<\/a>,\u00a0 Hyer Quality Products<\/a>,\u00a0 Shelley Merket OC<\/a>,\u00a0 Zen Holistic Body Care<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for the Mystic<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
For those dreaming of an Enchanted Holiday!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Featured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\nAllison Kristine Art<\/a>,\u00a0 Colleen Palmer<\/a>,\u00a0 Fox and Raven Art<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Foodies<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nShare a tasty treat or cup of cheer!<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nFeatured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\nBohemian Baklava<\/a>,\u00a0 Esperanza Craft Coca<\/a>,\u00a0 Hugo Coffee<\/a>,\u00a0 Mochi Kids<\/a>,\u00a0 WB's Eatery<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Nature Lovers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nSpruce things up with a unique gift for your favorite nature lover!<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nFeatured Artisans:\r\n<\/strong>Alteration Annie's<\/a>,\u00a0 Art by Kaiju<\/a>,\u00a0 Blue Canyon Farm<\/a>,\u00a0 Carozobservations<\/a>,\u00a0 Creative Leaf<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for the Fashionista<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nSleigh queen, sleigh! Give the gift that is sure to make heads turn!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nFeatured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\nCreekside Quit Studio<\/a>,\u00a0 jo Print<\/a>,\u00a0 Penny Lemons<\/a>,\u00a0 Ruby's Relics<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Art Lovers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nFa-la-la-la-la-ll in love with art this holiday season!<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nFeatured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\nBrett Ferrin Design<\/a>,\u00a0 Caity Grether<\/a>,\u00a0 sb.sketchy<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
Gifts for Candle Enthusiasts\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nLight up the holidays with warm gift for a loved one!<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nFeatured Artisans:<\/strong>\r\nBe Light Candle Co.<\/a>,\u00a0 Moonstone Aromas<\/a>,\u00a0 Seasons Aroma Candles<\/a>,\u00a0 The Wooden Moth<\/a>,\u00a0 Vidas Wax Works<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Online Second Annual Holiday Market<\/a> <\/strong>will take place from Dec. 4 through Jan. 4 on craftlakecity.com.<\/a> Featuring a new set of artisans, shoppers can browse nearly 40 local creative businesses through\u00a0 online profiles<\/a> on the Craft Lake City website, complete with artisan bios, product information and links to the makers' online stores. Shop the\u00a0 Online Second Annual Holiday Market<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a> all month long and enjoy supporting the local makers economy this holiday season! For more information about the Online Second Annual Holiday Market, click here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nAdditionally, Craft Lake City will be hosting two contact-free Virtual Meetups<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong>Fri., Dec. 11\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>and\u00a0<\/strong>Fri., Dec. 18<\/strong><\/a> from 6 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m. Attendees can safely gather online with friends and family in avatar form, interact with the featured creatives, explore virtual enchanted frozen lands and of course, shop, all from the comfort of home! Click here<\/a> for more Virtual Meetup details.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Gift Guide: The December Online Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"gift-guide-the-december-online-second-annual-craft-lake-city-holiday-market","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-12-09 14:09:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-12-09 21:09:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=28826","menu_order":5,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28502,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-11-23 15:43:29","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-23 22:43:29","post_content":"
The Second Annual Craft Lake City\r\nHoliday Market is Moving Online!<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\r\nFri., Dec. 4 - Mon., Jan. 4<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n\r\n Craft Lake City<\/a>\u00a0cares deeply about our creative community. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, our team\u00a0 made a commitment<\/a>\u00a0to prioritize both the success\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>safety of local creatives and those who support them.\r\n\r\nOur team has been closely monitoring the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic in Utah, and we have grown increasingly concerned about the rising cases and positivity rates.\u00a0<\/strong>Therefore, in light of our commitment to prioritize both the economic and physical well-being of our community, our Board of Directors made the decision to present the In-Person Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market in an alternative format this December: an\u00a0Online Market with Virtual Meetups!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>Artisan Anna Bugbee of Goldbrain Press. Photo Courtesy of John Barkiple.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\"An online alternative format continues to prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our community, while also providing artisans with an opportunity to grow their business as market participants,\" said Craft Lake City Executive Director Angela H. Brown. \"I\u00a0continue to be inspired by the resilience, ingenuity and positivity of our incredible community and look forward to the future when we can safely and confidently gather together in-person. Until then, let\u2019s innovate and enjoy connecting in a new and exciting, virtual way!\"\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28506\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ <\/a> The Online Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Virtual Meetup Winter Cottage World<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThis new format will build on the success of the current\u00a0Online Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market<\/a>. This NEW version of the Holiday Market will launch just a few short days after the current Online Holiday Market ends. From\u00a0Fri., Dec. 4 - Mon., Jan. 4<\/strong>\u00a0the online\u00a0market will emphasize retail sales by highlighting exhibitor profiles featuring product images, descriptions, pricing, bios, links to web stores and social media accounts and video links. Additionally, Craft Lake City will host two live\u00a0Virtual Meetups<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Fri., Dec.11 & Fri., Dec. 18 from 6 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0to give artisans and their friends, family and fans the opportunity to connect in a custom-made, virtual reality, holiday wonderland.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P-d-WRTlBlI[\/embed]\r\n\r\nCraft Lake City<\/a>\u00a0is confident that this alternative format will support Utah's creative businesses this holiday season while also guaranteeing the safety of community.\u00a0By redefining what participation in the Holiday Market looks like, Craft Lake City continues to provide new opportunities for local artisans to reach an online audience that expands beyond state lines.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market please follow us on \u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>, or visit our \u00a0website<\/a>.","post_title":"The Second Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is Moving Online!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-second-annual-craft-lake-city-holiday-market-is-moving-online","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-11-23 15:47:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-11-23 22:47:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=28502","menu_order":6,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28355,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-11-18 15:02:16","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-18 22:02:16","post_content":"[caption id=\"attachment_28468\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"505\"] $\"\"$ Virtual Technology Specialist Greg Bayles <\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWe are so pleased to welcome Greg Bayles to the Craft Lake City staff as <\/span>Virtual Technology Specialist.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFrom within the distanced squares of a video conference, Greg shares with us the wild ride of reimagining the Craft Lake City DIY Festival<\/a> and Holiday Market<\/a> experiences for a virtual space. <\/span>He also gives us a glimpse into his side project, a groundbreaking video game called Super Bearded Dragons<\/a>, \u201cWhere drag queens fight over cash tips that rain down from the sky.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nHow did you become involved with Craft Lake City?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nAngela [Brown, Executive Director] posted online [that she was] looking for people who had tech backgrounds or were video game developers. My friend David Payne tagged me in the post. Angela and I had a quick meet-and-greet to sort of figure out what was going on in each other\u2019s lives. I mentioned to her that I had been working with the Mozilla hubs platform building virtual environments. I pitched the idea of doing a virtual world for the DIY Festival, and that was something that she really latched onto. So, I guess Facebook brought us together. [Greg gives a wry smile.]<\/span>\r\n\r\nCan you tell us more about Mozilla Hubs?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nMozilla hubs<\/a> is a research arm of [the] Mozilla Corporation\u2014you know, the big Internet Browser people. They are working to create a space where people can do virtual conferencing, meetups or just hang out. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>It's essentially small, 3D virtual worlds that you can go inside of and create or select an avatar to represent you. It has live voice chatting, you can stream videos\u2014if you want to be a panda bear wandering around in a forest, you can totally do that. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>The technology is open source and community driven, and [Mozilla was] super helpful in facilitating the festival. The community provided all of the assets that we used to create the rooms. The virtual rooms were generated by other people, and then we adapted them into different shapes and spaces. We leveraged their avatar system to provide customized Craft Lake City staff, volunteer and artisan avatars.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28363\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Exhibitor Painting Sheep at the 12th Annual Craft Lake City Virtual DIY Festival<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhat was the process like, from pitching the idea to launching the 12th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival into a virtual version? What were the most memorable moments?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nWhen I pitched the idea, I didn't know all that much about the technology. I had mostly just been tinkering with it. The next two months were a process of learning what we could and couldn\u2019t do. We conducted experiments and would run tests with a bunch of different people. We weren\u2019t sure if we were going to be able to pull a certain thing off, and then it worked! Or, it didn't. And we would quickly have to move in a different direction.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>I remember at one point Angela had asked me, \u201cIs there any way to change the color of this one object?\u201d And I thought to myself, no\u2014what's there is there. But, I decided to do a little bit of digging. I realized how simple it was to go into the open source model libraries and add new models; or, change the color of a model and upload that for someone else to use. And so there was this moment of transition from thinking of it as a very closed system to understanding this was a system that I could contribute to. That was a fun, eye-opening moment. It made me feel much more a part of the broader virtual worlds community. That\u2019s definitely a memorable moment for me.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28400\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Artisan Jazmine Martinez at the 12th Annual Craft Lake City Virtual DIY Festival <\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the first day of the festival, we had so many people coming through that we actually crashed their [Mozilla Hubs\u2019] servers! That was both a funny moment and a proud moment. Initially, I was panicking and thinking, \u201cWhat are we going to do?\u201d I thought, there's no way they're going to answer on a Friday night. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>When they found out what an expansive operation we had going on, they were just gobsmacked! They had no idea what to do. They went into one of our areas that had twelve galleries connected. And they said, \u201cHoly cow! This is amazing. This is huge. We can't believe you built all 12 galleries!\u201d<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>And we said, \u201c12?? Like, we literally have over 200 galleries that are all linked together.\u201d And then they were even more in awe of it!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThey ended up being really responsive and upped the server size, so we were able to get it back up for the remaining days of the festival.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28361\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"834\"] $\"\"$ Virtual Interactive Map of the 12th Annual Craft Lake City Virtual DIY Festival\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s amazing that you have been responsible for not only the technical foundation of the Craft Lake City virtual worlds, but also for designing and building all of the beautiful and elaborate public spaces. How do you balance those competencies?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/b>To be quite honest, I don't necessarily have all the technical ability, but I'm really good at Googling. I rely on the kindness and generosity of lots of other people [who] have come before me and have encountered these problems before. You learn a ton in the process. But, there are also moments where you're like, \u201cAm I about to break everything?\u201d<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>In game development, they say fail fast. Figure out all of the sticking points early on. Fail fast so that you can succeed sooner. I feel like that's something that I've really tried to bring into my life\u2014you know, be brave and take risks. In doing audacious things that you don't think you're capable of doing, it usually sorts itself out if you stick with it.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EVjFZrGAHDc[\/embed]\r\n\r\nWhat learnings from the Virtual Craft Lake City DIY Festival have you brought into the virtual meetups that are part of this year\u2019s online Craft Lake City Holiday Market? <\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/b>We learned quickly during the DIY fest that it's lonely to sit in a room alone all day long. And so with the holiday market, we decided to put about 15 artisans to a room so they could interact with each other and funnel customers to each other. That's been, I think, a lot better of an experience for everyone involved. The space feels more populated. It's fun to see some of the emergent play coming out of those interactions.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>For the DIY Festival, I was trying to make these amazing, awe-inspiring spaces and it took a ton of time. But, one of the things that I realized just from interacting with people inside of DIY Festival is that even simple things are impressive at that scale and in the virtual environment. <\/span>\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o-AOc7LoFM4[\/embed]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSo, for the Holiday Market, I limited myself on how much time I would spend on each room. I kept them simple and unified in their vision. Penguin world just has penguins, and that is the sole focus of the room. I feel like this provides space for other people to sort of populate the worlds with their own values and with their own stories.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>I think that is a really important transition, honestly. I still love building these big, brutalist, crazy, sculptural buildings, you know? It's a lot of fun. But at the same time, I think it's more important to really highlight the artisans themselves and to let their work shine.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28360\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Online Holiday Market featuring Ice Castle World <\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn addition to your full-time \u201cday job\u201d at the University of Utah, your critical role as <\/b>Virtual Technology Specialist <\/b>for Craft Lake City and teaching classes at the U, you\u2019re also solo developing an independent video game. Can you tell us more about your game? And, whether or not you ever sleep? <\/b><\/span><\/b>\r\n\r\nI probably sleep like 5 hours a night\u2014something like that.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>My game is called Super Bearded Dragons<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>It is a fighting video game where drag queens fight over cash tips that rain down from the sky. The idea is generated from the fact that so many video games have a sense of performative masculinity. You know\u2014big buff guy with a big gun goes around, like, killing aliens or whatever. It's so rooted in spectacle. I wanted to kind of flip that on its head, and instead say, \u201cOK, well, all the characters in this game are going to be drag queens, and they're all going to be silly and goofy, and it's going to be equally performative\u201d But, it\u2019s performative femininity and performative silliness; just trying to take things a lot less seriously than then you find in a lot of games.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>I started developing it about two and a half years ago and have just been working nights and weekends. It started out as a tiny little project. In early 2019, I submitted it to the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Arcade, [which is] a big annual event where they invite like, 10 to 12 developers to showcase their work. I didn't really think I would get accepted. But, sure enough, I got to go to DC in May 2019 and showcase it there. It was an amazing experience. They had something like 25,000 people come through the museum over the course of two days. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28358\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ <\/a> Super Bearded Dragons by Greg Bayles<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere were tons of people who were excited about it and so that was really the first moment where I was like, OK, I can really take this to completion. There's a desire for this. There are people who want to see more games like this. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Initially, I had imposter syndrome, thinking like, oh, I don't know what I'm doing; I'm self taught. The odds are stacked against me: This is a weird game, it's a niche market. But, having that little bit of validation from the Smithsonian American Art Museum was super helpful. I said, OK, well, I guess I am an artist if I've showcased at the Smithsonian. And, I guess I am a game developer, if there are people who want to buy my game. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>The game itself is really dedicated to showcasing the talents and struggles of non-dominant groups from the gay community, especially \u2026 You know\u2014the queer spectrum as a whole. It highlights the stories of Black drag queens and trans drag queens and nonbinary queens. It has the first playable drag king in video game history! So, even though it's a little thing, it feels like a big step at the same time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA lot of the characters are inspired by real people who I've met. The levels that you're fighting on are inspired by lots of historical queer landmarks or locations. There's a bathhouse from Bangkok that I turned into sort of this little outdoor pool level. It's been a fun way for me to pay homage to a lot of the queer activists that have gone before me, the drag queens who have inspired me and to the queer people who are creating queer spaces.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28366\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ <\/a> Super Bearded Dragons by Greg Bayles<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhat stage are you at in development? What\u2019s next?<\/b><\/span>\r\n\r\nI recently launched a Kickstarter<\/a> crowdfunding campaign, and that's going well so far. I'm coming up on about one and a half weeks until the end of the campaign, and I'm just raising funds to be able to try to finish it as quickly as I can. I've been working solo on it, but I would love to be able to hire some animators and some musicians and composers and stuff like that to be able to really make the game shine. <\/span>\r\n\r\nW<\/span>hether it gets funded or not, I'm going to continue working on the game and just keep working on it until it's ready to release. My tentative planned release date is for Pride Month [June] of 2021. <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>I have to be patient with myself and just say, you know you're one person and you have a lot on your plate and your best is enough. One of the things that I tell my students is that many 1% days will stack up a lot faster than a few 100% days.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>And so, I really just try to work on my game every single day. You know, even if it's only for five minutes, it means that I'm putting some thought into it. I know that as long as I\u2019m consistently working on it, it'll get closer to the finish line every single day.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28385\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Greg Bayles featured in the Local Voices series in partnership with Equality Utah<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThank you Greg! Craft Lake City is thrilled to have such a talented and tech savvy expert added to the team!\r\n\r\nExperience the unique virtual winter wonderland Greg has created during the live virtual meetup during the Online Craft Lake City Holiday Market <\/a>on Fri., Nov., 20th from 6 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.\r\n
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Jessica Wiarda, \u201c801\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)<\/b>\r\n<\/b>In Hopi culture, the plumed snake is a symbol for water. The movement and lyrics of the song reminded me of the movement of water, similar to a snake, and how it freezes and melts with the seasons.\r\n<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> <\/span>Marqueza and Wiarda both are able to illustrate the concept of duality. The symbolism and the visual cue of the stripes on the snake speak to the ways we are sometimes asked to compartmentalize our feelings\/identities. However, there is immense power in the fluidity of the snake and the ways it feels reflective of how we navigate Salt Lake City\u2019s seasons and ourselves.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Kristen Bernabe, \u201cUp and Down\u201d (Listen to the track here)<\/a><\/b>\r\n<\/span>I took the meaning of the song to be about Salt Lake City itself, since the album is a tribute to it, and the complex relationship a lot of us less mainstream people have with it. I envisioned the city as a dragon because a dragon is a monster with a lot of good and bad qualities.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> Bernabe captures the \u201cnever ending cycle\u201d that Marqueza sings about by positioning the dragon in the infinity symbol. The dragon framing the literal and metaphorical ups and downs, speaks to the complex relationship many of us have with the places and the people we call home.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Hy Amenero, \u201cChimera\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<\/b>I was inspired by the song \"Chimera\" to explore the concept of external influences and how they affect as individuals. I believe it is a lust that comes with the human experience, something we are meant to do... To explore and absorb new experiences and perspectives whether it be with places, people, and things in order to grow.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> I love the way that Hy describes their interpretation of \u201cChimera\u201d as a way to absorb new experiences and perspectives. Their illustration and it\u2019s eerie\/dreamlike underwater plant life make me think of our relationship to water and how water is essential to our bodies but we can only absorb so much before we can take on more. This relationship to water and the need to process before we can take on more also relates to the way that instant gratifications and external forces play a role in our life. <\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Chromatophore, \u201cLush Life\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)<\/b>\r\n<\/span>The song \"Lush Life\" felt very centered around dreaming and how often it's difficult to determine if a dream is frightening or beautiful. I created a giant dreamlike forest, but incorporated aspects of danger and alienation to try and capture this feeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> There is something really soothing and something that also makes my adrenaline pick up when viewing Chromatophore\u2019s interpretation of \u201cLush Life\u201d. The plants and the life teeming in every corner feels abundant but in the dreamy light it also feels there is something else just beneath the surface or out of view. The energy of \u201cLush Life\u201d is enough for one to keep searching for what lies ahead and how we might continue to move forward and discover. <\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Space Babes Art, \u201cSolaris\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)<\/b>\r\n<\/i><\/b>As a fan of Marqueza and their music, it was an honor to work on this project. Based on their song \u201cSolaris,\u201d this piece reflects my interpretation of the lyrics and song as a whole. The arms and hands holding the stars represent the lyric \u201cI\u2019m independent but you add a light.\u201d The two sets of hands represent the supportive and positive partnership Marqueza refers to throughout the song. For the other stars and the background, I wanted to show the world that Marqueza has built for themself and while others may be a part of it or add a light, it is all theirs.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> I love that the content of just hands and stars are able to so clearly and powerfully articulate a message of love and support. I love that this artwork and Marqueza\u2019s song speak to what transformative love and support can look like when you\u2019re ready to claim those dreams and hopes for yourself.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Laura Frisk, \u201cEast Temple\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> Frisk\u2019s interpretation of \u201cEast Temple\u201d demonstrates how powerful it is to be vulnerable in the public realm. Frisk\u2019s work depicts how painful it can be when there are outside forces that are preventing your beauty from being able to be seen. The song and the artwork challenge how and who gets to be represented and take up space in public. <\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Victoria Minji Lee, \u201cSalty\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)<\/b>\r\n<\/b>I immediately felt connected to the feelings expressed in Salty, and that is what I wanted to present in this piece. I was really drawn to the idea of \u201ctaking up space in a salty world\u201d and the desire to feel safe and accepted in this place that we call home even when that doesn\u2019t always come easily.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> The mountains shown in Victoria Minji Lee\u2019s interpretation of \u201cSatly\u201d, speaks to the magnitude of the challenges and injustices that marginalized people face every day. However, the flowers that are almost as tall as the person in the illustration are a reminder that beauty is all around us and shows up in the community that works beside us as we fight for a more just future. <\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
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Abraham Von August, \u201cEven the Sky is Crying\u201d (Listen to the track here<\/a>)<\/b>\r\n<\/b>I wanted to play with the idea that sometimes trauma can cause us to sort of live with our \u201chead in the clouds\u201d. This piece represents that even in our imaginative utopia, we still can experience powerful emotion.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKat:<\/strong> Abraham Von August and Marqueza both acknowledge how trauma can impact our minds however the hope and playfulness of our dreams are powerful in how we imagine a better future for QTPOC. I appreciate that in Von August\u2019s interpretation of dreams, there are homes, I like to think that coupled with Marqueza\u2019s lyrics, the homes speak to what safety, love, support, and joy look like for all.\u00a0<\/span>","post_title":"\"Celebration of the Hand: Salty\" Interpretation by Kat Nix","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"celebration-of-the-hand-salty-interpretation-by-kat-nix","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-07-25 16:30:25","post_modified_gmt":"2020-07-25 16:30:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=25056","menu_order":12,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":24794,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-06-08 22:30:57","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-08 22:30:57","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nCraft Lake City\u2019s mission is to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art.\r\n\r\nWe stand in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Color in asking for societal change that combats inequality and racism.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe recognize that <\/span>societal <\/span>change must first come from within ourselves, within our organization.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe are ready to look within. We accept our past mistakes and commit<\/span> to learning how to prevent these mistakes in the future. We acknowledge that work against institutional racism is constant and is never done.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe pledge<\/strong> to educate ourselves, each other and to foster an open dialogue with tough conversations surrounding Craft Lake City\u2019s accountability.\r\n\r\nWe pledge<\/strong> to spotlight creative individuals and organizations from underrepresented groups.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\nWe pledge <\/strong>to expand opportunities for socially or economically excluded communities through our programs and partnerships.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\nWe pledge<\/strong> to reevaluate and update Craft Lake City\u2019s Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan with our executive board, advisory board and staff.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\nWe pledge<\/strong> to update you, our community, on our progress, missteps and the knowledge gained.<\/span>\r\n\r\nJoin us by creating your own pledge for change against racial and cultural injustice. Create dialogue with us. Learn with us. We know we\u2019ll make mistakes as we embark on this work, but we also know missteps lead to new learning opportunities and provide necessary growth. Together, let\u2019s listen, learn and create the positive change we want to see in the creative community\u2014a creative community where we want to live and thrive together.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe are builders, we are dreamers, we are Craft Lake City.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAngela H. Brown\r\n<\/span>Executive Director\r\n<\/span>Craft Lake City <\/span>","post_title":"Craft Lake City's Pledge Against Racial and Cultural Injustice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"craft-lake-citys-pledge-against-racial-and-cultural-injustice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-06-09 03:22:24","post_modified_gmt":"2020-06-09 03:22:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=24794","menu_order":13,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":24321,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-04-21 20:12:27","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-21 20:12:27","post_content":"
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Update (April 23, 2020):\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\r\nDid you miss the face mask drive or perhaps have more to give? There is still a way to donate to our community.\r\n\r\nMask donations are still being accepted at the Gail Miller Homeless Resource Center. Catholic Community Services of Utah<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Shelter the Homeless<\/span><\/a> have asked that you take the following precautions when visiting:\r\n
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Original Post (April 15, 2020):\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\r\nUncertain times call for creative solutions. This is why we are asking for help from our community of crafters, makers, and builders to fulfill a face mask donation request. $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nCatholic Community Services of Utah<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Shelter the Homeless<\/span><\/a> work tirelessly to provide critical resources to local individuals currently experiencing homelessness. When <\/span>Craft Lake City<\/span><\/a> was alerted of their immediate need for face masks to help members of our homeless population and those who serve them, we knew that this was something we could accomplish with the help of our maker-community.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe will be collecting donated masks, either handmade or purchased, via curbside drop-off at our office location, 351 W Pierpont Ave, Suite 4B in Salt Lake City, on the following dates and times:<\/span>\r\n
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Monday, April 20, 11-1 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe masks will be donated to the Gail Miller Homeless Resource Center<\/a>, which is owned by Shelter the Homeless and operated by Catholic Community Services. The Gail Miller Homeless Resource Center shelters 200 individuals nightly who are currently experiencing homelessness, and also provides housing support, job assistance, storage and meals. The Resource Center is currently working closely with the <\/span>4th Street Clinic<\/a> to provide their guests with healthcare services during the covid-19 pandemic, and the difficulty of physical distancing in the shelter has created a critical need for masks.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nWant to get involved, but not sure where to get started?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided all members of the public with directions on how to make face masks at home<\/a>. We recommend using neutral colors whenever possible, and being mindful of the material used according to CDC guidelines. T<\/span>ightly woven cotton, such as quilting fabric or cotton sheets, work well.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe hope as a DIY community, we can come together to utilize our strengths and apply our talents to help those in need during this pandemic. Together, our craft community can make a difference.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPhotos provided by <\/span><\/i>@kits_crafts<\/span><\/i><\/a> and <\/span><\/i>Copperhive Vintage<\/span><\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>","post_title":"We Can Make a Difference: Crafters, Makers, and Builders Needed to Fulfill Face Mask Donation Request","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"we-can-make-a-difference-crafters-makers-and-builders-needed-to-fulfill-face-mask-donation-request","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-04-24 00:04:21","post_modified_gmt":"2020-04-24 00:04:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=24321","menu_order":17,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":24193,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-03-13 23:06:42","post_date_gmt":"2020-03-13 23:06:42","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDear Friends,<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs the situation surrounding the novel coronavirus \/ COVID-19 continues to evolve, Craft Lake City would like to affirm our commitment to our creative community. T<\/span>he safety and success of our local makers, volunteers, workshop instructors, event attendees and staff is important to Craft Lake City, and we are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 recommendations with regard to our public programming and future events.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nAt this time, Craft Lake City anticipates that the 12th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival will take place as scheduled from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9 at the Utah State Fairpark. In order to best serve our creative community, Craft Lake City has modified our application deadline for the DIY Festival (please see below). Applications from potential participants will now be due on May 18 on our website<\/a>. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, and if modifications become necessary, we will find a solution that works for all involved parties.\r\n\r\nUPDATED DIY FESTIVAL APPLICATION TIMELINE:<\/strong>\r\n
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NEW Application assistance day: Saturday, May 16<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
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NEW Scholarship notification date: June 8<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAdditionally, Craft Lake City has rescheduled and canceled several programs in the interest of public safety and health. Please see below for information about events that have currently been canceled or rescheduled. Craft Lake City will provide full refunds to individuals who purchased tickets to these canceled events. We hope to offer the canceled workshops at a later date, either online or in person.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNEWLY SCHEDULED EVENTS:<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>\r\n
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All in-person craft workshops are canceled until further notice<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAs this is an evolving situation, Craft Lake City will continue to evaluate our future programs and modify them as needed, so please continue to check our website and social media accounts for the most up-to-date information. For questions, please contact info@craftlakecity.com.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we\u2019d like to recommend reading the following resource pages:<\/span>\r\n
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Covid 19 Freelance Artist Resource:<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Springboard for the Arts:<\/span><\/a> Principles For Ethical Cancellation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development<\/span><\/a>: Business Resources for Covid 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
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COVID-19 Petition for Cultural Funding<\/span><\/a>: Sign the petition asking local representatives to set aside funding to support cultural and arts nonprofits impacted by event cancellations<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease stay safe, and thank you for supporting your local creatives!\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nBest,\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nAngela H. Brown and the Craft Lake City Team\u00a0<\/span>","post_title":"Safety and Success for the Creative Community","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"safety-and-success-for-the-creative-community","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-04-01 22:26:18","post_modified_gmt":"2020-04-01 22:26:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=24193","menu_order":18,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":23906,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2020-01-03 23:57:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-03 23:57:48","post_content":" $\"\"$ Students at Washington Elementary test the power of physics with Utah Valley University. Photo by Vanessa Holt.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nCraft Lake City has teamed up with Google Fiber to present four Family STEM nights at Title 1 schools throughout the valley. Originally a program offered by Google Fiber in which Craft Lake City was a participant of, The Google Fiber Family STEM Nights are now managed and programmed by Craft Lake City.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23908\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Craft Lake City STEM Manager, Beth Drees guides students through their virtual reality experience at Riley Elementary. Photo by Vanessa Holt.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThree out of the four Family STEM Nights successfully concluded at the end of November. The fourth and last of STEM Family Nights will happen January 23, 2020 at Newman Elementary. Past participating schools are Washington,Riley and Sunset View Elementary.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23910\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"687\"] $\"\"$ Matthew Stevens, volunteer, and Angela H. Brown (Executive Director), pose with a STEM Family Night favorite, slime! Photo by Vanessa Holt.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019ve been able to provide a positive educational experience for the whole family,\u201d says, Angela H. Brown, Executive Director. \u201cWe hope to continue to offer Craft Lake City & Google Fiber STEM Family Nights in the future and to expand the program into new Title 1 schools.\u201d\r\n\r\nAttendance at all participating elementary schools has been high ranging from 175-300 attendees.\r\n\r\nDuring Craft Lake City and Google Fiber Family STEM nights students able to experience virtual reality, learn to make slime, help with biology and chemistry experiments, interact with robotics and learn about reptiles.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23911\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"] $\"\"$ Students at Washington Elementary line up to play a Spyhop video game designed by their students. Photo by Vanessa Holt.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nParticipating partners include: Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, Marmalade Library, Neighborhood House, Zoology, Red Rock Robotics, Spyhop, Thanksgiving Point, Utah Students Robotics, Provo City Library, Craft Lake City and Google Fiber. Each of these partners brought such engaging activities for the students that most families stayed for the entire two hours!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23912\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"683\"] $\"\"$ Marc Ferguson, of Much More Than a Toy, reminds everyone at Washington Elementary to keep their head up. Photo by Vanessa Holt.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThanks to the staff at the following schools who welcomed Craft Lake City, helped with the activities and provided snacks for attendees: Washington Elementary, Riley Elementary, and Sunset View Elementary. We look forward to visiting Newman Elementary in January!","post_title":"Craft Lake City teams up with Google Fiber to host Family STEM Nights","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"craft-lake-city-teams-up-with-google-fiber-to-host-family-stem-nights","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-09 16:51:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-09 16:51:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=23906","menu_order":19,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":21138,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2019-06-17 21:18:42","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-17 21:18:42","post_content":"[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL8MrC5t6cmXciw040eb7yfEqCaimkO1a8[\/embed]\r\n\r\nSummer is finally here and that means: it\u2019s DIY Festival Season! Before our Artisans, Vendors, Performers, and Engineers buckle down to prepare for the big event in August, every year Craft Lake City invites the CLC DIY Festival Participants to get together to mix and mingle and celebrate their acceptance to the DIY Festival. This year's exclusive invite-only event took place at <\/span>Publik Coffee Roasters<\/span><\/a> on Thursday, June 6, 2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOur annual Participant Mixer is such a great opportunity for networking in the local Utah arts community. The event comes together each year thanks to talented individuals behind the scenes. Let\u2019s take a look!<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n
Volunteers assist Participant Mixer guests at the 2019 Participant Mixer. Photo and editing by Manda Bull. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n
Craft Lake City staffers Shelbey Lang, Jeda Higgs, Amy Stocks, Tara Olson, with Kristin Baird creeping in the back. Photo and editing by Manda Bull. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n
Another great way to get involved with the local Utah arts community is to <\/span>become a Craft Lake City volunteer<\/span><\/a>! We had a great group of volunteers staff the Participant Mixer. Everyone was in great spirits despite the rainy weather. We couldn\u2019t do our events without volunteers. There are lots of opportunities to represent our organization at summer events and the DIY Festival in August. Join our <\/span>Volunteer group on Facebook<\/span><\/a> for updates.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Our annual Participant Mixer event is a great time for our staff members to meet our participants while getting an event under their belts. <\/span>We are hiring for key DIY Festival positions<\/span><\/a>. Come join in on the fun. <\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Advisory Board Member, Barton Moody, with Craft Lake City volunteers. Photo by Maria Torres. Photo editing by Manda Bull. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n
Craft Lake City staff members Tara Olson and Chelsea Joliet scan the buffet table, while Advisory Board members, Brittany Golden and Barton Moody chat. Photo by Maria Torres. Photo editing by Manda Bull.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n
This special event wouldn\u2019t happen without the help of our Advisory Board. <\/span>Tax attorney, Barton Moody<\/span><\/a>, went above and beyond by sponsoring the Participant Mixer and providing a very impressive spread of gourmet bites for our guests to enjoy. We are grateful for his hosting expertise at this event. <\/span><\/p>\r\n
Many of our <\/span>Advisory Board<\/span><\/a> members supported us by staffing and catering the event, plus raising 91 lbs. of food donations for the Utah Food Bank!<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Advisory Board member, Pam M. Olson of <\/span>Native Floral Company<\/span><\/a>, blessed us with beautiful flower arrangements that completely transformed the space into a Bohemian den.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Beautiful flower arrangement by Native Floral Company. Photo and editing by Manda Bull.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nStaff from Top Shelf Bartending. Photo by Maria Torres. Photo editing by Manda Bull. <\/span><\/i>\r\n
There are always opportunities for businesses in the community to partner with Craft Lake City. Thank you to <\/span>Red Rock Brewery<\/span><\/a> for donating their world-class beer and Ogden\u2019s Own Distillery for sponsoring the craft cocktails made of their FIve Husbands Vodka and Porter Rye. \u00a0<\/span>Top Shelf Professional Bar Services<\/span><\/a> created an enjoyable bar experience for our guests. <\/span>Midwest Commercial Interiors<\/span><\/a> was also kind enough to lend us their parking lot especially for this event. Furniture rentals were by <\/span>All Out Events<\/span><\/a> and included stress-free delivery! When it comes to event planning, we lucked out by having such great community partners to work with. <\/span><\/p>\r\n
To top off an already awesome party, three DIY Festival performers were able to join us at the Participation Mixer. Watch the video below for a preview. Performer schedules:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Umbels<\/span><\/a> - Sunday, August 11 at 12:00 pm on the SLUG Mag Stage<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Beaut\u00e9 Obscur\u00e9<\/span><\/a> & Leggy Meggy - Sunday, Aug 11 at 4:15 pm on the SLUG Mag Stage<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Martini Police<\/span><\/a> performed the Mixer and will play as <\/span>Martian Cult<\/span><\/a> - Friday, August 9, 9:30 pm on the SLUG Mag Stage.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Good vibes all around! Here\u2019s to a productive summer prepping for the DIY Festival. Can you believe there are only eight weeks to go?! Cheers!<\/span><\/p>\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/craftlakecity\/videos\/2317837425130078\/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBoDTcdFk3b5RDEZxka20DHeQp9S05QHDXrUz6I45_kbWicQi2q-CVtXogXeAmJJzBlmlwOQHCc9pQ3cazsbJChpIKeX6UPmcHbX2W1rkwu545v66T0z3vNir3ujcsFkj8GQg2MvYdHKJxTgeO1kaWQtmmhLUBbAoQAei1DVJsx3IjvFlV0iQiAKZieIGCM_Fvyahq4YHTkmW0M4_B2ojMZWC3AXSetU2a_-HPtdbCmpEIn1I8CbXF_lpuZ-eG0T4_t9DoD6kGP1mKmk8TOK5bW0NEBJrjYRIOqc5pBDFIql065njureU4CP5X87h5WyeZ-pb91a7_2WMcp1mcTQ3HCezW65LciWYZKmMEqGCoyv_Ii6QM8d8kkHh7t7LPsTzpVLgSNJ-bw5oEnzqoTr0oQj9mqpZJDkBokhYndYBPtrktjK9Ew50Qw7iHWUmQ&__tn__=-R[\/embed]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBlog post by Manda Bull, VIP Lounge Manager, <\/span>manda@craftlakecity.com<\/span><\/a>","post_title":"2019 DIY Festival Season Begins with the Participant Mixer at Publik Coffee Roasters","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"2019-diy-festival-season-begins-with-the-participant-mixer-at-publik-coffee-roasters","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-06-19 20:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2019-06-19 20:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=21138","menu_order":22,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":20325,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2019-05-03 16:57:18","post_date_gmt":"2019-05-03 16:57:18","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nCraft Lake City was thrilled to participate as a sponsor at the <\/span>Snap<\/span><\/a> Conference in Salt Lake City from April 11- 13, 2019. Snap offers a unique opportunity to reach DIY enthusiasts who are influencing millions of others on everything from crafting and improvement projects, to lifestyle and home entertaining. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Snap Conference is a place where people in the blogging space can come together and connect in ways that inspire and sustain their practice. Some of the best bloggers in the industry attend \u2014representing modern makers, contemporary crafters, DIY event planners and creative entrepreneurs.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSnap allowed Craft Lake City to take a step away from our busy lives and join other creatives for lots of laughter and replenishment. We walked away with a stronger sense of the blogging community and an even greater sense of our our own purpose within this realm.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nShelbey Lang, Craft Lake City\u2019s Artisan and Programs Manager, was the Friday morning keynote speaker. \" Lang connected the 2019 Snap Conference theme of \"Aspire to Inspire\u201d by discussing the many ways Craft Lake City strives to achieve its mission to<\/span> educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCraft Lake City staff members attended educational classes and hands-on workshops designed with creatives in mind. One of our favorites was \u201cMonetizing Your Skills through Teaching, Licensing Your Work and Live Events\u201d taught by local makers Melissa Esplin, Natalie Malan and Natashia McLean. It was empowering to see these three creative business owners collaborating to share their expertise. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nAs a sponsor, Craft Lake City also hosted a booth at the Snap Conference, offering a fun button-making activity, a Jenga-inspired giveaway game, and a place for online influencers to meet Craft Lake City staff and brainstorm future collaborations. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThank you to Trevor, Kim, Mandy and the whole Snap team for having us. We made connections with DIY lovers that will last far beyond the Snap Conference!<\/span>","post_title":"Craft Lake City at the Snap Conference","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"craft-lake-city-at-the-snap-conference","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/snapconference.com\/about\/","post_modified":"2019-05-03 16:57:47","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-03 16:57:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=20325","menu_order":23,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":20227,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2019-03-05 17:57:25","post_date_gmt":"2019-03-05 17:57:25","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\n Allison Martinez-Arocho<\/a> moved to Salt Lake City from Puerto Rico in 2011 and has been sharing her handmade vejigante masks with our community ever since. Read below to learn about her experience as a first-time artisan at the 10th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival last summer!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHow was your experience participating in the DIY Festival?\r\n<\/b>Phenomenal. It was a well organized festival, and my vejigante masks were a hit. All the money I made went to a charity that aids low income Puerto Rican women, and also combats social and economic inequality on the island. <\/span>\r\n\r\nDid the DIY Festival help your business in any way?\r\n<\/b>It did. Having only spent a little time in Utah, I went to CLC expecting to sell none of my masks, but was surprised to learn that many Utahns appreciate folkloric art. I also met local artists with whom I still keep in touch.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nWhat did you learn as a first-time artisan?\r\n<\/b>Engaging with people is essential to finding success at CLC. Visitors love it when artisans are creating at their booths, and once they're drawn to you, it's important to have a good story to tell that will further engage them and make you a memorable artist.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhat upcoming projects and\/or plans do you have for your creative business?\r\n<\/b>I visited Puerto Rico in late January to study different methods of creating vejigante masks with the intent to bring authentic folkloric art to Utah. I plan to make masks that are larger and truer to Puerto Rican tradition.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nAllison Martinez-Arocho\u2019s work can be found at http:\/\/www.alliarocho.art\/<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPhotos 1 & 3 courtesy of Allison Martinez-Arocho. Photo 2 by Talyn Sherer.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"First-Time DIY Festival Artisan Feature: Allison Martinez-Arocho","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"first-time-diy-festival-artisan-feature-allison-martinez-arocho","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-03-05 18:03:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-03-05 18:03:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=20227","menu_order":24,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":20175,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2019-02-05 22:45:23","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:45:23","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\n Marina Marqueza<\/a> has been playing music since the 7th grade. Being a SLC-based performer, Craft Lake City was able to have Marina as one of the performers at the 10th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival in 2018. Marina has experienced what it is like to try her hand at almost every type of music, with a radiant hunger to ravage every opportunity that has allowed her to express herself through her talents. This includes but is not limited to: singing, music production, performance, branding and promotion. She applied all of these skills to her new album that came out January of this year\u2014<\/span>Orbit Pluto<\/span><\/i>\u2014a 15-song electronic album with R&B and hip-hop influences, primarily steered by Marina\u2019s siren-like vocals.<\/span>\r\n\r\nHearkening to her cultural background, Marina excitedly announces herself as a queer Japanese-Venezuelan artist driven by a purpose. She says, \u201c<\/span>I want to leave the message, particularly for other queer people of color across the spectrum, that we deserve to flourish in this world. That if we have a desire to do something, even if nobody in the world takes us seriously but ourselves, that desire is valid and you are more powerful than you know.\u201d Marina knows her value, and the value that a message like this holds in the hands of budding artists, who without examples like Marina, would have a harder time to bloom.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nListening to <\/span>Orbit Pluto<\/span><\/i><\/a> solidifies this message. The eighth song on the album, \u201cWest of the Sun \/ East of the Moon,\u201d begins with the vocals \u201cI\u2019ve got shit to do \/ Not wasting more time waiting on you\u201d and follows with \u201cI don\u2019t belong here \/ But I\u2019m not going anywhere\u201d and \u201cI deserve everything I demand\u201d. Hearing this song that asserts self-confidence and self-reliance helps push Marina\u2019s message of encouragement and empowerment to her community and others beyond it. These lyrics also hold a lesson about not letting surroundings determine one\u2019s fate, and in the current environment POC and queer people are fighting against, Marina\u2019s words can go far. She says, \u201c<\/span>I think more people need to know my story because I am not the only one if that makes sense, but people like me do not get recognized too often because we are in the shadows.\u201d <\/span>\r\n\r\nAlong with being talented, inspirational and a great force, Marina is completely self-made. Being self-made is important because it gives an artist the ultimate freedom to decide who they are and what they create. However, the road less traveled is not the easiest to take. \u201cI was learning how to produce at the same time I was writing. Teaching myself how to use software while training my ear, practicing, practicing, practicing, all the time,\u201d Marina says. With no musical training and a goal in mind, Marina produced her first solo album, and it has been wildly successful so far, including a mention in the popular POC publication, <\/span>Remezcla<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThere are rewards to reap in building yourself up with your two hands. Like a sculptor at a throwing wheel, all the forces are against you to throw your hands off balance, but as soon as you gain control you are the one who decides what shape to take. Marina says, \u201cI wrote <\/span>Orbit Pluto<\/span><\/i> over the course of years as I worked on perfecting my methods but also growing as a person. Many of the songs grew with me.\u201d But it didn\u2019t come without a few growing pains. Marina says, \u201cIt has been rough in many ways as I learned to believe in myself despite what society believes about people like me, especially in the music industry. But I pushed through a lot of low moments because I just have this desire to see how far I can go. Overall, writing and producing all of my own music for a finished work was the hardest but most empowering thing I feel like I have ever done.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nIn the summer of 2018 Marina performed at the 10th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival. She performed on a hot summer day on the stage of the Gallivan Center, and dazzled those who stood before her. She says, \u201c... it was fun and exciting to be a part of a community of creatives in Salt Lake City. I feel a special attachment to this place and it made me want to perform for more and more people!\u201d Much like her, the<\/span> DIY Festival<\/span> helps celebrate artists who have also built themselves with their two hands and a message driving them through the throws of being self-made. To other musicians who are interested in also participating as a performer in the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival, Marina says, \u201cGive it all you've got!\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs you can expect from hardworking Marina, she has already started working on music for her next release, she says \u201cI will be taking a step back from the intensity of energy I put into my album and practice more. My goal is to get better in every possible way and have my next release be something that demonstrates my new leap!\u201d You can find Marina\u2019s album, <\/span>Orbit Pluto,<\/span><\/i> on almost all music platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Amazon Music and more. If you are an artist that would like to take steps toward being self-made, signups for the 11th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival \u00a0are open now and you can apply through the Craft Lake City <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>. To be eligible as a CLC DIY Festival performer, you have to reside and operate within the state of Utah. You can read more about the guidelines and parameters of the application process <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPhotos by Logan Sorenson.","post_title":"Marina: The Importance of Being Self-Made","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marina-the-importance-of-being-self-made","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-02-05 23:53:02","post_modified_gmt":"2019-02-05 23:53:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=20175","menu_order":25,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19889,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2018-12-08 00:18:58","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-08 00:18:58","post_content":" $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nHoliday season is in full swing, and if you're still looking for that perfect gift, we are here to help! At Craft Lake City we recommend purchasing handmade items from talented local artisans, as their unique products offer a personal touch you can't find elsewhere. Here are ten of our top picks:\r\n
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For the Coffee or Tea Connoisseur:\r\n<\/strong>Rose Line Pottery Mug Club Subscription<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nRose Line Pottery is the creative endeavor of Travis Sudweeks, who creates small batch, handmade, wheel-thrown pottery with a minimalist design aesthetic. The Mug Club will give your coffee-loving friend a new handmade mug every 2 months for a year. That's six mugs in one gift!\r\n
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For the Jewelry Lover:\r\n<\/strong>Upcycled Earrings from ByKali<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nThese darling little earrings from byKali are made from aluminum scraps pieces and cast in resin. Explore byKali's Etsy store to find unique jewelry made from leather, local plants, scraps from machine shops, hardware and other found objects. Nothing is off limits with byKali!\r\n
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For the Adventurer:\r\n<\/strong>National Park Print from Sage and Mortar Design<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nSage & Mortar Design makes prints that speak to the heart of the nature lover. Find prints, calendars and decals for the adventurous person on your list.\r\n
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For the Self-Care Enthusiast<\/strong>:\r\nProducts or Gift Sets from Mom's Stuff Salve<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nMom's Stuff Salve is a local family-owned business that specializes in making all-natural, luxurious body products. From single products to sample packs and impressive gift sets, there's something for every budget that will make make your skin happy.\r\n
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For the Pet Parent:\r\n<\/strong>Animal Dinnerware from RKArtwork\u00a0<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nArtist Rachel Kozlowski creates whimsical home decor products featuring lovable animals and characters. Some of Kozlowski's best pieces are custom glasses and plates displaying personalized pet portraits, perfect for the animal lover on your list!\r\n
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For the Fashionista:\r\n<\/strong>Vintage Finds from Trashpaca<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nStylish creative and DIY Fest alumnus Abraham von Waffles is the authentic force behind trashpaca, a curated online vintage clothing shop. As von Waffles puts it, his shop provides \"artsy fashion for trashy people\" in your life.\r\n
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For the Family Chef:<\/strong>\r\n3-Pack of Specialty Spices from Tonguespank<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nLocally-owned Tonguespank Spice Company creates liquor-infused spice blends to add a hot and delicious kick to your dinner. This gift box trio boasts Smoky Bourbon, Garlic Grappa and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Salt.\r\n
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For the Business-Minded:\r\n<\/strong>Handmade Wallet or Messenger Bag from Fullgive Leather<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nFullgive sells beautiful handmade leather accessories for the business-minded individual. From minimalist wallets to practical cord keepers and splurge-worthy messenger bags, every gorgeous product exhibits an impressive level of craftsmanship.\r\n
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For the Activist Friend:<\/strong>\r\nHandmade Plushies from Little Rebel Rosie<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nA DIY Festival favorite, Little Rebel Rosie strives \"to inspire little girls and young women to know of their true capabilities\" by celebrating the stories of brave women in the past and present. Choose from a variety of empowering plushies, including Malala Yousafzai, Frida Kahlo, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and more.\r\n
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For the Creative DIY-er:\r\n<\/strong>Ticket to a Craft Lake City Workshop<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nExperiences make fantastic gifts, and a Craft Lake City workshop will help your crafty friend or family member engage their creativity, meet a local artisan, and make something to love! Check our upcoming schedule for tickets to workshops like cake decorating, hand lettering, watercolors, embroidery and more.","post_title":"2018 Holiday Gift Guide","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"2018-holiday-gift-guide","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-12-13 01:08:48","post_modified_gmt":"2018-12-13 01:08:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=19889","menu_order":26,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19864,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2018-11-30 01:40:44","post_date_gmt":"2018-11-30 01:40:44","post_content":" $\"\"$ <\/span>\r\n\r\nAs much as we\u2019d like to believe otherwise, the notion of \u201chome\u201d is not a fixed one. \u00a0Whether by necessity, force or choice, sometimes our homes become physically and conceptually uprooted. Rebuilding them doesn\u2019t happen overnight. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n Women of the World<\/a> (WoW), a local non-profit led by Samira Harnish, supports refugee women and their families who rebuild homes here in Utah. \u00a0Part of WoW\u2019s \u201cSelf-Sufficiency Program\u201d teaches women to harness preexisting skills, like creativity. With this in mind, Hip & Humble<\/a> recently partnered with Craft Lake City<\/a> to host a workshop for WoW and the women they serve. Creating by hand can be a way to take ownership of your space \u2014 especially when the final product is also decorative!<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nIf you caught their pendant embroidery workshop in August, you\u2019d know that this wasn\u2019t Hip & Humble\u2019s first CLC collab. \u00a0But this one was especially close to the H&H staff\u2019s hearts. With the year\u2019s politically fraught border crossings fresh on their minds, Sheridan Mordue and her managers gravitated toward the idea of supporting refugees. \u00a0When Mordue reached out to WoW, she \u201canticipated a clothing drive or something.\u201d WoW had other plans in mind.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn fact, the DIY workshop was a delightfully unexpected departure from a traditional \u201ccollect-and-donate\u201d service model. \u201cIt\u2019s not really empowering to pick through someone\u2019s old clothes,\u201d says WoW case manager Mckenzie Cantlon. Instead, WoW values process and community-building. \u00a0\u201cThis is the first time we\u2019ve done an event like this, the first time we\u2019ve done a craft together,\u201d she continues.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nAt the workshop, Mordue welcomed participants to H&H\u2019s 9<\/span>th<\/span> and 9<\/span>th<\/span> storefront, a longtime neighborhood go-to for unique gifts and fashions. \u201cWe want all women to feel safe here. This shop is always open to everyone, particularly women, even if you just need to get out of the house! \u00a0Our gift to the community is providing a safe space for women to be,\u201d \u2014 to be strong, to exist, to recover, to grow.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo rebuild a home surrounded by new language, geography and culture is also to seek community. Along with Mordue, Craft Lake City\u2019s Angela H. Brown welcomed workshop attendees by reiterating the CLC mission: \u201cto elevate Utah\u2019s creative culture through science, technology and art,\u201d a community-building gesture that so often begins with self-expression. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nIndeed, self-expression through art can transcend language barriers, as many WoW women know from attending biweekly English as a Second Language classes. How fitting, then, that our new neighbors express themselves, find connections and share their stories at an art class. \u00a0In this case, it was a gold-leafing how-to with Lisa Lewis of Light and Ink<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLewis has hosted similar gold leafing workshops with Craft Lake City in the past, so she was well-prepared when it came to explaining the design process. \u00a0Gold leafing is a fairly accessible craft; it served as a fine focal point for continued conversation among H&H staff and women from WoW. \u201cThis was a chance for all of us to make connections, yes, but also to provide a space for women from WoW who are very much alike to find connections with each other,\u201d says Mordue. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ \r\n\r\nIf they weren\u2019t gold leafing and making new connections, H&H staff were drawing on McClelland Street\u2019s sidewalks with the kids that came along. \u00a0When the appeal of sidewalk chalk wore off, SLC manager Ashley Neff broke out local cookies and temporary tattoos. Finally, Cactus & Tropicals<\/a> provided workshop attendees with flowers to fill their newly-embellished clay pots.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you want get involved with WoW, take note: The non-profit is currently looking for volunteers and mentors in the South Salt Lake and West Valley regions! \u00a0Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities online at<\/span> www.womenofworld.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ ","post_title":"Women of the World workshop with Craft Lake City and Hip & Humble","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"women-of-the-world-workshop-with-craft-lake-city-and-hip-humble","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-11-30 01:44:11","post_modified_gmt":"2018-11-30 01:44:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=19864","menu_order":27,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"post_count":18,"current_post":-1,"in_the_loop":false,"post":{"ID":43672,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2022-07-01 09:45:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-01 15:45:02","post_content":" $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n\r\nOne of the best things about being a neighborhood grocer is the opportunity we get to work with local creators and makers throughout the state of Utah. Our partnership with Craft Lake City is a natural evolution of being a long-time part of our local community. We embrace the value of \u201clocal\u201d in all of its meanings, including the opportunity to network and share with all of our neighbors.\r\n
At Harmons we talk a lot about our beginnings as a neighborhood fruit stand because we think it\u2019s important. Our store started in Utah and has grown here from infancy, putting down strong roots as the years have passed. Our roots are wrapped around our community, our neighborhoods, and our history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Food is the common bond we all share, and it binds us together. Working together with our neighbors we have managed to create a grocery experience that is unlike any other. We have over 4,500 local products in our stores, and with the help of our local partners we\u2019ve created a shopping and dining experience that not only tickles your taste buds but protects our community sustainably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
We thought we would share a few of our favorite recipes made with local Utah goods, so you can get an idea of how much fun it is to partner with foodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
In our caf\u00e9s we sell Caffe Ibis<\/span><\/a> coffee (iced and hot) to-go, as well as on our shelves, and this delicious recipe for S\u2019mores Cold Brew Coffee<\/b><\/span><\/a> was created by them. Note it even has a garnish of crushed Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites<\/span><\/a> on top.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
One of the services we offer at Harmons is that of our dietitians, and unsurprisingly they also have some local favorites, choosing tasty local Dietitians Choice products that hit close to home and only take about 15 minutes to prepare! Dietitian Heather Lieber has a great blog post<\/span><\/a> where you can find some of these great items and preparation suggestions. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
And who doesn\u2019t love French toast? Cooking School Chef Jake Driffill created this fantastic recipe, Every Day Should Be a Holiday French Toast<\/span><\/a>, featuring Harmons challah bread and Honest John Orange Bitters.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Another local favorite is Salsa Queen,<\/span><\/a> and she shared with us this amazing recipe for the Queen\u2019s Ceviche.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/b>She also took some time out to visit with our Taste of Harmons Podcast hosts and you can listen<\/span><\/a> and learn more about her amazing story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
If you\u2019re craving brownies,<\/span><\/a> we have a great recipe using Chocolate Conspiracy<\/span><\/a> products. And we\u2019re very proud of our Local Charcuterie Board,<\/b><\/span><\/a> <\/b>which features such great Utah products as Heber Valley<\/span><\/a> and Beehive Cheeses,<\/span><\/a> Creminelli Fine Meats,<\/span><\/a> Pepperlane Sweet Mother of Onion Jam and Pepperlane Raz-Pepper Jam,<\/span><\/a> Hollow Tree Honey,<\/span><\/a> Harmons Artisan Bread,<\/span><\/a> chocolate, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n
OVER 4,500 LOCAL ITEMS<\/b><\/p>\r\n
As we mentioned above, we have over 4,500 local items in our stores, and that number grows consistently. The reasons we focus so much on local are easy to explain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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We are<\/i> local. We live, sleep, work, and eat here, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Supporting local makers and producers keeps money moving in Utah\u2019s economy.<\/li>\r\n \t
Shopping local creates local jobs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
Shopping local cuts down on our carbon footprint and also means we can get the freshest foods to you fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
\u201cThe variety and diversity of locally grown food and products we have available here in Utah is astounding,\u201d said Todd Jensen, executive vice president of sales at Harmons. \u201cBeing able to contribute and support the continued growth of our dynamic food scene and these local businesses is what Harmons strives for day in and day out.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
Once again, we are excited to partner with Craft Lake City and to see all the amazing ways Utahns create, sow, and grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","post_title":"Harmons Grocery Partners With Craft Lake City to Celebrate Local","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harmons-grocery-partners-with-craft-lake-city-to-celebrate-local","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-29 07:01:53","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-29 13:01:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/craftlakecity.com\/?p=43672","menu_order":1,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"comment_count":0,"current_comment":-1,"found_posts":20,"max_num_pages":2,"max_num_comment_pages":0,"is_single":false,"is_preview":false,"is_page":false,"is_archive":true,"is_date":false,"is_year":false,"is_month":false,"is_day":false,"is_time":false,"is_author":true,"is_category":false,"is_tag":false,"is_tax":false,"is_search":false,"is_feed":false,"is_comment_feed":false,"is_trackback":false,"is_home":false,"is_privacy_policy":false,"is_404":false,"is_embed":false,"is_paged":false,"is_admin":false,"is_attachment":false,"is_singular":false,"is_robots":false,"is_favicon":false,"is_posts_page":false,"is_post_type_archive":false,"thumbnails_cached":false}
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