DIY Festival Inclusion Program
Craft Lake City developed the DIY Festival Inclusion Program in 2016 as part of our organization-wide Community Inclusion programming. The DIY Festival Inclusion Program seeks to create a Festival environment that is accessible to and representative of all Utahns in order to provide the community at large with opportunities to creatively and economically thrive. This initiative supports individuals from underrepresented and/or socially or economically excluded communities through the following programs:
Application Assistance Days
Application Fee Support
If you are interested in applying to the DIY Fest but the application fee presents a barrier to entry, application fee support may be available from grants, donors or other additional funding sources. Interested creatives may send an email to info[at]craftlakecity.com with a paragraph-length Statement Of Need prior to the application deadline (April 6, 2023) to inquire about potential fee support.
Are you interested in donating to support application fees for prospective artisans, performers, Kid Row or STEM participants? Please email angela[at]craftlakecity.com to find out how!
Scholarship & Mentor Program
Artisan Scholarship
The Artisan Scholarship benefits five first-time DIY Fest exhibitors in the artisan, vintage, and craft food categories to help prepare them for their first DIY Fest & beyond.
The Artisan Scholarship includes: waived booth fees for participation in the 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons and one-on-one mentorship from a seasoned DIY Fest exhibitor before, during, & after the event! Application deadline is April 6, 2023.
LGBTQ+ Scholarship (NEW)
This scholarship benefits local makers, with a focus on those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, who would like to sell or exhibit their handmade goods at the DIY Fest. This scholarship is open to individuals who are both first-time applicants and returning DIY Fest exhibitors.
The LGBTQ+ Scholarship includes: waived booth fees for participation in the 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons and one-on-one mentorship from a seasoned DIY Fest exhibitor before, during, & after the event! Application deadline is April 6, 2023.
This scholarship is made possible by:
Gold Sponsor: Kilby Block Party
Silver Sponsors: The Utah LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Hip & Humble, Twist Bar, Sugarhouse Coffee, The State Room Presents, Mochi Kids, Pib’s Exchange, Tinker’s Cat Cafe, Pig & A Jelly Jar and WB’s Eatery
Are you interested in supporting additional LGBTQ+ Scholarship recipients? Email angela@craftlakecity.com to learn more!
ArtAbility Scholarship (NEW)
This scholarship, in partnership with the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, benefits local makers, with a focus on those with disabilities who aspire to use their passion, skills and talents to build a small business as an artisan.This scholarship is open to both first time applicants and returning DIY Fest exhibitors.
The ArtAbility Scholarship includes: waived booth fees for participation in the 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons and one-on-one mentorship from a seasoned DIY Fest exhibitor before, during, & after the event! Application deadline is April 6, 2023.
Sponsored Entrepreneur Program
STEM Scholarships
Scholarships for exhibiting in the Google Fiber STEM Building are available for small, local non-profit groups, whose mission is related to education in STEM fields. Scholarships are awarded on a sliding scale and may waive entire booth fees. To apply for a scholarship, click the button below to fill out the STEM Scholarship Funding Match Up Form by April 6, 2023.
Sponsored Families Program
Accessibility
While Craft Lake City cannot guarantee that all requests can be met, our team is committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that attendees can successfully participate in our programs. If you have any questions about the accessibility of Craft Lake City events or programs or would you like to request accommodations, contact us at info[at]craftlakecity.com.