VENDOR BOOT CAMP
SALT LAKE CITY, October 2, 2014—Craft Lake City and The Salt Lake City Arts Council are excited to announce Vendor Boot Camp. Featuring the organizers and participants of some of Utah’s most successful year-round markets. Gain new knowledge and learn the ins-and-outs from some of the organizers on participating in local Utah markets. Learn tips on how to submit a successful application, merchandising your booth or table space for optimal sales and how to promote your business with social media before, during and after the event.
Vendor Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, October 18 at The Art Barn from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from 24tix.com for $30 and include light refreshments.
Angela Brown of Craft Lake City, Kandace Steadman of the Finch Lane Gallery Holiday Craft Exhibit, Noelle Olpin of the Beehive Bazaar and Kristin Beck of the Downtown Farmers Market will be highlighting tips to help potential festival participants submit a successful application.
Your application was accepted. Now what? Hear from successful artisans about how they merchandise their booth for optimal sales. Learn how they maximize their best selling potential in a small space. Mïa Vollkommer of 2 Dots Over The I, Amy Timmermann of The Bees Knees Shoppe and Mr. Jake Buntjer of The Paupers Orphans will be sharing their secrets!
The social media panel focuses on the constantly changing and dynamic marketing environment of social media. Learn how you can stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends and utilize them to promote your business. Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked Moccasins and Manda Bull of Salt Lake Comic Con will be giving their thoughts on social media and promoting your business at the event and beyond.
For more information or promotional materials, please contact: Angela Brown, Executive Director: 801.487.9221, angela@craftlakecity.com.
About CLC: Craft Lake City is a 501-C3 charitable organization. Our mission is to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. In an effort to keep the community active, educated and aware of local DIY culture, Craft Lake City hosts monthly workshops, gallery shows, fundraisers and an annual festival to promote regional spending with independent artisans and businesses. The 2015 DIY Festival will be held at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main Street, on Aug.7 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Aug. 8 from Noon to 10 p.m.
