Craft Lake City announces the 2017 Community Inclusion Program. In order to better serve all communities in the state of Utah, Craft Lake City is offering the opportunity for five first-time participants to exhibit at the 9th Annual DIY Festival, taking place on Friday, Aug. 11, Saturday, Aug. 12, and Sunday, Aug 13. 2017.
Utah is home to a unique assortment of communities that represent people from many cultures, ethnicities, and socio-economic groups. These communities represent diverse and varied cultures and people - many with deep rooted artisan craft traditions. Since Craft Lake City's DIY Festival is about celebrating the creative climate and culture that exists in Utah, Craft Lake City would like to ensure that the Festival provides support and encourages broad participation from all communities living in Utah. In 2016, in partnership with Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission, Craft Lake City developed and deployed a Community Inclusion Program to host 10 local families from refugee and other socially excluded communities at the festival. Recipients were invited to enjoy the Craft Lake City DIY Festival at no cost. General admission tickets, food, activity and Craft Lake City merchandise vouchers were given to each family member so families could have a complete festival experience.For more information on the program or to become involved with the Community Inclusion Program, please email craftlakecity@gmail.com.
About Craft Lake City: Craft Lake City is a 501©3 non-profit 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 micro businesses. The 2017 DIY Festival will be held at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main Street, on Friday, Aug. 11 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 12 from noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 13 from noon to 7 p.m.
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