Holiday Market 2023 ArtAbility Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in the ArtAbility Scholarship for the Fifth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google Fiber. 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 individuals who are both first-time applicants and returning Holiday Market or DiY Fest exhibitors, specifically for people with disabilities who aspire to use their passion, skills and talents to build a small business as an artisan. Self-employment offers people with disabilities and others flexibility and freedom that traditional jobs may not, such as working at their own pace, increased independence and opportunities to build financial stability.

To be considered for this scholarship, interested parties must complete & submit the general Holiday Market application (accessible here) & be juried into the event by a panel of anonymous jurors selected by Craft Lake City. Please note that individuals who apply for the ArtAbility Scholarship will be ineligible to be selected for the Artisan Scholarship & Mentor Program, and vice versa, so please be sure to review both applications and submit an application for only one of these scholarships.

The ArtAbility Scholarship includes: waived booth fees for participation in the Fifth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google Fiber, special signage at your booth, & promotion across Craft Lake City’s social media channels specific to this scholarship award. The scholarship recipient will also receive one-on-one mentorship from a seasoned DIY Fest or Holiday Market exhibitor before, during, & after the event. Mentors share their experiences by teaching basic entrepreneurial skills to scholarship recipients, including subjects such as booth display, sales & lead generation, promotion and money management. Mentors also provide logistical and emotional support to their designated exhibitors before, during and after the Holiday Market. Mentors’ booths are placed near their paired Scholar at the Holiday Market so they can easily help provide support during load-in and throughout the event. After the Holiday Market, Craft Lake City hosts a group celebration and feedback session where Mentors and Scholars share their successes and discuss their experiences.

Selected applicants for this scholarship will be notified on October 16, 2023 alongside the general selected exhibitor announcements for Holiday Market. This scholarship is made possible by the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council.

For application questions or fee support inquiries, please reach out to
info@craftlakecity.com or 801-906-8521.

For more details & eligibility information for this program, please visit craftlakecity.com/inclusion. Need help completing your application? Visit craftlakecity.com/inclusion/application-assistance

First & Last Name*

Business Name (if applicable)

Artisan Website (if applicable)

example.com

Primary Social Media Account(s) (if applicable)

Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/TikTok

Email Address (one that you check regularly)*

example@example.com

Phone Number (one that you can receive text messages at)*

Area CodePhone Number

Including yourself, how many members are in your household?*

How many members of your household, including yourself, contribute to your total household income?*

What is your estimated gross (before taxes/pre-tax) household income per year? The gross total includes all members who contribute to the household.*

What is your zip code?*

ex: 84101

Have you exhibited at Craft Lake City's DIY Fest before?*

YesNo

Have you exhibited at Craft Lake City's Holiday Market before?*

YesNo

What is your medium, and how long have you been creating?*

Why do you create? (3-4 sentences)*

How does disability visibility or identity affect your work?*

How does your work promote disability visibility, inclusion, & acceptance?*

What is your relationship to the disability community? (you may select more than one answer)*

I identify as a person with a disabilityI have family members with a disabilityI am an allyMy work amplifies visibility towards issues facing this communityI do not have a direct relationship with the disability communityOther

Tell us why you should be the 2023 ArtAbility Scholarship recipient. (3-4 sentences)*

How did you find out about the ArtAbility Scholarship at the 5th Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google Fiber? (click all that apply)*

Application Assistance DaysSocial mediaFrom a friend or family memberThrough the Utah Developmental Disabilities CouncilFound out while browsing on craftlakecity.comThrough Craft Lake City's email newsletterFrom a Craft Lake City team memberOther