Produced by #bossbabesATX, craftHER Market is a biannual pop-up space, showcasing the talent of women and nonbinary makers in Texas.
This Fall 2019, the market returns for its first-ever time as a two-day pop-up on October 12 and 13 at Fair Market in Austin, Texas. The market is FREE and open to the public from 11 AM to 5 PM each day. Family-friendly, dog-friendly and human-friendly, too. 🎈
Get the full lineup and schedule at crafthermarket.com
— BEHIND CRAFTHER MARKET —
At #bossbabesATX, all of our productions are centered around sustaining communities that care about gender equality and supporting local, creative businesses.
craftHER Market is no different. It’s been inspired by a few of our favorite things: pop-up spaces, traditional marketplaces and the people who organize others to gather. In its two years of production, craftHER Market has showcased more than 600 makers and seen 15,000+ attendees and 1,800+ applicants. Opening every Spring and Fall, the two-day community event features entrepreneurial panels, opportunities to support local nonprofits and family-friendly activities. Reflecting a myriad of women and nonbinary artists and creative entrepreneurs across Texas, all 150 of our seasonal exhibitors own their craft, and at least 90% of our booths exhibit wares made by hand. Learn more at crafthermarket.com.
Free admission.
Email: thebabes@bossbabes.org
2019/10/12 - 2019/10/13
Additional time info:
The market is open from 11 AM to 5 PM each day on Oct. 12 and 13. During the market, attendees can shop from 150+ vendors and attend free panels and activities.
Thanks to our craftHER sponsors Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division, these panels are free and open to the public on October 12 and 13, with stage design coordinated by our lovely friends at Party at the Moontower Rentals.
• 11:30 AM: Cuttlefish-Casting
Gather at the panels stage to watch a demonstration from multidisciplinary artist and craftHER maker Coelina Edwards.
• 12:00 PM: Make Your Money Work For You
In this panel, members of the #BBATX community will discuss the financial mindsets and practices it takes to scale a side hustle and launch a business.
• 1:00 PM: Contemporary Craft and Cultural Appropriation
What are the lines (and relationships) between appreciation, appropriation and plagiarism? In this discussion, artists and makers will weigh in on the ways that contemporary craft borrows and steals from Indigenous practices and customs.
• 2:00 PM: Self-Doubt And Starting A Business
We often start businesses to solve the problems we see in the world—to be the message we wish to see in our communities. Even still, pursuing entrepreneurship can be lonely and mentally challenging. How do we become our own best cheerleaders?
• 3:00 PM: DJ Set by #BBATX Resident Artist, DJCASS&RA
• 11:30 AM: Community Loom with Zanny Adornments
Gather at the panels stage to watch a loom demonstration from Zanny Adornments. Following the demonstration, all will have the opportunity to contribute to the loom throughout the market.
• 12:00 PM: An Artist Talk Featuring Edith Valle
In conversation with artist and #BBATX board member Xochi Solis, craftHER Market’s artist-in-residence illustrator and designer Edith Valle will discuss her inspirations and creative career.
• 1:00 PM: Making A Living On Multiple Incomes
Small business owners and creative entrepreneurs typically pursue multiple projects and streams of income to make a living. In this discussion, you’ll hear from different thought leaders in the Austin community who are making it work.
• 2:00 PM: Making The Most Of Your Time Online
How many hours of your day do you lose scrolling Instagram? In this panel, we’ll explore establishing healthy relationships to technology, productivity hacks and simplifying our time on social media.
• 3:00 PM: DJ Set by #BBATX Resident Artist, DJ Dama Nilz
Fair Market
1100 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
This venue is wheelchair accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor. The outdoor lawn within the venue is located on a slope and may be difficult to access without additional assistance. We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. If you have a question about the building’s accessibility, shoot us a line at thebabes@bossbabes.org, and we’re happy to answer. 🙂