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DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT
The University of Idaho WomensWorks Holiday Art Fair features over 45 women artists from around the Pacific Northwest region. Every year, the U of I Student Union Ballroom is transformed into a magical, festive landscape of jewelry, handmade cards and prints, beadwork, fiber art, pottery, stained glass, candles, soaps, hand-blown glass, handmade paper journals, quilts, and more. In addition to being able to peruse a dazzling variety of artwork and crafts by local women artists, shoppers will be able to enjoy delicious international dishes, homemade desserts, and baked goods prepared by student groups and independent caterers. Live instrumental holiday music will be provided by local musicians, and raffles of artist-donated items will take place throughout the fair.
HISTORY
Originally started by local raku potter Rebecca Rod – who is still producing art, but is now also the Program Advisor for the LGBTQA Office on campus – the event has grown from a small, four-person show in the old Women’s Center building on the U of I campus, to a a two-day extravaganza of quality arts and crafts, international food, and live music. Admission to the fair is by donation, but we encourage you to give what you can. Every little bit counts! Proceeds from WomensWorks, including shopper and artist donations and raffle ticket sales, benefit our Betsy Thomas Gender Equity Scholarship and Women's Center programs.
LOGISTICS
Dates: Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
Location: The International Ballroom of the Student Union Building, 6th & Deakin, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Parking: Parking on campus is free on Saturdays! On Friday, shoppers who need on-campus parking may obtain a visitor’s permit and campus parking map from the University’s Parking Services office.
VENDOR INFORMATION
If you are a woman artist or food vendor, and would like to be invited to participate in WomensWorks 2009, complete the online application below or email us at wcenter@uidaho.edu if you have questions.
For detailed vendor information, including information about the fees, please click here.
Please note that all work sold must be original and handcrafted. We do not allow any commercial or mass-produced products, catalogue crafts, kits, imports, or art/crafts that rely heavily on machine processing for their creation. One or two rare exceptions are made for artistic, philanthropic projects that directly benefit the lives and well-being of women. Important: the artist/crafter must be present and attend her booth on both days of the fair.
Please note that the Women's Center reserves the right to decline participation of any artist whose work we feel:
(1) does not comply with the guidelines detailed above;
(2) is deemed either unoriginal or offensive in nature;
(3) does not meet our standards for quality;
(4) is already heavily represented by other registered vendors.
Apply to Participate in WomensWorks 2009!
The artist/crafter online application for WomensWorks is now closed, as the show is almost at capacity. If you have not yet registered and would still like to participate, please call us at (208) 885-6616. Applications will be assessed on an individual, space-available basis.
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR FOOD VENDORS
ARTWORK BY PAST VENDORS
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