Hello independent artists! It’s time to get your inventory ready for all the craft markets coming up this Spring / Summer in Southern Illinois!
Here’s a rundown of 5 local craft markets you'll want to start planning for. Make sure to mark your calendar book for the application deadline and budget in a vendor fee to your monthly spending plan in case the fair has a fee.
Project Human X wants to see artists thrive and make a living off of creativity! Craft markets are a great way to put your name out there and meet people face to face.
If you're in the Carbondale/Makanda area, utilize the Buy Nothing Group on Facebook to get help with materials, tents, tables, folding chairs, table cloths and more. It's a great group to give gifts and receive gifts within the community. If you have more questions on how to join a craft market, email us at collaborate@projecthumanx.com or join our Private Facebook Group Project Human X Community.
Project Human X is hoping to have an art festival this summer! If you'd like to get involved, join our email list or send us an email at collaborate@projecthumanx.com
Alright, let's see what happening in So. IL this year!
1. Carbondale Spring Fest
Date: April 9th
Website: https://carbondalespringfest.com
Sign up: Send an email to: carbondalespringfest@gmail.com
2. Oak Street Art Fair: Murphysboro, IL
Date: Saturday, April 23rd 2022
Website: https://www.oakstreetart.com/fair.html
Sign up: Send an email to: oakstreetart1@gmail.com
3. Union Street Art Fair: Marion, IL
Date: Saturday: May 21st, 2022
Website: https://www.unionstreetarts.com
Sign up: https://www.unionstreetarts.com/artfair
4. Makanda Mushroom Festival
Date: April 22nd - April 24th
Website: https://www.makandamushroomfestival.com
Sign up: https://www.makandamushroomfestival.com/artists
5. Project Human X Festival of the Arts
Date: Saturday, July 11th - Sunday, July 12th
Website: ProjectHumanX.com
Sign up: STAY TUNED!
6. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Date: September 9th - September 11th
Website: https://cedarhurst.org/art-craft-fair/#
Sign up: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=10085