Maker Made 2023 Participation Details
Interested in being a part of the Maker Made gallery show? Full participation details can be found on this page.
The Maker Movement represents the collective energy and ambition of a community of inventors, designers, engineers, artists, craftspeople, and tinkerers. Its ethos is a mixture of DIYer self reliance informed by open-source learning, traditional craftsmanship, new technology, and modern design thinking. Crafted in home studios, garages, and local makerspaces – the work of these individuals stirs our imagination and provides a glimpse of what we can achieve as a culture of creators.
Submission Requirements
The artwork on display will meet the following criteria:
- Work should have an obvious connection with the maker movement and maker media – this is not a traditional painting and sculpture show.
- While not limited to the following categories, preference will be given to maker-related works including electronics, printmaking, robotics, woodworking, mechanical design, metalworking, textiles, fiber, cosplay, 3D printed objects, laser or CNC made items and interactive installations.
- Pieces must be the original work of the applicant.
- All ages and skill levels are welcome to submit work.
- Pieces must be in ready-to-hang or display format. View the detailed hanging requirements [pdf].
- Interactive and kinetic pieces should be able to handle the rigors of daily use in a public space with no maintenance to be performed by BLDG 61 or Boulder Library staff.
Submit Work to Maker Made
You may submit up to three pieces for consideration, and each piece must be submitted separately through this form. You will be notified of acceptance by May 26th.
Submit Work to Maker Made 2023
Important Dates
- March 1st – Call for Entries Begins.
- May 20th – Final day to Submit Work.
- May 26th – Applicants Notified of Acceptance
- June 12th, Monday (3 – 7 pm) – Pieces Dropped Off at BLDG 61
- June 16th, Friday (5pm) – Maker Made Gallery Opening – Show Begins
- July 30th, Sunday – Show Concludes
Drop Off & Pick Up Details
Selected artwork will need to be dropped off and picked at the BLDG 61 Makerspace at the following date and time:
- Drop Off – Monday, June 12th ( 4 pm – 6 pm )
Pick up will occur at the BLDG 61 Makerspace on the following dates and times:
- Pick Up – Monday, July 31st ( 2:30 pm – 6 pm )
- Pick Up – Tuesday, August 1st ( 2:30 pm – 6 pm )
If your work is an installation that requires special accommodation, please contact [email protected] ahead of drop off.