{"id":26868,"date":"2022-04-12T15:21:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/gsa\/?p=26868"},"modified":"2022-04-12T15:21:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:21:08","slug":"wny-regional-maker-faire-call-for-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/gsa\/2022\/04\/12\/wny-regional-maker-faire-call-for-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"WNY Regional Maker Faire ~ Call for Makers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WNY Regional Maker Faire <\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Call for Makers (April 30, 2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maker Faire showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of makers\u2014anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.<\/p>\n<p>Show-off your project(s), demo, or discuss how you made them, and inspire people to make.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Date\/Time:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, April 30th, 10-4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location (in-person): <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2F7EGUATJr6z7uz2Ju9&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cslfrank%40buffalo.edu%7C4e11668a3e224fc0f3ea08da1a4462f6%7C96464a8af8ed40b199e25f6b50a20250%7C0%7C0%7C637851178267359848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=yUWyvfStGhkOJLfsjlveXMkFg7PuevryYkxd0sArdmk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier High School, 4432 Bayview Rd, Hamburg, NY<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><em>Reserve your free ticket today!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>We are still accepting applications. Apply today! <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Maker Exhibit:<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will be provided\u00a0space and a table to display your work and\/or demonstrate how you make something.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presentations, Performances, or Workshops:<\/strong><br \/>\nDemos, stories, how-tos, and group (panel) conversations are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwnyregion.makerfaire.com%2Fcall-for-makers%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cslfrank%40buffalo.edu%7C4e11668a3e224fc0f3ea08da1a4462f6%7C96464a8af8ed40b199e25f6b50a20250%7C0%7C0%7C637851178267359848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=QbO%2FlCzXJ25f4PUmkX95peGQGrRMcfFDOlK%2FvLerqJE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apply as an exhibitor, performer, or presenter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibits are encouraged that are interactive and highlight the process of making things.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just\u00a0some\u00a0of the topics that we\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Projects<\/li>\n<li>Art Projects<\/li>\n<li>Textile Arts and Crafts<\/li>\n<li>Puppets, Kites, and Other Whimsical Creations<\/li>\n<li>Music and Dance Performances and Participation<\/li>\n<li>Wearables, E-Textiles, Fashion Tech<\/li>\n<li>Robotics, Drones, &amp; RC Fun<\/li>\n<li>Digital Fabrication \u2013 3D Printers<\/li>\n<li>Hacks of Any Sort<\/li>\n<li>How-To Workshops, Panel Discussions, and Presenters<\/li>\n<li>How to Fix Things or Take them Apart (Vacuums, Clocks, Washing Machines, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>K12 and higher-ed students will be eligible to earn prizes through the\u00a0James (Jim) O&#8217;Connor Whitlock scholarship awards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There is\u00a0no fee\u00a0to participate if you are\u00a0not\u00a0selling or promoting a product.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other Ways to Participate:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer:<\/strong><br \/>\nView information about <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwnyregion.makerfaire.com%2Fvolunteer%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cslfrank%40buffalo.edu%7C4e11668a3e224fc0f3ea08da1a4462f6%7C96464a8af8ed40b199e25f6b50a20250%7C0%7C0%7C637851178267359848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=df3jrSHqCEMqxu5oCqW%2FMi63k6AttM%2FK%2F7p4ZMVTXic%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to volunteer<\/a> to make an invaluable contribution at Maker Faire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsor:<\/strong><br \/>\nVisit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwnyregion.makerfaire.com%2Fbecome-a-sponsor%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cslfrank%40buffalo.edu%7C4e11668a3e224fc0f3ea08da1a4462f6%7C96464a8af8ed40b199e25f6b50a20250%7C0%7C0%7C637851178267359848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=3%2B7B%2FvTD2%2Bju0PhthGKgCSNM5ctiIaaVaZGuSlpYAEQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sponsor Page<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:makewny@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makewny@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We look forward to seeing you at Maker Faire!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwnyregion.makerfaire.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cslfrank%40buffalo.edu%7C4e11668a3e224fc0f3ea08da1a4462f6%7C96464a8af8ed40b199e25f6b50a20250%7C0%7C0%7C637851178267359848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=E%2Bn8%2BNkn%2FRPTcuSqSMNsTJzqrvuVBJSud5dlmfJanJI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>https:\/\/wnyregion.makerfaire.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For additional information, email: <a href=\"mailto:makewny@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makewny@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to our current sponsors:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/gsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2022\/04\/Sponsors.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/gsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2022\/04\/Sponsors.png 485w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/gsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2022\/04\/Sponsors-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WNY Regional Maker Faire Call for Makers (April 30, 2022) Maker Faire showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of makers\u2014anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) &hellip; 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