To all of the Makers in Our Midst -
Our Leaven Team is organizing a Winter Makers Market, Silent Auction & Raffle Fundraiser
Sunday Dec. 15th, open 11:30-3pm.
Artists and Vendors apply by Dec. 8th
Leaven hosted our biggest Winter Makers Market in December 2023. There were 17 artist vendors of handmade gifts and foods. We were able to offer free tables to Youth and BIPOC artists. There was great energy and the artist vendors were pleased with their sales from the over 160 people who attended.
NEW this year is an "Emerging Artists Zone". New artists and designers and that have limited editions will have an area in the Sunroom. They are invited to share their process with demos or sharing their process.
In this fundraiser, together, we play a vital role in continuing Leaven’s work in relational organizing centered in our shared values of diversity, story, justice and action.
For Maker Market Seller participation we are offering a sliding scale in keeping with our mission of equity and reciprocity.
Youth & BIPOC Makers are Free!
Each seller is invited to donate an item or service to place in our silent auction fundraiser with a suggested minimum bid by Dec.12th. Do you have a service, gift card or item to donate to the raffle ($30 value or less) or a Silent Auction item ($30 value or more). Thank you for your contribution to Leaven, it helps keep our table fees accessible. Donation form link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFc2JhDR2oZuUY2NbcmQBxDmn5tC11n-e_kdH2KyMXPQQy8A/viewform?usp=pp_url
We so appreciate the Artists, Makers, Bakers, Growers and businesses in our vibrant neighborhood and beyond!
Important Vendor Dates and Times
Dec. 8, Last Day to Apply as a Vendor
Dec. 12, Last Day to deliver Auction items
Dec. 15, 9am -11:30am, Set Up
Dec. 15, 11:30-3pm - Winter Makers Market and Silent Auction & Raffle (Auction closing at 2:15pm, Raffle 2:30).
Leaven's outreach plan for this event: Posting in our enewsletter, e-blasts, website, social media, outdoor signage & fliers in NE Portland, invitations to all Leaven groups, neighborhood organizations, Leaven partners and their members and partners. It is known that there will be over 50 people in the building at the start of the market.
Leaven's hospitality will also include Hot Beverages and treats to purchase with script. Free hospitality tickets for vendors.
How you can co-create to help make this a well attended event/fundraiser:
By participating you agree that:
- All items are handmade and are in alignment with Leaven's shared values.
- You participate in our shared spirit of fun and abundance as co-creators of this fundraiser. Together, we support one another in a cycle of reciprocity.
- Each seller is invited to donate an item or service to place in our silent auction fundraiser with a suggested minimum bid.
- You are responsible for your transactions during the market.
- You agree to be open for sales at 11:30am and close no earlier than 3pm.
After registering, you will receive an email receipt.
