Supporting the Arts: Enriching Lives and Building Vibrant Communitie
The Fiber Arts Festival Omaha, a celebration of fiber arts and its by-hand processes, begins on Friday, August 11. The micro vendor mart is Sunday, August 13th, 2023. Free tickets to the vendor’s mart are available.
What’s in it for you?
Cultural Diversity
Art plays a crucial role in cultural preservation and in capturing the diverse experiences and traditions of others. In supporting the arts, you’re contributing to the conservation and dissemination of unique narratives and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Unique Gifts and Takeaways
Reflecting the value and craftsmanship of their products, artisans invest significant time, attention to detail, skill and effort into producing one-of-a-kind items. One of the biggest advantages of the Fiber Arts Festival Omaha micro market is having the opportunity of finding something that’s truly unique and authentic. Vendors create items that can’t be replicated or mass-produced. At the Fiber Arts Festival Omaha, you'll find an eclectic mix of goods that you won't find elsewhere. From handcrafted rugs and artisanal bowls to bespoke clothing and home decor, vendors offer an array of one-of-a-kind treasures, each product telling a story and carrying the passion and dedication of the artist behind its making, including welcoming requests for customized and personalized items.
Support Local Businesses
Shopping local is powerful! By visiting you have a chance to support members of your community. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Your purchase contributes to the growth and success of local artisans and creatives that are part of the community. The money you spend supports small artisan businesses by providing support for artistic endeavors and local craft, which helps foster and grow a vibrant, diversified, local art economy.
Experience a warm community
The fiber art community is close-knit. Come and connect with neighbors, make friends, indulge, see a demonstration, get advice and learn a new skill. Strike up a conversation. Talk to artists. Ask them about their products. Vendors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and telling you about what they do. Artisan want opportunities to engage directly and talk about their creative processes.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are available if you’re interested in participating in activities in addition to the vendor’s mart: