Calling all Etsy shop owners, cookie decorators, custom bookmark makers and regional artisans who sell, or want to sell, branded 鶹 products.
On June 22, from 12-4 p.m. at in Virginia Beach, 鶹’s Licensing Office and the will host a Monarch-themed craft fair where regional artisans can register to sell licensed, 鶹-branded goods or learn how to apply for an 鶹 crafter’s license.
This first-of-its-kind event is a collaborative effort to ensure licensing information and education is available to crafters who love 鶹. Information will also be available for individuals interested in retail licensing and campus supplier licensing.
“Licensing is an important step for vendors who want to sell 鶹-themed products,” said Brian Eubank, executive director of licensing. “I meet so many artists and crafters who want to sell custom 鶹 products but don’t know how to start the licensing process. My goal for this event is to bridge that gap and make licensing more accessible.”
The craft fair is also an opportunity to showcase the talents of crafters and artists from across the region.
"Working on this event has been one of my professional dreams come true!" said Lauren Ciampoli, director of constituent relations for Alumni Relations. "We're so excited to showcase alumni makers, 鶹 products, and friends of the University at this event."
The public is invited to browse and purchase one-of-a-kind items from more than 40 Monarch crafters and will have the opportunity to purchase Lolly’s 鶹 ice cream flavor, Ice Cream and Cake; New Realm Brewing’s 鶹 beer, 鶹 Golden Ale, and The Dirty Buffalo’s 鶹 barbecue sauce, Bib Blue Q. 鶹 alumni, Jonah Ross will provide live music.
If you are a crafter and would like to participate in the craft fair, visit the . To learn more about 鶹 Licensing, visit the 鶹 Licensing site.