Early Bird Deadline is TODAY!

There are 6 hours left until the Early Bird application deadline!

This year, Makers who submit by the regular deadline (June 15th) will have the opportunity to identify their preferred booth location, with Early Bird applicants receiving priority. As an added bonus, those who submit their application by midnight tonight will be entered into our Early Bird raffle for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

So far, we have 7 Early Bird Maker applicants: Adler Teens, Chicago Children’s Museum, CodeCreate, FrankenToyMobile, LevelUP, People’s Gas Youth Ambassadors, and Science Fist.

We look forward to seeing you and your awesome projects at the faire!

Visit Our Friends from the Northside

The Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire is still 3 months away BUT this Saturday (May 2, 2015) our friends at the Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire will be hosting their 4th annual event at Carl Schurz High School (3601 N Milwaukee). Stop by between 10am and 4pm to visit with their large collection of Makers.

They have an exciting group of exhibitors coming out this year. Some of them include walking robots, squishy circuits, magnetic circuitry, and interactive art! It is free to attend and guaranteed to be a fun time for the entire family so invite a friend or two.

Check out their website for more details.

Thank You Sponsor!

I want to take the time to recognize our newest FABRICATOR, JUANITA GARCIA! Thank you for supporting the Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire. Your contribution is invaluable and we greatly appreciate the help of donors like you.

If you want to find out how you too can contribute to our fundraising campaign, visit our Indiegogo page for more information.

Thank You!

I want to take the time to recognize our newest sponsor, CHRIS LAUGHLIN! Thank you for supporting the Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire. Donors like you are helping bring invaluable opportunities for quality making experiences to the Southside of Chicago and we appreciate you.

If you want to find out how you too can contribute to our fundraising campaign, visit our Indiegogo page for more information.

Raffle Winner!

As we enter the final month before the 2nd Annual Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire, We are proud to announce the winner of our Early Bird raffle for a $100 Amazon gift card. As a thank you for submitting their applications through the Call for Makers application by the Early Bird deadline (June 16th), each Maker was entered into a raffle. As an added bonus, those who submitted by the ORIGINAL Early Bird deadline (June 9th) were entered twice. Out of 13 applications, our winner is…..

 

JOHN MOOSEMILLER!!! Congratulations!

 

John Moosemiller is a co-founder of Project LEAD (Learn Everything Applying DIY), an Illinois-based non-profit organization that helps encourage and foster an interest in STEM fields through online content and hands-on experiences. Though he is a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Houston, his interests are in electronics and software development.

 

John Moosemiller is no rookie to participating in Chicago’s Mini Maker Faires having participated in both the Chicago Southside and Northside Mini Maker Faires in 2013. On August 2nd, John and Project LEAD will be guiding faire attendants through the world of micro-computing, allowing them to manipulate different codes and experience final 3D-printed products.

 

For more information on Project LEAD and John Moosemiller, visit their website here.

New Sponsor!

Recognizing our newest MAKER sponsor, ANDY SAAVEDRA! Thank you for supporting the Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire. Donors like you are helping bring quality making experiences to the Southside of Chicago.

If you want to find out how you too can contribute to our fundraising campaign, visit our Indiegogo page for more information.

 

Thank You Sponsors!

We are happy to recognize our second group of very special donors, whose very support is driving us towards our goal of bringing attention to the wonderful programs, events, and learning opportunities that exist on the Southside of Chicago.

First we would like to recognize both SMART CHICAGO COLLABORATIVE the AVERY-GROSS FAMILY for their generous donations! Your support is crucial to our efforts and it is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

We would also like to recognize our newest BUILDERS for helping us build a strong foundation for a successful Mini Maker Faire this upcoming August: ADE GORDON, TRISHA HODGES, CHRISTINA PEI, RYAN KILPATRICK, DANIELLE LESPERANCE and DANIEL STRONGIN!!! Thank you all so much for your valuable contributions!

Last but not least, we would like to thank our newest MAKER-level sponsor CHELSEA MORROCCO for contributing to our fundraising campaign!

You are all awesome and with the support of donors like you, we are that much closer to being able to provide a quality making experience to the Southside of Chicago. Thank you all for your support, it is appreciated!

If you want to find out how you too can contribute to our fundraising campaign, visit our Indiegogo page for more information.

 

Thank You for Contributing to our Indiegogo Campaign!

We are excited to recognize our early donors who’s contributions are directly helping us reach our goal of bringing attention to the wonderful programs, events, and learning opportunities that exist on the Southside of Chicago.

Firstly, we’d like to recognize DR. MICHAEL BOBROW for his generous contribution! Thank you so much for your support!

We’d also like to recognize the STRONGIN FAMILY for their contribution as well! We appreciate your support!

Next, we want to recognize our newest BUILDER-level contributor, MRSHARPS! Thank you for your donation and for supporting our mission!

Last but not least, we want to recognize our very first MAKER-level donor, ANONYMOUS!

With the support of donors like you, we are that much closer to being able to provide a quality making experience to the Southside of Chicago. Thank you all for your support, it is appreciated!

If you want to find out how you too can contribute to our fundraising campaign, visit our Indiegogo page for more information.

Help Bring Making to the Southside of Chicago!

While Chicago is rich with programs, events and learning opportunities, there exist areas of the city where resources and attention are not as plentiful. The Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire aims to help change that with its 2nd annual event on August 2, 2014!

Help us realize this vision by contributing to our Indiegogo campaign here! Every little bit helps us get closer to our goal.

Early Bird Deadline EXTENDED to June 16th!

You asked and we listened. The Call for Makers Early Bird deadline has been extended until Monday, June 16th!!! All makers who submit by 11:59pm on June 16th are automatically eligible to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Youth makers are especially encouraged to apply!

Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in the Maker Movement on the Southside of Chicago!