Independently-organized but inspired by Maker Faire and MAKE magazine, Tyler Mini Maker Faire brings together hands-on education, science, engineering, art, craft, music, food, workshops, and performance, organized by Discovery Science Place, igniting curiosity in young (and young at heart!) minds through fun, hands-on exploration.
This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers and thinkers from across north and east Texas—anyone who embraces the DIY spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. Exhibits that are interactive or highlight the process of making things are especially desired.
Entry Cut-off: April 9, 2016
Event Date: April 16, 2016 Calling All East Texas Makers
ENTRIES The first step to participating in Maker Faire is to submit an entry that tells us about yourself and your project. Entries can be submitted from individuals as well as from groups such as hobbyist clubs and schools. You can apply as a Maker, Commercial Maker (individual makers primarily selling —booth fee tbd), Workshop or Presentation, or Performer. (Please email [email protected]. or visit our website at http://tylermakerfaire.com/)
Please provide a short description of what you make and what you will actually bring to Tyler Mini Maker Faire. Please link to photographs or videos of what you make.
Here are some suggested ideas for topics that we’re looking for:
Robotics
Kinetic & Installation Art
Music Performance
Hacks of Any Sort
Homesteader Projects
Workshops and Speakers
3D Printers & Digital Fabrication
Textile Arts and Crafts
Student Projects
Rockets and RC Toys
Sustainability
Green Tech
Radios, Vintage Computers and Game Systems
Electronics
Electric Vehicles
Biology/Biotech and Chemistry Projects
Puppets
Kites
Bicycles and Human-Powered Machines
Shelter (Tents, Domes, etc.)
Unusual Tools or Machines
How to Fix Things or Take them Apart (Vacuums, Clocks, Washing Machines, etc.)
Maker Exhibit: Our standard setup for a Maker exhibit is a 10′x10′ space. If you need more space or special considerations for your exhibit or project (e.g. 60 psi water cannon, 1,000+ amp power supply, 467 albino lab mice, etc.), please let us know. Use this space to display your work and/or demonstrate how you make something.
The Maker Faire is only possible because of Makers like you. The Dallas Maker Space has participated in the past, and we sincerely hope you will join us again this year. Please respond to this thread if you would like to have a booth this year.
Thank you,
Kate Lindekugel
Tyler Mini Maker Faire Committee