Application Open Until July 31

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 8:30am

A young maker checks out his 3D drawing at CMCA's booth during the 2015 Midcoast Mini Maker Faire in Camden.

CAMDEN — Do you have a creative, innovative project you would love to share with the community? We invite do-it-yourselfers, artists, craftspeople, performers and makers of all ages to apply for fourth annual Midcoast Mini Maker Faire to take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Camden Public Library and Amphitheatre.

Applications available online at: midcoastmakerfaire.com

The Maker Faire is geared toward visitors of all ages and is a family-friendly event. The Midcoast Mini Maker Faire is co-organized by the Camden Public Library, Midcoast Magnet and Steel House. Non-commercial makers are provided a free exhibit space with a table, chairs, power and wifi.

Applications will be accepted online until July 31.

The Maker Faire is a hands-on festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness intended to inspire the current and future generations of makers and entrepreneurs.

Projects or workshops should highlight the process of making and inspire curiosity and wonder in makers of all ages. Faire organizers are specifically looking for:

• High-tech projects or workshops, using Arduinos, 3D printers, robots, computers or drones as well as projects that introduce complex technologies (like DNA extraction) to beginners.
• Projects that showcase our local industries, including marine crafts, marine biology, manufacturing, energy efficiency, or tiny or smart homes.
• Urban gardening or food-making projects, including aquaculture, cider-pressing, bee-keeping, and brewing or fermenting.
• Projects from artists or tinkerers, including those who use recycled materials or found objects.
• Projects from traditional craft makers, such as fiber artists, woodworkers, photographers, or bike-makers.
• Projects from teen makers who would like to show off a project they're proud of.
• People to run a "Learn to X" booth...where x could equal welding, soldering, building a solar hot water heater, code, or any skill you would love to share.

“We're also excited to see projects we haven't even thought about. Surprise us with your originality! Like the bike-powered cardboard rhinoceros that showed up at the Bay Area Maker Faire,” said organizers in a press release.

Last year's fair showcased more than 20 local and international makers: a hovercraft, drones, cameras and kites, solar heating, 3D drawings, ocean biology, modular origami, thermal photographs, costume designing, memoirs, and many more. More than 700 people of all ages attended.

You can learn more about the Midcoast Mini Maker Faire online and on the Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/MidcoastMakerFaire.