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Call For Makers
Submit Your Proposal for Maker Faire
Wayne County 2020(May 16, 2020)
Submit Your Proposal for Maker Faire Wayne County 2020 (May 16, 2020).Space is limited, so apply soon! Application deadline is April 1, 2020.
Please mail application to: Wayne College, ATTN: Tom Hammond, 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville OH 44667
Areas marked in red are required.
Type of Proposal (please choose one)
Booth or Exhibit
Type of Booth or Exhibit
Individual Maker or Group (show and tell, promoting oneself, an organization, or business) (no cost)
Commercial Maker Booth (individuals selling or promoting items they have made themselves)
Commercial Makers are responsible for their own business transactions - whether it be via cash, credit card, barter, or some other means. There is a fee of $50 to sell at Maker Faire Wayne County as a Commercial Maker. The fee will be invoiced in advance and payable prior to receiving your Maker Faire credentials.
Presentation (scheduled 15 minute talk in a separate, non-powered tent, please consider staffing your booth while presenting)
Demonstration (rocket launch, volcano explosion, etc.)
Length and Frequency of Demo or Workshop
Describe the number of times you are offering to do your demo at Maker Faire Wayne County. If one time, how long is it and what time? If more than once, what time and how often?
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Project Name or Title
Project Description
Explain what your project/presentation/demonstration is and describe what you will actually be
bringing to Maker Faire. Be as descriptive as possible. This information will be shown publicly
on the Maker Faire Wayne County website to promote your project).
Project Photo Please include a paper photo, if possible. This photo will appear publicly with your project description
above.
Website Please provide a website address that shows/explains your project/presentation:
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What are your plans at Maker Faire Wayne County? Check all that apply:
Showcasing my project and sharing knowledge
Creating a hands on activity to inspire others to make. Hands-on activities are encouraged at Maker Faire Wayne County! If your exhibit is not hands-on, please reconsider what you could do to engage and inspire attendees.
Describe your hands-on activity or interactive exhibit.
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Providing free giveaway items as part of my activity
Will you be giving away, selling, or sampling food (packaged or unpackaged) at
Maker Faire?
Yes
Select the option that best describes your plans regarding food at Maker Faire Wayne County.
I'm selling or giving away pre-packaged food, not intended for immediate consumption.
I'm sampling food as part of my exhibit, workshop, demo or presentation.
Describe what type of food and any details. Including food in your exhibit may require a Health Permit and associated fee. Details will be emailed to you after acceptance.
No
Space Size
Standard booth space (10' x 8' space)
Other, non-standard size (as space permits)
Length (in feet): __________________
Width (in feet): __________________
Layout drawings are optional but can be helpful in our planning. Please include a layout on paper if possible.
No booth needed; my exhibit is mobile
Describe your non-standard setup or any special requests.
Special requests are not guaranteed by acceptance. You will receive confirmation in advance of the Faire.
No booth needed; I’m a performer or presenter or networking with attendees
Describe your non-standard setup or any special requests.
Special requests are not guaranteed by acceptance. You will receive confirmation in advance of the Faire.
Tables and Chairs (1 table and 2 chairs are provided)
I will bring my own table and chairs and do not need any provided.
I will use the provided 1 table and 2 chairs.
I would like more than 1 table and 2 chairs (as space permits).
Please specify the number of tables being requested: ______________
Please specify the number of chairs being requested: ______________
Location Preference
Inside
Outside (required for animals, messy exhibits, and open flame)
For outdoor exhibits, please mark all options that could work for you.
Asphalt
Grass
Either
Asphalt
Grass
Noise
Normal - does not interfere with normal conversation
Amplified - adjustable level of amplification
Repetitive or potentially annoying sound
Loud!
Does your exhibit require power?
Yes
What are you powering?
Electrical requirements To ensure you have adequate power onsite, it's essential we know in advance the specific amount you need. To find the total amperage you require, find the amperage listed on the back of each piece of equipment you plan to use onsite. Then, add up the amps and round up to the closest amperage below.
- All options below are for a 120v circuit (normal US house circuit.) - Average amperage for common Maker Faire items: Laptop ~2A, Sewing Machine
~0.6A, Lights ~0.3A-2A, 3D Printer ~10A, Arduino ~0.1A. Please check your equipment, and don’t guess; Thank you in advance.
one 5 amp circuit (0-500 watts, 120V)
one 10 amp circuit (501-1000 watts, 120V)
one 15 amp circuit (1001-1500 watts, 120V)
one 20 amp circuit (1501-2000 watts, 120V)
My exhibit requires power, but I need help determining my total power amperage
Other
Special Requirements: Please provide total amperage and additional details.
No
Internet requirements
I don't need wifi internet access
It would be nice to have wifi internet access.
My exhibit MUST have wifi internet access to work right.
Does your activity require a safety plan?
This is mandatory for exhibits with open flame or hands on activities with any potential for injury. Exhibitor is responsible for all safety gear required for your exhibit. ie- extinguisher, goggles, etc.
If your exhibit has any potential for injury, a safety plan is required. This safety plan is reviewed as part of the application process, so please provide it now to avoid delays. If not provided and we deem it necessary, a safety plan is required before your application is considered.
Yes Please attach a safety plan and attach a hardcopy to this application.
No
I’m not sure, please contact me to discuss
Does your exhibit make use of fire (any size flame), chemicals, or other dangerous
materials or tools (propane, welders, etc)?
Yes Describe any fire or potentially dangerous materials that you will be using.
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No
Do you have an interactive exhibit involving using tools of any kind, riding (bikes,
go carts, swings, etc), climbing, etc?
Yes
Describe the safety details of your interactive exhibit.
No
Waste and Trash Concerns
Will your exhibit produce any waste? Waste is anything you expect to dispose of during setup, showtime or load out at Maker Faire Wayne County, such as recyclables, compostables, garbage, reuseable/donatable items, and water.
Yes
Please describe what waste you expect to produce, including when, what and how much. Do you have a plan for sustainably disposing of this waste or need assistance creating one?
At Maker Faire Wayne County, we provide recycling and garbage bins. For special hazardous waste or items for donation, upon acceptance, please work with our team to create a plan. All makers are responsible for separating their waste into proper disposal bins.
No
Contact Information First name: _________________________
Last name: _________________________
Contact Email: _________________________
We will send acceptance notification and all information to this email address.
Contact Phone Number: _________________________
Street Address: _________________________
Address Line 2: _________________________
City: _________________________
State: _________________________
ZIP / Postal Code: _________________________
Maker, Presenter, or Performer Information
Names, Organizations, and Photos may be published on the Maker Faire Wayne County website. All other information will remain private and goes only to the Maker Faire Wayne County team.
Is your exhibit represented by an individual (yourself) or as a group?
Individual(s) (same as primary contact)
Maker Photo (optionally attached a printed photo of yourself)
Maker Bio (please write a few sentences to describe yourself)
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A group or association
Group/organization name: ________________________________________________________
Group/organization Photo (attached a printed photo)
Group/organization Bio (please write a few sentences to describe your group):
Pick the category that BEST fits your project 3D Imaging
3D Printing
Alternative Energy
Arduino
Art & Design
Bicycles
Biology
Computers & Mobile Devices
Craft
Drones
Education
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Engineering
Fabrication
Fashion
Flying & Aeronautics
Food & Beverages
Fun & Games
Gaming
Hacks
Health
Home
Kids & Family
Kids Under 5 yo
Kinetic Art
Maker Pro
Makerspaces
Microcontrollers
Music
Open Source
Photography & Video
Raspberry Pi
Robotics
Rockets
Science
Sustainability & Nature
Wearables
Woodworking
Young Makers (Maker is under 18yo)
Select four additional categories which relate to your project 3D Imaging
3D Printing
Alternative Energy
Arduino
Art & Design
Bicycles
Biology
Computers & Mobile Devices
Craft
Drones
Education
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Engineering
Fabrication
Fashion
Flying & Aeronautics
Food & Beverages
Fun & Games
Gaming
Hacks
Health
Home
Kids & Family
Kids Under 5 yo
Kinetic Art
Maker Pro
Makerspaces
Microcontrollers
Music
Open Source
Photography & Video
Raspberry Pi
Robotics
Rockets
Science
Sustainability & Nature
Wearables
Woodworking
Young Makers (Maker is under 18yo)
Complimentary T-Shirt and Lunch
OtherOther
Sandwiches & wraps come with a side, chips, and cookie. Salads
come with crackers. All lunches come with bottled water.
Sandwiches & wraps come with a side, chips, and cookie. Salads
come with crackers. All lunches come with bottled water.
Are there other organizations or makers you recommend we contact
about participating in Maker Faire Wayne County?
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
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Participation Agreement: Release and Consent:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION....
I shall indemnify and hold The University of Akron harmless, its officers and agents, from and against any and
all claims, demands, caused of action, orders, decrees, or judgments for injury, death, damage to person or
property, loss damage, and liability (including all costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in defending
any claim, demand, or cause of action) occasioned by, growing out of, or arising from the furnishing and
delivery of any product or service to be supplied, or other undertakings of Maker Faire Wayne County.
Further, I am solely responsible for any injury arising as a result thereof, including any failure to purchase
and maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance and compliance with Ohio law pertaining thereto, and I shall
not look to The University of Akron for any liability or coverage regarding the same.
Release and Consent
I have read and agree to the terms of this Release and Consent statement.
Are you 18 years old or older?
Yes
No
Please ask your Parent or Guardian to fill out the information below.
Full Name: _________________________
Parent or Guardian Name if applicant is under 18 years old.
First: _________________________
Last: _________________________
I am the Parent and/or Legal Guardian of:*
First: _________________________
Last: _________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Thank you! We look forward to your participation.
Please mail this application to: Tom Hammond, 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville OH
44667.
If you have any questions, please call Tom Hammond at 330-684-8722 or email him