Submissions for the 2027 Crafting Community: A Fairbanks Arts Gift Guide are OPEN!
Fairbanks Arts invites Interior Alaskan artists, artisans, authors, and creatives age 18 and older to submit up to two original works for this year’s Gift Guide. Read on for more information and to access the Gift Guide submission form to submit your entries before Sunday, October 25, by midnight!
ABOUT
The 2027 Guide will debut on November 28, 2026 (Small Business Saturday) and is a year-round resource for shopping local. This printed Guide will feature artists, artisans, makers, and authors of Interior Alaska and reflect the creativity of our diverse Interior Alaskan communities.
The Guide aims to amplify the work of Interior Alaskan makers, promote handmade and original creative works, encourage consumers to purchase handmade, prioritize local, and support Alaskan creatives as small businesses. Check out the digital PDF of the 2026 Gift Guide here.
DEADLINE & ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Sunday, October 25th, by midnight
Eligibility
Eligible artists may submit up to two (2) entries.
(Full guidelines are available in the submission form)
- Must reside in Interior Alaska, Doyon region (Fairbanks North Star Borough, Denali Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk, or Southeast Fairbanks census areas)
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Artists/artisans/makers/authors/creatives with quality handmade or self-produced items that are their original work or publications and do not violate copyright laws.
- Artists should either actively have products for sale and a means to connect with buyers or be open to commission/custom requests from buyers.
Additional requirements
- Artists must complete the submission form in full and provide high-quality photos as part of their submission.
- Artists must review and agree to the participation terms and acknowledgments for the Gift Guide, which cover submission integrity and professional conduct.
All guidelines are outlined in the submission form.
A note on Fairbanks Arts Membership (encouraged, not required for participation)
To support the creation and sustainability of the Gift Guide as a resource, we encourage returning Gift Guide artists and those financially capable of doing so to maintain Fairbanks Arts membership at the “Artist” level ($75) or higher. Click here to become a member and learn about additional membership benefits! Please note that if this is a financial barrier for you, keep reading and still submit your entries!
First-time Gift Guide participants and/or participants with financial need: If you are unable to become a Fairbanks Arts member at this time but would like to contribute to the Gift Guide at a different level comfortable for you, you will have an opportunity to make an optional, custom donation before submitting the form.
Important: If you have financial need and can make no financial contribution, still submit your entries! Membership status will not impact your entries being featured in the Gift Guide!
Finally, help spread the word about this opportunity to other eligible creatives in your network that you would like to see featured in the Gift Guide!
For questions, contact giftguide@fairbanksarts.org.
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