The Trashy Earth Market 2023

3635 North Clark Street,Chicago IL 60613

16 April, 2023

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There is no better way to show love for our one-and-only planet than to gather together as a community! We have *nowhere* else to go, so let’s go *nowhere* together. Celebrate Earth Week at the trashiest handmade craft fair in Chicago featuring inspirational Makers creatively transforming reclaimed materials, repurposing less-than-loved stuff and promoting zero-waste activities. Join us at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field on April 16th, 11am-3pm. You’ll have the opportunity to support eco- & socially-conscious businesses offering an array of of uniquely trashy, locally-crafted wares, like home goods, planters, art, fashion, bath & body and more. PLUS: Participate in hands-on craft activities hosted by creative reuse makers and artists. Learn about and sign up for composting. Donate craft supplies for reuse. Drop off used latex paint. Meet our Trash Smashers: 2NDS Alleyshack Woodshop Bright Practical Fabric Art Collective Resource Compost Gremlin Tooth Kindred Woodworks Marvin Tate Nature’s Trace The Northern Loon Piinkrete Radicle Arts Refinity Candle Co Silva Espadas Sometimes Christmas Textile Tattoos Trisikad OTHER ACTIVITIES Chicago Green Theatre Alliance - Craft activity (FREE) Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange - Craft Activity (FREE) + Collecting Craft Supplies Indigo & Violet Studio - Paper flower wreath craft (ADVANCE TICKET REQUIRED - coming soon) Margaux Bijoux - Nature-themed hands-on craft (FREE) Feltwerker - T-shirt yarn macrame demonstration (FREE) Earth Paint - drop off your opened latex paint (read requirements) Chicago Environmentalists - Resources for a more sustainable lifestyle Jeni’s Ice Cream - Tasting Experience! This is a free, outdoor, all-ages event hosted at and by Gallagher Way. Please check in on emails or social media for notifications about cancellations due to weather leading up to the event. RSVP is encouraged but NOT REQUIRED. By registering here, we will be better able to track number of attendees for craft activities and we will be able to communicate with you about updates and potential cancellations due to weather. Learn More at: Nowhere-Collective.com and Gallagher Way Follow on Instagram: @nowhere.collective and @gallagherwaychi