Monthly Archives: November 2014

One of the Makers that we would like to feature is Shawn Dunwoody.

Shawn Dunwoody

Shawn is a maker that you will find, along with his work, everywhere around Rochester. On top of helping organize the Greentopia Fashion Week, creating viral videos, and bringing arts to inner city school communities, he is often found painting large works of art in downtown Rochester. His work is usually based around a quote, either from a historical figure, a phrase often heard, or a suggestion from a local resident. Shawn often has volunteers and school groups help him out.

Photo taken from M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence on Facebook

We have met up with him on a few occasions when planning Rochester’s first faire and have been greeted by a mind that is just filled with beautiful images. Images that not only make the snowy Rochester area a beautiful place, but art to improve and inspire lives.

Photo Taken From Facebook

At the Rochester Mini Maker Faire, Shawn will be bringing a 40’ by 5’ canvas for anyone attending to help paint. He is using the phrase “Make art everywhere!” as a jumping off point for the event. When you meet him at the faire, you will be welcomed with so much positive energy that it will be impossible not to smile.

Photo from Hart’s Local Grocers

Don’t be surprised if you find a paintbrush in your hand within seconds of walking up to his booth. We can’t wait to make more art with him and the rest of the community.

Hello everyone!

We are putting the finishing touches on the Rochester Mini Maker Faire so it has been a very busy past week. But we are happy to say that we are only two days away and everything is looking good!

Just a reminder that over 80% of our booths are absolutely free to participate. We do have a little less than 20% that are selling items that they have made. You may want to do a little shopping and beat the Black Friday rush while at the Faire. Regardless we want to save you money on the entrance fee.

The Advance Tickets are heavily discounted from the at the door price. Where else can you take the entire family, 2 adults, 3 kids ages 5 to 18, and kids under 4 are free . . for just $30 for a Family Pass? At the door the price goes up to $45! Save $15 for your family and buy the ticket online. You get a PDF that you print out, and we simply scan it at the door. It will also speed your entry as you won’t have to stand in the line for ticket purchases.

The Advance single ticket is $7. At the door it is $12! You can save $5 per single ticket by purchasing tickets online! And just like with the Family Pass, you will get into the Faire faster through the ticket scanning line.

Get your Online Tickets Here http://rochesterminimakerfaire.eventbrite.com