We are a group of local artists, makers and professionals alike working to create a makerspace for the Flathead Valley. Through collaborative engagement and a grassroots approach we aim to create a space that is reflective of its community.

It all started in October of 2023 when an initial public interest survey was sent our to the community. (See results of that survey here) With the survey's findings a group of local artists and makers started meeting to organize a plan of approach. How do we make this dream of a makerspace, with demand evidenced in our survey, a reality?

In 2024 we met our initial goal of outreach and visibility. This past Spring, Summer and Fall we organized several satellite workshops, classes and events in addition to promoting several workshops, classes and events from other local creatives! We also filed for and successfully got our official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. (Check out our year end report here.)

Moving forward into 2025 we are fundraising to hire 2-3 paid staff members. With the ability to pay 2-3 people, The Making Place could make major headway in its administrative planning in addition to continued progress and refinement in our programming.

Please help us meet our end of year fundraising goal of $4,000. Whether $5 or $100, every donation helps us work towards our goals. If you participated in our free programming this past year, please consider donating to our mission!

Help us provide creative space and resources for our community to make, share & learn together. We want to empower a community driven art scene & enable the local making culture to flourish.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our EIN is 99-2920200. Donations to our organization are tax deductible under Federal and State Laws.

You can donate online or if you'd like to mail a check, please send donations to:

The Making Place

PO BOX 321

Whitefish, MT 59937

End of Year Giving Campaign

Donate to The Making Place and support our future programming, planning and goals as we work to open a makerspace in the Flathead Valley.

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