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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Images:

Six digital images of CURRENT work including one of a FULLY STOCKED BOOTH OR TABLE DISPLAY REQUIRED. Artists working in more than one medium must have ALL MEDIA represented in their image set. To ensure impartiality during the jurying process, artist’s names, company names, or other personal identifiers must not be visible in images or descriptions. Images must be a minimum of 960 pixels on the longest side with a maxiumum of 4600px in JPG or PNG format.

Fee: (Application Fee): $10.00 non-refundable.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Dennos Museum Center welcomes twenty four artists to gather and sell their work artfully kicking off the 2023 holiday gift shopping season. The Holiday Artist Market will be held in the Sculpture Court of the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City, Michigan, Friday November 3rd^h and Saturday November 4th. Visitors will discover a unique variety of artful gifts to shop from in a lively and festive marketplace. Admission is free to all.

24 spaces are reserved in our Sculpture Court. Final number may be determined by media and table size mix to best accommodate artists and visitor accessibility. We strive to keep an open feel to the market with the focus on a smaller number of artists that fit the unique space we offer.

Founded in 1991, the Dennos Museum center builds community, sparks conversation, and inspires change for audiences of all ages through its exhibitions, programs, and the collection and preservation of art.

Application/Acceptance Deadline:

Dates: Friday November 3rd and Saturday November 4th from 9 AM – 4PM

Set-Up: Thursday November 2nd 2PM – 7 PM. (Special arrangements may be possible for traveling artists to set up on the morning of the show at event manager’s discretion)

Media: Painting, Drawing, Collage, Graphics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fiber, Wood, Metal, Glass, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, Leather and Mixed Media will be considered. Clothing, jewelry, and fine craft work must be handmade or substantially altered by artistic effort.

RULES/REGULATIONS:

Acceptance Criteria:

Artwork will be juried based on quality originality, creativity, and design. Committee members may change from year to year. It is the responsibility of the artist to provide high quality and current images to represent their work in the most honest, clear and up to date manner. Jury selections are based on the photos and descriptions provided by the artist.
All artwork must be original in concept, design, execution, and of the artist’s own creation. No work that has been made with commercial kits allowed. Clothing, jewelry, and fine craft work must be handmade or substantially altered by artistic effort.
Commercial photographs, giclees and prints are permitted, but must be signed and numbered. Offset reproductions of original art may be sold, but must not comprise more than 50% of exhibited work.
Artwork is artfully and professionally represented in your application photos. DMC reserves the right to refuse exhibition, sale of work, or booth space if an artist’s work is not consistent with submitted images.
Artists, not representatives, must be present with their work for the duration of the market.
The DMC’s goal is to present a well-round show within the limited space available. There is no predetermined number or percentage of spaces established for any medium category. The committee reserves the right to determine “what is art” as it applies to this event.
All applications must be submitted online through Art Call @ https://2023holidayartistmarke...; To be considered, you will be asked to:

Create an online artist’s profile
Prepare and upload up to six digital images of your CURRENT work including ONE REQUIRED image of a fully stocked booth or table display (unless you have never set up a booth and this is the first time applying to the market.) Images must be a minimum of 960 pixels on the longest side with a maxiumum of 4600px in JPG or PNG format.
To ensure impartiality during the jurying process, artist’s names, company names, or other personal identifiers must not be visible in images or descriptions.

Submit a $10 non-refundable application fee.
Complete the online application and submit it before 11:59pm on July 15^th, 2023.
A wait-list will be maintained and filled based on media and jury score. If you receive an invitation to participate, you will have two days to ‘accept’ or ‘decline’ your invitation and pay booth fees.
Artists will be asked to submit a short bio and photo for marketing purposes due no later than September 15th.
Exhibitor participation is at their own risk. Applying to the market means you release the Dennos Museum Center, their employees, volunteers, and representatives free from any and all liability, as well as giving the Dennos the right to use your name, images, and/or media for promotions. DMC is not liable for artwork/items stolen or damaged during the artist market.
Exhibitors agree to act in a professional and respectful manner with fellow exhibitors, staff, volunteers and patrons. Failure to abide by any of the Holiday Artist Market rules or regulations, whether in the application or created thereafter by the committee, or to act in a professional manner may result in expulsion from the market without the right to rebate any fees paid.
Alcohol and smoking are not allowed on the NMC campus.
Table fees are non-refundable after October 1^st.

BOOTH INFORMATION:

Booths will be located throughout the Sculpture Court and will be assigned by DMC staff based on market flow, accessibility, and variety and size of media. Special requests can be submitted but may not be accommodated.
At your request, DMC will provide one 2.5' x 6' table, one – two chairs and white table linens. 5 foot tables are also available by request. A second table for extended booths may be available by request.
The Sculpture Court has an upper and a sunken middle area with stairs or ramp for access. Artist booths are located throughout.
Two artists may share a booth space but each artist must provide the same number of photos and media must be accurately and equally presented in the application for jury consideration.
Additional display pieces and embellishments are allowed for display purposes but must conform to the allotted 8' x 6' space. Displays may have a maximum height of 6'. Displays exceeding 5’ in height must be accurately described to management prior to booth payment for mapping to place artists in spaces that do not overly hinder the view of neighboring artists. This is an indoor event in a small space so respect for neighbors is essential in making this an aesthetically pleasing and successful event for all.
Tents and canopies are prohibited.
Electrical outlets are upon request. Artists must supply their own power strip and extension cord.

Standard Booth: approx. 8’ length x 6’d - $150

Extended Booth: approx. 10’ length x 6’d - $225

Booth space does not include additional space between where one artist ends and the next begins. Please refer to Booth page in application for a better understanding of how tables are set up and what the spaces can accommodate and plan accordingly. The Sculpture Court is a unique shape and has limited space so understanding the set up and flow of the market and not exceeding the space allotted to you is of great importance in making this a successful and enjoyable event for all.

Do not send booth fee until notified of acceptance.

Promotion/ Benefits to the Artists:

Promotion will begin when you are juried into and accept your invitation to the market.

Artists will be featured/tagged on our website, Facebook page and Instagram, and in email marketing to our museum members, our e-news subscribers and the Northwestern Michigan College community.
The market will be promoted in the Record Eagle, Ticker and Facebook ads, community calendars, a postcard mailing to our 1000 plus DMC members and to our Holiday Artist Market mailing list captured at previous markets, and on yard signs in Traverse City.
Select artists may be featured in other social media postings.

DMC will provide morning treats and beverages for artists and a conference room throughout the day to eat and relax in. Volunteers will be on hand to sit with your booth during breaks.
Free parking on premises.
A special hotel rate may be offered for out of town travelers at a neighboring hotel subject to availability.

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