Makers Market: Saint Paul Winter Market Exhibition
Argyle Zebra Gallery
We are excited to invite all MAKERS to submit for our annual indoor HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET. The MAKERS MARKET will feature local makers | artisans and provides an opportunity to the public to buy quality, locally-made goods during the holiday season. The HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET will coincide with THE TINY ART EXPO (2D | Wall Art).
CRITERIA
We want creative people to create. To foster a creative economy, we strive to provide our shoppers with a diverse range of original, handmade, unique, repurposed, designed or produced locally wares. Our shoppers will be looking for unique designs that cannot be found elsewhere.
Items will be displayed on pedestals/platforms (with exception of ornaments).
Examples of items we ACCEPT:
- Ornaments: we will have full wall dedicated to display ornaments!
- Bath & Body (Soaps, Lip Balm, Body Scrubs, etc.)
- Books
- Candles
- Cards
- Ceramics/Pottery
- Fiber/Textile Goods (Tufting, Punch Needle, Felting, Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, etc.)
- Glass Art (Stained Glass, Mosaic, Glass Blowing, etc.)
- Jewelry
- Leather Goods
- Metalwork
- Paper Goods (Handmade Journals, etc.)
- Woodworking (Wooden Toys, Bowls, Utensils, Cutting Boards, Charcuterie Boards, etc.)
Examples of items we DO NOT ACCEPT:
- “Resale” products; including MLMs or “party”-type businesses.
- 2D Artwork (intended to hang on wall). Please submit under Tiny-Art-Expo Call for Art.
Our market is JURIED to ensure our vendors are the cream of the crop. We sure hope that’s you (or someone you know)!
KEY DATES
- Submissions Open: 6/1/24
- Submissions Close: 10/15/24
- Artist Notifications Sent: 10/25/24
- Drop Off: Sunday, November 17, 2024, 11am-4pm
- Pick-Up: Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10am-2pm or Sunday, January 5, 2025, 10am-2pm
SUBMISSION | JURYING PROCESS
- Submissions will be juried based on a PORTFOLIO of wares submitted; a curated collection of original/artisan wares that represent your offering.
- Portfolio Images: Makers/Artisans can submit up to 10 images that best represent & reflect their offering.
- Upon review & acceptance, a gallery representative will reach out to discuss items/# of pieces we’d like to include in our market. A final inventory spreadsheet will be required to be completed by maker/artisan and submitted at drop-off.
TERMS | CONDITIONS
- No submission fees
- Pedestal work ONLY (exception = ornaments)
- All wares must be for sale
- 40% commission rate
- 10% lead rate
If QUESTIONS, please e-mail info@theazgallery.org prior to completing submission form.
AZ Gallery is a WOMEN owned, community gallery located in Lowertown, Saint Paul. We provide opportunity to artists, in all stages of their careers, for growth, personal exploration and creative risk taking.