Terms & Conditions

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Terms & Conditions

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Images: 5 digital images minimum (one booth shot or, for emerging artists, a display of how works will be presented is required)

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

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Dennos Museum Center welcomes twenty five selected artists to gather and sell their work to kick off the 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 4th and Saturday November 5th.  Visitors will encounter a unique variety of artful gifts to shop from in a lively and festive marketplace. Admission is free.  

25 spaces are reserved in our Sculpture Court. We like to keep an open feel to the market with the focus on a smaller number of artists that fit the unique space we offer.  A handful of additional spaces may become available depending on layout and mapping. 

Application/Acceptance Deadline: 

Dates: Friday November 4th and Saturday November 5th from 10AM – 4PM

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.

Requirements:

  • Media Images: Five digital images including four of current work and one photograph of booth required. Artists must have all media represented in their image set.  Images featuring the artist will not be included for jurying.

RULES/REGULATIONS:

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Artists are responsible for their own cash drawer, credit card processing, and sales tax. The DMC and its staff will not process payment for vendors nor will it supply packaging or bags for sales. Please be prepared to handle your own sales with cash, square reader, etc. WIFI is provided by NMC. Please be familiar with troubleshooting your device as tech support will not be provided.
  • Work will be juried to ensure quality, variety and originality.
  • 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.
  • Work 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.
  • Jewelry made of manufactured components and cut coins is not permitted.
  • 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 25% of exhibited work.
  • Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the market.
  • DMC is not liable for artwork/items stolen or damaged during the artist market.
  • All applications must be submitted online through Art Call @ https://2022holidaymarketdmc.a...To be considered, you will be asked to:
    • Create an online artist’s profile or login to your account if you've applied in the past
    • Prepare and upload five digital images of your work including one image of a booth presentation (images must be a minimum of 1920 pixels on the longest side, in .JPG format).  Photos featuring the artist will not be included for jurying. 
  • Submit a $10 non-refundable application fee.
  • Complete the online application and submit it by midnight on July 25th, 2022.
  • A wait-list will be maintained. Cancellations are 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Cancelling/Withdraw from event policy as follows: By October 1st refund less $50 processing fee. After October 1st non-refundable.
  • NMC’s current COVID protocols must be followed. Currently, masks are recommended but not required in NMC buildings.

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.
  • Additional display pieces and embellishments are allowed for display purposes, but are the responsibility of the artists and must conform to the allotted 8' x 6' space. Displays may have a maximum height of 6'.
  • Tents and canopies are prohibited.
  • Electrical outlets are upon request. Artists must supply their own power strip and extension cord.
  • Read prior to applying: Due to the indoor location of the event, booth sizes may not meet the exact 8 x 6 measurement in some cases. In some areas depth may be greater.  Flexibility is appreciated. If accepted, please communicate your specific needs to the museum store manager for consideration. 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 apply individually.

Standard Booth: approx. 8’w x 6.5’d - $125  

Extended Booth: approx. 10'w x 6.5’d - $175, 12'w x 6.5'd  $225 (There are a limited amount of extended booth spaces and availability will be determined by jury rating and size of media.)

  • Do not send booth fee until notified of acceptance. 
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