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DESCRIPTION

The Artists Market is an open-air market that takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month April to November from 9am-2pm. Located on Mill Street- from Church Street to the railroad tracks- in Historic Downtown Marietta, the Artists Market is a juried event held in conjunction with the popular Marietta Square Farmers Market. The event is sponsored by The Branding Project, and was created to raise revenue to brand and promote Historic Downtown Marietta with a unified voice. The Artists Market is increasing in popularity. Thus, we are expanding and increasing our quality to provide an optimal experience for both artists and visitors. Please email Connie Nelson at connie@artistsmarketmarietta.com for further information.

OBJECTIVES
To provide entrepreneurial opportunities for artists To encourage economic development To create a sense of community by allowing artists to sell directly to the public To encourage the production of quality art

ELIGIBILITY
All media is accepted including, but not limited to painting, sculpture, performance, craft, jewelry, and digital art. The Artists Market is a producer-only event- All pieces must be handcrafted by the artist. Resale of wholesale items (buy/ sell) is not permitted. Artists may only show and sell work from the category in which they have been accepted. Booths may be shared (limit 2), and each artist must submit and be accepted each month. Artists will be offered a space in the market about 10 days prior to the market. Artists must pre-pay using PayPal to confirm their space 7 days prior to the market. Musicians must obtain permission prior to performing at the Artists Market. Musicians selling materials must apply to the market and pay the booth fee. Unauthorized music is not permitted in booths or in the market area.

BOOTH FEE & SET-UP

The booth fee is $40 per Saturday. Full-time high school and college students are offered a discounted rate of $25 with student ID. Fees must be paid 7 days prior to the market to confirm the space. Failure to make the payment by the deadline may result in losing the booth space. Booth spaces are 10 feet x 10 feet. Artists will be assigned booth spaces for each market upon acceptance and will be notified via email of their booth space via email. Set-up is from 7-8:30am. Depending on the number of artists, set-up times may be assigned. If this is the case, artists will be notified of their set-up time via email. No cars are allowed in Market area from 8:30am- 2pm. Artists must stay for the ENTIRE market. Early take-down may result in ineligibility for future markets. Artists are responsible for providing their own displays. Equipment may include tables, chairs, tents, and any other display necessities. Artists are also responsible for the set up and take down of displays and clean-up of booth space at the conclusion of the market. Financial transaction methods are the responsibility of the artist as well.

ARTISTS MARKET ACCEPTANCE


In order to provide a diversity of high quality art, market managers will select artists for each market date independent of one another. An invitation to one market does not guarantee selection into each future market. Further, if an artists application has been declined for a market, the artist may be selected for future markets. Artists selected to participate in the market will be notified at least 10 days prior to the date of the market via email. Artists must confirm their participation in the market by pre-paying using PayPal. Artists will be notified of their booth space and set-up time via e-mail prior to the market.

PUBLICITY
Emily Ryals will be leading efforts to increase the publicity of the artists market. Various social media networks will be used to promote the event. In addition, artists may advertise through our website. For a $75 fee, artists may display the name of the business, description of works, a logo, and a link to a website. An email will be sent to applicants at a later date to take advantage of this opportunity. For marketing questions, email emily@artistsmarketmarietta.com.

RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Display a wide price range of items. Feature a variety of price-points, maximizing your profits. 2. Engage in social media in order to attract more visitors. Facebook and Twitter are great forums. 3. Create an attractive display. Eye-catching signage, tables, and tents draw an increased number of visitors to artists booths. 4. Be courteous to other artists. Music is prohibited. Also, ensure your display items are secure and structurally sound. In the event of wind or other unforeseen events, this will protect your works as well at those of other artist.

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