art market

​Please read the details below before submitting your application. ​

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• Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

• Artists will be notified of acceptance within 14 days.

• There is no fee to apply.

• Registration fees will be due immediately upon receipt of your acceptance email.

• Your space is secured once payment is received. If not paid within 5 days, your space will be offered to the next interested Artist.

• This page will be updated when registration is full.

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CRITERIA TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING:

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Whidbey Art Market is a curated event showcasing local Fine Artists, Artisans, and Craftspeople from Whidbey Island. It is an opportunity for them to show and sell their work. Applications are reviewed and considered based on several nuanced factors, including but not limited to:

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Artist location: Artists must be a resident of Whidbey Island

Medium

Body of work

Show History

Display and Setup appearance

General fit/balance within the curated group

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Artists who have not participated in a previous WAM show will be asked to share photos of and links to their body of work as well as photos demonstrating prior booth or show setups. ​

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EVENT DATE  

Friday July 3rd 12:00pm-8:00pm

​Saturday July 4th 10:00am-3:00pm

 

VENUE

Freeland Hall 1515 E. Shoreview Dr Freeland WA 98249​

ORGANIZER

Michelle Bach, hello@whidbeyartmarket.com, 206-696-6605

 

COSTS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Our goal is to keep these shows affordable.

• ​These fees covers basic promotions such as graphics, press releases, postcard printing, drewslist ads, social media boosts, signage, bookkeeping/banking fees, and website hosting.

• These fees are non-refundable, and are payable immediately upon acceptance. You will be notified by email, and a Paypal link will be provided.

• In addition to the fees and commissions, each artist will be asked to regularly promote the event to their own pre-established social media and email networks in the weeks leading up to each show. Promotional graphics, text and suggested hashtags will be provided for your use, although you may create your own as well. 

• Each artist will also be asked to distribute posters/postcards and assist with site prep and clean-up, signage setup, etc. 

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BOOTH OPTIONS

• Corner​​, approximately 10' on each side 

  • $60

• Full, approximately 10' wide X 6' deep

  • $50

• Food Vendor-with required permit, fee tbd

BOOTH SETUP

8' tables are available on site. All Artists must provide their own booth fixtures such as hanging panels, and table coverings, pedestals and any supplemental lighting. You may be able to “share” hanging walls (front and back) with adjacent artists, or rent hanging panels from local artists or organizations.

SALES

• Individual Artists and Vendors will manage their own sales and report their own sales taxes. You must have the appropriate business licenses (state and local, if required).​​

LOAD IN

Setup begins at 8:00am. Please plan to be ready by 11:45am Friday and 9:45am Sunday. We will open doors promptly at 12:00pm Friday and 10:00am Saturday. Parking passes will be provided and Artists will have the option to park onsite.

 

LOAD OUT

Artists are expected to remain setup until the event ends. Tear down begins immediately after the show ends on Saturday. Artists will be asked to help ensure the space is left clean.​​

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