Application Information

​

Please read the following before submitting your application:

 

These events will be held outdoors. We will be setup in the lower parking lot at Greenbank Cidery in Freeland.

 

​Applications will be reviewed as they are received. You will receive a confirmation email within 3 days. There is no fee to apply. Registration fees will be due immediately upon receipt of your acceptance email. This page will be updated when registration is full.​

​

CRITERIA TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING:

​

This event is open to Artists and Craftspeople from Whidbey Island only. All items must be handmade. Whidbey Art Market is traditionally 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. Acceptance notices will be sent via email. Please reach out if you have questions about applying.

​
EVENT DATES & TIME

Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

May 24-25

July 26-27

Sept 27-28

 

VENUE

Greenbank Cidery, lower parking lot

5488 Freeland Ave, Freeland WA

ORGANIZER

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

 

COSTS:​​

• Option 1: Individual 10 X 10 booth space for your own weighted tent/canopy

  • $90 flat fee, no commissions

• Option 2: Table space under WAM tent

  • ​$60 flat fee, no commissions

  • Maximum allowed table size 6'

​

• Our goal is to keep these shows affordable.

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

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

• In addition to the fees, 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. 

​​​

SPACE ASSIGNMENT 

• Option 1: Individual Booth Space

  • Each artist will be provided 10’X10’ exterior display area and must provide their own weighted tent/canopy. ​

    • You will be responsible for bringing and setting up a weighted canopy for shade or rain with 40lb minimum per leg​.

    • Your tent must be properly weighted and it must be secured if left overnight.

• Option 2: Table Space under WAM tent​

  • ​Each WAM Tent is 10' X 20'​

  • Each artist will be provided space for one 6' table.

  • 2-3 artists will be assigned to each WAM tent.

​

• Artists will be responsible for securing their art/supplies overnight. No storage space is available onsite. 

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

• Food is available for purchase onsite. 

SALES

All Artists 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 9:00am. Please plan to be ready by 10:45am. Artists are required to park in designated offsite parking.

 

LOAD OUT

Artists are expected to remain setup until the event ends. Tear down begins at 5:00pm. Artists will be asked to help ensure the lot is left clean prior to departure. 

​