A Handcrafted Artisan Market featuring handmade products and original artwork only. Please read all the info in this application because there may be things we do differently than a traditional show.
- No hand embellishing of manufactured materials. an example would be attaching a handmade keychain onto a store bought handbag and selling it as a set.
- Submitting this application is not a guarantee of approval to Participate in Art in the Park.
There are no pre-assigned spaces. Artists select their own space from open available spaces at the time of artist check in.
We cannot accept applications from vendors who sell personal care items and products such as soaps, essential oils, serums for the face and body, healing crystals, body scrubs, herbal tonics, CBD products of any kind. Basically any product that is to be applied to the skin or ingested into the body as stated in our insurance policy is not covered and therefore will not be permitted to participate in any events for Alpharetta Art in the Park. Let's not waste anyone's time trying to apply ok? pretty, please?;) Thank you and I apologize, I know this can be a bummer to find out.
We accept applications in the following CATEGORIES:
The jury meets every Friday
2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting.
3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-dimensional objects.
Ceramics/Pottery: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or other software applications
Living Plants: Ornamentals or specimens for the exterior landscape that can be single can or curated in decorative containers with multiple plantings or in topiary form. Food producing plants or common houseplants do not qualify.
Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels or, chalk. The printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.
Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Leather: Wearables and non-wearables.
Folk-art: Multi medium, decorative or utilitarian art of the people often an expression of community life distinguished from academic art of cosmopolitan expression.
Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Handcrafted: Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product in a cohesive collection. When you upload your images, include a complete description of the items. Your work space/studio image you upload will be important to show your raw materials.
Jewelry: All Jewelry is crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist.
Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.
Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.
Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist’s original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium.
Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted.
Candle Category IS FULL FOR THE REST OF 2024.
Handcrafted pet items
Handcrafted Musical Instruments
Handcrafted kid friendly products - Must be handmade. No embellishing of store bought items. Children's hair accessories sub category is limited - please include detailed photos.
Happy, Friendly Vendors: This category is open to everyone and always accepting applications. :)
What is not permitted at Art in the Park and should not apply.
- Embellishment of store bought goods.
- Anyone that is not an artist or maker creating products by hand and original artwork.
- The selling of merchandise that was purchased for resale. No Wholesale, imports, or Buy-Sell items for retail sales.
- non-profits, religious groups, churches, political candidates, commercial enterprises soliciting sales and giving away prizes, or social clubs
- Grumpy vendors. :)