Old City Market Fall/Winter 2026

CALENDAR

August 2nd, 2026: Application Deadline
August 10th, 2026: Artist Notification via Email 

MARKET DATES
September 20th
October 18th
November 28th - Small Business Saturday
December 13th - Holiday Market

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

The Application is due August 2nd, 2026 at 11:59pm. Notifications will be emailed to all applicants on Monday, August 10th, 2026. Priority is given based on creativity, desirability, quality, variety and aesthetic. Once approved, vendors must confirm their participation by submitting payment for the specific market. An invitation does not guarantee a reserved spot. 

ACCEPTANCE POLICY
Participating Artists may only display work in the artwork categories in which they are accepted. The work must be comparable to that shown in the submitted images. Artists must be present on-site during open hours of the Market. Assistants are permitted; however, they may not take the place of the artist at the Old City Market. Vendors may not ‘sublet’ their booth space to any non-collaborating artist.

OUTDOOR ELEMENTS
Spending a day selling artwork at our market sounds ideal, but when the weather isn’t cooperating with outdoor plans, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay as safe and comfortable as possible. Safety is our number one priority. Artists are to use their own judgment regarding inclement weather and personal safety. There is no refund of fees for bad weather. The Old City Market goes on rain or shine. 

CALENDAR

August 2nd, 2026: Application Deadline
August 10th, 2026: Artist Notification via Email 

EMERGING MAKER TENT DATES
September 20th
October 18th

DESCRIPTION

Dogwood Arts is excited to support emerging local & regional makers at the Old City Market! This fall, Dogwood Arts will provide an opportunity for 2 emerging* local/regional artists to sell their work at the Old City Markets on September 20th, October 18th.

Dogwood Arts will provide a 10'x10' branded Dogwood Arts tent (shared between 2 selected artists), 6' table for each artist, chairs, and support when preparing for the market. A Dogwood Arts staff member will also be available to assist in setting up the tent and tables. Artists are solely responsible for the setup of their work. 

*Emerging makers are artists of any age/background who are:
- Beginning their professional career as an artist/maker,
- Are seeking craft fair experience and guidance, And have never participated in the Old City Market or similar markets in Knoxville before

Please only apply to the Emerging Maker Market if you are an artist/maker selling handmade products or artwork (painting, photography, candles, prints, natural products, stained glass, pottery, etc.). Original artwork only.

If you have any questions, please reach out to abby@dogwoodarts.com

Selected artists will be required to pay a $15 fee to reserve their space.