Creative Marketplace (Artists' Market)

Call for Artists: Artscape 2025 Creative Marketplace

Artscape is now accepting applications for the Creative Marketplace, a curated showcase of original, high-quality artwork across a diverse range of disciplines. This juried section of the festival celebrates artists who create and execute their own professional work, offering an opportunity to engage with thousands of festival-goers.

To ensure the integrity of the marketplace, all exhibited pieces must be produced by the artist or artistic collaboration, consistent with the images submitted, and fall within one of the designated categories, including Prints & Drawings, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture, Craft & Jewelry, Wearable Art, Literary Arts, Photography/Digital Arts, and more. Any reproductions, such as giclée prints, must be clearly labeled.

Apply now to be part of this reimagined festival experience!

Festival Hours:

Saturday, May 24, & Sunday, May 25, 2025

11:00AM-10:00PM

Artists' Market Exhibitor Packages 

Artists' Market Exhibitor Packages begin at $700 (for 10’x10’x7’space) and include:  

• Festival-provided tent with sidewall, all spaces have a 10’x10’ footprint. Pop-up tents, and space additions are prohibited. 

• Free access to an electrical outlet and basic overhead lighting 

• Overnight roaming security 

• Exhibitor hospitality at check-in (includes bottled water) 

• Listing on Artscape website 

Application Fee: $10 

By submitting an application, you agree to and accept all festival terms and conditions. 

Please note requests for 10X10X10 spaces don't guarantee acceptance. 

CATEGORIES:

PRINTS & DRAWINGS – Original works made with pen, pencil, color pencil, charcoal or traditional printmaking techniques, including etching, engraving, lithography, serigraphy, or woodcuts. Combination techniques / collages are also included. Original prints must be signed and numbered. Any work that is produced by any mechanical means, i.e., giclée, photo-offset, or any other reproduction technique must be labeled a “Reproduction.”

MIXED MEDIA – Artwork using the combination of two or more distinct media or physical materials. This category is not to be used if artwork consists of only one medium even if uniquely framed.

PAINTING – Original artwork created using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, or similar materials on canvas, paper, or board. Combination techniques/collages of these materials are also included. Any painting that is produced by any mechanical means, i.e. giclée, photo-offset, or any other reproduction technique must be labeled a “reproduction.”

SCULPTURE – Original artwork of three dimensions using mediums such as wood, metal, stone, glass or clay, and using techniques like carving, modeling, and assembling to create tangible, spatial artworks.

CRAFT & JEWELRY – Original decorative or functional artwork that emphasizes skillful craftsmanship and manual dexterity in the creation of objects. Includes artists working in craft mediums, such as ceramics, fiber and leather, basketry, glass and handmade paper. All work must be designed and crafted by the artist. Original jewelry made from precious and non-precious metals, gemstones, enamel, glass, fiber, clay or other materials. No buy/sell, kit or costume jewelry, or mass produced items. Jewelry may be exhibited ONLY if accepted under the jewelry category.

WEARABLE ART – Original work created from fibers or leather, weavings, and other artistic, fabric-based work, designed to be worn as apparel. All work must be designed and sewn by the artist. No commercial, mass produced items permitted.

LITERARY ARTS – Original works from authors, poets, and comic artists. Could include novels, short stories, poetry & prose collections, handmade books, or graphic novels.

PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ARTS – Original artwork created by the artist/photographer utilizing an SLR or digital camera, or computer-generated image, and printed with either traditional darkroom, ink-jet, or laser printing technologies. No commercial photography. Original prints must be signed and numbered. Any photograph that is produced by any mechanical means, i.e. giclée, photo-offset, or any other reproduction technique must be labeled a “reproduction.”

OTHER — Select this category if your work does not fall into the categories listed above. Be prepared to provide a detailed description, and possible sample/example of your work if required. All work must be original and of professional quality.

GUIDELINES/CRITERIA FOR ARTISTS 

Artists' Market applicants will be judged on the following criteria: 

• Artistic Quality
  • Assess the uniqueness and originality of the artist's work.
  • Skill and technique - evaluate the level of technical skill demonstrated in the artwork.
  • Consistency in quality - is the quality of work is consistent across different pieces?
• Craftsmanship
  • Attention to detail - precision and attention to detail in the creation of the artwork.
  • Assess the overall presentation of the artwork. 
• Market Presence
  • Artist demonstrates an ability to present a professional and consistent market setup. 
  • Evaluate how well artist's brand is presented and how cohesive their body of work is. 
• Relevance to Artist Market
  • Artist's work fits in with the overall mission of the Artscape Artists’ Market – to present a rich tapestry of original, professional artists and makers. 
• Adherence to Policies
  • Artist and their wares comply with the rules and policies set by BOPA and the Artscape Artists' Market. 

Artist Market prohibits the following: 

• Multiple employee studios engaged in production work are not eligible to participate. 

• Absolutely no buy-sell. 

• Items made using commercial molds or patterns and hobby crafts are ineligible. 

• Weapons – including knives, swords, etc.