Call for Artists - Holiday Artist Market

Application Deadline: July 15th at 5pm
Application Cost: $10
This juried opportunity is open to artists 18 and older who design and create their own original work. Jury selection is based first and foremost on artistic quality, originality, and presentation, with consideration given to the balance of media, price points, and a mix of returning and new artists to create a diverse and engaging experience once scoring is complete. The Holiday Artist Market Committee changes yearly.
About the Market
The Holiday Artist Market is a vibrant two-day juried marketplace returning for its twenty-seventh year to The Dennos in Traverse City, Michigan. Held indoors in the museum's light-filled Sculpture Court and Milliken Auditorium entrance, this well-attended fine art and craft event brings together Michigan-based artists, enthusiastic holiday shoppers, and a community that celebrates creativity and craft. Taking place over a Friday and Saturday, November 6th and 7th, the event showcases 28-30 carefully selected booths. Admission and parking are free to all, and the event is enriched by special programming and our beloved raffle, encouraging guests to linger, explore, and shop.
This event is an opportunity to connect with an engaged audience in a warm, art-loving community setting. Last year, we received 69 applicants, of which 28 were selected, and the museum welcomed 2733 visitors over the two days. In 2024, the museum welcomed 2688 visitors, and in 2023, 2226.