37th Annual Mistletoe Market
Calling all Makers of Fine Arts or Crafts
Application Deadline
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The 37th Mistletoe Market at the South Haven Center for the Arts is accepting artists and artisan entries!
Opening Preview Day is Friday, November 17th.
The Mistletoe Market will run November 18th through December 15th, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY
The 2023 Mistletoe Market Holiday Shop is accepting applications from anyone making original art and crafts. This holiday-based consignment shop transforms the SHCA into a fine art market from Nov. 18th through Dec. 15th.
We look forward to seeing your uniquely crafted works of art! Fine craft, fine art and artisan goods welcome.
Option One: Be a part of the shop in our gallery – Complete Fee $30
Ideal items for the downstairs gallery:
- Fine craft priced around $25
- Fine art priced at $75-$200
- Stationary and ornaments
- Show will be curated based on variety, media and size of items
- Ideally less than 100 pieces per artists, but depends on item, please consult staff if your have questions.
Option Two: 6x6 foot pop-up shop! – Entry fee $30, space fee once accepted $45
Have your own 6x6 foot space in our upstairs gallery– arranged and curated by you.
You will get a 6x6 foot space to arrange with your products that will be for sale for the duration of the market. We will staff and manage sales, market and advertise.
Attach 3-5 images at 300 dpi (a print ready file size) to info@southhavenarts.org so that we may use samples in our advertising.
The SHCA reserves the right to exclude products that do not fit the Mistletoe Market guidelines.
No buy/sell works permitted.
Email us at info@southhavenarts.org if you have questions regarding your eligibility based on what you are selling.
Artists deliver their work and it is sold through the Market dates.
Artisanal foods may also be entered — please check with us on eligibility of food products.
COMMISSION
Artists retain 65% of their sales & SHCA retains 35% commission. SHCA provides credit card payment, sales, social media, advertising, marketing and gift packaging.
Final deadline is October 31, 2023 with a $30 entry fee. Upstairs pop-up shops will be reviewed as the applications are received until all spaces are filled.
Pay through Square by following this link, Pay Here.
https://south-haven-art-association.square.site/
This document is available in alternative format upon request.
Mistletoe Market 2023 Calendar:
Days for artists to drop off merchandise for down stairs shop/market Artwork drop off days:
Thursday, November 2, 11am– 6pm
Friday, November 3, 11 am – 4 pm
Saturday, November 4, 11 am – 4 pm
Tuesday, November 7, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, November 8, 11 am – 6 pm
Dates for artists to come and set up their upstairs booths
Friday, November 10, 11 am – 4 pm
Saturday, November 11, 11 am – 4 pm
Tuesday, November 14, 11 am – 4 pm
Mistletoe Market Preview Party:
Saturday, November 18, 6 - 8pm
Members $20, Non-member $25, Artists get one free ticket
Mistletoe Market Dates:
Saturday, November 18, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, November 19, 11am - 4pm
Thursday, November 23, Closed Thanksgiving
Friday, November 24, 11am - 4pm
Saturday, November 25, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, November 26, 11am - 4pm
Thursday, November 30, 11am - 6pm
Friday, December 1, 11am - 4pm
Saturday, December 2, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, December 3, 11am - 4pm
Thursday December 7, 11am - 6pm
Friday, December 8, 11am - 4pm
Saturday, December 9, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, December 10, 11am - 4pm
Thursday, December 14, 11am - 6pm
Friday, December 15, 11am - 4pm
Artists will pick up unsold merchandise during these days or as arranged with Center:
• Wednesday, December 20, 11am – 4pm
• Thursday, December 21, 11am – 4pm
• Friday, December 22, 11am – 4pm