Holiday Market: Precious Gifts

Call for Entries: Now through October 15

Articipate is seeking entries from Michigan artists in the form of unique, precious gifts for a December market. We’d love to feature your art!

Please consider submitting art pieces such as small paintings, ceramics, stationary, journals, ornaments, hats & scarfs, etc. 

Things to keep in mind for acceptance & maximum sales potential:

      • small (< 24” in any dimension)

      • affordable, variable prices ( $5 to $400)

      • ready to display (paintings wired, cards priced, etc.)

      • submit before October 15, 11:00pm.  

Important Dates for Precious Gifts Market

  • Digital entry deadline- 10/15, 11:00pm

  • Notice of acceptance- 10/22 via email

  • Drop off art day**- 12/2, 12-3pm

  • Opening Reception- 12/6 , 6-8pm

  • Market dates- Dec 6 thru Dec 29

  • Art pick-up day- 12/30, 12-3pm

Submissions 

  • Submission fee is $10, non-refundable, for up to 3 entries. 

  • Entries will be juried by Articipate committee online through Smarterentry.com

  • up to 2 photos per art item: Dimensions: At least 1200 pixels on the longest side, File size: Under 5MB, Format: JPG, JPEG, HEIC, or PNG

  • Restrictions: items must not to exceed 24” in any direction. Items over 25 lb will be placed by the artist.

  • Items should be identified with Artist Name,Title, sale price. Entry slips will be given during the drop-off period. 

  • Notification of accepted and unaccepted work will be on October 22, via email.

Accepted Work

Accepted work will be dropped off at Articipate, 3833 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072. Drop off date: 12/2/24 12:00pm-3:00pm.  No postal deliveries accepted.

Sales & Agreements—by submitting to this call for art, and if accepted

  • You understand that Articipate will charge a 30% commission on sold work

  • You agree to permit photos of your work on social media for promotional use.

  • You understand that utmost care will be exerted to protect your art during the market dates.  However, Articipate will not be responsible for damages to your art.  Please consider individual insurance coverage. 

Contact 

Deborah Kobayashi, dkobayashi@articipate.us, Articipate, 3833 12 Mile, Berkley, 48072, 248-812-9022, www.articipate.us  Submissions: https://client.smarterentry.com/Articipate