Holiday Market Accepting Vendor Applications from Local, Regional Artists

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department invites local and regional artists to submit an application for consideration for vending space at the annual Holiday Market, Saturday, Nov. 27 at 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington, next to City Hall.

Artists may click this link to apply online, or call 812.349.3962 to request a hard copy application. There is a non-refundable, $20 jury fee per application. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 24.

The 19th annual Holiday Market takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Market planners anticipate booth spaces will be available both inside and outside City Hall. 

Arts and crafts offered for sale at the Holiday Market must be original and made by the applicant. Applications are divided into 10 categories: clay; drawing/painting/photography; fiber arts; metalwork/woodwork; glass; jewelry; natural materials; personal care; recycled arts; and surface decoration. Works will be juried and artists selected based on the style and quality of work, price of work, and variety of artists.

All work for sale at Holiday Market must be original, and made by the applicant. Work must be safe, have a decent life expectancy, and exhibit quality of craftsmanship.

Visitors to the Holiday Market this year can shop for seasonal, locally grown farm products, craft foods and beverages by local small businesses, and unique, locally made art and fine crafts.

For more information about Holiday Market, or to receive an artist application, contact Crystal Ritter at 812.349.3962 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.

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