City's 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, Nov. 25 at 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington, next to City Hall.

Artists may apply online on the Holiday Market website or call 812-349-3725 to request an application. There is a non-refundable, $20 jury fee per application. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

The 21st annual Holiday Market, with booth spaces inside City Hall and outside at Showers Common, takes place from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. A limited number of artist booth spaces are available indoors.

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 in 2023 can shop for seasonal, locally grown farm products, artisan foods and beverages by local small businesses, and unique, locally made art and fine crafts.

For more information about the Holiday Market, or to receive an artist application, contact Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3725 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.

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