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Spring Art Market 2022 at The Dennos Museum Center
in Traverse City, Michigan
The Dennos Museum Center in beautiful Traverse City is pleased to announce a new artist event this May. The Spring Art Market will be a one day juried art fair held indoors in our Sculpture Court May 14th before the summer art fair season begins. The market will collect table fees and artists will handle their own sales which is a new format for the DMC. It is the museum’s hope to host a Spring Art Market annually that follows a theme related to our spring exhibitions. This year, we are focusing on Nathalie Miebach’s exhibition, “Stay Healthy and Strong,” currently on display in the main court of the museum where the market will be set-up. The theme, “Color and Pattern,” is inspired by her use of playful colors and intricate patterns when interpreting data for her sculptural works. Artists are asked to consider their use of color, color combinations and patterns when submitting photos for their applications. Artist participation in the theme is optional and will not determine whether or not they are juried into the show. Special museum offerings will be planned into the day making this a fun event for all ages. Admission is free.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Images: 5 digital images minimum (one booth shot or, for emerging artists, a display of how works will be presented is required) Fee: (Application Fee): $10.00 non-refundable.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Dennos Museum Center is excited to welcome twenty artists to gather and display their work indoors before the summer season of art fairs begins. The Spring Art Market will be held indoors in the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday, May 14th. Artist booths will fill the court with color after the long winter and special tours of the museum will be offered for a day filled with fun for all ages. Admission is free.
20 spaces are reserved in our Sculpture Court. A handful of additional booths may be added as space & flow permits.
We like to keep an open feel to the market with the focus on a smaller number of artists that fit the unique space we offer.
Founded in 1991, the Dennos Museum center builds community, sparks conversation, and inspires change for audiences of all ages through its exhibitions, programs, and the collection and preservation of art.
GENERAL INFORMATION: You may want to print this page to keep on hand.
Show Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2022.
Set-Up: Friday, May 13th from 2 PM – 7 PM. (Special arrangements may be possible for traveling artists to set up on the morning of the show.)
Show times: Saturday, May 14th, 10 AM – 5 PM. The museum will open for a Members Only preview at 10 AM. Doors open to the public at 11 AM.
Application/Acceptance Deadline:
March 14th: Deadline to apply.
March 22nd: Artists notified of acceptance.
April 14th: Deadline for invited artists to accept via Art Call and confirm space in show by paying booth fee in full.
Participation is open to all artists who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution. Our market seeks to maintain the highest standards for both the artists and for our visitors. Artists will be selected for the event by the Spring Art Market committee.
Media: Painting, Drawing, Collage, Graphics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fiber, Wood, Metal, Glass, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, Leather and Mixed Media will be considered. Clothing, jewelry, and fine craft work must be handmade or substantially altered by artistic effort.
Requirements:
Media Images: Five digital images including four of current work and one photograph of booth required. Artists must have all media represented in their image set.
Promotion/ Benefits to the Artists:
Promotion will begin when you are juried into, and accept your invitation to the Spring Art Market.
Artists will be included/tagged on our website, Facebook page and Instagram, and email marketing to our museum members, our e-news subscribers and the Northwestern Michigan College community.
The market will be promoted in Record Eagle, Ticker and Facebook ads, community calendars, and a postcard mailing to our 1000 plus DMC members.
Select artists may be featured in other social media postings.
DMC will provide morning treats and beverages on Saturday for artists and a conference room to eat and relax in. Volunteers will be on hand to sit with your booth during breaks.
Free parking on premises.
A special hotel rate may be offered for out of town travelers at a neighboring hotel subject to availability.
RULES/REGULATIONS:
Acceptance Criteria:
Artists are responsible for their own cash drawer, credit card processing, and sales tax. The DMC and its staff will not process payment for vendors nor will it supply packaging or bags for sales.
You must be designer and producer of the work.
Your items are artfully and professionally represented in your application photos/and or website.
All artwork must be handmade, original work, not the work of mass production studios. No work that has been made with commercial kits allowed.
Jewelers must be the designers and hands-on makers of their work (purchased, facet-cut gems may be used/assembled, but pre-fabricated jewelry is not allowed).
The Spring Art Market reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with submitted images and/or these guidelines.
Commercial photographs, giclees and prints are permitted, but must be signed and numbered.
Your product, booth design, and application information will be juried for quality, authenticity, uniqueness, and overall presentation.
Artists must be present for the duration of the market.
All applications must be submitted online through Art Call @ https://spring2022dennos.artcall.org/. To be considered, you will be asked to:
Create an online artist’s profile
Prepare and upload five digital images of your work including one image of a booth presentation (images must be a minimum of 1920 pixels on the longest side, in .JPG format).
Submit a $10 non-refundable application fee.
Complete the online application and submit it before 5pm on March 14th, 2022.
A wait-list will be maintained. Cancellations are filled based off of medium and jury score. If you receive an invitation to participate, you will have two days to ‘accept’ or ‘decline’ your invitation and pay booth fees.
Artists will be asked to submit a short bio and photo for marketing purposes.
BOOTH INFORMATION:
Booths will be located throughout the entrance Sculpture Court and will be assigned by DMC staff. We are unable to fulfill booth location requests due to gallery space layout changing based on the current exhibition. The court can accommodate a set number of booths well and that layout is a deciding factor in how many artists are selected to participate.
At your request and by availability, DMC will provide one 2.5' x 6' table, one – two chairs and white table linens. 5 foot tables are also available by request.
Additional display pieces and embellishments are allowed for display purposes, but are the responsibility of the artists and MUST conform to the allotted 8' x 6' space.
Tents and canopies are prohibited.
Displays may have a maximum height of 6'.
Electrical outlets are upon request. Artists must supply their own power strip and extension cord.
Read prior to applying: Due to the indoor location of the event, booth sizes may not meet the exact 8 x 6 measurement in some cases. Flexibility is appreciated. If accepted, please communicate your specific needs to the museum store manager for consideration. The Sculpture Court has an upper and a sunken middle area with stairs or ramp for access. Artist booths are located throughout.
Requests to purchase a second booth will be considered depending on availability.
Standard Booth: approx. 8’ X 6’ - $50
Do not send booth fee until notified of acceptance.
Legal Agreement
The Spring Art Market at the DMC is open to all exhibitors 18 years of age and older.
All work must be original, handcrafted work. Artist guarantees the accuracy of the description of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands.
All works on display must be for sale. We recommend exhibitors bring a range of items to accommodate the gift shopper, the casual buyer, and the fine art collector.
All sales will be conducted between the artist and purchaser. Artists are responsible for obtaining a State of Michigan seller’s permit and for collecting and paying Michigan sales tax on all sales made during the Spring Art Market.
Each exhibitor’s work will be screened during Spring Art Market. Artist’s work that not comply with the rules, or differs from the photos submitted, will be asked to be removed. The judgment of DMC will be final and no refunds will be given.
Artists must be present to exhibit and manage their displays during the Spring Art Market.
Artists are limited to the booth space they were assigned. Booth spaces are non-transferable. Any artist who has not been juried into the Spring Art Market, or has not paid the jury and booth fees, will not be allowed to exhibit.
Booth spaces: Standard Booths (approx. 8 X 6) cost $50. Booths will be assigned by DMC staff based on media, flow of traffic, current exhibits and ADA accessibility. One 6’ x 2.5' table, with white linens will be provided at no charge upon request. Electricity available upon request. Your booth must be self-contained. We are unable to allow you to hang art or construct your booth on DMC walls. Booths located in front of museum exhibit artwork must remain at least one foot away from and not touching artwork.
Exhibitors must set up booths on Friday, May 13th between the hours of 2 PM and 7 PM. Arrival times will be signed up for prior to the event.
If accepted, you agree to the use of your images for promotional purposes unless you notify us in writing otherwise.
If DMC staff members or volunteers find that an exhibiting artist has caused damage to the Dennos Museum Center property, that artist will be held responsible and will be invoiced following the event.
All exhibited work must be original in concept and must have been created by the accepted applicant. No work made with commercial kits may be exhibited. Offset reproductions of original art may be sold, but must not comprise more than 25% of exhibited work or occupy more than 25% of a booth space. Buy/sell is not permitted. If accepted, you agree to the use of your images for promotional purposes unless you notify us in writing otherwise.
Exhibitor participation is at their own risk. Applying to the market means you release the Dennos Museum Center, their employees, volunteers, and representatives free from any and all liability, as well as giving the Dennos the right to use your name, images, and/or media for promotions.
Exhibitors agree to act in a professional and respectful manner with fellow exhibitors, staff, volunteers and patrons. Failure to abide by any of the Spring Art Market rules or regulations, whether in the application or created thereafter by the committee, or to act in a professional manner may result in expulsion from the market without the right to rebate any fees paid.
Alcohol and smoking are not allowed on the NMC campus
Once booth fees are paid, there are no refunds regardless of reason.
NMC’s current COVID protocols must be followed. Currently, masks are recommended by not required in NMC buildings.
Questions can be directed to Nicole at nzeiler@nmc.edu or by phone during the week 231-995-1587.
