Merry Makers Marketplace at Crooked Tree - Traverse City 2018 Agreement

Legal Agreement





  1. The Merry Makers Marketplace at Crooked Tree Arts Center is open to all exhibitors 18 years of age and older.  We will reserve two spaces for local high school emerging artists.




  2. 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.




  3. 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.




  4. 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 Merry Makers Marketplace.




  5. Each exhibitor’s work will be screened during Merry Makers Marketplace. Artist’s work that not comply with the rules, or differs from the photos submitted, will be asked to be removed. The judgment of CTAC will be final, and no refunds will be given.




  6. Artists and/or their representative must be present to exhibit and manage their displays during Merry Makers Marketplace. Artists are limited to the booth space they were assigned. Booth spaces are non-transferable. Any artist who has not been juried into the Merry Makers Marketplace, or has not paid the jury and booth fees, will not be allowed to exhibit.




  7. Booth spaces:  Standard Booths (approx. 8 X 8) cost $100. Booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.  One 6’ x 2.5' table, one chair, and one linen 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 CTAC walls.  Painting your booth set up at CTAC is not permitted. New for 2018- we will have additional space in the rotunda and improved lighting.




  8. Exhibitors must set up booths on Friday, November 30 between the hours of 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM.




  9. If accepted, you agree to the use of your images for promotional purposes unless you notify us in writing otherwise.




  10. If CTAC staff members or volunteers find that an exhibiting artist has caused damage to Crooked Tree Arts Center property, that artist will be held responsible and will be invoiced following the event. The artist in question will not be allowed to participate in any CTAC events or art fairs until the invoice for the damage has been paid.




  11. 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 20% of exhibited work or occupy more than 20% of a booth space. Buy/sell is not permitted.