The Merry Makers Marketplace at Crooked Tree Arts Center 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 Merry Makers Marketplace.
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.
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.
Booth spaces: Standard Booths (approx. 8 X 8) cost $100. Booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. One 6’X4’ table, one chair, and one linen will be provided at no charge. Electricity will be available for every booth at no charge.
Exhibitors may set up booths on Friday, November 23 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
If accepted, you agree to the use of your images for promotional purposes unless you notify us in writing otherwise.
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.
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.