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ARTIST REGISTRATION
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First Saturday Arts Market is for artists - The art market has been established to provide artists of all mediums a regular venue to showcase their work directly to the public.
The market will not consider buy/sell or items made from any kind of kit. Work is chosen for originality and at the discretion of the market manager. When in doubt, a panel of regular artist vendors and guest artists are asked to be on a blind jury to choose artwork.
Jewelers please note that consideration is given to artists that create the majority of their line. Glass, clay, paper, metal work etc.
This is a Maker is the Seller event.
Before you fill out the registration form be sure you have the following:
- Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit
- Images of your work to email
- Fill out the registration form.
- Email a minimum of 3 images of your work.
- After acceptance, you will have to fill out the required information from the City of Houston which includes drivers license & plate numbers, and the name(s) and address of all assistants. This is required information and is only kept if police ask to see it.
- Credit Card payments are only accepted after an artist has attended at least one show.
- Read and keep you acceptance letter - it has important information about setup, tear down and parking. Special instructions are sent out the week prior to each market - watch for it!
WHEN * WHERE
- The market takes place on the 1st Saturday of each month year round, rain or shine
- Day Shows October through May, hours are 11am - 6pm
- Evening Shows June through September hours are 6 p.m. - 10 pm
- The market is located in the Historic Houston Heights on the parking lot of Wind Water Asian Antiques Gallery
HOW
- Complete the online registration form.
- After acceptance into the market, it is first pay, first in.
- Artists/vendors are required to show proof of a tax I.D.
- Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit here.
DETAILS
- Spaces are 10x10, you must bring a tent/canopy to fit that space.
- You provide all setup equipment including lighting.
- Booth sharing is allowed. Each artist must fill out a registration form.
- Booth assignments are given when you arrive at the market to set up by the manager.
- This is a rain or shine event, no refunds are given for inclimate weather.
- Electricity is available at no extra charge.
- Deadline! Gotta have one, it is the Friday, one week before the market.
- The cost for the space is $70 per market day year round. Fee may increase during special events.
- For tips on setup, where to buy panels etc., check this page.
- Marketing! Ask for some postcards to be mailed to you.
- An introduction to Artists At Large and what www.ArtValet.com can do for you.
- If you have additional questions please contact Mitch at 713-802-1213 or email.
This is a must read for the beginner to the seasoned artist. The book is informative and fun
to read too. Even as a promoter, I am finding invaluable information that I can use to make
the arts market better. Maria tells you like it is from an artists point of view, her mistakes,
triumphs and "tricks of the trade" that only come from years of honing ones craft and trade.
I highly recommend this book!
Mitch
