Artists and makers are invited to submit handcrafted items for the Handmade Holiday Market, part of the annual "Deck the Hall" celebration in Downtown Duluth, Georgia.
The Handmade Holiday Market is part of the annual "Deck the Hall" celebration presented by the City of Duluth in the heart of historic Downtown Duluth, Georgia. Set on the Town Green and surrounding Main Street district, this festive market is integrated into one of Gwinnett County's most beloved holiday traditions, drawing families from across metro Atlanta for a full day and evening of seasonal activities. Visitors come to enjoy the city's tree lighting, Santa visits, live entertainment, food vendors, and holiday attractions — all while strolling through a curated marketplace of handmade goods. This family-oriented audience arrives specifically in a gift-buying mindset, making the market especially successful for handcrafted items, seasonal décor, ornaments, candles, jewelry, woodwork, and personalized gifts. The event will take place rain or shine. The Duluth Handmade Holiday Market is organized in part by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC, and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Applications accepted: February 17, 2026
Application Deadline: October 26, 2026
Accept invitation & purchase deadline: November 24, 2026
WaitList Released: November 24, 2026 (or when deemed appropriate by the Director)
2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. Finished art must be suitable for wall mounting.
3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-dimensional objects.
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Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or other software applications.
Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or chalk. The Printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.
Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Handicraft: Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product in a cohesive collection. A complete description of items is required.
Jewelry: All Jewelry is crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist.
Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.
Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.
Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist's original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium.
Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted.
Prohibited Items
T-shirts and commercial clothing
Posters
Manufactured toys
Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
Jewelry made from more than 50% manufactured components
Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns
Application Requirements & Fees
Minimum 4 images required to apply.
Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $25. All AFFPS Festivals support the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic career.
Waitlist
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released prior to the event date. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.
Artist Responsibilities
Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number (the number will be available in confirmation materials) by Friday at 8:00 a.m. will be considered a "no-show." No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place rain or shine.
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 7% (Georgia 4%, Gwinnett County 3%).
Amenities & Parking
Free Parking Nearby
Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
Off-site Artist Parking will be available at 3221 Hill Street, NW, Duluth, GA 30096.
This holiday market is integrated into the "Deck the Hall" celebration, focusing on handcrafted items and seasonal decor for a gift-buying audience.
Audience
This family-oriented audience arrives specifically in a gift-buying mindset, making the market especially successful for handcrafted items, seasonal décor, ornaments, candles, jewelry, woodwork, and personalized gifts.