2026 Holiday Artist Market at The Dennos

Overview

The Holiday Artist Market is a vibrant two-day juried marketplace in its twenty-seventh year at The Dennos in Traverse City, Michigan. Held indoors in the museum's light-filled Sculpture Court and Milliken Auditorium entrance, the event showcases 28-30 carefully selected booths of fine art and craft. Admission and parking are free. Jury selection is based on artistic quality, originality, and presentation, with consideration given to media balance, price points, and a mix of returning and new artists.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: August 5, 2026
• Set-Up: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Market: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM
• Tear Down: Saturday, November 7, 4 PM – 6 PM

Eligibility

Open to artists 18 and older who design and create their own original work. Must be Michigan-based.

Accepted Media

• Fiber
• Jewelry
• Glass
• Illustration / Drawing
• Leather
• Metal
• Mixed Media
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Wood

Submission Guidelines

Each applicant must submit 5 digital images: 4 images of current evolving work (up to 6 allowed) and 1 booth image of a fully stocked setup. Submit high-quality, well-lit images that accurately represent your work. Booth images should not include identifying information or feature the artist.

Fees

• Application Fee: $20
• Standard 8' Booth: $150 (Sculpture Court) or $100 (Milliken)
• Extended 10' Booth: $250 (Sculpture Court) or $200 (Milliken, limited availability)
• Shared Booth: $25 fee for second artist

Booth Information

Standard booths are 8'w x 6'd x 6'h. Extended booths are 10'w x 6'd x 6'h (limited availability). Booths include one 5' or 6' table with white linens and 1–2 chairs. A second table may be requested for extended booths only. Electrical access available upon request (bring your own cords and power strips). Displays and chairs must remain a minimum of 18" from walls and artwork. Display height must not exceed 6'. No tents or canopies. Booths are smaller than standard outdoor art fairs; the Sculpture Court space is uniquely shaped and may require adaptability. Location is determined by museum staff based on scores, media balance, accessibility, and market flow. Booth payment is made after maps are provided and reviewed.

What's Included

• One 5' or 6' table with white linens
• 1–2 chairs
• Optional 5' extension table with linens for extended booths only (request after acceptance)
• Electrical access upon request (bring your own cords and power strips)

Contact

For questions, reach out to the market's manager, Nicole Zeiler, at [email protected]. For booth share requests and pairings, email [email protected].