Holiday Gift Market - Call to Artists

Calling all local artists!

We are hosting a Holiday Gift Market on Sunday, December 7, from 12-5p. The market will take place in the Southern Brewing & Winemaking biergarten and adjacent lot.

The intent of this art market is to encourage local and independent artists and craftsmen to showcase and sell their work.

We are looking for artists and craftsmen of all trades, including painting, photography, jewelry, ornaments, home decor, pottery, textiles, wood working, glass blowing, jams and jellies, produce, baked goods, or anything else that is local and independent!

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the application form (click here to download) and send pictures of 3 samples of your current work and a link to your website (if applicable) to marketing@southernbrewingwinemaking.com by no later than October 29.

Unlike the Summer Art Market, spots will not be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will be reviewing ALL applications so that everyone has a fair chance for attendance! Vendors will be chosen on how well they fit the theme of the market: quality hand-made, local arts and crafts appropriate for the gift-giving season. Vendor space is limited to 35 spots.

If your application is approved, there will be a $35 non-refundable vendor fee. Vendors that require electricity will need to pay an additional fee of $10, for a total of $45. Electricity access is limited to 10 spots. Vendors must provide their own tables and tents. Please, no tent sharing or unapproved substitutions. All artists will keep 100% of their profits.

What does my vendor fee cover?

10’x10’ vendor space
Special event glassware
Shop feature in the Facebook event and on twitter
Shop name included on one full page advertisement in Creative Loafing

Advertising for this event includes:

3 print advertisements in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Special email blast to over 3200 customers
Social media advertising on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Flyers and posters distributed throughout local community
Additional advertising through partnered vendors and food trucks

Attendance for our Summer Art Market was over 700 guests, and we anticipate a similar crowd for this event. Like previous markets, we will have food trucks and musicians at the event, as well as special beer releases and beer specials.

Feel free to contact us with any questions!