Holiday Thieves Market 2026

Summer of the Arts is proud to continue the 50+ year tradition of a Holiday Thieves Market in early December. This fine art show is a local favorite for holiday shoppers! Attendees will have the opportunity to visit artists during the two-day show in the Hyatt Regency's Expo Hall.  The show will feature approximately 90 fine artists.

This location provides easy access for artists and customers while allowing all artists to be in the same room. 

NEW SCHEDULE: The Holiday Thieves Market will be open Saturday from 12 PM - 6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM.

JURORS: Comprised of local artists, committee members and instructors.

FEES: The application fee is $25, non-refundable, per application. The booth space fee is $175 for each 10'x10' space, or $350 for a double booth. If accepted, you will receive an email stating that you've been accepted. You will then need to confirm your participation and pay your booth fee by October 10, 2026. Additional fees are required for those artists needing access to electricity or artists wanting to rent tables from The Hyatt Regency.

THIEVES MARKET LAYOUT: If accepted, you will receive a map of the Expo Hall with your booth assignment.  It is essential that you include any special requests with your application. We will do our best to honor requests, but no placement or location is guaranteed. There are a limited number of double booth spaces available and priority will be given to those artists who indicate on their application that they would like a double booth.

NEW THIEVES MARKET SETUP: We won't have access to the space on Friday like we have in the past, so set up will take place Saturday morning from 6 AM - Noon when the show opens.  A limited number of artists MAY be allowed to start load-in late Friday evening (after 9 PM). This will be confirmed with the artists ahead of time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.


 

ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS: All artists age 18 and above are eligible. Artists may only display and sell original artwork in the category in which they are accepted and must be present for the duration of the Holiday Thieves Market. An artist may sell prints of original artwork, but those prints may not comprise more than 50% of the work displayed for sale. Commercially manufactured items, import items, food, commercially cast jewelry, or works of art from molds and kits are not acceptable.

 

THIEVES MARKET: Check-in and set-up will take place Saturday morning from 6 AM - Noon.

Tear down occurs immediately following the conclusion of the Holiday Thieves Market on Sunday, December 6th at 4 PM and space must be cleared by 7:30 PM.  

 

CANCELLATION INFORMATION: Cancellations received by November 5, 2026, will receive a refund of booth fee paid less a $30 cancellation fee.  There are no refunds provided after this date.  Application fees are non-refundable.