Fairs/Festivals
Crocker Holiday Artisan Market 2026
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 6, Max: 6
- Total | Max: 6
Opportunity Summary
The Crocker Art Museum & Creative Arts League of Sacramento invites artists to apply for the Crocker Holiday Artisan Market held in Sacramento, CA over the three-day Thanksgiving weekend.
The festival is one of the premier shopping events in Northern California and regularly attracts 5,000 attendees during the event. This event is juried & open to artists from all states.
We are a Booth Fee + Commission Event.
Event Dates:
Fri. Nov. 27, 12 Noon to 5 PM
Sat. Nov. 28, 10 AM to 5 PM
Sun. Nov. 29, 10 AM to 4 PM
Location:
Scottish Rite Center - 6151 H Street, Sacramento. The venue is a single-story building with lots of free parking and easy load in/out.
Amenities:
Event Summary:
We are an artist-friendly show with a large volunteer staff and a strong marketing program that delivers an educated, "fine craft" buying audience. All work must be original and hand crafted by the artist. No mass-produced or production studio work is allowed. We are a booth fee + commission event.
Comments from artist surveys:
"Lots of buyers"
"Buyers are educated and appreciate fine craft"
"Strong social media promotion"
"You should teach a class on how to run a show!"
"Volunteers are plentiful and helpful"
"Quality of artists is excellent"
"Very artist friendly"
The festival is one of the premier shopping events in Northern California and regularly attracts 5,000 attendees during the event. This event is juried & open to artists from all states.
We are a Booth Fee + Commission Event.
Event Dates:
Fri. Nov. 27, 12 Noon to 5 PM
Sat. Nov. 28, 10 AM to 5 PM
Sun. Nov. 29, 10 AM to 4 PM
Location:
Scottish Rite Center - 6151 H Street, Sacramento. The venue is a single-story building with lots of free parking and easy load in/out.
Amenities:
- Free coffee during set-up morning until noon
- Volunteer help for load in & out
- Volunteer staff for booth sitting
- Overnight on-site security guard
Event Summary:
We are an artist-friendly show with a large volunteer staff and a strong marketing program that delivers an educated, "fine craft" buying audience. All work must be original and hand crafted by the artist. No mass-produced or production studio work is allowed. We are a booth fee + commission event.
Comments from artist surveys:
"Lots of buyers"
"Buyers are educated and appreciate fine craft"
"Strong social media promotion"
"You should teach a class on how to run a show!"
"Volunteers are plentiful and helpful"
"Quality of artists is excellent"
"Very artist friendly"
General Information
TIP: "SAVE" your application every 5 - 10 minutes as you work!
The Crocker Art Museum & the Creative Arts League of Sacramento are non-profits. 100% of the show profit goes back into the community to support exhibitions & arts education. Staff members are all volunteers. We strive to keep expenses low; however, our venue costs and other costs rise each year and we are committed to a robust advertising campaign to ensure your success! While we continue to keep our booth fees low, we rely on the commissions and accurate reporting of those commissions to cover the ever-increasing expense it takes to put on a quality show.
If juried into the show, artists will be sent a link to purchase a booth on line for desired booth size. Please make sure you know the size you wish to purchase as booths sizes sell out. If you have previously been in the show and are unsure what size you had, email pamtrump.cals@gmail.com and your previous size will be emailed to you.
Note: No jewelry will be allowed for sale at the show unless the artist has been juried and accepted in the jewelry category! This will be enforced.
Important Dates:
All cancellations must be made in writing or by email to: pamtrump.cals@gmail.com. If in writing, please mail to:
Crocker Holiday Artisan Market
c/o Pam Trump
2157 Dame Shirley Way
Gold River, CA 95670
Email: pamtrump.cals@gmail.com
80% refund until September 30, 2026.
There will be no refunds on cancellations made after September 30, 2026.
Jury Process
The Crocker Holiday Artisan Market will conduct a jury process from July 5 - 20, 2026. The jury will be comprised of art professionals who will review all artist’s digital media submitted. Approximately 105 artists will be selected with a waitlist of 20. Notification will be by email July 25, 2026. If you do not receive an email by July 25th, contact pamtrump.cals@gmail.com. You can also check your status on Zapplication.
Medium Categories: Note: No Jewelry can be sold unless the artist has been juried and accepted in the jewelry category. If you normally jury in another media but want to sell jewelry, you will need to apply in both categories.
Ceramics
Original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry will be accepted in this category. No machine or mass-produced items will be accepted.
Glass
Functional, decorative and/or sculptural work created using glass. All work must be original. Machine-made and/or mass-produced work is prohibited. Glass jewelry must be submitted in the Jewelry category.
Gourmet Food
Artisanal food items.
Home Decor
Decorative items not listed in other media.
Jewelry
All jewelry whether produced in metal, glass, clay, paper, plastic or other material must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds or production studio work is allowed.
Metal
Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metal. No production studio work is allowed.
Mixed Media
Includes both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work that incorporates more than one type of physical material to produce. Includes non-sculptural work as determined by the artist.
Painting
Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc. are in this category. Reproductions must be labeled as such.
Photography
Photographic prints made from the artist's original image, whether from traditional negatives or digital files manipulated with computer programs, are included. Photographers are required to disclose both their creative and printing processes. All images must be processed by the artist or under their direct supervision.
Sculpture
Original, three-dimensional works of any material or combination of materials.
Soap, Aromatherapy & Candles
Soaps, bath products, skincare and candles must be handcrafted by the artist.
Textiles, Fiber, Leather, Paper & Book Arts
Includes artwork from fibers such as basketry, weaving, leatherwork, clothing, knitting, paper, and book arts. No mass or factory-produced work is allowed.
Toys & Puzzles
Can be made of any material and must be handcrafted by the artist. No mass or factory-produced goods are allowed.
Wood
Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved are accepted in this category.
Image Requirements
Wait List Policy:
We will accept up to 20 alternate artists. We reserve the right to base alternate selections on overall ranking and to maintain balance in the show categories.
TIP: Remember to "SAVE" your application every 5 to10 minutes!
The Crocker Art Museum & the Creative Arts League of Sacramento are non-profits. 100% of the show profit goes back into the community to support exhibitions & arts education. Staff members are all volunteers. We strive to keep expenses low; however, our venue costs and other costs rise each year and we are committed to a robust advertising campaign to ensure your success! While we continue to keep our booth fees low, we rely on the commissions and accurate reporting of those commissions to cover the ever-increasing expense it takes to put on a quality show.
If juried into the show, artists will be sent a link to purchase a booth on line for desired booth size. Please make sure you know the size you wish to purchase as booths sizes sell out. If you have previously been in the show and are unsure what size you had, email pamtrump.cals@gmail.com and your previous size will be emailed to you.
- The show is highly competitive and the jury only knows what they see in the photos and read in the application.
- Good quality, uncluttered photos are critical to fairly present your work.
- Photos with one item versus a group are more effective so the jury can see the detail.
- Photos need to be representative of the current work you are planning to sell.
- Thorough answers to questions help distinguish you and your work.
- Information as to materials and processes helps the jury evaluate the work.
- Booth shots should be similar to the set-up you plan for the show.
Note: No jewelry will be allowed for sale at the show unless the artist has been juried and accepted in the jewelry category! This will be enforced.
Important Dates:
- Application Opens: April 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2026
- Jury Process: July 5 to 20, 2026
- Jury Notification Results: July 25, 2026
- Accept Invitation & Purchase Deadline: August 10, 2026
- Cancellation Deadline: September 30, 2026 last day to cancel with 80% refund (Jury fee is non-refundable)
All cancellations must be made in writing or by email to: pamtrump.cals@gmail.com. If in writing, please mail to:
Crocker Holiday Artisan Market
c/o Pam Trump
2157 Dame Shirley Way
Gold River, CA 95670
Email: pamtrump.cals@gmail.com
80% refund until September 30, 2026.
There will be no refunds on cancellations made after September 30, 2026.
Jury Process
The Crocker Holiday Artisan Market will conduct a jury process from July 5 - 20, 2026. The jury will be comprised of art professionals who will review all artist’s digital media submitted. Approximately 105 artists will be selected with a waitlist of 20. Notification will be by email July 25, 2026. If you do not receive an email by July 25th, contact pamtrump.cals@gmail.com. You can also check your status on Zapplication.
Medium Categories: Note: No Jewelry can be sold unless the artist has been juried and accepted in the jewelry category. If you normally jury in another media but want to sell jewelry, you will need to apply in both categories.
Ceramics
Original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry will be accepted in this category. No machine or mass-produced items will be accepted.
Glass
Functional, decorative and/or sculptural work created using glass. All work must be original. Machine-made and/or mass-produced work is prohibited. Glass jewelry must be submitted in the Jewelry category.
Gourmet Food
Artisanal food items.
Home Decor
Decorative items not listed in other media.
Jewelry
All jewelry whether produced in metal, glass, clay, paper, plastic or other material must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds or production studio work is allowed.
Metal
Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metal. No production studio work is allowed.
Mixed Media
Includes both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work that incorporates more than one type of physical material to produce. Includes non-sculptural work as determined by the artist.
Painting
Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc. are in this category. Reproductions must be labeled as such.
Photography
Photographic prints made from the artist's original image, whether from traditional negatives or digital files manipulated with computer programs, are included. Photographers are required to disclose both their creative and printing processes. All images must be processed by the artist or under their direct supervision.
Sculpture
Original, three-dimensional works of any material or combination of materials.
Soap, Aromatherapy & Candles
Soaps, bath products, skincare and candles must be handcrafted by the artist.
Textiles, Fiber, Leather, Paper & Book Arts
Includes artwork from fibers such as basketry, weaving, leatherwork, clothing, knitting, paper, and book arts. No mass or factory-produced work is allowed.
Toys & Puzzles
Can be made of any material and must be handcrafted by the artist. No mass or factory-produced goods are allowed.
Wood
Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved are accepted in this category.
Image Requirements
- Upload five (5) good-quality photographic images (.jpg) of the type of current works to be sold during the event. Tip: use a simple background and good lighting.
- Images must be in 1920 pixels (horizontal) x 1920 pixels (vertical) format. For more information access www.zapplication.org/imaging_tips.phtml
- Upload one (1) good-quality photographic image (.jpg) or scanned sketch (.jpg) of your current booth layout.
- Application to Crocker Holiday Artisan Market grants permission by the artist to use the submitted images for marketing and promotional materials unless otherwise notified in writing by July 1, 2026.
Wait List Policy:
We will accept up to 20 alternate artists. We reserve the right to base alternate selections on overall ranking and to maintain balance in the show categories.
TIP: Remember to "SAVE" your application every 5 to10 minutes!
Application Requirements
Tip: Please read carefully as some rules may have changed!
Original Work:
Only original works of art made by the artist juried into the show are allowed. The work displayed in the festival must be substantially similar to the work submitted in the application. Work that is imported, manufactured, or mass-produced, from kits or commercial molds, will not be allowed.
Media:
If the work displayed includes work from other media categories, another application must be submitted in the additional media category. No work outside of your juried category/categories will be allowed.
NOTE: No jewelry can be sold in a booth unless the artist has juried in the jewelry category. If you normally jury in another media but want to sell jewelry, you will need to apply in both categories.
Type of Work:
Work displayed at the event will be consistent with the work shown in the application's digital images which are submitted to the jury.
Reproductions:
Reproductions and Giclees of the artist's original work will be permitted if clearly identified as such and signed by the artist. If you have any questions about whether any or all of your artwork meets these guidelines, please inquire well in advance of the event.
Attendance:
Accepted artists must be present during all show hours on all days and arrive before show opening times.
Booths:
Every effort will be made to accommodate booth size and corner booth requests but sizes and corners are limited. We cannot accommodate special requests.
Resale License:
Artists must provide the number of their California resale license 60 days prior to the event.
Food Vendors
Must provide proper health department certification.
Original Work:
Only original works of art made by the artist juried into the show are allowed. The work displayed in the festival must be substantially similar to the work submitted in the application. Work that is imported, manufactured, or mass-produced, from kits or commercial molds, will not be allowed.
Media:
If the work displayed includes work from other media categories, another application must be submitted in the additional media category. No work outside of your juried category/categories will be allowed.
NOTE: No jewelry can be sold in a booth unless the artist has juried in the jewelry category. If you normally jury in another media but want to sell jewelry, you will need to apply in both categories.
Type of Work:
Work displayed at the event will be consistent with the work shown in the application's digital images which are submitted to the jury.
Reproductions:
Reproductions and Giclees of the artist's original work will be permitted if clearly identified as such and signed by the artist. If you have any questions about whether any or all of your artwork meets these guidelines, please inquire well in advance of the event.
Attendance:
Accepted artists must be present during all show hours on all days and arrive before show opening times.
Booths:
Every effort will be made to accommodate booth size and corner booth requests but sizes and corners are limited. We cannot accommodate special requests.
Resale License:
Artists must provide the number of their California resale license 60 days prior to the event.
Food Vendors
Must provide proper health department certification.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
180
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
100
Booth Information
Artists can purchase 6’ x 8’, 8’ x10’ and 10’ x10’ booths plus premium corner locations (limited). Our event is a “booth fee, plus commission” format. Commission is limited to 15% of sales up to $4,000. No commission is charged on sales exceeding $4,000. Individual artists are responsible for processing their own sales and collecting and paying sales tax. Please read your acceptance emails carefully.
Booth Fees:
Booth Fees:
- 6’ x 8’ = $200 (plus 15% commission up to $4,000 of sales). (Limited number of 6 x 8 booths and most are corners. If you do not want a corner, consider selecting an 8 x 10).
- 8’ x 10’ = $275 (plus 15% commission up to $4,000 of sales)
- 10’ x 10’ = $325 (plus 15% commission up to $4,000 of sales)
- Corner Booth premium: $75
- If a double booth is purchased, the 2nd booth fee will be discounted 50%. If you want a double booth, you must tell us in the question section.
TIP: Remember to "SAVE" your application every 5 to 10 minutes!
Refund Policy
CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations up to September 30, 2026 will receive an 80% refund. There will be no refunds on cancellations made after September 30, 2026. Every effort will be made to accommodate booth size and premium corner booth requests, but there are limited numbers. If you want a specific size or corner booth, purchase your booth upon notification. If due to pandemic or other unforeseen circumstances the show would be canceled, all fees except the jury fee will be fully refunded.
All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed to the address below or emailed to pamtrump.cals@gmail.com.
Crocker Holiday Artisan Market
c/o Pam Trump
2157 Dame Shirley Way
Gold River, CA 95670
Cancellations up to September 30, 2026 will receive an 80% refund. There will be no refunds on cancellations made after September 30, 2026. Every effort will be made to accommodate booth size and premium corner booth requests, but there are limited numbers. If you want a specific size or corner booth, purchase your booth upon notification. If due to pandemic or other unforeseen circumstances the show would be canceled, all fees except the jury fee will be fully refunded.
All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed to the address below or emailed to pamtrump.cals@gmail.com.
Crocker Holiday Artisan Market
c/o Pam Trump
2157 Dame Shirley Way
Gold River, CA 95670
Terms to Apply
Jury Fee (non-refundable): $20
