Fairs/Festivals
Wesleyan Artist Market 2027 - Professional Artist Application
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Application Fee: $40
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 8
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 7, Max: 7
- Total | Max: 7
Opportunity Summary
The 29th annual Wesleyan Artist Market will be held on Friday, April 23 through Saturday, April 24, 2027. This highly anticipated event at Wesleyan School, located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, showcases the works of approximately 85 professional artists from all over the region. Wesleyan's portion of the proceeds supports Wesleyan School’s Fine Arts Program.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Dates:
- Applications Open: September 15, 2026
- Applications Close: November 1, 2026
- Artist Notification: December 15, 2026
- Artist Invitation Acceptance Deadline / Booth Fee Deadline: January 8, 2027
- Artist Roster Announcement: January 15, 2027
- Artist Load in Day: Thursday, April 22, 2027, 9am-5pm
- Market Dates: Friday, April 23, 2027 (9am - 7pm), Saturday, April 24, 2027 (10am - 3pm
- Artists Move Out: Saturday, April 24, 2027, 3 PM until 5 PM
- Application Fee: $40.00 (Nonrefundable)
- Booth Fee: $140.00 (Nonrefundable, except in the event the Wesleyan Arts Alliance must cancel the event.)
- Commission: Artist will retain seventy percent (70%) of total price of each item sold. Thirty percent (30%) of the total price of each item sold via the WAM will be retained by the Wesleyan Arts Alliance, where all proceeds will directly benefit the Wesleyan Fine Arts program.
- Post-show commissions: Should any artwork be commissioned during the show or sold/commissioned within 45 days following the show, then the Wesleyan Arts Alliance as the host of the Wesleyan Artist Market shall receive thirty percent (30%) of the total price of the sold items(s). Artists agree to contact WAM at artistmarket@wesleyanschool.org to facilitate any commissions during the show or within 45 days after the show.
- Artist will separately coordinate with customers all packaging and shipping costs of artwork shipped or delivered to customers. Artist is responsible for any shipping delays or lost or damaged items. WAM does not receive a portion of any amounts collected by artist for shipping.
- Sales Tax: Exhibiting artists are responsible for Georgia sales tax on the portion of the proceeds (70% which represents the fair market value and sales tax collected) received by the Artist. The Wesleyan Artist Market does not charge sales tax to customers.
- Artists are responsible for providing an inventory log to the Wesleyan Artist Market committee no later than April 8, 2027.
- Artists are responsible for the set-up and presentation of their artwork at Wesleyan School on Thursday, April 23, 2027. Set up hours are from 9:00 to 5:00.
- Artist or an artist representative must be present at the Wesleyan Artist Market for the duration of the show, Friday, April 23, 2027, 9am-7pm and Saturday, April 24, 2027, 10am-3pm. WAM will provide artists a catered hospitality suite with meals and snacks during the show.
- Approximately 85 professional artists will be invited to the Wesleyan Artist Market, celebrating a diversity of price points and mediums, which include but are not limited to acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, drawing, glass, jewelry, wood, photography, oil, mixed media and textiles.
- Artists are chosen by a jury, whose members have a variety of backgrounds including artists, designers, educators, Wesleyan long-time volunteers, and Wesleyan Trustees.
- The application must include:
1. A short artist Bio (no more than 5 sentences). This bio may be used in social media promotion.
2. Links to artist website and all social media platforms.
3. Six (6) high resolution (at least 300dpi) digital images, including a booth shot (if available) and a bio photo of the artist (if available). Artwork photos will be used by the jury to evaluate the artist’s application, and all photos may be shared by WAM on social media and in its advertising if the artist is selected.
4. Payment of the application fee of $40.00. - Images must be consistent and a current representation of the quality, average price points, and style of work which the artist intends to exhibit.
- All professional artists will be chosen by jury selection and either given an invitation to participate or placed in a wait-pool.
- Artists placed in the wait-pool can be contacted to fill an open spot up to three (3) days prior to the start of the event.
- Note: The Top Three (3) Selling Artists from the prior Wesleyan Artist Market will receive an Automatic Invite to participate in the next Wesleyan Artist Market.
- Full scale WAM marketing campaign, which may include digital billboards, online outlets, social media, radio advertising, community ads in local newspapers, banner/signage, cross promotion with Peachtree Corners Magazine, Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle magazine or other print magazine, and e-mail blasts to the Wesleyan community.
- Artists will be listed on the WAM website with a link to their website (if available) or a social media account.
- Artists and/or their artwork may be featured on WAM social media and in WAM media advertisements. Photos and information from Artists' websites and socials may be used for this purpose.
- We are a family-oriented event and are “G” rated. Please be mindful of this when choosing the artwork you present to sell.
- In addition to our professional artists, selected Wesleyan student artists will present their work for sale.
COVID-19 POLICY:
As the Wesleyan Artist Market is an event sponsored by the Wesleyan Arts Alliance, a Wesleyan parent-membership organization, its operation will follow the guidelines of Wesleyan School and the local government. Should the event be canceled for any reason, artists will be refunded the booth fee.
FAQ’s
- My photos will not upload. What do I do? Please contact ZAPP directly at its Help Center with any technical issues. If you are unable to reach a resolution, please contact us at artistmarket@wesleyanschool.org.
- I applied to a prior WAM and was not accepted. Should I try again? Absolutely, if you think your work is a good fit for our show. We recognize that an artist’s work evolves over time. In addition, we always have many more qualified applicants than we have spaces for. If you are not accepted, it does not mean you may not be accepted in the future. In addition, prior acceptance does not guarantee acceptance in a future show (with the exception of our top three sellers from the prior show).
- Since I have applied in the past via ZAPP, is it okay for me to submit the same pictures I used last year or in previous years? * No.* We ask that you provide new and updated photos, reflecting your most current work and style. What is submitted in your ZAPP must be consistent with what will be presented at the Market.
- Do I have to submit a booth shot in my ZAPPLICATION? Yes, if available. We would like a recent (past 12 months) booth shot, if available. If this is your first show, and you do not have a booth shot to share, please let us know that in your submission. You may submit artwork photos in lieu of a booth shot if unavailable.
- Do I have to submit a bio shot in my ZAPPLICATION? Yes, if available. We may share this photo along with photos of your work on our social media. You may submit artwork photos in lieu of a bio shot if unavailable.
- May I apply for a booth with another artist? No. Only two-person collaborative artists are permitted to apply together and share a booth. Artists presenting separate works (non-collaborative) may not apply together or share a booth.
Application Requirements
RULES AND REGULATIONS
- WAM reserves the right to use images submitted by the artist, images from the artist's website or socials, or images taken during the Market for publicity purposes before, during, and after the event.
- All works on display must be for sale and must be original, designed, and produced by the exhibiting artist.
- Artists are encouraged to bring at least 15-20 pieces of inventory to the show (jewelry artists are encouraged to bring much more).
- The exhibiting art must be consistent with the art submitted in the Artist’s application.
- Artists are welcome to bring additional items that contain their art (example: scarves, bags, pillows, ornaments, cards, etc.)
- Artists are responsible for their own liability insurance.
- WAM does not pay commissions to galleries, brokers, or artist representatives.
- Please be mindful to use discretion in choosing your art selections given our desire to be a G-rated show. WAM reserves the right to request pieces not be displayed given the content and sensitivities of our audience.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
130
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
85
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
3
Booth Information
BOOTH INFORMATION
Wesleyan Artist Market supplies all artists:
- For photo examples of booth setups from prior markets please see our website: artistmarket.wesleyanschool.org
- Artists have a choice of one of the following options:
- A tri-panel pegboard (3 panels: 4’x8’ hinged, 12' x 8' total space).
- An 8’ table with white tablecloth.
- An 8’ table with white tablecloth and ONE panel pegboard 4’x8’ placed behind it.
- Artists may not bring their own booth, panels, or tent.
- Artists may bring their own small accessory table, chair, shelving, and baskets to assist in your booth display. Tables cannot be in the aisleways of the floor, and must not be any larger than 2'x4'.
- Artists may bring 1-2 easels for display of larger or additional pieces. In addition, WAM sets up a few easels that artists may utilize on a first come first serve basis.
- We encourage artists to customize their booths with fabric, rugs, custom tablecloths, etc. Burlap and solid fabrics (neutrals) are preferred on pegboards and can be attached using large clips or a staple gun. Hooks must then be poked through a small hole in the fabric. Please, no prints (florals, calicos, plaids, stripes, etc.) covering the pegboards.
Wesleyan Artist Market supplies all artists:
- One folding chair. (An additional folding chair will be provided if requested).
- Hooks for hanging artwork on the pegboards.
- Electricity to your booth. Please bring your own lighting if you have it. Overhead spot lights and lamps are encouraged, and can be hung from a support beam provided at each tri-panel booth.
- Pricing tags and “sold” cards. In addition, WAM handles all sales at four centrally located checkout booths and will send you a check for your portion of the proceeds within two to three weeks of the market closing.
- Water, snacks, and meals during the show.
- A wrapping booth you can send customers to. It will include bubble-wrap for large pieces as well as paper tote bags for smaller items. You are also welcome to bring your own wrapping supplies if you prefer.
- Booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the Wesleyan Artist Market and are not interchangeable.
- Booth/Table space is defined, and the space around booths/tables is limited. The Market must keep aisles open. Our Facilities Director will be on site to ensure our set-up is fire-code compliant.
- The Market reserves the right to ask any artist to move their artwork out of an aisle/common area.
Refund Policy
- Application Fee: $40.00 (Nonrefundable)
- Booth Fee: $140.00 (Nonrefundable, except in the event the Wesleyan Arts Alliance must cancel the event.)
Additional Fees
Booth Fee: $140