Wesleyan Artist Market 2027 - Professional Artist Application

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.

• 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.  

• 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.

• Application Fee: $40.00 (Nonrefundable)
• Booth Fee: $140.00 (Nonrefundable, except in the event the Wesleyan Arts Alliance must cancel the event.)