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Participation in the Winter Holiday Art Market

 

WHAT TYPES OF ARTWORK OR CRAFTS MAY BE SOLD AT WHAM?

  • Any type of original artwork or craft may be submitted for consideration by the jury. In the past, items available for purchase have included all forms of fine art, sculpture, stationery, soaps, handbags, clothing, ornaments, jewelry, and other goods.

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY WORK FOR CONSIDERATION?  

WHO JURIES THE WINTER HOLIDAY ART MARKET? 

  • Spacetaker's Artist Advisory Board juries all submitted work for WHAM.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE IN WHAM, WHAT DOES THE FEE INCLUDE, AND WHAT PERCENTAGE OF MY SALES GO TO SPACETAKER?  

  • The participation fee for WHAM is $95, which includes registration, exhibition space, tables, chairs, linens, and all event management and administration.
  • Spacetaker manages the payment process (accepting credit cards, cash and check payments).
  • 75 percent of the selling price goes to the artist, and the remaining 25 percent go to Spacetaker to cover remaining event expenses.
  • Artists receive a check for the sale of their goods within two weeks of the sale.

WHAT TYPE OF SALES RETURN CAN I EXPECT?

Spacetaker's aim is to offer a wide array of art, including fine art, crafts, jewelry, etc. at WHAM. The small items are huge sellers (particularly in tough economic times), but we also value higher-end work. Ideally, we strive to have a balance of each.

In 2009, the average sale was around $25-$45, but there was a healthy distribution of small, inexpensive and high-end items. On the whole, those who were most successful at WHAM offered a wide variety of price points. The average total that artists made at WHAM 2009 was $778 -- with 17 artists selling over $1,000, and 3 artists selling over $2,000. The 20 top sellers were evenly distributed between painting, prints, fabric arts, pottery/glass, and jewelry.

SPACE & MATERIALS:

  • Each participating artist receives one 8'x 30" table, linens, 2 chairs, and sales receipt books.
  • For consistency and aesthetic purposes, artists must use the tables, linens, and chairs provided by Spacetaker.
  • Additional embellishments are allowed for display purposes, but are the responsibility of the artist and must conform to the allotted space.
  • Artists can use the wall space behind their table(s) to hang artwork.
  • Depending on availability, an additional table and space will be offered at $50.

FEES:

  • There is a fee of $95 for registration, event management, and rentals/supplies.
  • Artists receive 75% of selling price, while 25% goes to Spacetaker to cover remaining event costs.

PROVIDED BY ARTIST VENDOR: 

  • Each vendor must provide his or her own sales staff and display, hanging, and packing materials.

ALSO PROVIDED BY SPACETAKER:

  • Each artist will receive marketing fliers and an email invitation to be mailed/distributed at least 4 weeks prior to the event. 
  • Spacetaker manages all marketing, media relations, and advertising for WHAM, however, each artist should spread the word to his/her own client list.
  • Complimentary beverages are provided throughout the weekend.

VENDOR BREAKFAST:

  • This year's WHAM includes a Vendor Breakfast designed to foster continuing relationships between local artists and those commercial entities able to sell their work. Spacetaker will be inviting gallerists, boutique owners and other art retailers to participate in a private networking breakfast on Saturday, November 19th from 10 - 11 a.m.
  • Refreshments will be provided by Spacetaker with the support of Kolache Factory, IKEA Houston, and Skyline Art Services.

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:

  • Artists will have the option to perform live demonstrations on Saturday at their tables. Please indicate upon REGISTRATION if you are interested in demonstration and notate any space/power/special requirements.

WHAM HOURS:

  • Friday, November 18th, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday, November 19th, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Vendor Breakfast 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
  • Sunday, November 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Artists or other representatives are expected to be at their tables during WHAM hours.

CONTACT:

wham@spacetaker.org  | 713.868.1839 | Winter Street Studios | 2101 Winter Street, Studio B11 | Houston, TX 77007

SALES, PAYMENT, & RELEASE:

  • All artist sales will be covered by Spacetaker's sales permit (therefore, artists who might not already have a sales permit need not get their own).
  • All sales are made thought the central check out area. No exceptions.
  • Accepted forms of payment: cash, check, American Express, MC and Visa
  • Artists will receive payment from their sales within 2 weeks of the sale- by December 6th.
  • The 3% fee on any credit card transaction is subject to the same 75/25% split between the selling artist and Spacetaker.
  • All artists must sign a liability release form to participate in WHAM.
  • Spacetaker takes care of paying the sales tax for WHAM; however artists must be responsible for claiming their sales on their income tax statements.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

  • Deadline for WHAM participation submissions: September 2, 2011
  • Selected participants notified by: September 16, 2011
  • Registration form and fees due: October 1, 2011
  • Marketing fliers available (at 2101 Winter Street Studios, Studio B11, 77007): by October 26th 
  •  WHAM Set-up and Preparation: November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.