This holiday season we are inviting submissions from artists, artisans & makers for our Gifted Holiday Artisan Market to be held in the Silk Purse Gallery from November 13 - 24, 2024!
We are looking for unique, handmade, artisanal quality jewellery, handbags, pottery, candles, soaps, fashion items, cards, woodwork, leather goods & other special items.
Selected items will be displayed & sold in the Silk Purse Gallery during the Market dates & potentially in the Art Box shop following the Market.
WVCAC volunteers & staff will process sales. We take items on consignment, & keep a 25% commission on sales. Payment for sold items will be issued in January 2025.
All selected artisans will be required to become WVCAC Members at either the Senior ($15) Individual ($20) or Artist ($35) level.
How To Submit
1. Select the 'Register for this event' button.
2. Complete the Submission Form which includes uploading:
- Artwork Submission 6 hi-res images of the items you are submitting for consideration.
Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF. Each file should be less than 20 MB.
- Artist Statement Clear & concise description of your work including prices & a short biography (max 75 words).
Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX. File should be less than 20MB.
Submissions Open Tuesday, July 30
Submissions Close Friday, September 13, 4pm.
Results Artisans/makers will be advised by late September if your work is selected. Selected items to be delivered by October 12 during gallery hours at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver. Delivery arrangements & instructions will be confirmed post acceptance notice.
If you have any questions please contact Art Box Coordinator Dana Huhn dana.wvcac@shaw.ca
We look forward to seeing your work!
