Who should apply:
Peters Valley is firmly committed to diversity, inclusion and equity. In the interest of preserving fine craftsmanship while also fostering innovation in the field of contemporary craft, we are seeking a range of artists from those that use traditional techniques to those that highlight the creative use of technology. We are excited to include both emerging and established artists. We pride ourselves on hosting a high quality, well-balanced show offering handmade original works in a range of prices.

Eligibility:
All work must be original and made by the applicant. Work created from commercially available kits is not accepted. Work that is created under the direct supervision of the applicant in a small-studio production scenario is acceptable if the artist has a constant hand in direction, feedback, and assistance in the making process. Manufacturers, importers and agents other than craft artists should not apply. The Fair Committee reserves the right to determine whether a particular type of work is determined unacceptable or in keeping with the standards of the show. If the work is determined unacceptable or misrepresented in the images submitted, the applicant will not be allowed to exhibit during the event.

Emerging Artists: The Spring 2021 Virtual Craft Market will award 10 emerging artist booths, at a discounted rate of 50%. To qualify you must have been exhibiting professionally for less than 3 years and have not participated in our virtual show previously in this category. To be considered for this award you must apply in the Emerging Artist Category, and will be listed in this category for the event. Spring Market Emerging Artists will also be eligible to apply in the category for the in-person Fall Craft Fair.

Medium Categories:

One medium category based on the primary identifying material or technique used in your body of work must be chosen for all submitted applications. Artists who wish to exhibit in more than one category must submit separate applications each category for the jury (up to 2). The ‘Mixed Media’ category is for works that are using multiple media and not two or more distinct bodies of work that would otherwise fall under distinctively different categories. Once accepted under both categories both will be listed on the virtual platform and show’s webpage.

Collaborations:
Artists who work collaboratively on all work that they wish to exhibit may submit one application jointly. Two or more artists that create independent bodies of work that wish to sell on the same website are not considered collaborators and must apply to exhibit independently.

Jury:
The Virtual Craft Market will be juried by a committee with the purpose of creating a quality, inclusive and balanced show. The jury will accept 80 exhibitors.

Wait List:
Those placed on the wait list will be contacted and offered space on a rolling basis if a space becomes available. The list is not numerical, and is subject to keeping the show at a level of quality and balanced in medium.

Cancellation Policy:
Exhibitors cancelling before March 15 will receive a refund of 75% of the fees paid. Exhibitors cancelling between March 16 – April 15 will receive a refund of 50% of the fees paid. Exhibitors cancelling after April 15 will not receive a refund for any fees paid. If Peters Valley cancels the Virtual Craft Market it shall refund to the Exhibitor all sums paid to it hereunder, and, after making such refund, shall be relieved of further liability hereunder.