Hello Everyone!

The planning has begun for our annual Holiday Art & Gift Market (HAGM). Check back here as we get closer to the event as we will be updating the information often.

Love,
Your HAGM Committee: Claudia Folk Wright and Annie Pieper. (If you would like to help plan, come chat with us at the Front Desk!)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET

The event will happen on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participating artists will be set up at tables in the Main Gallery.

It's just $25 to participate-- email Annie (classes@cotttonwoodcenterforthearts.com) to pay with your credit card! You can also slip cash or a check made out to Cottonwood in an envelope marked with your name and studio number under Chris Lawson’s door (101). If you don’t feel like you have enough for a whole 72”x30” table, you are welcome to find another artist to share one. Tables will be assigned on a first come first served basis—we’ll reach out to you as soon we see your payment come through, and you’ll get a chance to pick your spot on the event map.

For those who are new to this event:

The Details: 

1.  PARTICIPATION

• If you have a Cottonwood studio, you may participate. If you don’t have a studio, please fill out our vendor application.

• You must have items/services for sale at your table. Having some items between $5 and $100 is recommended but not required.

• Plan to have your table staffed for the entire event on Saturday, November 30, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You’re welcome to have someone table-sit for you.

• There’s no rule against non-participants having their studio doors open, unlike in previous events. You can also have a friend studio-sit for you and get double exposure!

2.  COST: $25 per table

• We’d like to have your response and the fee no later than Friday, November 1, but the sooner we get it, the more impactful our marketing will be.

* Once you have paid, our head marketer will get to work promoting you and your work. Email images and content to Claudia at media@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com.

3.  HOW THE MONEY IS USED

• Marketing.

• Event day signage.

• Linens.

• Prizes for a visitor drawings.

4.  MARKETING

While your committee will be marketing full force, the BEST way for this event to shine is for everyone to market this event to your contacts. Please share our posts on your Facebook and Instagram regularly between now and November 30, send a couple email blasts to your list, hang posters at your various groups, churches, stores, etc. You'll be receiving more email updates with instructions.

5.  SALES

• All sales that are processed at your table mean you keep all the proceeds.  You are responsible for collecting and submitting sales tax for sales within your studio. We plan to have someone in the alley who can run credit cards for you if you don’t have the means. There’s a 10% processing fee for those.

• All sales of art in the hallways or the foyer will carry the normal Cottonwood commission (30%). Cottonwood will process these sales and handle sales tax. Please support Cottonwood and honor your commitment to pay commission for sales in the halls!

6.  To ensure a successful event~

• If someone has moved in recently, please invite them to participate!

• Please do your part to get the word out to your peeps.

• We’ll be sharing tips for social media marketing. Ask us questions, be a shameless promoter, and make some art!

If you know that you're IN, email your YES to classes@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com ASAP and expect more info and updates soon! Here’s to another great event! 

~Your HAGM Committee