A Weekly Fine Art Festival held at Big Ole Park on Lake Agnes,
Downtown Alexandria, MN
Saturdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Artist Jury Requirements & Guidelines
The Standard
All applications are subject to a jury process to ensure quality and authenticity.
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Originality: All work must be the original design of the applicant and handcrafted by the artist.
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Prohibited Items: We do not accept imported, mass-produced, resale, or "buy/sell" items. Machine-tooled or machine-patterned goods are also prohibited.
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Final Authority: Acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Saturday Art Market (SAM) jury.
Booth & Membership Policies
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Shared Booths: Each artist in a shared booth must be individually juried and accepted.
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Membership Fees: Every artist is responsible for the $75 annual membership fee, regardless of whether they share a space.
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Compliance: Artists must not bring pets to their booth. Early departures are prohibited and may result in exclusion from future events.
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Setup: Must be completed by 9:00 am.
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Teardown: Begins after 1:00 pm.
Application Checklist
To be considered for the market, please submit the following:
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Completed Application: Ensure all fields are filled out accurately.
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Portfolio Images: Provide 5–8 high-quality photos of your finished work (formats: .jpg, .png, or Word doc).
Post-Acceptance Requirements
If accepted, you must provide the following within 30 days of notification (or before your first market date, whichever comes first):
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MN State Form ST-19: Required by the State of Minnesota.
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Payment: Your $75 annual membership fee.
Accepted Artists
Once you have been Accepted by the Jury Committee into Saturday Art Market, You may submit your $75 Payment Here. Please note there is a transaction fee.
If you prefer to mail us a check to waiver the fee, our address is listed at the bottom of this page /footer.