Artist’s work, booth design and application information will be juried based on quality, authenticity, uniqueness, salability, booth presentation and overall balance of show categories. To be accepted, you must meet the following requirements:
Media Categories:
Package Pricing:
$2,575 per approximate 10' x 10' booth
$425 additional for corner booths
Package Details:
Exhibiting artists get an all inclusive booth package:
Emerging Artist Program
The One of a Kind Holiday Show will be including emerging artists in this year's show. The designated spaces will be dedicated to talented up and coming artists, designers and markers.
$1250 per emerging artist space
For acceptance criteria and details, please visit zapplication.org
Comprehensive Marketing Package:
Exhibiting artists are equipped with generous materials and exceptional opportunities to promote their presence and enjoy their experience at the show:
Location:
The Mart (Indoor venue)
Chicago, Illinois
Show Dates and Hours:
Thursday, Dec 5 — 10am-8pm
Friday, Dec 6 — 11am-8pm
Saturday, Dec 7 — 10am-7pm
Sunday, Dec 8 — 10am-5pm
Event Summary:
The 19th annual One of a Kind Show Chicago is an extraordinary holiday shopping event featuring fine art and craft from a juried selection of North America's most talented artists. The 4-day show is scheduled during one of the busiest weekends of the year and provides an outstanding opportunity for exhibiting artists to sell to tens of thousands of qualified and enthusiastic shoppers in an ideal location and premium environment.
The One of a Kind Show invites artists, designers and makers with high quality, handmade, original work to apply to be a part of the One of a Kind experience in Chicago! Eligible work ranges from giftable craft to premium fine art. Applicants will be juried and chosen based on uniqueness, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Show Facts:
Important Dates and Deadlines:
| December 2018 | Application is open/available online through Zapplication.org |
| May 13, 2019 | Deadline to apply (extended from May 8) |
| May 15, 2019 | Jury selection |
| May 24, 2019 | Notifications of participation status emailed (accepted, waitlisted, declined) |
| May 31, 2019 | Deadline for invited artists to select "accept" on the Zapp Application |
| June 5, 2019 | Invited artists who selected "accept" will receive an email contract link |
| June 12, 2019 | Deadline for submitting contracts with payment to ensure participation |
| October 2019 | Booth assignments/show information emailed to artists |
| November 1, 2019 | Deadline for pre-show discount on Operational Needs |
| December 3, 2019 | Artist move work into the building through loading dock and start setting-up |
| December 5, 2019 | One of a Kind Holiday Show opens |
All applications must be submitted online through Zapplication. To be considered, you will be asked to do the following:
Online Application Process:
For an additional fee, one of our preferred professional photographers will update, digitized and format photos (or slides) for your One of a Kind application through Zapplication. Please contact either of them directly at:
Christy Clow
Christy Clow Photography
773.879.4292
christy@christyclowphotography.com
christyclowphotography.com
Larry Sanders
Sanders Visual Images
877.726.3377
lzs@gowebway.com
juryimage.com
Jury Notification:
Notification of your jury status will be emailed to you at end of May 2019 and posted on your profile through Zapplication. Please do not call.
Accepted artists will receive an acceptance email including a contract, booth payment schedule and additional show information via email. First payment is due with contract no later than 2 weeks after receiving your acceptance notification.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding applying to the show, please contact:
Kathleen Hogan, Show Director
312.527.7642
khogan@themart.com
Amber Melson, Artist Relations
312.527.7757
amelson@themart.com