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:
$1,950 per approximate 10' x 10' booth
$400 additional for corner booths
Package Details:
Exhibiting artists get an all inclusive booth package:
Emerging Artist Program
The One of a Kind Spring Show will be including emerging artists in the 2019 show. The designated spaces will be dedicated to talented up and coming artists, designers and makers.
$900 per emerging artist space
Acceptance criteria and details are available on the online application.
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:
Friday, Apr 26 — 11am-8pm
Saturday, Apr 27 — 10am-7pm
Sunday, Apr 28 — 10am-5pm
Event Summary:
The One of a Kind Spring Show is a 3-day show featuring fine art and craft from a juried selection of talented artists that is held at Chicago's Mart. We invite artists, designers and makers with high quality, handmade, original work to apply to be a part of the One of a Kind Spring experience!
Applicants will be juried and chosen based on uniqueness, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Eligible work ranges from giftable craft to premium fine art.
Show Facts:
Important Dates and Deadlines:
| October 10, 2018 | Deadline to apply (for early jury) |
| October 11, 2018 | Jury selection (for early jury) |
| October 24, 2018 | Jury notifications (for early jury) status emailed (accepted, wait-listed, declined) |
| October 30, 2018 | Invited artists must "accept" through Zapp by this date |
| November 5, 2018 | Deadline for submitting contracts (for early jury) with payment to ensure participation |
| November 6, 2018 | Application for late jury goes live. |
| February 2019 | Booth assignments/show information emailed to artists from the early jury |
| February 5, 2019 | Deadline to apply (for late jury) |
| February 6, 2019 | Jury selection (for late jury) |
| February 11, 2019 | Notification (from late jury) of participation status emailed |
| February 18, 2019 | Invited artists must "accept" through Zapp by this date |
| February 25, 2019 | Contract link will be emailed to artists (completion of contract is needed for participation) |
| March 1, 2019 | (Late jury applicants only) deadline for submitting online contracts with payment |
| March (mid) 2019 | Booth assignments/show information emailed to artists from the late jury |
| April 3, 2019 | Deadline for pre-show discount on operational needs |
| April 24-25, 2019 | Artist move work into the building through loading dock and start setting-up |
| April 26, 2018 | One of a Kind Spring Show opens |
Applications are now available via 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 on October 17 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. After receiving your acceptance notification, a 50% deposit is due with the contract by November 1. In special situations, payment plans can be arranged.
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