With the wide variety of media and production processes in our show, we recognize that there is no single definition of "handmade". For this reason, each application is independently and thoughtfully reviewed by our selection committee. To qualify for our selection process, 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 Emerging Artists section of the show includes designated spaces dedicated to talented up and coming artists, designers and makers. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements (in addition to the artist acceptance criteria):
$900 per emerging artist space
For more details please visit 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 24 — 11am-8pm
Saturday, Apr 25 — 10am-7pm
Sunday, Apr 26 — 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 15, 2019 | Deadline to apply (for early jury) |
| October 22, 2019 | Jury selection (for early jury) |
| October 25, 2019 | Jury notifications (for early jury) status emailed (accepted, wait-listed, declined) |
| October 30, 2019 | Invited artists must "accept" through Zapp by this date |
| November 6, 2019 | Deadline for submitting contracts (for early jury) with payment to ensure participation |
| November 13, 2019 | Application for late jury goes live. |
| January 15, 2020 | Deadline to apply (for late jury) |
| January 16, 2020 | Jury selection (for late jury) |
| January 24, 2020 | Notification (from late jury) of participation status emailed |
| January 28, 2020 | Invited artists must "accept" through Zapp by this date |
| February 2020 | Booth assignments/show information emailed to artist from the early jury |
| February 3, 2020 | Contract link will be emailed to artists (completion of contract is needed for participation) |
| February 10, 2020 | (Late jury applicants only) deadline for submitting online contracts with payment |
| March (mid) 2020 | Booth assignments/show information emailed to artists from the early jury |
| April 3, 2020 | Deadline for pre-show discount on operational needs |
| April 22-23, 2020 | Artist move work into the building through loading dock and start setting-up |
| April 24, 2020 | One of a Kind Spring Show opens |
Applications are now available via Zapplication. To be considered, you will be asked to:
Online Application Process:
For technical questions regarding proper image sizing and application issues, please contact Zapplication at contactzapp@westaf.org. 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 (early jury) will be emailed to you on October 25 and posted on your profile through Zapplication. Please do not call.
Invited artists will receive an acceptance email including instructions for contracting and additonal show information. Once invited artists have "accepted" through Zapplication, an email will be sent and a 50% deposit will be due with the online contract (contracting portal is NOT through Zapplication) by November 13th.
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