Holly Market 2025

Call for Artisans & Makers!

The La Grange Art League invites talented makers, artists, and creators to be part of our annual Holly Market—a festive holiday marketplace known for its high-quality, handcrafted gifts. This is your chance to showcase your work to a supportive community of shoppers looking for unique, artisan-made treasures.

Apply now to be an artist and share your creativity this holiday season!

Beautiful Handmade Creations

Showcase your unique, handcrafted and artisan creations at the LaGrange Art League’s Holly Market this holiday season! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive event and share your one-of-a-kind work with our community.

Submission Guidelines

Eligibility

  • All submitted pieces must be original and created by you, the artist. 

Submission Photo Guidelines

  • Please submit clear photos of at least 3 different pieces of your work that accurately reflect the items you plan to sell at the market.

Website/Social Media (Optional)

  •  If you have a website or social media profiles that showcase your work, feel free to include links in your submission.

Inventory Sheet

  • Along with your submission, please provide the estimated number of pieces you plan to have available for sale at the market. 

Artwork Sales & Commission Policy

  • LGAL will retain a 35% commission on all sales.
  • Artists will receive payment within 30 days of the exhibition’s close

Key Dates

  • Online Submissions Open: September 25,2025
  • Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by Tuesday October 14, 2025
  • Acceptance/Decline Notifications: Artists will be notified of jury results via email no later than Friday October 17, 2025. 
  • Drop Off: October 21 - 25, 2025 from 10 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Market Dates: November 4 - Dec 31, 2025.
  • Holly Market Reception: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 from 6 PM-8 PM
  • Pick-Up: January 2 - 3, 2025 from 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Key Dates

  • Online Submissions Open: September 25,2025
  • Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by Tuesday October 14, 2025
  • Acceptance/Decline Notifications: Artists will be notified of jury results via email no later than Friday October 17, 2025. 
  • Drop Off: October 21 - 25, 2025 from 10 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Market Dates: November 4 - Dec 31, 2025.
  • Holly Market Reception: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 from 6 PM-8 PM
  • Pick-Up: January 2 - 3, 2025 from 10 AM - 4:30 PM

SUBMISSION JURORS

All submissions will be reviewed by our gallery committee. Artists will be notified of jury results via email no later than Friday October 17, 2025. 

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

If accepted, all vendors should fill out an inventory sheet that will be emailed out to you. Please bring it along when you drop off your items.


QUESTIONS? Please contact the gallery by calling 708-352-3101 or send an email to lagrangeartleague33@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see your submissions for this year's Holly Market!