Welcome Artists

Please find information and details for September 22nd, 2024
Congratulations and thank you for participating in our inaugural POP UP ARTISTS MARKET at Mint Museum Randolph. This is a family friendly event. We want your experience as an artist vendor to be welcoming and provide helpful tips and information that will make your set up, operating times, and take down a smooth process.

Below is information on the event hours, set up times, take down, waiver requirements, address to the Mint Museum, a tent photo and Angela’s number to call (704 965-9485) in case of emergencies the day of the event.

As the actual event date nears, we will send a final confirmation of your “booth” set up and lay out map. Meanwhile, if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact: Angela Lubinecky and Shefalee V. Patel - lolangi@hotmail.com.

Date and time of Pop Up Artists Market: SUNDAY September 22nd, 2024, 1PM to 5PM

Address: Mint Museum RANDOLPH, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

Set Up Time: 10AM to 12:30PM. Please contact Angela lolangi@hotmail.com if you need an earlier set up time. We plan to have volunteers help with unloading.

Artists MUST be set up by 1PM and stay until 5 PM.

Booth size: All your product displays and art should fit in a 10 x10 space. One table and chair will be supplied. This will be either a 6ft or 8ft table, depending what you selected. You can bring other display items as long as they fit in your space and pose no danger to visitors. A white table covering is required for a cohesive look (cloth or plastic). Available at Walmart, Amazon.

Table Linen Recommendations:

• (8 Ft. Table) 96" x 24" - Recommended Linen Size: 90" x 156"

• (6 Ft. Table) 72" x 24" - Recommended Linen Size: 90" x 132"

Electric: there are no power outlets provided.

FREE Parking: Once you have unloaded your vehicle near the entrance to the museum, please move your vehicle to the far end of the parking lot to leave room for visitor parking.

Participation waivers:

• A ”hold harmless waiver” must be filled out online on our GCA website and submitted (we will let you know when it is uploaded).

Sales tax ID and art sales:

Artists must have their own sales tax ID and manage their own sales. You must provide payment options such as Square, Venmo, PayPal or similar services. We encourage artists to offer a variety of artwork, including original pieces and high quality prints.

Other information:

• We have just received the wonderful news that the Blumenthal will be cross promoting our event on the Charlotte International Arts Festival website (www.charlotteartsfest.com). This will mean a wider audience!

• There will be 5 food trucks on site.

• We will print a limited amount of postcards. Please let us know if you would like some to send/hand out.

• Helpful tips here: https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org/characteristics-of-a-successful-booth-display

• Please use the graphics we provided to share with your collectors, family and friends. The more you market this event the better the attendance. Please tag the GCA and use these special hashtags on social media: #popupartists2024 #popupartistsmarket

• We hope it will be a successful event. Remember, success can be measured in different ways and building community is one. Please be patient and flexible as the guild is made up of volunteers, who are doing their best to make it a great experience for everyone.

THANK YOU