The Other Art Fair Chicago

Welcome to the Artisan Section Application. This is a new program that will debut at The Other Art Fair Chicago taking place this March 27-30 at Artifact Events. Please throughly read the Eligibility & Application sections below. 

Deadline: December 1, 2024

Eligibility

The Artisan Section at The Other Art Fair Chicago is a new initiative for 2025 and will be highlighted in our marketing and promotion as a key feature of the Spring fair. To be eligible for this section artists may only show decorative artwork made in glass, ceramic, metal or wood mediums.

Items eligible for display and sale include: Vases, Bowls, Decorative Plates and Sculptures/Figurines, Planters.

Items not eligible for display and sale include: Cookware, Dinnerware, Kitchen utensils, Drinkware (including mugs), Jewelry.

Please ensure that you understand the eligibility criteria before continuing with the application. 

Application & Booth Area Information

Please consider the following before beginning your application:

• Each application is reviewed by all selection committee members, who carefully consider submitted materials.
• The application deadline is December 1, 2024 and all applicants will be notified on a rolling basis through January 2025.
• Applications must be completed in one sitting, so we highly recommend making sure you start the application when you can take the time to complete it in full.
• Prepare to upload image files of four (4) artworks that are indicative of the type of work you wish to exhibit at the Fair, please keep in mind works showcasing a similar in style, medium, price, and size. Files will need to be .jpg and under 5MB.
• Prepare to upload two (2) images of past booths at other fairs, events or artist marketplaces.  Files will need to be .jpg and under 5MB.
• Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. 
• All successful applicants must commit to attending the fair in person to represent their own work. A deposit is required to confirm participation, and 100% of booth fees are due in advance of the fair.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This application is for the Artisan Section. If you are wishing to apply to our General Artist Application or New Futures program you will need to submit through a different application.

If successful, you will be contacted with an offer to exhibit. Your Fair Package will include:

• A booth at The Other Art Fair Chicago taking place at Artifact Events March 27-30, 2025.
• Preparatory materials to assist you in making the most of your investment, including dedicated workshops, an artist portal, weekly email updates, and more.
• Consideration for inclusion in pre- and post-Fair marketing campaigns through The Other Art Fair and Saatchi Art.
• Artist networking to help you connect with a global community of artists. 

Booth Pricing for Chicago March 2025 Artisan Section:

10’ x 10’ booth area = $750 USD

Note: No tax is applied on booths in Illinois. No walls or lighting is provided. 

 
All art sales made onsite at the fair are processed through our central payment system. An 18% commission applies to all art sales, which covers processing fees and complimentary wrapping for buyers, so the majority always goes back to you, the artist.

Please visit our website or contact Julia Rourke at julia.rourke@theotherartfair.com for further information about applying and exhibiting.