The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is currently accepting artists and makers for a Night Market. This is the perfect market if you want to sell your work this fall and holiday season!

Where and When:

It will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at MoCA Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 on the lawn of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. This event will be happening at the same time as Art After Hours where the Museum will stay open late to celebrate the new biennial exhibits!

This is a curated market, and this application does not guarantee you a spot.

Artisans and makers from all creative disciplines are invited to apply! This is a rolling application, so the sooner you apply the better. The latest date to submit your application is September 20th using this form!

Requirements: 

• Artist/Maker Statement submitted with the application as a PDF or Word Document.
• Product photos (at least 2 clear images) must also be supplied with the application.
• No imported merchandise or resale items are allowed. Food products not accepted.

Application and Acceptance Process:

• This application is free! It does not guarantee you a booth at the market.
• Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified on a rolling basis if you have been selected. The last date to submit an application is September 20, and the latest you will hear back is September 22.

Booth Fee and Info: 

• The booth fee is $50 
  • This is payable to MoCA Arlington within 48 hours of receiving your acceptance email. (Payment information will be included in acceptance email).
  • If you fail to pay, your spot will be given to another vendor.
  • This booth fee is non-refundable once paid.
• Event will take place outdoors, rain or shine.
  • Booths will be 10' x 10' and located on the grass.
  • Small tents are welcome. You are responsible for your setup. Bring your own tables and chairs!
  • This event will be at night so please bring lights for your tent. The booths do not have electricity, so bring battery powered lights!

For questions and further information please contact: Rachel Hocker rachel.hocker@mocaarlington.org. 

Additional Details:

• Vendors will be responsible for handling point of sale transactions.
• Participants are encouraged to promote the event through their social media channels.

Weather:

• This event is held outdoors and goes on rain or shine!

We are excited to have you join us!

Artist/Maker Information

Application Materials

See above for complete instructions regarding submission materials. 

Confirmation

Thank you for submitting your application! The below questions are optional and not part of the application itself. Your answers will provide MoCA Arlington with helpful information as we work to ensure that our programs reach a diverse pool of contemporary artists and artisans.

If you prefer not to answer, you can skip to the bottom of the page and press submit. 

After you hit submit, you should receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please reach out to rachel.hocker@mocaarlington.org to confirm that your application has been received.