Made & Merry - A Fine-Art Holiday Pop-Up Market - Artist Sign-Up
DCP Events
Made & Merry: A Fine-Art Holiday Pop-Up Market
Artist Application | December 5–6, 2026
Join the Downtown Community Partnership for a holiday art market featuring approximately 20 artists and makers inside the Scan Design Space in Downtown Fargo. Saturday’s market coincides with the Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade.
Event Hours
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Saturday, December 5: Noon–9 p.m.
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Sunday, December 6: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Artist Fee: $50 per space, nonrefundable once paid
Booth Size: Approximately 10′ × 10′
Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
Eligibility & Selection
We welcome original fine art, fine craft, and handmade work created by the participating artist or maker. Commercially manufactured products, mass-produced imports, resale merchandise, and buy-sell products are not permitted.
This is not a competitively juried show. DCP will review applications for eligibility and may consider the variety of mediums represented when selecting participants. Applying does not guarantee acceptance. Accepted artists will receive payment instructions.
Artist Requirements
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Staff your booth throughout both event days. No early teardown.
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Provide your own tables, chairs, displays, signage, inventory, and payment processing.
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Keep displays professional, accessible, and within your assigned space. Tables may not exceed 10 feet in total length.
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Collect and remit applicable sales taxes and maintain any required North Dakota sales tax permits.
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Follow venue rules and respect the space. Electrical access is limited and requires advance approval. Demonstrations also require prior approval.
Setup & Teardown
Setup: Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., or Friday, December 4, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Choose either setup window; booths must be ready before noon Saturday.
Teardown: Sunday, December 6, 5–7 p.m.
Please include a short description of the work you plan to sell and four high-resolution images with your application. Accepted artists will receive an Artist Guide with loading, parking, building access, and additional event details.