Artlink Market

Artlink Market is a curated marketplace featuring the best in fine art, contemporary craft and handmade goods. Our market strives to bring the highest quality handmade goods to the people of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Artlink Market offers two markets throughout the year, Artlink Market at Taste of the Arts (August) and Artlink Winter Market (Nov-Dec). Applications are now open for Artlink Market at Taste of the Arts!

Artlink Market at Taste of the Arts is a one-day outdoor market held during the Taste of the Arts festival on August 24, 2024 from 11am - 6pm. The Artlink Market will host 30-50 fine art and craft vendors to shop from.


How to Apply

Fill out the entry form below and then email at least (5) images of your products and (3) images of your booth set up to Ellen Mensch at ellen@artlinkfw.org. The entry fee can be paid using the “Pay Entry Fee” button below, or by check payable to Artlink Contemporary Gallery sent to: 300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

Application Deadlines: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to those who apply by June 1 for the summer market.

  • Artlink Market is curated by the Artlink staff. We are passionate about contemporary crafts and handmade goods. We are looking for artists and makers that are innovative and producing original, handmade designs. We are looking for high quality goods with excellent, eye-catching presentations. We encourage returning artists to change up their application. Show us how your booth, brand, and product line has developed over time.

  • The application fee is $15 per application, which you can pay using the “pay entry fee” button below.

    Booth fees (if accepted) are $60 ($50 for Artlink Members). All fees are nonrefundable and can be paid online, at Artlink, or by check. Booth fees are due 3 weeks prior to the event and a link to pay online will be included in your acceptance.

  • Artlink is not responsible for damage and/or loss of any artwork, handmade craft goods, and/or displays to, from, or during Artlink Market for any reason. Artlink will not​ insure artwork for this market. We recommend you insure your artwork in case of any damage.

  • Artists are responsible for registering their small business with the IRS and collecting sales tax on all sold goods. Artists will be responsible for paying both income tax to the federal government and sales tax to the state of Indiana. Sales Tax Collection Permits can be obtained through the ​Indiana Department of Revenue​ online. If you have questions regarding taxes, we are not tax experts, please contact the IRS and the Indiana Department of Revenue.

  • Artists must submit images in digital format (.jpeg). By applying to Artlink Market, the artist grants consent for the use of submitted images for reproduction for publicity and educational purposes to both Artlink. Please ​label files with last name and entry number.jpeg: Smith1.jpeg. Please email image files as attachments to Ellen Mensch after submitting your application.