The 13th annual market will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 in Showers Common, according to a press release from the Parks and Recreation Department.
There will be booth spaces in the Showers Common as well as inside City Hall.
Arts and crafts submitted for sale at the market must be original pieces made by the applicant, according to the release.
There are 10 categories into which applicants are divided: clay, drawing/painting/photography, fiber arts, metalwork/woodwork, glass, jewelry, naturalistic materials, personal care, recycled arts and surface decoration.
Artists will be selected based on the style and quality of their work, price and variety of artists, according to the release. Those interested in applying to be part of the market may do so at bloomington.in.gov/holiday market. There is a $15 jury fee per application. Those who wish to receive full consideration must submit their applications by 5 p.m. Sept. 4.
The market was widely visited last year, with an estimated attendance of around 12,000 people, according to the release. There was a live reindeer present at last year’s market, as well as performances by local groups and the TubaSantas.
Holly Hays
