APPLY: MAKERS & DESIGNERS

Ethical Maker and Designer participants will have the opportunity to present their products in a boutique setting in New York City during a high-profile festival that will draw in a targeted community of conscientious consumers who value your ethically and artistically made products.

 
 

Exhibition Theme

We are pleased to share the theme for the spring edition of the Art and Social Activism Festival Art and Wellness: Healthy Planet, Body and Mind

We invite Makers, Designers and Ethical Retailers to apply for participation in the Activism Market whose products support a healthy mind, body and planet by addressing health and wellness with a focus on alternative and complementary medicine, mental health, sex and gender health, healthy lifestyle choices such as yoga, hiking, and accessible outdoor activities, and promote nutrition and food accessibilty.

Application information

APPLY TODAY

Application period is Feb. 8-March 18. Applicants accepted on a rolling basis. Ethical designers and retailers are encouraged to apply. Please feel free to contact us with any questions info@artandsocialactivism.com

Eligibility: Who Should Apply?

  • Independent Makers and Designers
  • Small and medium-size ethical retailers

    • Exhibition options and Participation Fees:

  • 6 x 6 square feet: $1,650 per week (Booths 1-2)
  • 6 x 6 square feet: $1,320 per week (Booth 3-4)

    • Download Floorplan

    Interested Applicants please prepare the following application Materials:

  • Please provide a brief bio about your business
  • Describe what makes your business ethical
  • Three images of previous installations
  • Your preferred booth space
  • number of weeks you would like to participate

    • What we provide:

  • Appx. 6 x 6 square foot booth†
  • Boutique shopping experience
  • Painted white walls
  • Professional lighting
  • Profile on festival website
  • Regular “spotlight” features on website homepage
  • Profile feature in festival email newsletters and social media posts
  • Exposure to new audience of ethical shoppers
  • Press exposure
  • Invitation to VIP “Business accelerator” reception with industry leaders
  • Opportunities to participate in “Town Hall” discussion series

    • Terms and Conditions

    Participation Agreement
     
     
     
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    Testimonials

    "The committee of the Art And Social Activist Festival did a wonderful job curating the exhibition and choosing vendors whose work enhanced the exhibit. It felt amazing to have my shop set up amongst such beautiful pieces of art " Activism Market Participant, Talcon Quinn

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    PRESS REVIEW

    "The Art and Social Activism Festival will leave you inspired!" JeJune Magazine. Read the full review! www.jejunemagazine.com