DETAILS FOR: Saturday, November 9, Holiday Faire

This flagship juried event will feature 100 talented local artists showcasing unique handmade gifts for purchase including holiday décor, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more. The event will be located at the Great Park Palm Court and Hangar 244 on November 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Vendors can request indoor or outdoor booth placement; booth spaces are 10 x 10 feet.
• Maximum of two pre-approved exhibitors per space for outdoor vendors. Exhibitors who would like to share an outdoor space should submit one application.
• Exhibitors are required to bring their own canopies, tables, chairs, table covers, light fixtures, display items, and 75 lb. safety weights per canopy leg.

DETAILS FOR: Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8,  Holiday Market

Holiday Market is a festive artisan shopping component to City of Irvine’s growing holiday festivities at the Great Park. The Holiday Market will take place entirely indoors in Hangar 244, December 7, from 3 to 8 p.m., and December 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a curated selection of 28 vendors whose handmade offerings span jewelry, ceramics, folk-crafts, clothing, and more. This event is integrated into the City of Irvine’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony in the Palm Court Arts Complex on Saturday, December 8, and the annual Holidayz Pop-Up event on Sunday, December 8.

• Vendors applying must commit to both days.
• Booth spaces are 10 x 10 feet and are only available indoors.
• Exhibitors are required to bring their own tables, chairs, table covers, light fixtures, and display items.

DETAILS FOR BOTH HOLIDAY FAIRE + HOLIDAY MARKET EVENT 

• Exhibitor space fee per event is $135; all sales go to the exhibitor.
• Only one pre-approved vendor per indoor space.
• Vendors must have the ability to physically move their items into their space with minimal to no assistance. Vendors are encouraged to have a cart in good condition to move their inventory to and from their vehicle.
• City of Irvine reserves the right to refuse any items that are not appropriate for either event including products that include copyrighted artworks.

Application Requirements

To apply:

• Apply by August 16, 10:55 p.m. PDT.
• In the application, specify which event(s) you would like to apply for.
• An image of a booth setup is required of all applicants. Applications without a booth image will be returned to applicants to edit if time allows; applications without booth images past deadline will not be considered.
• A minimum of 8 images and a maximum 12 images of vendor’s handmade products are required in an application; one image of your booth setup required.
• All items for sale must be of original artwork produced by the exhibitor. No imports or manufactured goods will be allowed; no copyrighted imagery will be considered.

By submitting this application, prospective vendors agree to terms and conditions outlined in this prospectus. 

Jury notifications will be sent by September 7 for both events. If you are juried into an event, you will be required to submit the following no later than September 15 to confirm your participation.

For invited vendors:

• Booth fee per event is $135 payable by credit card, cash, or check. Mail checks to:
       Irvine Fine Arts Center
       Attn: Susie Munger
      14321 Yale Ave.
       Irvine CA 92604
• A nonrefundable convenience fee of $2.50 will be charged for credit transactions.
• A nonrefundable convenience fee of $1.00 will be charged for check transactions. Please make checks for $136.00 payable to City of Irvine.
• City of Irvine Business License required of all vendors conducting business on City premises.
  • Non-Irvine residents can purchase a One-Day Special Event Business License for $23.00 per event. Fee is to be paid separately by check made payable to City of Irvine and mailed to the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Do not add on an additional convenience fee for Business Licenses.
• California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Form: Download form CDTFA-410-D.

Questions? Fine Arts Center contacts:

Irvine Fine Arts Center Special Events general contact: ArtEvents@cityofirvine.org, (949) 724-6880.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible vendors create their artworks, crafts, and unique offerings by hand. No mass produced items are allowed. No items with copyrighted imagery will be considered.