This December, we are thrilled to host our second Maker’s Market for creators of all backgrounds, experience levels & mediums. This market will platform emerging & established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes!
$5 raffles with prizes from All Together Now!, Asrai Garden, Dark Matter Coffee, Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar, Humbolt House, Lost Girls Vintage, Paulo Gelato, Sideshow Gallery, The Stoop, Una Mae’s, Wherewithall, Zen Yoga Studio and more to be announced!
Become a Sponsor
$1,500+ Platinum Levelpromotion of any events or specials you have for the holiday season on social mediain-feed social media post dedicated to your businessincluding your business in our holiday gift guideinclusion on market promotional materialsinclusion on posters and flyers at the event
$1,000 Gold Levelin-feed social media post dedicated to your businessincluding your business in our holiday gift guideinclusion on market promotional materialsinclusion on posters and flyers at the event
$500 Silver Levelinclusion on market promotional materialsinclusion on posters and flyers at the event 100% tax deductibility for all sponsor levelsYour generous sponsorships of this event make it possible for us to lower the cost of booths and table rentals, making it more accessible to makers of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Applications for Makers is closed
FAQ for Applicants
Q: When is the market going to be open?
A: The market will be open the weekend of December 10 and 11, 2022. Vendors will set up their booths on Friday, December 9th. The market will take place in the galleries of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art.
Q: How much does a booth cost?
A: Each booth will cost $150 plus an additional $35 fee for a table rental.
Q: Why do I need to pay for a booth?
A: We have to charge a fee as we are a non-profit organization and must cover the cost of using the space, setup, cleanup, and the salaries of the staff who are organizing the event.
Q: How many booths are available? How big is each booth?
A: There will be about 25 booths available. Each booth will be about 8 feet long and 30 inches wide (banquet sized). Vendors will have the option to rent a table for $35 or they can provide their own.
Q: Do I need to have a point of sale system?
A: Yes, vendors must provide their own point of sale system (Venmo, Square, etc), and they will retain 100% of their profits from the market.
Q: Can two vendors share a booth?
A: Yes, you can split a booth with another vendor.
Q: Are there sliding scale options to pay for a booth?
A: Yes! We offer sliding scale and payment plan options to cover booth and table rental fees.
Q: Who can I reach out to with questions about the market and application process?
A: Please reach out to our Marketing Consultant, Alex Senycia, at alex@uima-chicago.org with any questions or concerns.