Are you looking for a Holiday Market meets Exhibition? We want you at Youngplace!

Youngplace invites artists and makers to apply for the Youngplace Art & Craft Holiday Market a one-day art market and gallery-style exhibition presented throughout the first and second-floor Hallway Galleries.

This year’s market will place a special focus on craft artists and makers working in three dimensions, including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, mixed media and other craft-based practices. Applications from artists working across a range of disciplines are welcome.

KEY DATES

Market: Saturday, November 14, 12 – 6PM 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026   

Details about the application and booth options available below.

ABOUT THE MARKET

The Youngplace Art & Craft Holiday Market offers artists and makers an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in a engaging, professional setting in the heart of Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood.

The market will take place alongside the Toronto Potters Holiday Pottery Sale, bringing visitors together for a festive day of art, craft and community. The event will also feature holiday music, refreshments from local food vendors and hands-on craft activities.



Booth Options & Pricing

4 Foot Space - $125 + HST 
Recommended for emerging artists or artists with small to medium 2D mounted works

6 Foot Space - $150 + HST 
Recommended for artists with medium to large 2D mounted works, or multidisciplinary artists with 2D/3D works

8 Foot Space - $200 + HST 
Recommended for established/experienced artists and artists with large to oversized 2D mounted works and/or a large body of multidisciplinary work

First Floor Table – (6 Foot Table Only) - $150 + HST
Recommended for artisans with small-to-medium 3D works. Tables are available for rent.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Full contact information 
• Artist statement – 100 words or less 
• Artist biography – 100 words or less 
• CV (Please indicate if you have previous market, exhibition, curatorial or retail vending experience here) 
• Five to ten images of recent work that are representative of work to be exhibited in the show. 
• Images and/or plan of gallery space design or examples of past booths or exhibitions. 

Full application details can be found in the link below.

For Questions or assistance with your application, contact us at youngplace@arthubs.ca.

About Youngplace:
Youngplace nurtures creativity, learning, and collaboration through innovative programs, experiences and events in an inspiring, social environment in order to strengthen and grow our community.

Do you have questions about this event, or Youngplace? Please reach out to younplace@arthubs.ca to learn more.

Accessibility: The Youngplace is a fully accessible facility by Ontario standards. Should you have questions about accessibility in relation to the market, please reach out to programs@arthubs.ca