Call for Art: Merry Makers Market 2026
Contracommon is accepting applications from artists for a booth-style holiday exhibition in our gallery. The Merry Makers Market will be on view from November 27th through December 31st, 2026.
Each selected artist will be allotted approximately ten feet of wall space and may bring a table, rack, shelves etc. to display smaller works or items. Our website has links to past exhibitions for applicants to see how previous exhibiting artists have utilized their wall space. Installation will take place by appointment from November 16th – 22nd, 2026. Exhibition fees for selected artists will be $100, although financial assistance is available if needed.
We will celebrate the artists participating in our Merry Makers Market with an opening reception on Saturday, December 5th from 4-7pm.
KEY INFO
Open call: Friday September 11th – Friday October 9th, 2026
Submission deadline: October 9th at 11:59 PM
Notification by: Sunday, October 18th
Agreement and fees due: Tuesday, October 20th
Exhibition fees: $100 (due October 20th)
Exhibition dates: November 27th – December 31st, 2026
Opening reception: Saturday, December 5th, 2026 from 4-7pm
Install: November 16th – 22nd, 2026 by appointment
Deinstall: January 2nd – 5th, 2027 by appointment
Deadline: 10/10/26
Location: Bee Cave, TX
Website: https://www.contracommon.org/applications/merry-makers-market-2026