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Young Makers Market is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students grades 3 through 12 (ages 9 - 18) to sell their unique artistic creations in a one-day mini-arts festival in Market Street, The Woodlands. Young Artists will participate in a day of workshops to prepare before the Market. The workshops will cover topics including marketing & leadership and feature working artists' talks.

Become A Young Artist!

Requirements:

  • Student, Parent/Guardian must be a resident of Montgomery County, or The Woodlands
  • Young Artist must submit three (3) images of examples of work they intend to sell at the Young Makers Market
  • Young Artist must be available for the workshop dates, event date, and rain date to be considered.
  • Student must be aged 9 - 18 by August 2026.
  • Once accepted a $25* fee will be due; this fee covers a t-shirt, snacks, and other supplies throughout the event(s).
  • Young Artists applications will be juried. The jurors will be checking that all guidelines were followed, and looking for creativity, originality, and strength of artistic voice.
  • Please note that we will not be accepting young artists who participated in the 2025 Young Makers Market.

Important 2026 Dates

  • Application opens March 9, 2026
  • Application closes May 4, 2026
  • Artists notified May 15, 2026
  • Artist Workshop August 8, 2026
  • Young Makers Market August 29, 2026
  • Rain date September 12, 2026

Application Closed

The application for the 2026 Young Makers Market is now closed. Young artists who submitted an application will be notified on Friday, May 15.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application






Questions?

Email YMM@TheWoodlandsArtsCouncil.org

Video courtesy of @mauricioramirezphotography
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