Young Makers Market

The first ever Young Makers Market produced by The Woodlands Arts Council hosted in Market Street The Woodlands September 7, 2024!

The Woodlands Arts Council is proud to announce this one-of-a-kind opportunity for students aged 8-18 to sell their unique artistic creations in a one day mini-arts festival in Market Street The Woodlands. Young Makers will learn about entrepreneurship, marketing, and what it is like to be a working artist in workshops before the big event!

Applications will be reviewed and accepted Young Artists will be notified May 15. Artists of ALL SKILL LEVELS are encouraged to apply.

Become A Young Maker!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Student, Parent/Guardian must be a resident of Montgomery County, or The Woodlands (Harris County 77316)
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.
Once accepted a $25* fee will be due, this fee covers a t-shirt, snacks, and other supplies throughout the event(s). *Scholarships available.

IMPORTANT DATES:

March 1 - April 30: Application Open
May 15: Applicants notified of acceptance!

June 1: $25 Participation Fee Due
Summer Break - MAKE ART!
August 17: Workshop #1
August 24: Workshop #2
September 7: Young Makers Market (YMM) at Market Street The Woodlands
September 14: YMM Rain Date

Generously Supported By:

Making Your Art

Accepted Young Artists are solely responsible for creating 10-25 pieces of art work to sell at the Young Makers Market on September 7, 2024.
TWAC does not provide supplies, funds, or instruction on the making of this work.

We encourage Young Artists to consider the size and scale of each of your pieces, how you will display that work, and how you may need to wrap it for a purchasing customer.

Selling Your Work

All accepted Young Makers are responsible for selling and collecting payment for their own work in accordance with State sales tax laws and national income tax laws. Young Makers may price their own work.

On the application you will need to indicate how you plan to accept payment:

Cash Only
Venmo/Paypal/Zelle/Square (parent or guardian account or 18& older)
The Woodlands Arts Council Payment Processor**

**The Woodlands Arts Council Payment Processor is a Payment Operating System hosted through Woodforest Bank. Young Artists who choose this option will collect payments with the device. Once the event has completed TWAC will run the report for total sales and subtract the credit card processing fees from the total. A check will then be mailed to the Young Artist.

Photo Courtesy of Market Street The Woodlands

The Workshops

Young Artists will participate in a day of workshops to prepare before the Market.

The workshops will cover topics including marketing & leadership, and will feature talks from working artists.
Additionally, Young Makers will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Market, learn about event set up & clean up, and pick up their event credentials.