Thank you for applying to share your work at Solstice Market! Your artist application has been received. We are a very small team, so please be patient and keep an eye on your inbox to hear back on the status of your application.

Important Considerations:

- Applications will be reviewed for the upcoming market by October 21, 2026 by a panel of experienced artists and market professionals.

- Submitting this application does not guarantee you a spot in Solstice Market. Once reviewed, if your application is approved, you will receive notification via email and be provided a portal to submit the payment to secure your spot.

- Artists will be under the Hillsborough's Farmers Market Pavilion. Each artist will have an 8x8' station and dedicated parking space.

- The market will be covered and lit, but we cannot guarantee access to wifi or dedicated electricity. If providing a mobile payment option, we recommend bringing a battery-powered POS with offline processing or a mobile hotspot.

- Vendors must provide tables and any additional supplies needed, including weather protection (tarps, coverings, etc.) necessary to protect your station in the event of light rain.

- Hillsborough Arts Council events are rain-or-shine, barring severe or dangerous conditions (high winds, excess rain that would cause flood, severe thunderstorms projected for the duration of the event, or other prohibitive conditions that could risk the safety of artists and participants). If cancellation is necessary, we will notify artists and the public via email and social media by 12 PM on event day.

- Limited assistance will be available on-site during market hours. Be prepared to setup/break down and maintain your booth independently. We highly encourage bringing a friend or family member to help maintain presence at your booth.

- Artists are required to have representation at their booth at all times. HAC is not responsible for any artwork, supplies, or other items left unattended in your booth or on event grounds.

- Artists are required to remit sales tax and comply with all federal, state, and local guidelines applicable to the sale of their work at Solstice Market.

- We ask that all participants are mindful and respectful to other artists, arts programming occurring in tandem with the market, and the community at all times. Anyone disrupting the quality and nature of the event will be asked to leave. HAC reserves the right to make changes to the Solstice Market at any time, if activity is no longer aligned with the nature of this community event or supportive to our mission.

Best,
Hillsborough Arts Council

Equal Opportunity Statement -

HAC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, gender preference, marital status, or political affiliation in all programming and employment. We are committed to providing equal access for all visitors and participants. Those unable to comply with the application requirements listed above because of a disability should contact us via email at programs@hillsboroughartscouncil.org.

2026 Solstice Market Artist Application