--- title: Piedmont Park Holiday Market (Sixth Annual) 2027 description: Two-day outdoor holiday gift market in Atlanta's Piedmont Park for up to 100 handcrafters across painting, photography, sculpture and more. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/5e17c10b-e2cf-4cf7-ad71-978fd2103bea type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/atlanta-foundation-for-public-spaces deadline: "2027-10-13" entryFee: 30 USD location: Piedmont Park - Midtown, Atlanta, GA, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - 2-d mixed media - 3-d mixed media - ceramics - digital art - drawing & printmaking - fiber - glass - handcrafted - jewelry - metal - painting - photography - sculpture - wood & furniture --- # Piedmont Park Holiday Market (Sixth Annual) 2027 **Hosted by:** Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Piedmont Park - Midtown, Atlanta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** October 13, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program ### Summary Enjoy the hustle and the bustle of the Holiday Season. As we kick off the annual Piedmont Park Holiday Gift show which will be a 2-day outdoor event. With an emphasis on the visual arts and Holiday Gift giving. This event is centered around buying local and supporting local Artists. As the festival season winds down, we know that many times customers wish they had that one last chance to pick up something special for the holiday gift-giving time. The Midtown community of Piedmont Park is considered to be home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in metro Atlanta. The Piedmont Park Holiday Gift Market creating a new holiday tradition. This event will feature up to 100 handcrafters centered around the holiday spirit of gift giving, which will include painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters! Festival Hours: Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm ### Categories - 2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting. - 3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-dimensional objects. - Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku. - Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or other software applications. - Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or chalk. The printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted. - Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. - Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. - Handcrafted: Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product in a cohesive collection. A complete description of the items is required. - Jewelry: All Jewelry is crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist. - Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal. - Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging. - Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist's original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist. - Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium. - Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted. ### Amenities - Snacks and water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday. - Booth Sitters (limited) are available during event hours upon request. - Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc. - Friday load-in - 24 Hour onsite Security ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** 2-d mixed media, 3-d mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing & printmaking, fiber, glass, handcrafted, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood & furniture - **Note:** Only individual artists or two-person collaborative artists are permitted to apply. Applications received from artist groups will be returned or rejected. Artists must be present and operational with their work for the duration of the Festival; no commercial agents, dealers, or salespeople may operate an artist's booth, and the maximum number of occupants per booth may not exceed two. All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor. Reproductions must be identified as such, and original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's space. ### Additional Requirements - 5 images total (a booth shot is required) - Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable administrative processing fee) ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 2, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 13, 2027 - **Program Start:** November 27, 2027 - **Program End:** November 28, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@affps.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14929