Sunset Hills Makers Market - 2027

Summary

Welcome to the Sunset Hills Makers Market - A Juried Art Fair! This year marks the seventh edition of the show.

The Sunset Hills Makers Market has grown into a successful and highly anticipated annual event in Sunset Hills Mo. After a successful return to spring last year, the Makers Market is officially here to stay as a spring event! Last year also introduced a new layout throughout Watson Trail Park that was loved by artists and attendees alike and will return again this year.

The Makers Market is a one-day outdoor juried fine art and contemporary craft show held in Sunset Hills, Missouri, in the popular Watson Trail Park. Each year, the Market brings together a carefully selected group of talented artists and makers offering original, high-quality work in a wide variety of mediums. In addition to the juried artists, the event features live music throughout the day, food and drinks, specialty vendors, demonstrations, and activities for families.

We are seeking a diverse group of artisans, crafters, and makers working across all mediums and price points. The event will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2027, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. In addition to exhibitors showcasing their work, the market will feature an expanded selection of perishables, live music, food, drinks, and a family corner with demonstrations. By inviting a mix of seasoned and emerging artists, we are committed to...

General information

Welcome!

This is a juried show, and a select group of community members will judge the applications. Please note that we are actively seeking a diverse range of mediums and price points, which will play an integral role in the selection process. We encourage exhibitors from various categories, including clay, glass, metal, fiber, wood, paper, literary, music, and more. The only exclusion pertains to edible items, as these will be featured in the perishable market.

Event Date, Time, and Location: Saturday, May 1st, 2027 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Watson Trail Park, 12450 Watson Rd, Sunset Hills, MO 63127

Application Deadline: 01/04/2027 Artist Notification: 01/13/2027

Entry and Participation Fees: $25.00 – Application Fee $75.00 – Booth Fee

Check-In and Set-Up: Artist check-in is required on-site before unloading, whether you arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. Set-up will be offered starting Friday night for those interested and will continue beginning at 6:00 AM Saturday morning. Temporary parking is available during unloading. Artists setting up on Saturday morning must move their car immediately after they unload. A shuttle will transport artists back to the exhibition space after parking. Spaces are pre-assigned and non-transferable.

Important for all tents: All tents must have 50-pound weights securely attached to each leg. If you are setting up your tent to stand overnight on Friday, there are no exceptions — 50 lb weights are required. Sunset Hills police will be monitoring the area overnight. Please note that overnight setup is at your own risk, and we are not responsible for any damages due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Tear Down: Teardown begins promptly at 5:00 pm. Early teardown is strictly prohibited. Artists breaking down before 5:00 pm without notice or approval from organizers will not be invited back.

Tents: A limited number of tents are available for rent at an additional charge of twenty-five dollars.

Weights (For Tents): It is mandatory to have weights to secure your tent. If you lack substantial weights, plan to rent them at a fee of fifteen dollars for a set of four. The weights will be ready in your booth spot on the morning of the market. Tents without weights will not be permitted. Recommended weight: 50 lbs.

Garbage: Trash bags will be provided and collected at the event's conclusion. Please refrain from using receptacles around the fair; these are for visitor use only.

WiFi: WiFi is not available in Watson Trail Park.

Sales Tax: We are located in Sunset Hills, Missouri, and the sales tax is 8.988%.

Rules and regulations

Thank you for expressing your interest in participating in the Sunset Hills Makers Market. To ensure the success of our show, we have established specific rules and regulations that all participants must observe:

1. Originality: All work must be original, handcrafted, and created by the approved artists themselves. Kits, imports, and mass-produced items are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This rule is rigorously enforced.
2. Accurate Representation: Upon arrival at the market, if the items for sale do not directly represent what was submitted with the application, the organizers of SHMM reserve the right to refuse your participation without any refund.
3. Application Requirements: All applications require 5 images of your work, with one strongly recommended to be a booth image if available.
4. Non-Refundable Fee: The application fee of $25 is non-refundable.
5. Waitlist: Once placed on the waitlist, the office will contact you as soon as an opening becomes available. If called from the waitlist, there is no penalty if you choose not to accept the spot.
6. No Subletting or Sharing: Subletting or sharing of space is not permitted.
7. Tax Responsibility: Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting the State Sales Tax and filing a report with the local Department of Revenue. Sunset Hills sales tax is 8.988%.
8. Tent Requirements: Exhibitors must ensure their tents are sturdy against wind, rain, etc. Staking into pavement is not permitted. A check system will be in place to ensure weights are used to secure all tents. Tents must be manufactured of flame-retardant materials. Weights are available for rent up to the day of the show, and 50 lbs weights are recommended.
9. No Personal Amplification: Personal amplification of music or distracting audio is not permitted.
10. Display Parameters: All display and furniture must remain within booth parameters.
11. Property Responsibility: The City of Sunset Hills is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property.
12. Hands-Off Policy: Sunset Hills staff and event volunteers are not permitted to handle any artwork under any circumstances.
13. Vehicle Relocation: Artists will be asked to relocate their vehicles to open parking spaces for visitors.

This is a family event, and we expect everyone to be kind, respectful, and, most importantly, to HAVE FUN!

Booth information and fees

Exhibit Setup: Exhibitors will be situated on the tennis courts of Watson Trail Park. Spaces will be pre-assigned and non-transferable. Setup will start Friday afternoon after 3:00pm and at 6:00 am on Saturday morning. Booth/participation spaces are available in 10X10 dimensions, and double spaces can be added to your cart at checkout.

Fees:

• Single space: $75
• Double space: $150

Once accepted, you can pay your booth fee and communicate any preferences, including potential physical limitations. While the committee cannot guarantee all requests will be accommodated, they will do their best to meet your needs.

re: Saturday the day of the show: There is a parking lot adjacent, and you may park there while unloading. After unloading, and before setting up, your car needs to be moved. You will park at the community center, and a shuttle will be available to bring you back to your booth space. Parking lots within the park are reserved for patrons.

All vendors are solely responsible for loading and unloading their merchandise and displays. Minimal dollies will be available for use, and vendors are encouraged to bring their own equipment for a smooth and safe setup and takedown.

A limited number of electric spaces and tents are available for rent for an additional fee. These are on a first-come, first-served basis and can be added to your cart at checkout.

Additional Fees:

• Canopy/Tent Rental: $25

Note that tents/canopies cannot be staked into the blacktop. A check system will ensure weights are used to secure all tents/canopies. If weights are not used, the tent will not be permitted. Weights are available for rent (set of four for fifteen dollars) at registration and up to the day of the show. A recommended weight is 50 lbs, and tents MUST be manufactured of flame-retardant materials.

There can be no displays with exposed sharp edges used without a proper barrier onto the ground. Vendors may be held liable if appropriate materials are not used to protect the parking lot.

The show concludes at 5:00 pm, and vendors should not pack up their booths before that time. Early packing will result in not being invited back. Shuttles will be available to take vendors to pick up their cars.

Refund and cancellation policy

Application fees are 100% non-refundable. In the event of an emergency, each situation will be handled individually. Daryl, Nora, and the Director of Parks and Recreation, Gerald Brown, will carefully assess and discuss each case, specifically addressing the booth/participation fee for potential refunds on a case-by-case basis.

Should Sunset Hills need to cancel the show for any reason, refunds will be offered for the booth/participation fee of $75 only, the application fee will not be refunded.

Jury details

Average number of applications submitted each year: 125

Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 75

Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 2

How returning artists are selected: Selected by peer jurors

Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: Must be true art

How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor

Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe

Number of jurors scoring applications: 5-7

The show organizes the jurors for a single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories, scoring separately from various locations.

Jury process is closed.

A juried show reviewed by a select group of community members, with emphasis on a diverse range of mediums and price points. Categories encouraged include clay, glass, metal, fiber, wood, paper, literary, and music; edible items are excluded as they are featured in a separate perishable market.

On average, about 125 applications are submitted each year, with about 75 artists selected from the jury and 2 additional artists invited who are exempt from jury review. Returning artists are selected by peer jurors.

Jurors view images on a computer monitor and score applications using a Yes, No, or Maybe scale. Five to seven jurors score applications, organized as a single jury panel covering all medium categories, scoring separately from various locations. The jury process is closed to observation.