Exhibitor Information
Application/Jury
Applicants will need to do these things by Monday, August 31:
Pay the nonrefundable $25 application fee online at murrayartguild.org or in person (payable to Murray Art Guild)
Submit the registration form online at murrayartguild.org, or print a paper copy and bring it to MAG
Email five to ten digital images of examples of the work being sold to murrayartguild@gmail.com
These product photos will be used for Artist Highlight posts on social media prior to the event
Optional: include a photo of your table set-up
All work must be handmade, with limited manufactured components.
Any work not juried in will not be allowed at the sale—this will be strictly enforced. If your work includes several different items/categories, please be sure to clarify this either with samples or in the written description. This is to ensure quality as well as diversity in the sale.
Groups are welcome to apply, but each individual in the group will need to submit digital photos of their work, registration form, and registration fee. Note on the application of group participation.
Applicants will be notified via email, unless other arrangements have been made, no later than September 8th of results.
Booth: 6’ booth table, and access to electricity.
Pricing Each individual item must have a price tag attached with the price, description, and exhibitor’s name clearly marked. MAG will retain 25% commission of the first $1000 sold & 10% of sales that exceed $1000 for everyone, members and nonmembers alike.
Monies All money from sales will be collected and logged at a central collection table staffed by authorized MAG staff. We will provide a receipt book day of sale so you can send an appropriately marked receipt with your items to central check out. Each receipt will need your name, item description, and cost of goods. The total must be written in the bottom right hand corner and circled. This is also the best way for you to track your sales. Vendor checks will be available no later than Friday, November 13th.
Tables Exhibitors should provide their own appropriately adorned tables and/or display racks; from our experience, presentation does count! MAG has chairs (folding metal chairs) available and a few tables (first come first serve). Please be prepared to bring your own table. Each exhibitor will be allowed a minimum table space of 3’W x 6’L. Some artists choose to exhibit together, combining display areas to one larger display. If you are working with a group, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate needs. Extra inventories, storage boxes, etc., must be kept out of sight. Due to safety concerns, tablecloths may not pool or drape on the floor. Set-up areas should be professionally displayed. All work is expected to be clean and presentable. Exhibitor’s displays should be staffed for all hours of the Holiday Sale. Volunteers will be on hand to relieve vendors as needed for breaks.
Set-up Set up is Friday November 6th from 8am - 2:00pm. NO early birds please. Spaces are assigned, so “first come first served” is not a thing. If there is a conflict, let us know as soon as possible. There is no time for “last minute sets-ups” during the event. Please adjust your schedules well in advance to avoid a disappointing situation for all of us.
Cancellations In light of the fact that we have to limit the number of exhibitors, we ask that notification of cancellation be made no later than October 14th. The $25 application fee is non-refundable. Exhibitors who do not give notification will be charged a space fee of $100 if the Guild is unable to fill the vendor’s reserved space in time for the sale. Consideration will be given to emergency situations.
Clean-up Exhibitors are expected to leave their area clean and remove all of their equipment only after 4pm on Saturday when the sale ends. We realize by the end of the show everyone is tired and anxious to go, but early take down doesn’t reflect well on anyone and may result in a rejected entry the following year.
Food MAG will provide snacks and drinks to vendors in a designated hospitality area throughout most of the event, including lunch on Saturday. The hospitality room will close at 3pm on Saturday.
Options Several options are available for participation. A solo exhibitor area or, if you are interested in exhibiting but may not have the inventory for a solo space, we will be glad to help partner exhibitors. Making the best effort to accommodate as many exhibitors as possible, some outside areas may be used. If you are specifically interested in outdoor space, please indicate on your application.
Questions If you have any questions, you may contact Debi Henry Danielson at (270) 753-4059 or murrayartguild@gmail.com
SCHEDULE
Monday August 31, midnight
Submissions due (application, fee $25, images) 400 N 4th St, Murray or murrayartguild.org for payment, murrayartguild@gmail.com for images
Tuesday, September 8
Notification to all vendors, email
Wednesday, October 14
Last day to cancel without a fee
Friday, November 6
Setup from 8am - 2pm
Members only presale 4-6pm
Sale open to public from 6-8pm
Saturday, November 7
Arrive at MAG no later than 7:45am
Sale open to public 8am-2pm
2-3pm clean up
Friday, November 13
Checks available
Date: 3rd Thursdays / August 20
Time: 6-8 pm
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month for an evening of art journaling. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Whether you are new to art journaling or are a pro, this is a relaxing class that is lightly guided with plenty of room for experimentation. Each month there is a prompt for writing and new approaches to mark making, the rest is up to you! Sketchbooks are encouraged but not required. Paper will be provided as well as all materials needed for each class. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: adults and teens
Instructor: Michelle Swayne
Fee: $40
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Learn to draw the basics first! From clarity of line and negative space to value shifts in lights and darks, work through your questions of how do I make it look 3D on a 2-D surface! Build your confidence in this class and go forth with skills.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 5 weeks on Tuesdays
8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: Adults and teens 16+
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $155
Location: MAG Clay Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
In this introduction to ceramics class, we will be using electric wheels to create functional objects. Beginners and Intermediates welcome! Bring an old towel. Fee includes clay as well as independent studio time during MAG business hours.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 5 weeks on Thursdays
8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: Adults and teens 16+
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $155
Location: MAG Clay Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
In this intermediate ceramics class, we will be using electric wheels to create functional objects. Students must have taken at least one beginner wheel throwing class prior to this class. Bring an old towel. Fee includes clay as well as independent studio time during MAG business hours.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 1-3pm
Ages: Youth ages 12-18
Instructor: Karla Tucker
Fee: $30
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Curious about pottery? Join us for a two-hour beginner’s introduction to the throwing wheel especially for teens ages 12-18. In this workshop students will learn through a step-by-step demonstration, discover new skills with constructive guidance, and walk away with a pot (or two!) of their very own making! Bring an old towel and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
MAG will take care of the glaze of your choice and kiln firing. Your instructor will contact you after firing when your pieces are ready to pick up.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 4 Tuesday in September
9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Time: 10am - noon
Ages: Adults and teens 13+
Instructor: Grady H. Pennington
Fee: $115
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Learn new watercolor and mixed media techniques from instructor Grady H. Pennington. This class will focus on intuitive painting with watercolor, ink brush, torn watercolor from class, tissue paper, and white ink.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Dates: 4 Tuesday in September: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Ages: Youth 8-12
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $60
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
We will explore different ways to use paint to create an image. Students will make a self portrait, paint a fun stuffie, and create worlds from their own imaginations!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 5 Wednesdays in September
9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructors: MAG Weavers
Fee: $160
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Project: Weave a scarf or tea towel
Pattern: Twill & plain weave
Learn the whole process of weaving on a 4 harness floor loom--from pattern reading, picking yarn, winding warp, and dressing the loom to weaving and finishing your project!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Friday, September 4
Time: 1-2pm
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Anne Wilson / Arts for All Kentucky
Fee: free
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Join instructor Anne Wilson and Arts for All Kentucky in this free workshop on Friday, September 4th. This is a workshop for adults with disabilities from our local community to engage in creative expression with fellow art enthusiasts.
Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: Kids ages 5-8
Instructor: Shannon Boyd
Fee: $10
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 10-11am
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, siblings ok
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $10
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: 8-12
Instructor:
Fee: $25
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Taking inspo from the band BTS and their collaboration with LINE FRIENDS to create bt21 characters, students will design and create their own alter egos using air dry clay.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10am - 2pm (with lunch break)
Ages: Adults and teens
Instructor: Michelle Swayne
Fee: $50
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Make a beautiful accent piece for your home or garden. In this class we will work with stones glass pottery pieces and shells to create a mosaic image meant to be kept for years. Learn the techniques and materials used for outdoor stepping stones. Take home one completed stone.
Note: bring a sack lunch
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 3rd Thursdays / September 17
Time: 6-8 pm
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month for an evening of art journaling. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Whether you are new to art journaling or are a pro, this is a relaxing class that is lightly guided with plenty of room for experimentation. Each month there is a prompt for writing and new approaches to mark making, the rest is up to you! Sketchbooks are encouraged but not required. Paper will be provided as well as all materials needed for each class. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10am - 4pm (with hour lunch break)
Ages: Adults and teens 15+
Instructor: Jo Bennett
Fee: $75
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Join instructor Jo Bennett and learn how to make your own books from pressed leaves. Using a variety of materials and attachments, participants can expect to make 2+ books, depending on how much detail they add to their creations. All materials are provided. If you have specific pressed leaves you’d like to use, please bring them!
Participants will be free to take a 1-hour lunch break while adhesives are drying; feel free to bring a packed lunch or go out for lunch.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 4 Tuesdays
9/29, 10/6, 10/3, 10/20
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Ages: Adults and teens 16+
Instructor: Anne Beyer
Fee: $170
Location: MAG Clay Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
In this class you will learn the basics of working with clay through learning to throw on the pottery wheel. We will start with the cylinder and move onto cups, bowls and vases. Students will also learn how to turn their thrown objects into finished pieces by learning trimming techniques, how to attach handles and how to apply glaze. All levels are welcome. It can get messy! Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Bring an old towel. MAG provides each student up to 1 bag of clay. Additional clay will be sold at cost. Fee also includes outside studio time during MAG business hours.
Date: Fridays in October
10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Andy Spalding
Fee: $125
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Suitable for beginner painters, delve into the watercolor experience. Learn basic watercolor painting techniques. Each week we will explore different types of landscapes; students are welcome to bring their own reference photos or draw from their imagination.
Students are expected to bring any supplies they already have. If you don’t have any supplies, it is recommended that you purchase and bring:
Tube Paint-Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor 20 piece Set (midrange is fine)
Brushes-minimum round 8 & 2, and a 1 inch flat or mop brush
Roll of blue painters tape
Pad of Watercolor paper-Canson cold press
Ceramic or Plastic plate for mixing colors
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Friday, October 2
Time: 1-2pm
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Anne Wilson / Arts for All Kentucky
Fee: free
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Join instructor Anne Wilson and Arts for All Kentucky in this free workshop on Friday, October 2nd. This is a workshop for adults with disabilities from our local community to engage in creative expression with fellow art enthusiasts.
Dates: 4 Tuesday in October: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Ages: Youth 8-12
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $60
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Using the Australian Artist known as Pip & Pop as our inspo, we will create fantastic worlds with candy coated monsters, colorful terrains, and anything we could possibly imagine.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: Kids ages 5-8
Instructor: Shannon Boyd
Fee: $10
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 10-11am
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, siblings ok
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $10
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 3 Wednesdays in October
10/14, 10/21, 10/28
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructors: MAG Weavers
Fee: $75
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
“Inkle” means small band. In this workshop, participants will learn to warp and weave on an Inkle loom to make bookmarks or bands. All supplies will be provided.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 3rd Thursdays / October 15
Time: 6-8 pm
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month for an evening of art journaling. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Whether you are new to art journaling or are a pro, this is a relaxing class that is lightly guided with plenty of room for experimentation. Each month there is a prompt for writing and new approaches to mark making, the rest is up to you! Sketchbooks are encouraged but not required. Paper will be provided as well as all materials needed for each class. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 12:30-3:30pm
Ages: Women/femme ages 18+
Instructor: Justine Riley
Fee: $20
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Come join other women and learn how to make, from start to finish, your own pocket notebook. This book has upcycled covers and 128 pages. It is a perfect size for a big pocket or small purse. Cardboard covers will be provided, but if you have your own favorite cereal, cracker, beer, food box…please feel free to bring your own. There’s an opportunity when the hands are busy the mind can unwind as we gather with other women for this bookbinding project.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults and kids ages 10+ (kids must have adult supervision)
Instructor: Jessie Pierce
Fee: $45
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Come join Jessie with JP Originals Art for a night of painting Fall themed door hangers. With step by step instructions, Jessie will walk you through painting and crafting your very own scarecrow. Each piece is wooden and can be painted a variety of colors to fit your home decor.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 9am - 3pm with a lunch break
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Craig Rhodes
Fee: $100
Location: MAG Clay Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
In this workshop, students will imitate artist Craig Rhodes as he demonstrating how to make mugs (both constructed and thrown on the wheel). Other skills like throwing off the hump and carving techniques will also be demonstrated if time allows.
Clay can be messy; dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Pack a sack lunch.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 9-11am
Ages: all ages
Instructor: Jessie Pierce
Fee: $40
Location: ***MSU Arboretum***
Description:
Open Plein Air class focusing on sites and objects within the arboretum. There will be no set design, as we will learn to draw inspiration from our surroundings. Jessie will assist throughout the class to show you how to begin your plein air experience and enjoy the process. All levels and ages are welcome! Bring a chair or blanket, book or clipboard, and any materials you may want. Jessie will provide watercolor paints, pencils, & paper.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 4 Tuesdays
10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Ages: Adults and teens 16+
Instructor: Anne Beyer
Fee: $170
Location: MAG Clay Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
In this class you will learn the basics of working with clay through learning to throw on the pottery wheel. We will start with the cylinder and move onto cups, bowls and vases. Students will also learn how to turn their thrown objects into finished pieces by learning trimming techniques, how to attach handles and how to apply glaze. All levels are welcome. It can get messy! Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Bring an old towel. MAG provides each student up to 1 bag of clay. Additional clay will be sold at cost. Fee also includes outside studio time during MAG business hours.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: Adults and teens
Instructor: Michelle Swayne
Fee: $35
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Learn the basic construction methods of hand building (pinching, throwing slabs and cutting coil ) with ceramic clay and express your creativity in one or more pieces to be fired and glazed. In this introductory class you will learn the foundations of sculptural techniques to build upon toward your personal artistic vision.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Dates: 4 Tuesday in November: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Ages: Youth 8-12
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $60
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
We will explore the various ways drawing can be used as a medium. Students will do still life drawing, create transfers, and explore their imagination with fun illustration work.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: Kids ages 5-8
Instructor: Shannon Boyd
Fee: $10
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 10-11am
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, siblings ok
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $10
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Description:
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: 3rd Thursdays / November 19
Time: 6-8 pm
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month for an evening of art journaling. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Whether you are new to art journaling or are a pro, this is a relaxing class that is lightly guided with plenty of room for experimentation. Each month there is a prompt for writing and new approaches to mark making, the rest is up to you! Sketchbooks are encouraged but not required. Paper will be provided as well as all materials needed for each class. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
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