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CALL FOR ARTISTS

It’s All About the Art Artists Market 2025
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

The Museum Store in the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is pleased to announce an open call for entries for the 12th annual indoor Artists Market, It’s All About the Art, to be held Sunday, November 23th, 10am to 4pm. This is the perfect opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their original works of art at the beginning of the holiday season! All work must be original or a high-quality reproduction of the artist’s original work. Reproductions must be limited to 20% of the booth space, 80% of exhibited work should be original work.

LOCATION AND DATE
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
11/23/25 10:00am – 4:00pm

INFORMATION AND RULES

1. It’s All About the Art is open to exhibitors 18 years of age and older.
2. There are 7 10 x 10’ booth spaces and 13 8 x 4’ booth spaces available.
3. All works on display must be for sale. There is no commission to the Museum Store and all transactions are the responsibility of the artist.  
4. Artists whose work differs from the images submitted will not be able to sell the items unless there is museum approval. The judgment of the museum will be final, and no refunds will be given.
5. Artists must be present during the Artists Market. Artists are limited to the booth space they were assigned. Booth spaces are non-transferable. Any artist who has not been accepted into the Artists Market, or has not paid the booth fees by Friday, October 31, 2025 will not be allowed to exhibit.
6. If accepted, you agree to allow the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to use your images and name for promotional purposes.
7. If CRMA staff, members, or volunteers find that an exhibiting artist has caused damage to CRMA’s property, that artist will be held responsible and will be invoicefollowing the event.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Complete the entry form and application and e-mail to kmachovec@crma.org
2. E-mail three (3) high resolution (300dpi) images representative of the work you intend to sell. Include item name, media, size, and price for each image.
3. Provide a brief Artist Statement describing your process, technique, and/or materials. Maximum 150 words.
4. Request preferred booth size and note additional set-up needs:
8’W x 4’D - $80.00
10’W x 10’D - $110.00
There is an additional $15.00 fee to rent a table.
If you will be using a structure for a 10 x 10 booth please include a description.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Application Period Closes
Wednesday, October 1: Notification of Acceptance
Friday, October 31:  Booth fee due. No refunds.

Pay in store with cash or credit card or
Make checks payable to: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. 
Mail checks to: 
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Attn: Kimberly Machovec-Smith 410 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

Saturday, Nov. 22:  Exhibitor set-up 4:00 – 7:00pm.
Sunday, Nov. 23:  Exhibitor set-up continues 8:00 – 9:45am. Set up must be complete by 9:45am.  The Artist Market opens at 10:00am and closes at 4:00pm.    
Sunday, Nov. 23: Artist Market closes at 4:00pm.  Take down of artwork is from 4:00 – 6:00pm

Questions? Contact Kimberly Machovec-Smith, Museum Store Manager kmachovec@crma.org or call 319-366-7503 x211.

Application

Museum Store

The  Museum Store carries a variety of unique items, original work by local artists and artisans and merchandise related to the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions.

The Museum Store is open the same hours as the Museum, and does not require  admission to come and browse. CRMA members receive the added benefit of 10% off Museum Store purchases. Not a member? Become a member now!

Here is a sampling of products we have available. Please contact Kimberly Machovec-Smith at 319-366-7503 x211 or kmachovec@crma.org for more information.

  • Posters
  • Note pads
  • Art books
  • Children's toys and games
  • Glass
  • Wearable art
  • Jewelry
  • Pottery
  • Grant Wood and Marvin Cone merchandise

Grant Wood items

Iowa art books

Jewelry

Pottery

Children's art kits

Purses and accessories

Gifts

Children's books

Art kits

Apparel

Art book