Key Requirements & Guidelines

• Selling Your Work: This is a fully operational art market. You are here to display, discuss, and sell your original work to the public throughout the 4-hour event window.

• Live Process Demonstration Requirement: To add an engaging, educational element for visitors, all artists will give brief, observation-only demonstrations of their skills or studio process. The heart of the day is to spark a genuine curiosity for the arts for guests of all ages throughout the entire Eagan Art House.

  • Demos will last roughly 10 minutes or less and will be scheduled across the afternoon to align with other Eagan Art House programming.

  • Because this is an observation format, you are not required or expected to provide materials for public make-and-take activities, keeping your material overhead low.

• Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability: In alignment with the Eagan Art House’s commitment as a sustainable facility and the City of Eagan’s Climate Action Plan, participating artists are strongly encouraged to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their booth setup, materials, packaging, or studio methods where possible (e.g., plastic-free/recyclable packaging, eco-friendly mediums, or zero-waste habits).

• Medium & Curation: With only 8-10 spots available, we are seeking a diverse variety of visual arts to ensure a well-rounded marketplace, such as: painting, woodwork, metalwork, drawing, textile, fiber arts, paper arts, glasswork, ceramics/pottery, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, book arts, photography, etc. All work must be original, family-friendly, and accessible to all ages.

• Selection Process: Artists will be selectively curated to build a balanced variety of mediums. Final vendor approval is pending city council approval. Preference will be given to visual artists living, working, or creating in Dakota County.

LOGISTICS & SET-UP

• Environment: This is an outdoor event held on the grounds of the Eagan Art House.

• Weather Policy: This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event.

• Utilities: Please note there is no electricity or water available outdoors. Plan your display and demonstrations accordingly.

• Provided by Artist: Artists are fully responsible for providing their own tent, tables, chairs, display infrastructure, signage, and inventory.

• Schedules & Logistics: Detailed load-in times, demo schedules, and event logistics will be sent directly to artists along with their acceptance notification.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Rain or Shine)

• Time: Noon – 4:00 PM (Artists must arrive early for setup)

• Hosted By: Dakota Center for the Arts in partnership with the Eagan Art House

• Location: Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55123

FINANCIALS

• Dakota Center for the Arts Commitment Fee: $25 (Paid upon acceptance to confirm your spot)

• City Permit Fee: $50 (Collected directly by the city prior to the event; selected artists will be contacted with payment instructions).

• Total artist investment: $75 for a 4-hour curated market with built-in foot traffic and robust promotional support through the City of Eagan, Eagan Art Block, and the Eagan Art Festival network.

HOW TO SUBMIT

• Application Deadline:August 5, 2026(Quick turnaround)

• Notification of First Round Acceptance by August 7 pending receipt of necessary City Council forms. 

• Notification of City Council Approval by August 21 

• Payment information sent after City Council approval. 

*If there are barriers to this application being completed online, please contact us at events@eaganartfestival.org. your talent but also supporting local artists within the community.