What is Southside Art Market?
Who can apply?
How do I apply?
What stall spaces are available?
As a stall-holder, what sort of payment systems do you recommend?
How do you recommend I price my artwork?
What is the requirements to be considered eligible for the market?
What are Southside Art Market stall prices?
What artists insurance do you recommend?
How is Southside Art Market promoted?
What sort of hanging/wall space do you offer?
For inside artists, how does the table and display stand work?
How long will it take for my application to be approved?
Do you offer refunds for applications if I change my mind?
What is Southside Art Market?
We believe Southside Art Market (SSAM) is about bringing community to the arts and artists into the community.
SSAM was created from the idea of providing local fine artists an inexpensive community platform from which to showcase their art and in return, our community would benefit from having a bi-annual event to enjoy art, classical music and art demonstrations in a lovely and relaxed environment.
We host talented creatives from beginners and emerging artists to professional, award winning and renowned artists.
It feels important to use the gracious old Morningside School of Arts Hall building in order to reclaim her crown as the ‘arts precinct’. This is a very slow work in progress as it is in need of a lot of loving care. We are hoping that by creating a presence at the hall, we’re raising awareness of how special this building is and perhaps attract funding from government or private enterprises.
Who can apply?
SSAM is specifically for individual Brisbane Fine Artists. All artwork offered for sale at the market must be the original artwork of the applicant. Eligible artwork includes painting, drawing, illustration, fine-art photography, ceramics (hand thrown), textiles, mix media, printmaking and giftware based on original art of artist. Items excluded are jewellery, beading, collectables, homeware and bric-a-brac and any other craft based artefacts. The decision of eligibility of work by SSAM is final.
Please note that art related businesses are not eligible for SSAM. This includes, but not limited to businesses promoting art materials, framing, art lessons and photographers.
The decision of eligibility of stall holders by SSAM is final.
How do I apply?
Applications for SSAM open about 6weeks prior to events. For the market on April 29th, returning/confirmed artist applications open online on (tbc). If you are a new artist wanting to apply, please complete and send us FORM *N NOW
Applications are now done through our website. Find the application page - click here.
What stall spaces are available?
There are 2 options for stall holders.
1. Inside the hall. There are only 28 precious spots. We supply you with a trestle table 1800x750x750 and a chair. You are also allocated 1 wall hanging space. More detailed information is on the Stall Holder Tips Page.
2. Outside the hall. You will be allocated a 3x3m spot to erect your own marquee with sandbag weights min 8kg each, tables and whatever you like to display your artwork that fits inside your stall. More detailed information is on the Stall holder Tips Page.
As a stall-holder, what sort of payment systems do you recommend?
It's really up to the individual what system suits them for point of sale and what is more affordable for the longterm.
If dealing with cash, SSAM is very close to two major banks that have ATM machines and they are only in short walking distance for your customers. We strongly suggest you have an assorted amount of notes and coins in your our float for your stall. Depending on the prices you have on your artwork, will determine what cash you may need. Remember most customers will probably hand you over $50 especially if they have gone to an ATM.
If customers haven't the means to buy their artwork selection on the spot, you can always take down their details and contact them after market, but do try your best to seal the deal at the market.
Here are some other point of sale options:
There are two Payment systems a lot of artists use - Paypal Here and Square. Both are accessed via an app on your smartphone. Each take a fee per sale of about 2%. Square deposits the funds directly to your account and Paypal requires you to access their app/website and then transfer the funds into your account.
Both take some time to set up, so probably wise to start as soon as possible. Square will send you a neat PayWave block which is attached to your phone via Bluetooth.
How do you recommend I price my artwork?
SSAM artwork prices range from $20 to $3000. We cannot tell you how much to charge for your work, but if you calculate your hourly rate at $20/hour this would be reasonable until you become established. So start at a basic rate and cover your costs and time. An artwork is only worth what a stranger is willing to pay for it! Once you sell a few pieces at your base rate you can increase prices a bit and see if they still continue to sell. As a beginner/emerging artist, do not compare your prices to others who are established. Just be logical and keep building a strong body of work.
Another piece of advise for artists is that you must consider the costs of your market stall as part of your art business advertising budget. Like all small business owners, you must do and pay for marketing. So, if you don't sell anything, just tell yourself its a promotional experience and you never know who has seen your work and these people may contact you later. Every time you turn up at an art market or similar sales venue, your audience sees you, gets to know your work and develops a relationship with you.
What is the requirements to be considered eligible for the market?
All artwork for sale at the market must be original artwork of the applicant.
Eligible artwork includes painting, drawing, illustration, ceramics (hand-thrown), mixed media, printmaking, fine-art photography and associated giftware.
Items not permitted are jewellery, beading, collectables, homewares, bric-a-brac & other craft type articles.
What are Southside Art Market stall prices?
All spots are now $100.00
The cost for an inside table is $100.00 (We supply your table-very limited spots - conditions apply).
The cost for a marquee space is $100.00 (must bring your own marquee/table/etc & can be shared by one other artist - conditional on receipt of both artists and receipt of their individual insurance.
What artists insurance do you recommend?
We don’t have a preferred Insurer. This is up to you to investigate what fits best for you.
Every artist must be covered by their own 20mill public liability insurance. It is mandatory that we receive each artists’ public liability insurance details well before the market date. 20mill is the norm for markets and Festivals these days.
Some of our artists have used the following before-
Flying Arts Qld, AUZi, AAMI or talk with your own broker of choice. Easy to find online via Google. Do your own research.
How is Southside Art Market promoted?
In our experience over the last 3 years of running Southside Art Market, feedback from stall holders and attendees, we know the use of paid ads with Social Media has the greatest impact. We are after all, a fabulous visual offering! We like to create a post about each artist at least once in the lead up to the market. In order to do this artists must give permission on their application form to repost their images from Instagram. If you don’t have Instagram then you can email us couple of high quality photos of current work. Please photograph your work front on, no glass or reflections and one painting per image. We will do our best to post these at our discretion.
What sort of hanging/wall space do you offer?
Each inside artist is allocated a single space to hang an artwork not greater than 600x600mm. This single wall space may or may not behind your stall depending on where you in the hall. There is an outer ring of tables close to the walls and an inner ring of tables in the middle of the hall (no wall). We do our best to have your piece as close to you as possible.
There is one hanging spot in the hall per artist. You will be made aware of your allocated wall space. Artworks are handed to a volunteer who will be in charge of hanging. You must bring your label for that artwork so customers can find you in the hall. Label should have Title, size, Medium, Price and your name. It’s also a good idea to have your contact details on the label.
We will only accept paintings that fit within the area of 600mm square please. It’s sensible not to bring too many large and/or heavy artworks.
For inside artists, how does the table and display stand work?
Artists will find their name labelled on an allocated table. Volunteers will also be there for assistance. The inside cost includes one supplied indoor trestle table 1800x750x750mm (see diagram) and chairs are available.
Only one table per artist, one easel or one display stand (900mm in length) supplied by artist and only one hanging space on wall - wire hangings supplied by SSAM.
How long will it take for my application to be approved?
Once received, applications are reviewed by our Memberships co-ordinator and then forwarded to our Committee for approval. This process usually takes no longer than 10-14 days.
Do you offer refunds for applications if I change my mind?
Unfortunately if you change your mind after applications have closed we can only offer a 50% refund on the application fee due to administration costs.