The Open Art Market
Our residency on Portobello Road's Tavistock Square is the perfect location for new and experienced Artists and Art Lovers to buy, sell and connect with the creative community.
The Open Art Market seeks to connect community and creativity, and we're proud of our ethos of accessibility and affordability. You don't have to be experienced to join, our friendly team will be on hand to help with everything you need to get you started.
Markets are application-only, and we aim to offer equal opportunities to new and experienced artists. We have a limited number of stalls available, and due to a high number of applications we can't guarantee everyone a space. However, we always have more events coming up and ask that you continue to apply to future events.
We host free workshops, live music and creative activities on Market Days, and have opportunities for creatives to meet and get involved with future events.
How much is it?
It's free to apply to the Open Art Market. If successful, our stall fee is £80 including a covered stall, 1.5m x 1m in size.
Artists can hang work from bars or use string to create a back support to display their pieces and feel free to really create their own space with their own personality.
What do i get?
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Full infrastructure (a classic covered stripy market stall) ready for you to stage and decorate.
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Promotion on our instagram and socials.
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Hosted art classes for all ages and abilities - invite friends or join in yourself!
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Pop-up live music throughout the day to keep spirits high.
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Photography throughout the day to document your experience.
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OAS team member present all day for any questions, queries - and cheerleading!
What do you need from me?
You must apply using our online application form. You can hear about upcoming open application rounds by signing up to our newsletter or instagram.
We're happy for you to share your stall with another artist. Please let us know all artists' details within your application.
We ask that you sell work at a range of price points. Accessibility and affordability for artists and art-lovers is important to us. We recommend most items are priced under £100.
You can find more tips and details in the artist information pack below.
"I had the best day at the Open Art Market!! The location was perfect and everyone was super friendly. Definitely enjoyed the vibe and it was so nice meeting other sellers and creatives too."
"Emma and Eve radiate warmth and hospitality, making every interaction super memorable. They have been incredibly supportive and welcoming, creating a positive atmosphere for both vendors and customers."
"They know what they are doing but at the same time make it look so effortless. They truly created a perfect environment for creatives to meet visitors. Magic!"