Setting up as an Artisan

How to jury for Sunset Celebration

Thank you for inquiring about participating in Sunset Celebration. Sunset Celebration is an internationally known event that takes place every night on the Mallory Square Pier in Key West, Florida from two hours before sunset until two hours after sunset. This event has been going on for over 16 years and also features live performances, psychics, caricature artists and arts and crafts persons. Food and beverages are also featured.

If you wish to participate as an twilight artist, artist or crafts person you must present your craft to the participation Committee in person. Click here for a description of the jury process.

You may also submit an application by mail first in order to get feedback without coming to the jury date however you would still need to appear in person for an official decision before you would be allowed to sell. Click here for instructions on how to pre-jury by mail.

Sunset Celebration is an arts show which takes place on Mallory Square Dock (see map) every night two hours before sunset until two hours after. The artist selling on site must manufacture each item sold at the festival and only the juried artist will be permitted to set up. Certain classes of items may be closed due to over representation (such as jewelry, tee shirts, etc.) and the jury process may be suspended when the festival is full, so check the website to confirm that the jury date is still scheduled or call (305) 292 7700 between one hour before sunset and one hour afterwards. Each artisan will participate in a nightly seniority based lottery to determine set up space. Set fee is $10 per night for a 6'x8' space. You will be asked to present your tax number and sign a release form prior to setting up.

Since This is a Hand crafted market, no Items created with a computer (Digital Art) are allowed.

You will not be able to begin selling the same day you jury. if you jury on a Monday you will not receive a decision until Wednesday night.

If accepted, you must sell one day in the next 30 days to lock in your acceptance.

For more detailed information see the Complete Set Up Guide or e-mail the Participation Committee at jury@sunsetcelebration.org.

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