CREATIVE MARKET 

Join us at the Creative Market! Spend the weekend shopping for unique handmade art, strolling our galleries, learning more about the Armory’s studios and enjoying live art demonstrations. Grab your friends and family and support the arts with us! ⁠
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Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6 , 2026
10am-5pm | FREE Admission⁠
811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401⁠

2026 marks the 10th Annual year. Our contemporary art, craft, and design market occurs in West Palm Beach, FL across from the Town of Palm Beach. Ranked as a top destination in Florida, this event will create an atmosphere for everyone. Up to 150 artists may gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more. Judges present cash awards in 2D, 3D and Best in Show. 

The Creative Market hosts nearly thousands of visitors inside and outside the Armory Art Center’s historic campus, located in Howard Park, within walking distance to City Place, Antique Row, and the Norton Museum of Art. 

The venue sits squarely in the heart of the historic Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park, and Sunshine Park Neighborhoods. It is a short distance from the I-95 corridor, Palm Beach International Airport, Amtrak, Tri-Rail, and Brightline train and accessible from the downtown Circuit Transportation. Over 150 artists gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more. Street Parking and Admission are free.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE BELOW

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ART MARKET ARTISTS

Those who apply by October 2, 2026 will receive early notification. 

  • The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable.
  • This show is limited to approximately 150 exhibitors chosen by a jury of highly qualified artists and craftspeople.
  • Click below for details.

ART MARKET SUBMISSION

CALL TO ARTISTS

Submission Deadline | COMING SOON

  • Only Florida-based artists may apply.
  • Submission fee is $40 for up to two (2) art submissions.
  • Click below for more details.

THEME

 

EXHIBITION | November 2nd – December 26, 2026

RECEPTION | November 19, 2026

Artist at Work : Armory Art Center WPB
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FOOD + BEVERAGE VENDORS

Applications – Coming Soon 

  • We are now accepting applications for food and beverage vendors.
  • Vendors should create unique options at varying price points.
  • We do our best to ensure vendors do not sell the same products.
  • Vendors will need to attend both days.
  • Fee $200 for two days. The vendor keeps all proceeds.

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Applications – Coming Soon 

  • We seek local musicians, singer-songwriters, dance acts, and more!
  • We want to feature a variety of entertainment for our stage performances throughout each day.
  • See application for detailed information.
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SPONSORSHIPS – Coming soon

The Creative Market brings thousands of artists, art instructors, art students, and arts and culture lovers during the two-day event. The market is open and free to the public on Saturday and Sunday.  Each day, there is the outdoor Art Market, Indoor Juried Arts Exhibition, Armory Gallery Shop, and Artist sale. Outside, we have a youth arts station, live music, demos, studio tours, food/beverages, and more! Admission and parking are free.

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  • A 10’ x 10’ booth space (tent provided, if desired, advance notice required) or an Area Naming Right.
  • Premium logo placement on event signs and all festival promotions
  • Recognition on Armory’s social media platforms, TVs and website
  • Logo in Armory collateral (distribution 5,000+)
  • Announcements and mentions in press releases
  • Logo in monthly email newsletter (10,000+ annual subscribers)
  • Invitation to Exhibition Reception
  • Two tickets to the Armory Art Center Annual Fundraising event

  • Naming Sponsor of Children/Family Zone or the Performing Area
  • Prominent logo placement on event signs and all festival promotions
  • Recognition on Armory’s social media platforms and website
  • Logo in Armory collateral (distribution 5,000+)
  • Mention in press-releases
  • Logo in monthly email newsletter (10,000+ annual subscribers)
  • Invitation to Exhibition Reception

  • Welcome Tent Sponsorship Logo at Tent Area
  • Sponsor may provide collateral to give away at tent
  • Logo placement on event signs
  • Recognition on Armory’s social media platforms, TVs and website
  • Logo in Armory collateral (distribution 5,000+)
  • Mention in press-releases

  • Best in Show,  1st, 2nd or 3rd Place winner sponsor sign at the winner's tent or in the exhibition
  • Logo in the designated sponsored area
  • Logo placement on event signs
  • Recognition on Armory’s social media platforms, TVs and website
  • Logo in Armory collateral (distribution 5,000+)
  • Mention in press-releases

  • Sponsor of Best in Show, 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place winner from Market or Juried Exhibition
  • Logo placement on event signs, TVs and website
  • Recognition on Armory’s social media platforms

  • Sponsor of the indoor Armory Student market tables or Armory Pop Up Gift Shop
  • Name or Logo placement on event signs
  • Name or Logo on TVs
  • Logo on armoryart.org