Spring Art Market | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Leland Cultural Arts Center | 1212 Magnolia Village Way
The Town of Leland hosts three art markets each year in the spring, summer, and winter. These events are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to apply to be a vendor. Space is limited, so early applications are encouraged.
Applications are open for the Summer Art Market: April 4-25
Vendor Application
In the fall, we also host Bluegrass, Bowls, and Baskets a smaller, specialty market featuring pottery and basket-weaving vendors, live bluegrass music, and a chili cook-off between members of the Public Safety Department.
Vendor registration is only available through credible links on Town of Leland websites and social media posts. Anyone claiming on social media to be able to register you as a vendor should be reported as spam/scam.
Spring Art Market
April 26 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | LCAC
Applications open February 7 - 28
Vendor fees: $40 - 64
Summer Art Market
July 19 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | LCAC
Applications open April 4 - 25
Vendor fees: $40 - 65
Holiday Art Market
December 6 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | LCAC
Applications open September 5 - 26
Vendor fees: $40 - 65
Vendor Application
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Spring Art Market vendors and map coming soon!
What is a "juried market"?
A juried art market is an event where artists submit their work to a panel of judges to be considered for inclusion.
Some, but not all, Town of Leland markets are juried.
Juries for Town of Leland markets may include Town of Leland staff from various departments; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources community members; and craft and fine art professionals from the region who are able to provide a well-rounded panel.
What is "blind judging"?
Blind judging is an evaluation process that removes identifying information about applicants to ensure an unbiased assessment. Blind judging is used to eliminate bias, conscious or unconscious, based on factors including name, gender, ethnicity, and more.
In the close-knit arts community that we have in our region, we strive to keep each step of the process as fair as possible. Applicants are asked to omit personal and business names, photos of faces, and other identifying information from appearing in their application packet.
Are there automatic bids into the markets for past vendors or others?
No. All interested vendors must apply for each market event. Past participation does not guarantee acceptance or weigh jury scoring. Additionally, PRCR program participants, instructors, and Town of Leland staff are not guaranteed acceptance and must apply for each event.
When applicable, use of the blind judging process allows jurors to evaluate and score applicants without knowledge of past market participation, program participation, or status as an instructor or staff member.
Select market events do not utilize a jurying process. Interested vendors are required to apply for these events and are subject to staff approval.
We were so excited these 34 incredibly talented vendors joined us for our 2024 Holiday Art Market.
If you missed the Market or want to remember your favorites, scroll through to have another look!
| Artist Name | Media |
| Ella Andracchi | Ella's Studio | Painting / Drawing, Jewelry |
| Nancy Angulo | Ceramics |
| Deborah Appleby | Appleby Arts | Glasswork |
| Rosanne Arciero | Mixed Media, Painting / Drawing |
| Tonia Atkinson | Elevated Wicks | Candles |
| Heather Baldwin | Heather Leigh Designs | Decor / Gifts, Jewelry |
| Leonard Baptiste | LEO - Leonard Eleanor Originals | Woodworking, Painting / Drawing |
| Joan Barbret | Decor / Gifts, Mixed Media |
| Teresa Bullard | Wreaths / Florals, Mixed Media |
| Sandra Carnahan | NC Turtle | Paper Arts / Printmaking, Paper Arts / Printmaking |
| Bradley Eklund | Entwood Crafts | Woodworking |
| Paula Evans | Ceramics, Glasswork |
| Evelyn Fischer | Ceramics, Mixed Media |
| Susan Freudenthal | Painting / Drawing, Decor / Gifts |
| Karen Goldman | Mixed Media |
| Skip Graf | Just Jellin' | Decor / Gifts, Mixed Media |
| Charmaine Herlong | Charming Gardens | Mixed Media, Wreaths / Florals |
| Kathy Holland | Mixed Media, Ceramics |
| Lorrie Ingersoll | Designs by Lorrie | Fiber Arts |
| Peter Keeley | Sunlight Reflections | Glasswork |
| Lynn Lee | Ceramics |
| Diane Levy | Pippi's Jewelry Designs | Jewelry |
| Susan Machamer | Susan Machamer Jewelry Designs | Jewelry |
| Francine Menor & Barbara Sammons | Southport Sisters | Mixed Media, Paper Arts / Printmaking |
| Melissa Midkiff | Melissa Schepp Creations | Painting / Drawing, Paper Arts / Printmaking |
| Pam Milat | Basket weaving |
| Destiny Parker | Duffie | Fiber Arts |
| Ricardo Perez | Ricardo Perez Studio | Painting / Drawing, Decor / Gifts |
| Jane & Larry Phipps | Frog on a Pond Art & Jewelry | Jewelry, Painting / Drawing |
| Nikki Rapp & Sherri Pitt | Gami | Jewelry |
| Karen Riedemann | Heavenly Wrapped Rope Bowls | Fiber Arts |
| Susan Singerline | Sue's Jewels | Jewelry, Fiber Arts |
| Barbara Wells | BgW Pottery | Ceramics |
| Janie Zeller | Sealziti Soaps | Soap |
Our Summer Art Market on July 20 was great fun. Thanks to all who stopped by to shop and support our local artisans and a special thank you to our makers and creators for being a part of our first Summer Art Market!
If you didn't get a chance to stop by, or would like a reminder of your favorite vendors, here's a refresher!
| Artist Name | Media |
| Charmaine Herlong (Charming Gardens) | Mixed Media, Florals |
| Janie Zeller (SealZiti Soaps) | Soaps |
| Janet Fear (Lovin' Stichin') | Fiber Arts |
| Lori Peterson | Painting / Drawing |
| Michelle Gibson (Stingray Creations) | Resin, Decor / Gifts |
| Andrea Santiago (Pyro Pixies) | Fiber Arts |
| Lourdes Rasdall | Painting / Drawing, Glasswork |
| Lynn Lee | Ceramics |
| Lois Brezinski | Glasswork, Paper Arts / Printmaking |
| Shae DeHonney (RAW Imagery & More) | Photography |
| Debbie Appleby (Appleby Arts) | Glasswork |
| Sue Freudenthal | Painting / Drawing, Decor / Gifts |
| Larry & Sandra White (Papa's Woodshop) | Wreaths / Florals |
| Sue Singerline (Sue's Jewels) | Jewelry, Fiber Arts |
| Evelyn Fischer | Ceramics |
| Kris Scheppmann | Ceramics |
| Kathy Porter (kp creations) | Fiber Arts |
| Lisa Halstead (Creative Cards by Lisa) | Paper Arts / Printmaking |
| Robert Beauchene (Cape Fear Noir) | Photography |
| Jennifer McRae (McRae Design) | Jewelry, Decor / Gifts |
| Tracy Pascarella (Simply Designed Wreaths) | Wreaths / Florals |
| Francine Menor & Barbara Sammons (Southport Sisters) | Handpainted Growth Charts, Greeting Cards |
| Peter Keeley (Sunlight Reflections) | Glasswork |
| Heather Baldwin (Heather Leigh Designs) | Decor / Gifts, Jewelry |
