Atie Kamper - Organiser Arts Market
ARTS MARKET
The Arts Markets is a major source of income for the festival, and a huge economic injection for the Free State. Around 400 stalls are supported, ranging from handmade craft, food and beer to a variety of community groups. Stall owners come from all over South Africa and increasingly from other African countries, with a very high standard maintained by the festival organisers and the University of the Free State. A significant number of festival patrons attend the festival for the arts markets alone.
23
YEARS
OF THE ARTS
ARTS MARKET APPLICATIONS OPEN!
Payment
For your convenience, you are now able to pay your administration fee for the Free State Arts Festival’s Art Market with a bank or credit card through our Wolkewinkel.
If you prefer doing an EFT, please pay R350 into the account mentioned below and send the proof of payment to the Art Market Organizer.
BANK OR CREDIT CARD: Click here to pay via the Wolkewinkel
EFT – BANK DETAILS:
Account name: Vrystaat Arts Festival
Bank: ABSA – Brandwag
Current account
Account no: 406 667 6437
NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
The admin fee of R350 (VAT included) is not refundable. It is crucial to understand that we can’t accept your application without proof of payment of the admin fee
Atie Kamper - Organiser Arts Market
ARTS MARKET
The Arts Markets is a major source of income for the festival, and a huge economic injection for the Free State. Around 400 stalls are supported, ranging from handmade craft, food and beer to a variety of community groups. Stall owners come from all over South Africa and increasingly from other African countries, with a very high standard maintained by the festival organisers and the University of the Free State. A significant number of festival patrons attend the festival for the arts markets alone.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Arts Market 2-6 July 2024
The Vrystaat Arts Festival! Including the Literature Festival, The Blêrkas, Vrynge, PAP and the Arts Market!
Frequently Asked Question
It is already open!
The admin fee for 2024 is R350, and it is non-refundable. However, your stall fee is refundable before June 10th 2024. If you have to cancel after that date, the festival will deduct a certain percentage. (See the Vendor Information Form).
Yes, but it works on a first come first serve basis. Who ever pays their stall fee first will have priority.
Everyone is welcome to apply, but we have a limited number of food and jewelry stalls. These stalls will be chosen based on their uniqueness, with a preference for handcrafted items produced in South Africa to ensure a diverse selection of products and flavours.
The most feet are in the area which is rated Top Category.
In the Callie Human Hall are approximately 55 stalls of 3mx3m, and in the Exam rooms, 90 stalls.
Yes, email Ilze Nikolova for the new 2024 application form: nikolovai@ufs.ac.za
Exhibitors over the age of 60 receive a 10% discount on stand rental upon showing identification. This discount is only valid if the pensioner who applied for the stall will be at the stall for the Festival’s duration.
Payment
For your convenience, you are now able to pay your administration fee for the Free State Arts Festival’s Art Market with a bank or credit card through our Wolkewinkel.
If you prefer doing an EFT, please pay R350 into the account mentioned below and send the proof of payment to the Art Market Organizer.
BANK OR CREDIT CARD: Click here to pay via the Wolkewinkel
EFT – BANK DETAILS:
Account name: Vrystaat Arts Festival
Bank: ABSA – Brandwag
Current account
Account no: 406 667 6437
NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
The admin fee of R350 (VAT included) is not refundable. It is crucial to understand that we can’t accept your application without proof of payment of the admin fee
Frequently Asked Question
From January 16th, 2023.
The admin fee for 2023 is R350, and it is non-refundable. However, your stall fee is refundable before June 10th 2023. If you have to cancel after that date, the festival will deduct a certain percentage. (See the Vendor Information Form).
No, after the significant renovation of the UFS gardens, we will no longer be able to use the old site. The good news is, after two markets last year, the general feeling was that the new layout works even better.
Yes, you can, but we cannot guarantee it. Please remember that you can only be sure of your spot if you paid the total amount for your stall.
The most feet are in the area which is rated Top Category.
In the Callie Human Hall are approximately 55 stalls of 3mx3m, and in the Exam rooms, 65 stalls.
Yes, email Ilze Nikolova for the new 2023 application form: nikolovai@ufs.ac.za
