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Holiday Art Market

November 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
mafac holiday art market

Holiday Art Market

Saturday, November 28, 2026
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
MAFAC Gallery & Chamber Building

Join the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council for the MAFAC Holiday Art Market
on Small Business Saturday.

This curated one-day event brings together regional artists and makers for
a holiday shopping experience featuring original artwork and handmade goods.
Shop directly from participating artists and makers, enjoy live music from
local musicians, and explore the MAFAC Gallery.

The event will also feature a Silent Auction benefiting MAFAC,
with original artwork and handmade items donated by area artists and makers.
Auction proceeds support MAFAC exhibitions, educational programming, and
community arts opportunities.

Stop in while you’re enjoying Small Business Saturday in Marshall, find
something handmade for the holidays, and support the arts in our community.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Become a Holiday Art Market Vendor

Regional artists and makers are invited to apply for the MAFAC Holiday Art
Market. The curated market features original artwork and quality handmade
goods, and participating vendors sell directly to customers and retain their
sales proceeds.

  • Vendor fee: $35
  • MAFAC members: Vendor fee waived
  • Applications open: October 1, 2026
  • Application deadline: November 7, 2026
  • Please review the Vendor Guidelines before applying.

    View Vendor Guidelines

    Accepted vendors: Submit your booth agreement, applicable $35 booth fee (waived for MAFAC members), and Minnesota Form ST19 by November 14, 2026.

    Donate to the Silent Auction

    Area artists and makers are invited to donate an original artwork or quality
    handmade item to the MAFAC Holiday Art Market Silent Auction. Proceeds support
    MAFAC exhibitions, educational programming, and community arts initiatives.

    Donation Guidelines

    Donated items should:

    • Be original artwork or quality handmade goods.
    • Be clean, complete, and ready for display.
    • Include a completed Silent Auction Donation Form.
    • Be delivered to MAFAC by November 21, 2026.

    The Holiday Art Market Committee reserves the right to decline items that
    aren’t consistent with the mission of MAFAC or aren’t suitable for display.

    What to Expect

    • Donated artwork and handmade items will be displayed as part of the Holiday
      Art Market Silent Auction.
    • Winning bidders may take their items after the auction closes and payment
      has been received.
    • Donating artists and makers will be acknowledged as contributors to the
      Holiday Art Market Silent Auction.

    Interested in donating? Complete the Silent Auction Donation Form and return
    it with your donated item by November 21, 2026.

    Details

    • Date: November 28
    • Time:
      11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Event Category:

    Organizer

    Venue

    • MAFAC at Marshall City Hall
    • 344 West Main Street
      Marshall, MN
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