Summertime Storytelling Clothesline Art Sale
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 | 12:00-4:00pm
To expand on the pairing of visual art and word-based mediums, the Homer Watson House & Gallery will be hosting a clothesline art sale to accompany to the Writer’s Market, featuring artwork themed primarily around the literary world. We are looking for art that makes use of text elements, story-based concepts, and/or graphic/comic styles.
Unframed works will be displayed on clotheslines through the trees and along the edge of the park.
We will consider all artwork that is original and unframed. All artists and creators are welcome to participate. Both emerging and seasoned artists can sell their artwork in a fun, easy and approachable way. Artwork is displayed on a clothesline only (must be light weight). Tables, tents, and display units are not allowed. Lawn chairs, clothes pins and bins for extra unframed works are highly recommended. The Gallery does not take commission on any sales.
Vendor Information
Lots
- This year we will only have outdoor spots available, without access to power.
- If you are selected to showcase and sell your work, you will be allotted one 10 foot section of clothesline (comprised of two actual lines, one above the other) on the HWHG lawn.
- If you wish, you can have a double slot by purchasing 2 slots and indicating you wish them to be side-by-side.
Pricing
- Outdoor booths are $25 per spot (limit 30 spots). Payment is due with confirmation of entry. Payment is non-refundable unless cancelled by HWHG.
Cancellation due to poor weather
- Cancellation due to poor weather will be determined by HWHG management. Refunds for lots will only be issued if the scheduled date is cancelled by HWHG.
Products
- We will consider all artwork that is original and unframed, and that relates to the literary world in some way.
- All artists and creators are welcome to participate.
- Both emerging and seasoned artists can sell their artwork in a fun, easy and approachable way.
- Artwork is displayed on a clothesline only (must be light weight), with the exception of bins to hold replacement artworks on the ground below your line.
Set Up and Take Down
- The exhibitor is asked to arrive between 10:00 – 11:30am for setup.
- The exhibitor commits to the full length of the advertised time from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Early take down will result in being banned from future markets at HWHG. In the event of an emergency, please notify a HWHG representative.
Payments
- The exhibitor is responsible for their own payment processing (square, cash, etc) and HWHG does NOT take any commission from your sales. (note – our wifi does NOT extend into the yard)
Booth Operation
- The exhibitor is responsible for their property, and booths must be manned at all times.
Insurance and Liability
- The exhibitor understands that liability insurance is not required, but strongly recommended, and no such coverage is implied or provided by HWHG, or the City of Kitchener.
- The exhibitor understands that Homer Watson House & Gallery, or the City of Kitchener, will not be held liable or responsible for any losses, injuries, or damages during the event hours, set up and take down times.
