Artist Market: Flying Monkey Arts

Artist Market

Information for Visiting Artists

Thank you so much for being a part of The Flying Monkey Arts Center Saturday Markets from 12 noon to 4 PM and our 1st Friday Market from 5 to 8 PM.

Your participation in the Artist Markets matters! Here’s info you may find helpful.

The FlyMo does not charge for set up space at this time. We’ll let you know in advance if that ever changes. Check in with Cheryl in Karma Rags BEFORE you set up. Since we don’t charge for space we hope you will consider donating a share of your profits at the end of the day to The FlyMo. Cheryl or Anna Sue can take donations. Visiting artists are responsible for their own taxes and licensing.

Artists may only show their own work. No flea market or yard sale style items please. Artists must arrive, load-in, and set up BEFORE the artist market begins. Late set-ups are inconvenient to your Flying Monkey hosts who have their own spaces to attend to once the market begins. The FlyMo has a limited number of tables and wall space. Please bring a table just in case our tables are taken. Artists with work to hang are strongly encouraged to bring their own display panels. There are no guarantees made by The FlyMo for display space during the Artist Market.

Visiting artists may only use one table/space to exhibit their work. Two artists with smaller or fewer works may share a space. Respect your fellow artists by keeping your materials contained to a single space. If you require more than one table/space you must make advance arrangements with Cheryl at 256-468-5319. No exceptions. Some hallway areas are reserved for renters or long standing visiting artists. Please respect RESERVE signs.

Visiting artists are encouraged to park in the side parking lot, especially during large events. To reach the side lot go straight on Seminole instead of turning by the fence. When you’re at the curve you’ll see a gravel driveway that goes straight, then around the side of the Lowe Mill building. Park in that lot and come in the red door. Cheryl in Karma Rags can answer most questions and provide some basic supplies, like scissors and tape.

Load-in begins at 11 AM on Saturdays and 4 PM on First Fridays on a first come/first serve basis. This is a strict load-in time. Allowances will only be made in the case of very unusual extenuating circumstances. Arrangements for earlier load-ins due to extenuating circumstances must be made in advance with Cheryl at 256-468-5319. Please feel free to unload on the back dock, but please move your vehicle away from the dock before you bring your art upstairs for set-up. Blocking the loading dock delays load-ins and load-outs for everyone.

The old cargo elevator can be used for load-in and load-out. Lowe Mill employs an elevator operator to assist you with operation of the elevator. Only renters and Lowe Mill/Flying Monkey staff are permitted to operate the elevator.

Visiting artists are strongly encouraged to stay until the end of the market. There are always latecomers and we don’t want them to see people loading out early. We want them to enjoy the full benefits of our market, including seeing your work. Load-outs should be completed by 4:30 on Saturdays and 8:30 on First Fridays.

Acoustic performers may busk and sell C.D.’s during the artist markets. Check with Cheryl or Anna Sue before selecting a space. Exhibiting at other FlyMo events is by invitation or jury only. The FlyMo staff reserves the right to move visiting artists as seen fit to benefit the whole market.

The FlyMo does not permit partisan political tabling by visitors. Political views expressed by renters are permitted in their rented space. Please keep the fire lane clear and uncluttered during load-in, set up, load-out and during the market. Please dispose of your trash and recycling, and leave the space you occupied as clean as possible. If The FlyMo is full, we will find a suitable space for you to set up in the building. Please see Cheryl, Anna Sue or Grace before setting up.

All people under 16 must be supervised by a responsible adult AT ALL TIMES during artist markets. Lowe Mill is an old industrial building with potential hazards. You be careful, too. Criminal or threatening behaviors are not acceptable and will be reported to the authorities.

Contact Information:
Cheryl Carlson / Karma Rags - Market Coordinator 256-468-5319
Anna Sue Courtney / Squeaking Tribe Puppets – FlyMo House Manager