Holiday Market at the Museum 2021 - IMAS International Museum of Art & Science

The International Museum of Art & Science is pleased to announce a Holiday Market at the Museum celebrating the opening of the Christmas Tree Forest on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 1:00-5:00 PM. This market will be held indoors in the Discovery Pavilion. Weather permitting, vendors may also have the Palm Court (enclosed courtyard accessible by doors near BioZone and Discovery Pavilion) available upon request.

The 2020-2021 Markets at the Museum in July and October have seen an average of over 850 visitors. The Market seeks to offer visitors a lively shopping experience featuring fine art and handmade goods tied to the theme including pottery, jewelry, wood and metal work, fiber art, print, painting, mixed media and more handmade by artists and artisans of the Rio Grande Valley. Participation is open to all artists and artisans who create works of original concept, design and execution.

Early access to the vendor application begins November 1, 2021, to prior registrants. Public access to vendor registration begins November 5, 2021. The non-refundable fee to participate in this market as a vendor is $65. Payment will be requested following a complete Vendor Interest Form.

All applications are subject to approval. Toggle below to view the application form. Shareable social media graphics will be available on this page, linked below once posted.

For questions, please contact our Visitor Services and Gift Shop Manager Jessica Yvette Rodriguez at jrodriguez@theimasonline.com or 956-681-2800.

Vendor Interest Form

Business Name (or Organization) *

Primary Contact Name *

Email *

Phone *

Instagram Handle (i.e. @imasmuseum)

Business Website / URL

Facebook Page (i.e. fb.com/imasmcallen )

Address of Business or Primary Contact *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

How many people will be working at your booth? *

This is to help us have a general head count. We understand it may change but appreciate your help as we plan our capacity for the indoor market in our Discovery Pavilion.

Do you require a table? *

Yes, I would like to utilize (1) IMAS table.
No, I will use only my own tables.

One 6' table will be included in setup for each vendor space at no cost. If you prefer to bring your own tables, please indicate above. Vendor spaces are limited to 8'x8' so please plan your furniture accordingly. The market will be indoors.

Weather permitting, would you be interested in setting up your booth in the Palm Court, accessible by glass doors in the Discovery Pavilion? *

Descriptions of Merchandise

Please include a brief description of the nature of items and merchandise. Be as specific as possible. Please indicate if items are created by hand and name(s) of artists or artisans.

Upload a photo of sample merchandise for vendor review an marketing. *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Business Logo

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

Participation Acknowledgement *

I have reviewed the guildelines and understand that it is my responsibility to obtain and bring proof of a valid vendor permit to the Market at the Museum by December 5, 2021.
I understand that completing this form serves as an application. Participation will not be final until approval is granted by IMAS and payment of $65 (registration fee) is received by IMAS.