2025 Holiday Market

Hello RVA Members! It's time for our first-ever Holiday Market! Please read the Holiday Market Info and Holiday Market FAQ sections for all need-to-know info and guidelines for participating.  

Space Selection

For our 2025 Holiday Market, we have full and half tables available. Tables will be assigned when you arrive for set up.

• Full Table: $60 (5'x2.5')
  
• Half Table: $30 (2.5'x2.5')

• Can I work in the studio during the Market? 
  • Yes, the studio will be open with limited capacity. The Garage will be fully closed from Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7. All workstations in the Garage, including wheels and handbuilding tables, will be unavailable during these dates.

• What does Still Life provide for me?

  • Tables (you are required to provide full-length tablecloth)

  • Pricing stickers

  • Bags and packing materials
    

  • Studio staff to process purchases and pack ceramics at the checkout stations 

• • Promotion via social media, physical flyers, and newsletter 

• What do I need to bring to the Market?

  • Ceramics marked with prices and maker name (use our stickers or provide your own - but this is mandatory!)

  • Full-length tablecloth (required to hide under table storage)

  • Display and props (optional, but recommended)

    • Display cubes, shelving units, etc to help create elevation on tables

    • Artist info: name, business cards, banners, signs
      

• Do I have to be at the Market the whole time?

  • Connecting with shoppers and allowing them to meet the artist behind the work goes a long way. We recommend that you be at the Market for at least 5 hours each day. You may also have a helper stand in for you if you need a break and to help you set up/clean up. Shoppers love to see the artist behind the beautiful work so we highly encourage being present as much as possible.

• How will I get paid for my sales?
  • Still Life will process all transactions and send your payment via PayPal or Zelle by December 21. Email your Paypal/Zelle information to: jess@stilllifeceramics.com before the Market begins to ensure efficient payment.

• Does Still Life take a percentage of the sales?
  • Yes, Still Life will take 20% of your sales to help cover our set up, staffing and promotional costs.

• Why do I have to help clean up after the Market ends?

  • We offer an 80/20 split of sales so artists can retain as much of their sales as possible. In exchange, we ask that members support the Studio team by helping to reset the studio. When everyone helps, it doesn't take a lot of time and we appreciate your cooperation and participation. This is a mandatory requirement.

• I can't participate in the Market, but I'd love to volunteer to help! Can I do that?
  • Yes! We'd love for you to join us even if you aren't able to sell during the Market. We have multiple volunteer duties available and we will send out Volunteer Sign-Up info at a later date so keep an eye on your inbox.

• I'm participating in the Market, do I have to volunteer to help as well?
  • Yes! We ask that you sign up for at least (1) one shift to help our team keep everything running smoothly and efficiently. Volunteer Sign-Up info will be sent at a later date.

• Can I get a refund if I'm not able to participate in the Holiday Market?
  • If you cannot participate and would like a refund, please notify us by November 3 so we can offer your spot to another member. We will not issue refunds for cancellations after this date.