Market Artist FAQ | Joy Market

Below are common questions about how our art market'works. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call or email us.

We are currently accepting applications from artists of all mediums and stages. There are no fees to apply.

Please be aware of what is expected of you if accepted, timely arrival, following market rules on times to leave, being prepared for customers with proper cash/credit, bags and attitude, proper disposal of trash.
ALL work sold must be hand made. We don't allow re-sale of any commercial items.

We have booth sitters to allow artist breaks, offer a small breakfast for our artists, and also have an art/craft supply exchange where artists and customers can bring unwanted supplies and exchange for ones they like.
Canopy tents are highly suggested for your own comfort but are not required.

Market Artist FAQ

-How Many Booths Will Be There? We have space for up to 40 booths.

What Is Your Fee Refund Policy If Market Is Cancelled? Fees are refunded or credit given for next market. No refunds are given if your are a no-show or are not allowed to set-up due to non-compliance with weighting your tent correctly, failure to follow market rules or otherwise asked to leave the market. Safety is firmost due to our location near the beach. It is highly recommended that you procure insurance to protect your inventory in case of weather event.

-What If I Can't Afford the Booth Fee? We have two scholarship stalls available each week. Please email us for more info about available scholarship booth.

Do You Have Booth Sitters If I Want To Take A Break? Yes. Tips for sitters are highly encouraged. Booth sitters must be provided your cell number, cannot stay longer than 20 minutes. Absolutely no booth sitters will sell while you are away.

- Can I Sell Food? Not unless you are a city of Biloxi approved food-truck. Honey, already jarred sauces, etc can be sold.

Can I Leave Early? NO. Early departures interrupt the market flow and are highly direspectful to fellow artists. If you suddenly become ill, notify us, leave your booth as-is and take down once market is over.

-Will You Advertise On Social Media? Yes and so should you.

- Is Electricity/Water/AC/Heat Available For My Booth? No. Please make sure you bring fully charge phones and card swipers.

What Time Is The Market? 10 a.m.- 3p.m. Saturdays. You must stay for the whole time. No early departures are allowed. You can begin packing up at 2:00.

When Can I Set-Up? 8 a.m. Arrivals after 9:45 will not be allowed to set-up and will not be refunded.

How Do I Figure Out Where My Booth Is? When you register online, you will receive an emailed map with your location circled.

PLEASE READ OUR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY WEIGHT YOUR TENT.

What Should I Bring?

You will need a table(s) that fits inside your booth area. Please have tablecloths on your tables and have products nicely arranged. ALL excess inventory and storage containers must be stored under tables and covered to maintain a neat appearance of your booth area.
Signs with your business name
Chair(s)
Bags for items sold
Business cards
Card reader to accept credit cards, cash with small bills and coins for cash sales.
Tent with 40 pound weights on each leg. Tents are canopy type tents and must be weighted according to our guidelines.

ALL Market Artists MUST CHECK-IN UPON ARRIVAL BY STOPPING BY THE CRAFT EXCHANGE BOOTH. All booths will be inspected once set up to ensure tents are sturdy and weighted. No refunds will be given if you have not set up with weights.