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Find the Right Opportunity for Your Art
Whether you're looking to sell your work, experiment with new ideas, or create your own artistic experiences, DAC offers multiple pathways to help artists grow professionally.
2026 Applications are Closed - Applications for 2027 DAC Programs will Open in January 2027
Expirement & Exhibit
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Sell Your Work
West Side Creative Market
Join one of Delaware's most successful artist markets, designed to help creative entrepreneurs earn income, build lasting customer relationships, and grow sustainable creative businesses. Whether you're just starting out or an established artist, the Market provides a supportive environment where your work can be seen and your business can thrive.
✔ Earn income through direct sales and commissions
✔ Build a loyal customer base and collector network
✔ Receive optional business education resources
✔ Market your work alongside a curated artist community. We invite wholesalers!
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Experiment & Exhibit
Fresh Art Pop-Up Shows
Fresh Art Pop-Ups provide artists with a platform to explore new ideas, test experimental work, and create immersive experiences that don't always fit within a traditional gallery. These exhibitions are designed to help artists reach new audiences, build confidence, and develop ambitious creative projects.
✔ Solo and collaborative exhibition opportunities
✔ Freedom to experiment with new concepts and experiences
✔ Connect with new audiences and community partners
✔ Grow your exhibition portfolio and artistic practice
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Teach & Host (Coming in 2027!)
Artpothecary Creative Space
The Artpothecary is more than a venue, it's a place where artists can learn to create, market, and lead their own workshops, classes, exhibitions, and creative experiences. Our goal is to help artists diversify their income by building independent creative businesses they can take anywhere.
✔ Host your own workshops, classes, and events
✔ Learn how to market and manage creative experiences
✔ Keep more of your revenue by producing your own programming
✔ Build new, sustainable income streams beyond selling artwork
West Side Creative Market
Value for Our Artists
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Earnings vary based on product type, presentation, and your presence. Most folks come out to buy multiple smaller items, but we also have many people who get commissions and wholesale deals after the Market has ended.
Treat every relationship like a sale. This is equally as good a marketing opportunity as a sales opportunity.
In 2025, the average reported sales were $425 per event. Some artists reported zero sales, with some over $2500 (one had a $5000 night!).
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Some of our veteran artists report some months and days are better than others, but you never know who will come to a market.
This is a HUGE local’s spot, and we do that on purpose. We want local buyers to continue supporting you. Tourists love the market, but we find its about 50% locals / 50% tourists.
We have roughly 300-500 people come each night we operate. June tends to be a little slower, but we get higher reported sales on those nights because it’s mostly locals.
The Vendor Experience
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You do not need a tent! The booth is 9’ wide, 6’ deep, and varies in height. We have (3) corner booths that are larger and can be requested. We provided a one-of-a-kind showcase experience that includes:
(1) 6ft folding table
(1) folding chair
Electrical access (on request)
Shaded booth with a roll-down awning and a back plastic covering to block wind and the elements.
Marketing Investment in roughly $500+ per market through advertisement & partnerships.
We have table risers, hooks, black table cloths, and other event items you are welcome to use! Just ask.
Dedicated, attentive staff to support you during the event!
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Vendor Fee
The vendor fee is $75 per Creative Market event, paid at the time of booking. This flat fee is designed to be affordable and predictable—roughly 20% of average reported artist sales, compared to the 40–50% commission common in traditional galleries.
Your fee helps support:
✔ Professional marketing that attracts art buyers
✔ Live music, lighting, and event amenities
✔ Dedicated staff and on-site artist support
✔ Ongoing investments in weatherproofing and Market improvements
Our goal is to keep the Creative Market vibrant, sustainable, and artist-centered while helping artists build lasting relationships with collectors and the community.
Cancellation Policy
To ensure fairness for all artists, vendor fees are non-refundable. The Creative Market operates rain or shine, and last-minute cancellations are difficult to refill due to our curated application process.
If an emergency arises, artists may transfer their booth reservation to another approved DAC artist with prior staff approval.
This policy helps us provide a consistent experience for artists, visitors, and the community.
How Does Creative Market Work
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All vendors will participate in a pre-season application process before sign-ups open.
Applications Open: January 1, 2027
Applications Close: March 1, 2027
Acceptance Notifications: March 16, 2027
On March 16, 2026, the sign-up portal will open for all accepted West Side Creative Market artists. Upon booking, you will pay the $75 vendor fee to reserve your spot.
Finances a barrier? We can help! We offer payment arrangements & subsidized access for those who need it.
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The Market runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, every Monday and Friday evening (5–9 PM) at
📍 19826 Central Street, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. We also operate on Saturdays in September, and Sea Witch® Festival Saturday.Set up takes place starting at 2:30PM, and vendors are asked to be ready by 4:00PM. Vendors must stay until the end of the event, no parking up early!
2027 Season event hours: 4:00-8:00PM
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Artpothecary
Value for Our Artists
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The Artpothecary isn't a traditional gallery—it's an artist incubator designed to help creatives experiment, collaborate, and grow. Rather than focusing solely on artwork sales, Fresh Art Pop-Up Shows encourage artists to test new ideas, build immersive experiences, and introduce their work to new audiences in a supportive environment.
Many exhibitions coincide with West Side Creative Market, bringing hundreds of visitors through the space while creating opportunities for deeper engagement with collectors, community partners, and future collaborators.
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Fresh Art Pop-Ups are ideal for artists who want to:
Launch a new body of work
Create immersive or interactive experiences
Experiment with conceptual or installation-based art
Collaborate with other artists
Build an exhibition portfolio
Connect with new audiences beyond traditional galleries
The Artist Experience
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Every Fresh Art Pop-Up includes support designed to help artists focus on creating meaningful experiences.
✔ Dedicated exhibition planning support, including setup & breakdown
✔ Digital marketing and promotional materials including a professional video
✔ Opening reception & bar service
✔ Gallery staffing during public hours
✔ Access to Creative Market audiences
✔ Optional business and exhibition planning resources
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Fresh Art Pop-Ups are designed as affordable opportunities for artists to experiment, exhibit new work, and grow their creative practice. DAC retains a 25% commission on artwork sales to help support exhibition marketing, staffing, opening receptions, and operational costs while keeping participation accessible.
While traditional galleries often retain 40–50% of artwork sales, the Artpothecary operates as an artist incubator rather than a commercial gallery. Our focus is on providing artists with a platform to experiment, build audiences, and develop sustainable creative careers.
Our long-term vision is to expand artist support through exhibition stipends and artist regrant opportunities, giving creatives the resources to take greater artistic risks and produce more ambitious work.
How Does Fresh Art Pop-Ups Work
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Artists may apply with an exhibition proposal outlining their concept, artwork, and goals for the experience. Pop-Up Shows are curated to encourage a diverse range of artistic voices and creative approaches throughout the season.
You may request a solo or group show. We sometimes merge solo requests to create unique group shows.
Selected artists work with DAC to schedule their exhibition and prepare for a successful opening.
Summer Fresh Art Pop-Up Show Application Process
Applications Open: January 1, 2027
Applications Close: March 1, 2027
Acceptance Notifications: March 16, 2027
Keep an eye out for group pop-up shows and special showcase events.
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Fresh Art Pop-Up Shows run alongside the West Side Creative Market from Memorial Day through Labor Day, giving artists the opportunity to showcase their work while engaging with one of Delaware's largest weekly art audiences.
Exhibitions are installed on Thursday and open to the public on Friday. Beginning in 2027, shows will be open for walk-in visitors on weekends from 4:00–8:00 PM, with the closing reception held on Monday during the Creative Market. Artwork is deinstalled following the close of the exhibition on Monday evening.
