Armory Art Center Opens Call to Artists for Annual Creative Market this November
West Palm Beach, Fla. (August 11, 2025) — The Armory Art Center is now accepting artist applications for participation in the 9th year of its juried art festival. The Creative Market will take place at the Armory Art Center’s historic campus November 8 and 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The market will showcase a wide array of artisans, styles, and wares—plus performing artists and delicious craft food and beverages for guests to enjoy. Located within walking distance of CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, Antique Row, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and the Norton Museum of Art, the market hosts nearly 5,000 visitors every year.
The Creative Market will also include a special Juried Art Exhibition, “Full Circle,” which runs Nov. 3 through Dec. 27, 2025.
“The Armory Art Center looks forward to welcoming many talented artists & vendors from across the country to showcase their works and talents at our world-class market,” said Jill Brown, CEO. “This is the perfect opportunity to sell goods to guests who are ready to shop in and enjoy one of Florida’s most vibrant cultural destinations.”
How to Apply:
Artists are invited to apply inbasketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, wood, leather, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and more. The show is limited to approximately 150 exhibitors, chosen by a jury of highly qualified 2D and 3D fine artists and craftspeople. The artist application deadline is Sept. 19, 2025.
The Juried Art Exhibition will highlight the theme “Full Circle.”From oranges to eggs, tree rings to figure eights, artists will be challenged to close the loop, spiral out of control, and share their sphere of influence. The application deadline is Sept. 26, 2025.
Performing artists and food & beverage vendors are also invited to submit their application by Sept. 12, 2025.
To learn more about requirements or to apply, visit armoryart.org.
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About the Armory Art Center
Having served the community since 1986, the Armory Art Center’s art school, galleries, and events provide creative opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts to enhance their lives. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and its vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 12,000 visitors and about 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students of all ages and skill levels, with flexible class times and sessions that work for any schedule. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, sculpture, and welding are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios. The Armory hosts up to eight annual exhibitions in three galleries. Exhibitions and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is a proud recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.