Held in the beautiful live oak covered Postell Park in the heart of the Pier Village, just steps from the ocean on St. Simons Island. The 15th annual Mistletoe Market Fine Art Festival will feature over 60 juried talented artists and skilled artisans from around the region.

Showcasing an impressive and eclectic collection of handmade artwork, the festival will include a wide variety of two and three dimensional art, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, textiles, wood, metal and glass.

Santa and his helpers will be present both days from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. Join in the holiday fun on St. Simons Island. Free admission to all.

2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography.  The finished art was suitable for wall mounting.

3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or, any other 3-dimensional objects.

Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.

Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or, other software applications.

Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or, chalk.  The printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or, lithography.  All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.

Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting.  An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.  

Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded.  An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.

Handicraft:  Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product into a cohesive collection. A complete description of the items is required.

Jewelry: All Jewelry is crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted.  At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist.

Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.

Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.

Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist’s original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium.
Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved or, tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

T-shirts and commercial clothing

Manufactured toys

Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)

Jewelry is made from more than 50% manufactured components

Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns

No booth sharing is allowed.

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Date & Time :

December 2, 2023 : 10:00am - 5:00pm

December 3, 2023 : 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location :

Postell Park - Pier Village

532 Beachview Drive

Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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