THE CHRISTMAS CONNECTION – ARTISTIC CREATIONS FAIR!

2023 Christmas Connection Dates:
Nov. 10 & 11, 2023
(Fri & Sat)
NEW LOCATION: MeadowView Convention Center!

The Christmas Connection is a well established cultural event in Kingsport, hosting some of the region’s best craft artists. This favorite holiday staple is looked forward to year after year! Year 2023 will be the 44th consecutive year serving the artists and the community! MeadowView Convention Center will host artistic creations in various media, just in time for Christmas gift shopping.

Dates of 2023: November 10 & 11, 2023 (In 2023, please note the event will be held the SECOND weekend in November, due to events being held at Meadowview)

Location: The MeadowView Convention Center – Convention Center A

Sponsored by: City of Kingsport, Office of Cultural Arts (423) 392-8414

Email: KingsportChristmasConnection@gmail.com

Admission: Admission to this fun-filled, shopping event is FREE and open to the public!

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/ROsbu3lG Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KingsportOfficeofCulturalArts

Application Deadline: July 1. No cost to apply! Acceptance is by invitation only. All applications are reviewed by a selection committee, taking various factors into consideration in order to create a high quality, attractive show having a good mix of artistic and crafting creations. There will be a limited number of exhibitions for each category or media. **You may still submit a LATE application, if you would like to be put on the waitlist, and be considered as an alternate for the show.

Applications:

>>Download the 3-page Informational packet/Application HERE. *Please make sure you understand and agree to this information before applying.

You may apply online using the digital form below:

Christmas Connection Vendor Application

Christmas Connection – Artistic Creations Fair is celebrating its 44th year of artistic creations. The event hosts the region’s best craftspeople, artisans, artists, and creatives.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email
Business Name (if applicable)
Any exhibitions/craft affiliations? (if applicable)
Website
Briefly describe your work.*
Would you consider being a demonstrator or doing a workshop for children during the show?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
Mark all media categories that apply (anything found in your booth).*
- Assemblage
- Candles
- Christmas-themed
- Clay
- Clothing
- Commercial
- Computer Graphics
- Fiber
- Floral Wreaths/Decor
- Food
- Furniture
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Leather
- Lotions
- Man-made Materials
- Metal
- Mixed Media
- Natural Materials
- Painting/Drawing
- Paper Crafts
- Photography
- Pottery
- Primitive or Country Crafts
- Soap
- Wood
- Other

Is your craft hand-made? What percentage?*

% Hand-Crafted	% Retail/Manufactured	% Assembled/Constructed

Please give accurate representation of the items that would be in your booth.*
- I form/mold every material into unique creations.
- I piece together found objects to create one-of-a-kind assemblage.
- I paint found objects/molds/wood.
- I purchase items for resale.
- I make a food or lotion or topical treatment.
- I make every piece from scratch.
- I sell a commercial product.
- Other
Booth size in 2023 will be 10’ x 10.’
- 1 Booth ($125)
- Double Booth ($250)
You will only be asked for payment if you are selected to be in the 2023 show. If you're selected for the show, you will be notified and sent an invitation packet.
How did you hear about Christmas Connection?
Have you ever had a booth in Christmas Connection before? If so, how many years?
Please note, past acceptance does not guarantee acceptance this year.
Please upload 5-8 good quality photos of your artistic creations.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png.
Photos must be in either jpg or png format.
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UPCOMING!! 2023 DATES:
Friday, Nov. 10th / 12noon – 6pm
Saturday, Nov. 11th / 9am – 6pm

Location: NEW LOCATION!
MeadowView Convention Center – Convention Center A

Applications are now available!

Download the 3-page Informational packet/Application HERE. *Please make sure you understand and agree to this information before applying. Application Deadline: July 1. No cost to apply! **You may still submit a LATE application, if you would like to be put on the waitlist, and be considered as an alternate for the show.

For more information on the Christmas Connection Arts & Crafts Fair, please call 423-392-8414 or email: KingsportChristmasConnection@gmail.com

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