The Stevens Street Art & Design Market is a curated market style event that that provides a platform for artists, creators, and small businesses to showcase their work and increase their visibility. This Art & Design Market is brought to you by Stevens Street Gallery in collaboration with Visit Yandina and offers customers the chance to shop local & discover unique gifts and artisan made products.

Stevens Street Gallery is all about community and supporting artists, creators of handmade goods, makers, and those producing ethically created items. By creating events and spaces for our artists to connect with the community, we aim to elevate creative enterprise and uplift the arts industry in our region, fostering viable incomes and new opportunities.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure for your work and showcase your talents. We invite applications for the series of seasonal Art & Design markets. For more information about these special events and how to apply, please find all the details below.

Applications for the 2025 Winter market are now open. Applications closing on Saturday, 10th May 2025. Trader places are limited, so make sure you apply asap to secure your spot.

We aim to support your journey as a visual artist and/or maker into the world of creative entrepreneurship.

Key Information


Event Dates

Sunday, 1st June, 2025 - Winter Market

Christmas market - Dates TBC

Art & Design Stall

The cost of participation is $60

Stalls are 3m x 3m (own marquee)

Double Art & Design Stall

The cost of participation is $120

Stalls are 6m x 3m (own marquee)

Stalls available - 40

Q&A

Where and when will the event be hosted?

The Art & Design Markets will be held in Stevens Street, Yandina from 9am-2pm on these key dates:

Sunday, 1st June 2025 - Winter Market

Christmas Market - TBC

Can everyone take part in the Art & Design Market?

Our Art & Design Market is dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent of local artists, designers, makers, and creators. We welcome applications from all creative individuals, but to ensure a high-quality and diverse experience for visitors, we carefully review each submission. Our goal is to curate a market that highlights a broad range of artistic styles, craftsmanship, and unique products that celebrate the depth of our creative community. While we strive to include as many talented artisans as possible, participation is based on suitability and alignment with the market’s vision. We encourage all passionate creators to apply—we’d love to see your work!

What promotion will I receive?

As an Art & Design Market trader, you’ll receive extensive promotion to help showcase your work and attract visitors to the event. Your participation will be highlighted on Stevens Street Gallery and Visit Yandina’s social media pages in the lead-up to the market, ensuring exposure to a wide audience.

Our promotional efforts include:

  • Signage placed in key neighbouring communities, including Coolum, Nambour, and Eumundi, as well as throughout Yandina.

  • Local media partnerships to spread the word about the market and its incredible makers.

  • A targeted social media campaign in the weeks leading up to the event, keeping shoppers engaged and excited.

  • Printed promotional postcards distributed across Noosa, Maroochydore, and Hinterland communities to reach a broader audience.

We’re committed to promoting the market far and wide, ensuring that shoppers know about the talented artists, designers, and makers they can discover and support.

How much does it cost to take part?

$60

How do I apply to take part?

To submit your application to take part in the Art & Design market, you need to complete the form you will find below.

How do I find out if I’m accepted and pay for my space?

Once you have successfully submitted the application form, we will endeavour to respond to you within 72 hours if your application is successful. You will receive a confirmation email confirming your space along with an invoice to confirm your booking 2 weeks prior to the event. 

If I pay for my space and then am unable to take part, can I get a refund?

No refunds (unless extenuating circumstances occur and discussed with event organisers)

What if I have further questions?

Contact the team at Stevens Street Gallery: Toni 0414 687 895 or Alicia on 0437 141 786.

Ready to apply?  We’d love to hear from you! Click link below to give us your business information and get started now!

Thinking of Applying

Are you thinking of applying to become a stallholder?

We place a strong focus on approving artisans who have unique, ethically produced, handmade goods. We would love to hear from talented contemporary artists, designers and makers.

Makers Must Attend

Stallholders products must be designed and produced by the stallholder, and the creator must attend the event. The approved stallholder cannot act as an agent or wholesaler for other artisans (unless prior approval by the Market Organiser has been given).

Shared Stalls

Shared stalls are welcome. However, stallholders must clearly state that they wish to share a stall at the time of application if this is the intention. Stalls are not to be shared with other designers without the Market Organiser’s prior approval.

If applying as a collective or group, you must submit one application with the details of all the artists & products that you wish to sell. There must be one contact point for all correspondence.

Stevens Street Gallery has absolute discretion with regard to the approval of all stallholders and the approval of their products for sale.

Weather Policy

Stallholders are advised to prepare for all weather conditions.

Stall Presentation

Presentation of your work and products is extremely important on market day. We encourage all stallholders to ensure that your stall layout and display is professional, creative, and reflects a cohesiveness of vision of your brand story.

Equipment & Marquees

All stallholders are required to have a 3m x 3m marquee/ gazebo and appropriate weights to suit road surface.

Insurance

All stallholders are required to hold 10 million PLI Insurance. If approved, stallholders must email a copy of your current PLI Certificate of Insurance. It is the responsibility of the stall holder to ensure that their PLI is current at the time of the market.

Approved Applications

Approved applicants will be sent an email with the offer of a position, and an invoice to pay the stall fees in full.

Payment must be received within 7 days. Late payments will not be accepted, or chased, and the position will be offered to another applicant should the payment be outstanding.

Art & Design Market Application