Apply For A Market
HOTWALLS STUDIOS hosts multiple creative markets on the historic Parade Ground in Old Portsmouth.
In 2026 we are delivering three large outdoor creative markets, dates below:
– Spring Creative Market: 11-12 April 2026, 10am-4pm
– Summer Creative Market: 27-28 June 2026, 10am-4pm
– Winter Creative Market: 28 November – 6 December 2026, 10am-4pm
Applications are currently closed. Click the link below to be added to our mailing list to be notified when applications open.
Criteria
We’re proud to have built a reputation for delivering carefully curated markets with an excellent quality of artists and designer-makers taking part. As the Hotwalls Studios are central to Portsmouth’s fine art scene, we carefully select traders whose work will fit in with the work of the studio artists. We welcome established and emerging artists, and look for a professional, high-quality standard from all participants.
Our Creative Markets are arts events, and we will only accept applications from artists and designer-makers.
What we provide
- 3 x 3m gazebo
- Printed marketing
- Digital marketing
- In-person event support
What you provide
- Proof of Personal Liability Insurance
- Completed Risk Assessment
- Invoice details
- A table and display items
- A signed copy of the Terms and Conditions
Pricing
Participation for our outdoor markets is £100 plus VAT for two days.
We only accept traders who are available to trade on both days.
Apply
Applications are currently closed. Click the link below to be added to our mailing list to be notified when applications open.
If you have any questions please get in contact with us.
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