Call for Artisans | The Atelier: Craft Fair

Oakville Galleries launches The Atelier: Craft Fair, a presentation and market of local and regional crafts from December 5–6, 2026. The Atelier will bring together a curated selection of artisans, designers, creative small businesses and independent makers for Oakville Galleries’ inaugural Craft Fair in our stunning Gairloch Gardens facilities.

Taking place over two days, The Atelier will offer visitors an opportunity to discover and shop for original crafts, handmade goods, independently designed products, and creative gifts in time for the winter holiday season.

We are looking for artisans whose work demonstrates quality, originality, artistic or creative merit, and thoughtful presentation. We hope to bring together a diverse range of vendors and products, with a particular interest in work that is handmade, independently designed, or produced by the applicant.

Up to 40 artisans will be selected through a juried application process. Oakville Galleries will consider the quality and originality of the work, its suitability for the market, product presentation and price range, and the overall variety and balance of artisans represented.

Applicant Information:

First Year Cost

Half Table: $160: 36" W × 30" D designated table space

Full Table: $320: 72" W × 30" D designated table space

Optional Wall Space: Additional $40 Available as an add-on to a half table. Please indicate in your application if you would like to request wall space. Wall space is limited and cannot be guaranteed.

Event Dates: December 5th, 2026, 11 AM –6 PM, December 6th, 2026, 11 AM–4 PM
Event Location: Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens (1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario)

Deadline: Sunday October 25th, 11:59 PM

Participants are responsible for their own displays, sales, payment processing, packaging, inventory, and applicable taxes. Oakville Galleries will not take a commission on sales.

All selected artisans are required to participate on both event dates, December 5 and 6, 2026.

Applications must be submitted by Sunday October 25th at 11:59 PM

Please note that applications will not be accepted by email. Questions about the application process can be directed to [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating the creativity of Oakville and the surrounding region!