Ellis Youth Maker’s Mart 2026

Call for Artists and Crafters!

Looking for young artists and crafters (Kindergarten – Grade 12) to sell their handmade creations at the Ellis Youth Maker’s Mart.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Ellis Library & Reference Center | 3700 South Custer Road | Monroe, MI | 734-241-5277

Participation Guidelines:

Applicants must be students (Kindergarten-Grade 12). Artists and crafters under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Applicants must send the following information to [email protected]:

  • Maker’s name and age
  • Contact name (parent or guardian)
  • Parent or guardian phone number
  • Parent or guardian email
  • Description of what you make
  • A picture of your work
  • Alternately, this information can also be mailed to Ellis Library & Reference Center | 3700 S. Custer Rd. | Monroe MI 48161 | ATTN: Lucy Ingels

Sign up early to reserve your table. The deadline to sign up is October 20, 2026.

Additional Guidelines:

  • All Makers will be provided a 6 ft table and two chairs. Please furnish your own table covering
  • Maker must be present for the duration of the event. You or your representative must “man” your booth throughout the entire market
  • Makers may share a booth. Both must provide application information and photos of work
  • Items for sale must be made by the vendor

Photos will be taken at the event and your images may appear on our social media pages and print media.

Set-up will begin at 9:15 am.

Ellis Youth Maker’s Mart is a juried show. Don’t be discouraged if you do not get in at this time. Make sure to apply again for the next show. Please understand that we cannot accept every artisan that applies due to space limitations.