Armory Art Center's Art + Craft + Design Creative Market 2025

2025 marks the 9th Annual year of the Armory Art Center's juried art festival. This contemporary art, craft, and design market occurs in West Palm Beach, FL across from the Town of Palm Beach. The Creative Market hosts nearly 5,000 visitors inside and outside the Armory Art Center's historic campus, located in Howard Park, within walking distance of City Place in downtown West Palm Beach. Over 150 artists gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more. Parking and admission are free.

Artists are invited to apply in the following categories: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, wood, leather, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and more. The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable. Those who have applied by September 19th will be juried in the First Round with early notification by October 3rd. Artists must accept and pay by October 10, 2025. Judges present cash awards in 2D, 3D and Best in Show.

Booths are located outdoors throughout the campus with sizes of 10' x 10' or double 10' x 20' (limited). Booth costs range between $350 and $700. Artists can bring their own 10x10 tent (must be all white and professional grade) or rent equipment from the designated company. The event runs Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 10, 2025, with shopping hours from 9:00 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. All artwork must be designed and executed by the accepted artist - original work only, no reproductions or kits.