APPLY HERE!
We are excited to announce The 1978 Collection curated by Aimee Mower Lally in collaboration with Maria Savidis Markatos and the Township of Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture.
For two days and two hours, the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center will be transformed into a vibrant local arts market boutique featuring thoughtfully selected work by local artists, makers, and designers. The event is inspired by the quality and design you might find in a museum store—accessible, creative, and perfect for collectors and gift-givers alike.
Key Dates
● Submission deadline - Monday, October 6th
● Selected artists invited to participate - Monday, October 20th
● Deadline for artist confirmations - Sunday, October 26th
● Artist Drop-off / Setup and Installation: Sunday, November 30th from 2-5pm, Monday, December 1st from 10am - 2pm with evening hours 7-9pm and Tuesday, December 2nd from 10am - 3pm and evening hours 7-9pm
● Pre-Opening Sale: Thursday, December 4 (6pm to 8pm)
● Open Hours: Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7 (11am to 4pm)
Who Should Apply?
We’re inviting artists, crafters, and designers whose work reflects a curated, high-quality aesthetic. Accepted mediums: painting, prints, photography, collage, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts.
● Suggested price point: under $1,000
● Artists must provide their own point-of-sale system (Venmo, Zelle, Square, etc.)
● NJ based artists based in Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, Springfield, Summit, Union, Elizabeth, Irvington, West Orange, Orange, East Orange, Newark, Bloomfield, Livingston, and other surrounding towns.
Display options:
$50 for 4ft shared table (2 artists per one 8ft table) (limited availability)
$75 for one 6ft table OR 5ft w x 9ft h wall space
Application Guidelines
Applications will be accepted via this Google Form
Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025
Please include:
● Up to 5 high-quality images representing your work
● Size/dimensions/medium of your work
● Creatives/Artist bio/statement
● Website and/or social media handles
● Confirmation that you or a representative will be present at the Arts Center for both days of the exhibit AND the pre-sale
Next Steps
Applications will be reviewed and acceptance notifications sent on October 20.
Selected creatives/artists must confirm participation by October 26 and commit to staffing their display throughout the Preview Sale and Market Open Hours.