NOV 29
11 am -4 pm
We’re back after our incredible Queer Market Success from 2024!
With readings, an open mic, queer artists, and being hosted at the LOVELY Open Book, this year’s going to be bigger, better, and more literary than ever.
10 AM - 11AM:
Quiet/sensory shopping hour
11 AM:
Market opens
12 PM:
Readings from local artists
1 PM:
Open mic
4 PM:
Market closedown
LOCATED AT
OPEN
BOOK
For the second year in a row, we’ll be hosted by our friends at Open Book:
how do i pay?
Artists are responsible for collecting appropriate sales tax and processing payments on their own. We highly encourage accepting credit card payments on whatever platform you use.
why are masks required?
In support of our vendors during the holiday season, masks are required in the performance hall.
when is the application deadline?
The rolling deadline to apply is Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Applicants will be notified of their application status on a rolling basis until slots are filled.
how do we pay the booth fee?
Artists selected will be expected to pay on site by cash, Venmo or square.
how does selection work?
Participant selection will be based on providing visitors a great diversity of products, art forms, styles, and artists represented.
is there built-in marketing?
Queer Voices and Open Book will market the event on social media, in newsletters, via promotion in the building, with local neighbors, etc. Artists/Writers/Makers will also be provided marketing materials to share with their networks.
What is a queer organization?
We are limiting the vendor resource and sales booths on Sunday to queer-led organizations, queer-serving organizations for whom 2sLGBTQIA+ needs and desires are their primary purpose for being. Queer artists and queer-owned businesses are encouraged to booth with us! Full stop.
How much does it cost?
As we consider economic justice and sustaining Queer spaces for commerce and connection, Queer Voices of Minnesota is charging a modest, sliding scale vendor registration fee. This fee is required to secure your booth. Rate: Sliding scale, pay what you can rate of $10 - $40.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.