The 2024 Art Shanty calendar is currently full.
However, if you would like to be considered for last minute cancellations or for next years Art Shanty, please fill out the application and we’ll keep you in the loop on any openings that come up!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a business or display and sell your creative work in Fishtown? This summer, you can! Welcome to the Fishtown Art Shanty 2024, a pop up space where artists, craftsmen and makers can be an intimate part of the Fishtown experience for a week from late May through mid October.
Fishtown Preservation provides the space and eager visitors and you present your art, share your love of the area, find a new audience for your work, and get to be a part of the Fishtown community.
General Information
The 2024 Art Shanty is a 185 square feet (10 x 18.5) addition off the lower level of the Ice House. The space is furnished with a sales counter, shelves, and includes additional furniture and display pieces. The shanty is located between the Fishtown Welcome Center and Carlson’s large smokehouse. It has a south facing view towards the Leland River, along the main thoroughfare of Fishtown. This space can accommodate up to two artists or craftspeople at a time, though each prospective occupant must apply.
If you are interested, please fill out the Application – Art Shanty 2024 and submit to info@fishtownmi.org with subject line 2024 Art Shanty Application. FPS will acknowledge the receipt of all applications, but acceptance does not guarantee approval. The occupants will be selected on a first come first served basis following approval of applications. We will keep a waitlist of qualified candidates in case of cancellations.
Occupancies begin on Tuesdays and end on the following Monday of each week, with check-in Tuesdays between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM and check-out is the following Tuesday by 11:00 AM. Occupancies will begin May 28 and go through October 14.
Costs
| Art Shanty 2024 weekly fee structure | ||
| Date | Single Artist | Two Artists |
| 28 May – 24 Jun | $400 | $500 |
| 25 Jun – 26 Aug | $500 | $600 |
| 27 Aug – 14 Oct | $400 | $500 |
Policies and Guidelines
For more information about this opportunity, please check out our Policies and Guidelines – Art Shanty 2024 or call the Fishtown Preservation office at 231-256-8878