Sunday, December 6, 2026

Art in the Afternoon

Lander's Holiday Art Market: 40 or more artists in one big room, and the best day of the year to buy a gift from the person who made it.

Dec 6: Open to the public 10 AM to 4 PM, free, at the Lander Community and Convention Center
9 AM: LAC members shop first, 9 to 10 AM
Nov 5: Artist applications and booth fees due

Download the artist applicationPDF, 2 pages, due November 5 Sharing a booth? Second artist form

An artist with a lanyard laughs and opens her arms wide in a crowded aisle of booths full of handmade mugs and bowls.

Artist questions go to exhibition@landerartcenter.com or (307) 332-5772. Businesses can put their name in the printed program from the sponsor page.

Apply for a booth

Applications and fees are due November 5. Every applicant hears back by November 13.

How to apply Booth fees

From $75 for LAC members and $100 for everyone else. LAC takes no commission.

Fees and what's included The day

Load in from 7 AM, ready to sell at 9, open to the public 10 to 4.

Schedule and rules Come shopping

Free and open to everyone on Sunday, December 6. Members shop first at 9.

Plan your visit

The market

Art in the Afternoon has opened Lander's holiday season for more than 25 years. On the first Sunday in December, LAC fills the Lander Community and Convention Center with pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry, woodwork, fiber, ornaments, and cards, all made by the people standing behind the tables. Shoppers come from across Fremont County and beyond.

25+ yearsof Lander's Holiday Art Market, every December

800 to 1,000shoppers through the door in one afternoon

$56K to $67Kin estimated sales to artists at last year's market

0%commission taken by LAC on what artists sell

Shoppers browse a long table of greeting cards and framed bird paintings, with more booths stretching across the hall behind them.

Two artists sit smiling behind a table crowded with glazed vases and paintings as shoppers fill the aisle behind them.

A photographer sits in his booth surrounded by large prints of northern lights, mountain peaks, and fireworks over Main Street.

“There were plenty of volunteers offering help at all times throughout the day, and it never felt too overwhelming. It was such an awesome event and it filled my cup both as an artist and as a human being.”
Kacie DeKleine, artist

“The fact that it is a juried market geared toward encouraging holiday shopping is a boon for Lander's economy and our growing identity as an art town.”
Lori Hunter

Apply for a booth

1: Download the application and fill in both sides. If two artists share a booth, the first files the application and pays the fee, and the second files the second artist form.
2: Email three photographs of the work you will bring to exhibition@landerartcenter.com, with the medium, title, and year for each one.
3: Turn in the form and your fee by November 5. Drop it at LAC, 258 Main Street, Tuesday to Friday 2 to 7 PM or Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, or mail it to 258 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520, postmarked by November 5. Pay by check to Lander Art Center with Art in the Afternoon in the memo, or by card at the front desk.

The paperwork

Artist booth applicationPDF, 2 pages Sharing a booth? Second artist form (PDF, 1 page)

Nov 5: Applications and fees due
Nov 13: Every applicant hears from LAC
Dec 6: The market

Booth fees

Membership	Single booth	Shared booth
LAC member	$75	$100
Not an LAC member	$100	$150

A shared booth is two artists in one space, and the fee is paid once, with the main application. Not a member yet? Membership starts at $60 a year, and the details are on the membership page.

What LAC provides

A 10 ft by 10 ft space, 8 ft tables if you ask for them, help loading in, your listing in the printed program and on landerartcenter.com, and promotion of the market across the region.

What you bring

Your display, lighting, cords, signage, and change. Your tables, canopy, and display all fit inside the 10 by 10. Tell us on the application if you need power or walls.

No commission

LAC takes no commission on what you sell. Sales tax, licensing, and insurance are yours to handle.

The day

7 to 9 AM: Load in and set up
9 AM: All booths ready to sell
9 to 10 AM: LAC member preview
10 AM to 4 PM: Open to the public
4 to 6 PM: Breakdown and load out

Booths stay up until 4 PM. Thank you for staying to the end.

What LAC accepts

Work must be original and made by the hand of the artist.
Work largely assembled from pre-made or manufactured components is not accepted.
Reproductions must be labeled and must not exceed half your display. Photographers printing their own images are exempt.
You must be present at your booth. Ask a friend or volunteer to cover you for breaks.
If what you display does not match your application, LAC may ask you to close the booth.

LAC staff review every application. Fees are refunded in full to anyone not accepted, and are non-refundable after acceptance. Past participation does not guarantee acceptance. Donating to the raffle baskets is welcome and has no bearing on your application.

Come shopping

Art in the Afternoon is free and open to everyone on Sunday, December 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Lander Community and Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista Drive.

Expect live music, raffle baskets of work donated by the artists, and food and drink. LAC members shop first, from 9 to 10 AM, and membership starts at $60 a year.

Need an accommodation at the market? Just ask, and there is no cost. How to ask.

A guitarist plays on a small stage in front of tall windows under an Art in the Afternoon banner.

Art in the Afternoon is promoted with Tourism Asset Development funds from the Wind River Visitors Council, distributed through the Lander Chamber of Commerce.

Applications are due November 5

Download the application, email three photos, and turn in your form and fee at 258 Main Street. Questions go to exhibition@landerartcenter.com or (307) 332-5772.

Download the artist application