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2026 marks 5 years of Indy Gay Market! We are so excited to keep hosting markets this year, here is where you can find all the info about when applications open and close, when decisions will be made, and when vendor booth fees will be due. 

Our next event: 

Big Gay Spring Fling
At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat April 25th 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sun April 26th, 2026 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Important Dates for Artists
Applications Open: 01/31/2026
Applications Close: 03/21/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 3/28/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 04/04/2026

Upcoming Application:  

Big Gay Market on the Circle
Monument Circle
Sat May 30th, 2026 11AM – 3PM
Sun May 31st, 2026 11AM – 3PM

Important Dates for Artists 
Applications Open: 04/18/2026
Applications Close: 04/25/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 05/10/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 05/16/2026

Have questions or concerns? Reach out to our event coordinators by sending an email to [email protected]! We are happy to help with anything you need to make sure you feel confident every step of the way from application to attending our events.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

  • Please note that our event vendor applications are subject to vendor selection by the IGM team due to the availability of spaces at this location and the desire to serve as many queer artisans as possible!
  • Applications are judged based on the completeness of the application, creativity, and uniqueness in your business and products available, and a variety of other factors that allow us to prioritize inclusivity and create a unique customized market experience. If your work is unique to your medium please make sure you tell us how and why to stand out!
  • Please ensure any social media links submitted are public pages so that we can accurately view your products and posts. We hope to host at larger venues in the future to allow for a greater number of vendors to be present at each market!
  • When submitting photos through Google Drive, please ONLY share photos of prior booth setups. Any product photos should be able to be seen on the website or social media provided!
  • We also are making an effort to rotate artists and create systems to help ensure more people get a fair chance, some of which include accounting for if you had a spot at our last event, prioritizing people of multiple minorities, and your locality.
  • Once your application has been submitted, our team will be notified and begin reviewing your submission. You will receive a status notification on your screen stating your application has been received with a note from us about what to look for next. You will also receive an email from [email protected] with the details of your submission and additional confirmation that you application has been received.
    • Need to contact us after submission? Send an email to [email protected] or click the “Contact Organizer” button in your confirmation email or in the Eventeny platform to reach us directly through Eventeny! 
  • Booth fees are $60 per booth. This is for a booth size of 8 ft by 8 ft. We apologize that we cannot accommodate 10×10 set-ups indoors at this time.  This will not need to be paid until after you have been accepted! 
    • Vendors unable to cover the fee can view the reduced financial aid booth fees and utilize them with no questions asked. The minimum payment required to attend the event is $10, as we are no longer able to sustainably provide a free booth fee for our 2026 events.
    • Please note that processing fees will apply to the booth fee.  This helps Indy Gay Market support the community by ensuring 100% of the fee you select comes back to us to pay for event spaces, supplies, and other event costs! Thank you for helping to support our non profit’s sustainability.
    • You can change your payment method at any time in Eventeny by selecting ‘update payment’ when viewing your application submission!
    • We have changed our booth fee payment system to an automated system through Eventeny, payments will be charged to the payment method you entered on the date listed, this is typically 7 days after you are notified of your approval. You will have 7 days after the approval to notify us if you no longer wish to attend before your card will be charged. 
  • While this is a two-day event, each vendor can only reserve a booth for one of the days. Please choose your preferred day in the form below, or both if you choose. This allows us to accommodate the most vendors in our limited venue space.
    • This is NOT a guarantee that we will be able to fit you in on the day your request, but we will be trying our absolute best to accommodate everyone’s desired day!

 

Note: If you select only one day in your availability, you will not be considered to vend the other day. If you would like to be considered for either day, please select both days and a preference can be noted in the notes section where appropriate so that this can be considered.

At Indy Gay Market, our mission is to continue providing economic opportunities for lGBTQIA2S+ community members in Indianapolis. With that in mind, currently vendor spots at our events are reserved for LGBTQIA2S+ community members only. If you identify with any identity in the queer community, this market is for YOU! 

We love the allies in our community who help us make space for queer artists and want it to be known that this requirement is our way of taking equitable action to create a safe community for LGBTQIA2S+ artists in Indianapolis. With that in mind, all other allies or non-queer identifying persons are, respectfully, asked to abstain from applying to these events.

Each Indy Gay Market event requires our vendors to review and  agree to follow a code of conduct to ensure our space remains safe, accessible, respectful, and kind. Additionally, we also list vendor expectations separately for transparency.

Interested in applying to an event? Please familiarize yourself with these expectations before applying! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Vendor Expectations and Reminders

  • Vendors may only sell their own business’s products. Please do not resell items purchased from other companies. (Manufactured products of your own design are absolutely fine). This policy applies to stickers, artwork, and any other products not of your own design that are purchased from other businesses with the purposes of being resold at your own booth.
  • Vendors may not sell products or advertise products created using generative AI in any way. This includes AI generated products and AI-generated advertisements for products of their own creation.
  • Vendors are expected to read, understand, and agree to the vendor code of conduct. 
  • At each event, vendors must provide their own table, chairs, booth set-up, clothing racks, etc. These supplies will not be provided.
  • Vendors are allowed to share booths with other artists. Each vendor must be listed in one application. Two applications are not needed as we treat each application as one vendor booth.
  • Vendors are expected to arrive on time and be fully set up by the start of the event.
  • Vendors need to be present at their table from start to finish. Volunteers are available for small breaks when needed to help with restroom and meal breaks when an artist is alone at their booth.
  • All emails sent before the event must be read thoroughly to ensure the event runs smoothly. All expectations, directions, and recommendations will be sent well in advance and it is up to the artist attending to be aware of this information so check those emails!
  • Payments will be charged on the date listed on the application for any vendor who is approved. This is typically 7 days after you are notified of your approval. You will have 7 days after approval to notify us if you no longer wish to attend before your card will be charged!
  • In the event that an artist is waitlisted for an event, they will receive an email and text if a booth becomes available. Artists will have 24 hours to respond to this outreach and accept the booth. If no response is received, the booth will be forfeited to another artist due to high demand for these events.
  • In the event that an artist needs to cancel and can no longer attend an event, notice must be given within 7 days of receiving the acceptance notification.  Any cancellations after the 7-day mark will not receive a refund. If you have extenuating circumstances, please feel free to email [email protected].

Indy Gay Market is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, ability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe in celebrating diversity and providing a platform for queer artists and artisans to showcase their talent and creativity. To maintain a safe and enjoyable space for all participants, we ask that you adhere to the following code of conduct:

  1. Respect and Inclusivity: Treat all individuals with respect and kindness. Do not discriminate, harass, or engage in any form of hate speech or prejudiced behavior.  It is expected that you treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy. Show appreciation for the unique backgrounds and identities of everyone, embrace the diversity of our community!  Hate speech, discrimination, or any form of prejudice will not be tolerated. This includes verbal, written, or visual forms of hate speech.
  2. This is a Safe Space: We are committed to providing a safe space for queer, LGBTQIA+, and IBPOC+ individuals. Harassment or bullying based on gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic will not be tolerated.
  3. Commitment to Artist-Made Work, No Use of Generative AI: Please ensure the work that you sell at Indy Gay Market is created by you or through your own creative process. This includes artwork, designs, and creative elements of products. We trust our vendor community to honor this standard and the values that bring us together.
  4. Accessibility:  Ensure your booth, products, and interactions are accommodating to individuals with disabilities.
  5. Conflict Resolution: If you encounter any issues or conflicts, please address them with respect and open communication. If you need assistance, seek out event organizers who will help mediate the situation.
  6. Reporting Incidents: If you experience or witness any behavior that violates this code of conduct, please report it to event organizers or staff immediately. We are here to support you and take appropriate action.
  7. Environmental Responsibility: Help us maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment by properly disposing of trash and minimizing waste at the venue and during load in and load out.
  8. Feedback and Improvement: We welcome feedback on how we can make Indy Gay Market even more inclusive and welcoming. Please share your ideas and concerns with us.

Failure to adhere to this code of conduct may result in a participant’s removal from the event. We take safety very seriously so that we can continue to promote a safe and inclusive space for all our vendors, staff, and attendees. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the code of conduct, or any concerns both old and new concerning conduct at our events we ask that you kindly reach out to us via email, Instagram DM, or in person at an event. We are here for you!

By attending the Indy Gay Market, you agree to abide by this code of conduct and help create a space where everyone can enjoy and celebrate the diversity of queer and trans artists.

Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Along with our AI-Policy, it is important to note that reselling will not be allowed at Indy Gay Market Events. We ask that you sell your own products at your booth! 

What are examples of reselling?

  • Purchasing pre-designed products online and selling them at your booth (stickers, shirts, cards, prints, etc.)
  • Selling work purchased from other artists that are not your own (this does not include artists that are sharing a booth)
  • Prepackaged drinks and food


What are not examples of reselling?

  • Curated Vintage Items: We respect vintage curation as an art and medium and understand the work and skill that goes into finding rare and eclectic items individual to your shop
  • Upcycling products: Upcycling is taking a product and adding, removing, or altering it into something new. This absolutely falls under creative, handmade work, and we always encourage upcycling and recycling in art.

Indy Gay Market celebrates and supports the work of LGBTQ+ artists, makers, and small business owners. All work sold at our markets must be created through human artistic process and labor. AI-generated art, designs, or creative elements are not permitted.

Our Commitment:

We exist to provide economic opportunities for queer creatives; your hands, your skills, your vision, and your time are what make this market meaningful. When we say we support “artists and makers,” we mean the humans behind the work.

What This Means: • Artwork, designs, and creative elements of products sold at Indy Gay Market should be created by you or through your own creative process • AI-generated imagery, designs, or art are not aligned with our mission and values • We trust our vendor community to honor this standard

Our Approach: This policy is built on community integrity and mutual respect. We believe in the authenticity of our vendors and the shared values that bring us together. By participating in Indy Gay Market, vendors affirm their commitment to selling human-created work.

Vendors who sell AI-generated work will not be invited to participate in future markets.

If our team has questions about the potential use of AI generated work, we withhold the right to reach out to ask about your creative process and ask for proof of creative process which can look different for each artist and their medium. We care about your work as much as you do and want to make sure your original work shines at our events!

Questions? We recognize that creative processes vary and technology evolves. If you have questions about how this policy applies to your specific work or process, please reach out, we’re here to have those conversations.

We ask that all vendors ensure the work they sell at Indy Gay Market is created by them or through their own creative process. This includes artwork, designs, and creative elements of products. We trust our vendor community to honor this standard and the values that bring us together.

We believe in the integrity of this community and in each of you as artists and makers. This isn’t about policing your work, it’s about ensuring Indy Gay Market remains true to its mission of supporting actual artists and their craft. This message is not meant to alarm our community, simply to inform you of our stance on this topic.

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