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Here you will find answers to almost everything to do with Become an exhibitor and being on the art & design market! Browse through the information and if before the Market registration questions remain unanswered, Klara & Pia will gladly send you an e-mail.

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Conditions of participation

Our market is aimed at exhibitors who offer unique products. Our stands are mostly occupied by small companies, young labels and regional start-ups. It is particularly important to us that all exhibitors pay attention to the fair and sustainable production of their products. The use of high-quality materials and ingredients is very important to us. Products that are simply bought in and resold are not in line with our concept. The final art & design markt exhibitors are chosen through a careful selection process to ensure that they fit in with our market concept. An appealing presentation and good product images in the application are given positive consideration in the selection process.

Our design market is open to companies, start-ups and young labels. You don't have to have a special legal form to participate in our art market. & design markt to become an exhibitor. You can also participate as a private individual. Depending on the legal form, however, there are different tax requirements that you must clarify with a tax advisor.

Each season there is a cutoff date on which we review all applications. You can always find the exact schedule on the respective Login page. If there are still spots available in a city and category after that, the "first come, first served" principle applies.

Our goal is to always present our visitors with a balanced and diverse selection of exhibitors and to give all exhibitors an equal, fair chance at successful sales. Therefore, it may happen that no further exhibitors are accepted in certain categories if enough registrations have already been received.

Yes, we are happy to welcome international participants! However, please note the country-specific regulations for purchasing goods abroad. Therefore, please inform yourself in advance about the relevant regulations - you are responsible for complying with them. Whether you come from abroad or from the region, our art market offers you the opportunity to present your products and handmade creations.

Registration / application process

Our Registration Form guides you step-by-step to your perfect booth. Select your desired city or cities, provide your details, tell us about yourself and your products, and configure your booth according to your wishes.

Simple. Uncomplicated. Made for you.

Check in the Market registrationwhether registration is already open and there are still places available. If you see the banner "Waiting list" for a city, this means that all stand spaces have already been allocated and only places on the waiting list are still available.

You have already filled in all the fields in the registration form, uploaded images, accepted the data protection and exhibitor conditions and still haven't received a confirmation e-mail? Here are our solutions:

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Yes, registration via our online form is binding. Our market planning is based on the confirmed registrations to ensure a reliable and structured organization.

Each season, there is a deadline by which we review all applications. You can find the exact dates on the Login page. If there are still spots available in a city and category after that, the "first come, first served" principle applies. We review all subsequent applications every two weeks. Acceptance and rejection notifications will be sent via email to the address provided on the application form.

If all available spots at your chosen market or in your category have already been filled, you have the option to join the waiting list. Your application will remain under consideration, and as soon as a spot becomes available, we will contact you immediately. The waitlist is your chance to step in if other exhibitors drop out. A spot on the waitlist is not binding. If you have other plans in the meantime, that’s no problem.

Yes, absolutely! Simply select all the cities you wish to register for in the registration form. This will give you the opportunity to showcase your handmade products at multiple markets and in various cities.

You want the art & Want to enrich the design market gastronomically? Then we look forward to your registration! Please select the “Gastronomy” field in the menu when registering.

A stand costs 500€ net (Stuttgart: 575€). In most locations we offer outdoor catering space, but in some locations indoor space is also possible by arrangement. An electricity connection can be booked at the time of registration, unfortunately a water connection is not available in most locations.

We provide a few places to sit and/or stand, but you are also welcome to bring your own chairs or tables. Please note that you must take your garbage away with you.

Sustainability is important to us: Reusable dishes and at least one vegetarian or even vegan option on offer would be great!

Stand location

Our standard sizes are 2x2m, 4x2m, and 4x4m – depending on the conditions of the respective location, we also offer other stand sizes. You can find these in the registration form for the respective city. Choose the size that best suits your products and your desired design fair stand.

The cost of a booth per weekend varies depending on the city, booth size, and desired additional services. You can find the prices for the floor space in the „Booth Size / Booth Prices“ dropdown menu in the registration form for the respective city.

For initial orientation, you will find the prices for the most common stand sizes here: 

Constance, Innsbruck, Salzburg
2 x 2m 270€
4 x 2m 470€ 

Augsburg, Graz, Linz, Nuremberg
2 x 2m 300€
4 x 2m 500€ 

Munich, Stuttgart, Vienna 
2 x 2m 330€
4 x 2m 530€

Our design fair also offers flexible options so that you can customize your stand. The prices for these additional options are the same in all cities.

  • Table: 25 € net
  • Power connection 233V: 45 € net

    Special requests, plus floor space
  • Corner location (two open sales areas): +€100 net
  • Zone A (high-traffic zone): +€100 net
  • Wall space: +50 € net (leaning only, no nailing or gluing allowed)
  • Favorite spot (special standing number): +€50 net

We do not offer a shared stand space for several labels. Each stand is intended for a single label to ensure clarity for visitors. This arrangement allows each brand to present itself independently and clearly and to showcase its products to their best advantage.

You are completely free in the design of your stand. An appealing stand should present your products in a high-quality way - they should not simply lie on a tablecloth, but should be displayed in a well-structured and creative arrangement. Think about a harmonious color scheme, suitable lighting and individual decoration that highlights your products. You should also plan your own entrance and exit within your stand.

All event locations offer basic lighting. If you require special lighting for your products, please bring this yourself and book a power connection.

Please also note that only flame-retardant materials in accordance with fire protection class B1 may be used. A corresponding certificate must be presented on request. Highly flammable materials such as paper, straw or raffia mats are not permitted for decoration purposes.

All table dimensions for the respective cities can be found in the following document: Table dimensions

We currently only offer outdoor stands in Graz. For other cities, only indoor stands are currently available.

Cancellation / Changes

Please contact us immediately so that we can look for a solution as quickly as possible.

There are still more than 4 weeks to the market:
1. you find a replacement: You can find a suitable replacement to take over your stand. Ideally, the replacement should be active in the same category. However, please contact us beforehand so that we can also check the replacement against our criteria. The new exhibitor must submit their application via the application form and will receive an acceptance or rejection from us. Please note that a cancellation fee of 50% of the stand price including special requests will be charged in any case.

2. we find a replacement: If there is already a waiting list for the booked city, we will try to find a replacement. However, we cannot guarantee success. In the event of a successful search, a cancellation fee of 50% of the stand price will be charged.

3. no spare part participation: If no replacement can be found and the stand cannot be reoccupied, the full stand price is due. 

It's less than 2 weeks until the market:
Cancellation fees of 100% will be charged for all booked services. 

If you do not cancel your stand and do not show up to the market unannounced, an additional contractual penalty of 100% of the stand rent must be paid.

Yes, you can find a suitable replacement to take over your stand up to 4 weeks before the market. Ideally, the replacement should be active in the same category. Please contact us beforehand so that we can also check the replacement against our criteria. The new exhibitor must submit their application via the application form and will receive an acceptance or rejection from us. Please note that a cancellation fee of 50% of the stand price including special requests will be charged in any case.

A cancellation leads to organizational adjustments, such as the reallocation of stalls or the search for replacements. Cancellation fees are charged to ensure reliable planning for everyone. This ensures that the market for young companies, startups, and local labels runs smoothly.

Yes, you can adjust your booking at any time free of charge - as long as you have not yet received an invoice. This includes changing the stand size and adding power connections or tables to your Designmesse stand. Just send us an e-mail and we will update your booking. 

Assembly & dismantling

Approximately six weeks before the event, we will send you an info sheet with all the important facts, including setup times. We aim to allow setup on Friday before the event from 3 PM to 6 PM, as well as on Saturday two hours before the market opens. Please note, however, that each design market is individual and times may vary accordingly.
Attention Stuttgart: At the Wizemann, setup is only possible on Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Setup is not possible on Fridays.

Yes, it is possible to have your products delivered to the locations by prior arrangement. However, we can only accept the goods in person on the Friday before the event. If you are planning an earlier delivery, we must contact the location in advance to clarify the details. Please contact us at least 3 weeks in advance so that we can organize and arrange everything in good time.

Dismantling takes place on Sunday directly after the art market. Dismantling before the end of the market is not possible and will result in a contractual penalty. Slow packing up during the market also counts as premature dismantling. We kindly ask all art & design market exhibitors to actively shape the market until the end in order to offer visitors a consistently appealing experience.

Invoice

The invoices are usually issued approx. 6 weeks before the art & design markt. If you have not received an invoice 4 weeks before the event, even though you have received a confirmation email, please contact us.
The payment term is stated on your invoice and is usually 10 days. To ensure that you have your stand on the art & design market, we ask you to adhere to this deadline.

Workshop

Simply register via the online application form & select "Offer workshop" in the Workshops field. You decide the content, duration and number of participants of the workshop - we ask for this information again via the form with you. We will select suitable workshops from all submissions in order to create a varied program for our visitors.
 
We will provide you with a 2×2 m workshop space near your stand free of charge - regardless of whether your workshop is free or fee-based.
If you need a table or power supply for your workshop, please let us know and you can rent one at the usual rates.
 
The space is reserved for you for the entire duration of the fair and is located in the indoor area. If you would like to offer something in the outdoor area instead, please contact us directly.
In this case, you register via your own tab "Workshop" in the registration tool.
You determine the content, duration and number of participants yourself and can contact us separately. via the form to us. When we are ready with the planning, we will also send you the form. From all applications, we will select the workshops that contribute to a varied program for visitors.
 
A pure workshop space (without sales stand) costs €150 net. This includes a 2×2 m space, a table with seating and a power connection (unless otherwise agreed). You are welcome to book additional tables or power connections at the usual rate (table: €25 net, electricity: €45 net), or bring your own furniture.
 
Please note: If you have not booked a sales stand, you may only offer workshops at the workshop location - product sales are not possible in this case.

On the market

Yes, we provide three changing rooms at the market for all exhibitors. These are regularly distributed across the market area. 

Whether dogs are allowed depends on the house rules of the location. You are very welcome to bring your dog to:
  • Innsbruck
  • Nuremberg
  • Linz
  • Salzburg
  • Augsburg
Please keep it on a leash & be aware that it can sometimes get tighter.

 

If you have a companion dog, you can always bring it with you to:
  • Constance
  • Munich
  • Stuttgart
  • Graz
  • Vienna


Please note that only officially recognized assistance dogs are allowed in Austria. This means that the dog must be registered in the disabled person's passport and the relevant qualifications must be proven. 
In Germany, a so-called MAG ID card is required for your dog. In addition, the dog must be clearly recognizable as a companion dog by means of a clearly visible identification mark. 

Yes, you can leave your goods in the location overnight. At the end of the event, all visitors and exhibitors will be escorted out of the halls and the rooms will then be securely locked. However, for particularly valuable items, such as gold jewelry, we recommend that you take your goods with you for security reasons.

Advertising / Other

We look forward to support on all channels! Invite your friends and share information about the art & design markt on Facebook and Instagram. On our website you will find a press release and images for download for each city, which you are welcome to use. By e-mail we send all art & design markt will send exhibitors templates and ready-made advertising materials that you can use. If you need analog advertising materials such as posters, please send us an e-mail.
Together with Munich-based risography and design studio The Happy Club, a striking look was created in summer 2024 that focuses on creativity, sustainability and community. Since its foundation in 2011, the art & design markt has continuously evolved - and the new design reflects this change. The new design captures the special atmosphere of the store and the energy of the team.
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