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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.

The following applies to us:First Come, First Serve", as long as you can identify with our concept and we see it that way. Our aim is to always present our visitors with a balanced and diverse selection of exhibitors and to give all exhibitors an equal and fair chance of successful sales. Therefore, it may happen that no more exhibitors are accepted in certain categories if there are already enough registrations.

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

You can find all the important information about registration in the following document: Instructions

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.

We review the applications at regular intervals - you will receive feedback for fall 2025 from the beginning of July. We will send the acceptances and rejections by e-mail to the e-mail address provided in the application form.

If you are on the waiting list, this means that all available places in your selected market or category are taken. However, your application will still be considered and we will contact you as soon as a place becomes available. The waiting list is therefore your chance to move up if other exhibitors drop out. A place on the waiting list is not binding. If you have other plans in the meantime, that's no problem.

Yes, with pleasure! You can easily apply for several art & design market events, but you have to fill out each form individually. This gives you the opportunity to present your handmade products at several markets and in different cities.

You want the art & enrich the design market with culinary delights? Then we look forward to your registration! Please select the "Gastronomy" field in the drop-down menu when registering.

A stand costs €500 net. In most locations, we offer outdoor catering space, but indoor space is also possible in some locations 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 crockery and at least one vegetarian option on the menu would be great!

Stand location

We offer different stand sizes depending on the conditions of the respective location. You can find these in the drop-down menu "Stand size / Stand prices" in the registration form for the respective city. Choose the size that best suits your products and your desired design fair stand.

The costs for a stand vary depending on the city, area and additional services. You can find the prices for the floor space in the drop-down menu "Stand size / Stand prices" in the registration form for the respective city. 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
  • Power connection 16A: 100 € net
  • Power connection 32A: 200 € net

Special requests, plus floor space

  • Corner space (two open sales areas): 100 € net
  • Zone A (highly frequented zone): 100 € net
  • Wall space: 50 € net (only leaning allowed, no nailing or gluing)

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. 

There are less than 4 weeks to 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.

Cancellation leads to organizational adjustments, such as the redistribution of stands or the search for replacements. Cancellation fees are incurred to ensure reliable planning for the organizer. This ensures that the market functions smoothly for young companies, start-ups and local labels.

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 four weeks before the event, we will send you an information sheet with all the important facts, including the set-up times. We endeavor to make it possible to set up on the Friday before the event from 3 to 6 pm and on Saturday two hours before the market opens. Please note, however, that each design market is individual and times may therefore vary.
Attention Stuttgart! At the Wizemann, set-up is only possible on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:00 am. Friday set-up is not possible.

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.

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

Register via the "Offer workshop" field in the registration form. You decide the content, duration and number of participants. We will select the workshops for the art event from all applications. & design market to create a varied offering for visitors.
We provide a 2x2m space near your stand. Seating is free of charge, tables and power connections can be booked additionally. Your space will be reserved for you for the entire duration of the trade fair.

On the market

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

Dogs are not allowed in most locations. Please contact us for detailed information on the respective location. Guide dogs are allowed.
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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