Call for Exhibitors: BAM! In the Summer, 2026 Art Market

Wychwood Barns, Toronto

Call for Artists and Creatives: Barns Art Market – BAM! In the Summer 2026

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026, 5pm
Market Date: Saturday, July 11, 9am – 2pm
Wychwood Barns, Barn 2, Toronto

The Opportunity

Calling all artists, creatives and makers! We are back with an exciting announcement. Apply now for the Barns Art Market—with three unique markets across 2026. BAM! In the Summer, BAM! Nuit Blanche Night Market, and BAM! Holiday Art Market.

The Barns Art Market aims to support local talent within our diverse communities, in the art market-meets-gallery exhibition! If you’re an artist, creator, or maker, we encourage you to come set up alongside other local exhibitors and take part in a retail style art showcase at Wychwood Barns. This is a fantastic opportunity to sell work, network, and grow your audience in the vibrant Greater Toronto community.

New this year, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Ready to apply for all markets? Go ahead! Only ready to apply for one? Not a problem! Uncertain if the date works for you yet? Apply at a later date—but we can’t guarantee we’ll have space available. Learn more about all 2026 markets!

Market Location

BAM! In the Summer will take place in the breezy covered street Barn 2 at Wychwood Barns during The Stop’s Farmers Market, that see over 3000 guests weekly in the summer. BAM! In the Summer will also take place alongside Salsa on St. Clair which draws hundreds of thousands of guests to the St. Clair West neighbourhood.

Selection Process

Exhibitors are accepted based on the above requirements and assessed for professionalism and market readiness. Upon acceptance of the offer and confirmation of participation, you will be issued an invoice to pay your registration fee. Payment methods will be confirmed upon acceptance into the market.

General Requirements

• Applicants must present original artwork, exhibiting a majority originals, paired with limited run print or other reproductions.
• Artists must exhibit and vend their own work, resale of work made by others is prohibited.
• Work must be complete, presented professionally and with a clear and feasible booth/gallery plan.
• Artists should demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, and ability to exhibit work in a gallery context.

Wychwood Barns encourages applications from those that represent the full diversity of communities in Canada, including intersecting identities such as ability, class, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Please let us know if you have any needs for accommodation throughout the process by programs@arthubs.ca.

Booth Details

BAM! is offering 3 booth options, please consider your showcase and market needs when selecting your preferences. The Wychwood Barns Team will do their best to assign accepted applicants their top choice, however, due to limited spots this may not be guaranteed. At the acceptance phase you will be notified of your booth space if different than your top choice. BAM! is hosted in the Barn 2 event space, booths are open spaces with no walls, please use our 3D venue tour tool to view the space in advance of making your booth selection.

• $125.00 – Emerging Artist Centre, 4′ table space, with other emerging and new career artists, best for those new to art markets
• $175.00 – BAM! Table, 6′ table space, with other mid-career and established artists
• $200.00 – BAM! Installation Booth, 10′ × 10′ space, best for larger installations

Tables are available for rent through Wychwood Barns, for a fee of $25. Exhibitors are welcome to bring their own tables. All tables should be covered by black linens. You may request a linen free of charge.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis considering eligibility requirements above, please note wall and booth space is limited. Upon acceptance of the offer and confirmation of participation, you will be issued an invoice to pay your registration fee.

How to Submit

Please Apply Here

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026, 5pm

For additional information or questions, please contact: programs@arthubs.ca

Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street
Toronto, ON M6G 4C7
www.wychwoodbarns.ca
wychwoodbarns@arthubs.ca
647 696 6962

Instagram @wychwoodbarnsto

Accessibility
The Wychwood Barns facility is fully accessible by Ontario standards. Should you have questions about accessibility in relation to the market, please reach out to wychwoodbarns@arthubs.ca

About Wychwood Barns
Wychwood Barns is a community cultural hub in Toronto’s Wychwood neighbourhood. It includes spaces for 26 artist live/work studios, 15 artist work studios, 9 non-profit arts and environmental organizations and a 7,680 square-foot event venue in Barn 2.

About ArtHubs
ArtHubs is a non-profit organization based in Toronto that operates a portfolio of community cultural hubs. ArtHubs projects, programs and services are designed to support artists and creatives thrive while enhancing the broader communities they serve.