Call for Participation - Kulturnest Christmas Market “Art Under $100” 4th Edition
Due to receiving over 100 applications in less than a week, applications for our Christmas Art Market are now closed. The October 31 deadline has therefore been withdrawn, and we sincerely apologize for being unable to accept any further submissions.
This December, Kulturnest’s Christmas Market returns for a fourth edition as a house and winter garden filled with creative voices.
For two days, our space will become a curated landscape of art, objects, archival pieces, stories, and unexpected gifts. We are inviting creatives whose work brings something distinct to the mix.
The idea remains simple: original work, made with intention, accessible at less than $100.
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 4:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Kulturnest
Emile Eddeh Street, Saloumeh Roundabout, Sin-el-Fil, Lebanon.
What we are looking for
Handmade, unique and/or limited-edition pieces only.
We welcome applications across different creative disciplines, including:
Small artworks, prints, postcards, zines, illustrations, calendars and paper goods
Handmade jewelry, clothing, bags and accessories
Home objects, ceramics, candles, décor and curious objects
Slow fashion and upcycled creations
Books, poetry, independent publications and creative stationery
Children’s creative objects, games, activity kits and ornaments
Artisan body and ritual products
Design-led culinary creations and beautifully packaged edible gifts
On-the-spot personalized creations
Works combining digital and physical experiences
Creative experiences and gift vouchers
Different materials, practices, and ideas are encouraged. What matters is originality, quality, and a strong point of view.
All items offered for sale must be priced at less than $100!
How the selection works
Kulturnest curates the market as a collective experience, aiming for variety rather than repetition and giving each participant room to be seen.
Applications will be reviewed based on:
Originality · Quality and finish · Presentation · Distinctiveness · Suitability for the overall market
Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee participation.
How to apply
Send the following by WhatsApp to +961 3 008 245:
Your name/brand name and a short biography
A link to your Instagram account or Facebook page, or website
Up to 5 images representative of the work you would like to present, with a short description of your art techniques and materials used
Indicate the number of tables needed
Due to receiving over 100 applications in less than a week, applications for our Christmas Art Market are now closed. The October 31 deadline has therefore been withdrawn, and we sincerely apologize for being unable to accept any further submissions.
Selected participants will be contacted directly by Kulturnest via WhatsApp.
Participation spaces & fees
INDOORS
Main Room — $300 SOLD OUT
For one participant or several participants sharing the space.
Alice Nest — $150 SOLD OUT
For one participant.
GARDEN — COVERED & HEATED SOLD OUT
$125 per space
Includes 2 tables of 70 × 70 cm each.
Spaces are limited, and Kulturnest will determine final placement according to the overall curation of the market.
Payment & Participation Approval
Once participation has been approved via WhatsApp by Kulturnest, the participation fee can be settled through either of the following:
Cash at Kulturnest on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
OR Whish Wallet to 03 008 245 - please add 1% to the participation fee to cover withdrawal charges
Participation is confirmed only once the participation fee has been paid and the selected participant has explicitly approved the rules set out in the section below “Sales, participation & participant responsibility,” by sending the following WhatsApp message: “I approve the Sales, participation & participant responsibility rules of the Kulturnest Christmas Market 2026 as described on Kulturnest's website.”
Sales, Participation & Participant Responsibility
Kulturnest takes no commission on sales. Each participant is fully responsible for their merchandise, pricing, payments, packaging, customer transactions, display materials, personal belongings, and supervision of their assigned space throughout the market. Kulturnest is not responsible for theft, loss, damage, breakage, or any issue arising from a participant’s sales or merchandise. All displayed items must be safe, appropriate, legally authorized for sale, and must remain within the space allocated by Kulturnest. Participants may not share, transfer, or sublet their space to another seller, brand, or participant without prior approval.
Participants are responsible for arriving, setting up, and having their space fully ready for display by the time Kulturnest communicates ahead of time by Whatsapp on the Market's group, and for keeping their station attended throughout the market. If a participant fails to have their space ready by the indicated time, without notifying Kulturnest at least one hour in advance by WhatsApp message or telephone, Kulturnest reserves the right to reallocate the space to another participant. In such cases, the participation fee will not be refunded.
Participation fees are non-refundable in all cases, including withdrawal, absence, cancellation, change of plans, low sales, security developments, weather conditions, postponement, reorganization, or other circumstances beyond Kulturnest’s control, as organizational, promotional, hosting, and operational expenses are incurred in advance.
Kulturnest will promote the Christmas Market through its communication channels; however, promotion is a collective effort, and participants are expected to actively share the event with their own communities, clients, followers, friends, and professional networks.
THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES FOR ATTENDANCE/SALES.
This Christmas, give something with a person behind it.
A drawing that began on someone’s desk.
An object shaped by hand.
A strange little idea that became something worth keeping.
Let’s fill the Nest with work made locally, thoughtfully, and differently, and close 2026 by putting creativity under the tree.