Invitation to participate in Artists’ Marketplace @ MUSAN

As its pre-opening event, MUSAN: Museo de los Santos y Arte Nacional will host a local artists’ marketplace at its new location at 1673 Ave Ponce de León at Parada 24 in Santurce (near 787Coffee, Leonardo Fifth Avenue and BASE Co-Working).

Local artists in any medium are invited to participate and sell artworks directly to buyers. Buyers will be asked to make a separate contribution to MUSAN in lieu of any gallery commission or fees. There is no cost to the artist for participation.

This will not be a curated event. Participation will be open to any dedicated artist based on availability of display space. We have substantial wall space in several galleries plus glass-enclosed display cases and floor space.

The only qualification is that the artistic expression is interesting to the organizers.

Some museum/gallery professionals have said ‘You’re crazy, this will be CHAOS! But it could be very interesting!’ so we are calling the event CHAOS IN SANTURCE!

The goal of CHAOS IN SANTURCE will be to connect local artists to people interested in learning about the Santurce art scene and purchasing works directly from the artists.

Dates:  September 15 - 24, 2022

Times:  Thursdays & Fridays from 6-9pm and Saturdays from 1-6pm.

How it will work: 

1. Artists visit MUSAN and are assigned a space and install their work(s) any time before the event - first come first assigned space.
2. Complete one inventory form for each work with contact information/price.
3. Artists should attend public showings and will be invited to other events.
4. Buyers will negotiate with each artist directly if you are at the event.
5. If you are not at the event, MUSAN can facilitate contact by phone.
6. Buyers will negotiate directly with the artist.
7. Artist will charge* buyer directly and authorize release of work from MUSAN**.
8. Artist will advise buyer of suggested donation/membership to MUSAN.
9. Buyer takes their purchase home after presenting signed, authorized release.
10. Everyone is HAPPY!

        *All participants must have a ‘Registro de Comerciante’ and valid ID.

**MUSAN is not responsible for any loss or damage to works – artists are advised to obtain their own insurance if this is a concern.

To visit MUSAN and reserve your space, contact Richard Holm 787-455-4216 or reynaldo@musan.org or visit MUSAN any Saturday 9am-1pm.