Share Your Art or Teach at Kestrel Cafe

 

Kestrel Cafe is a creative community space in Essex, Maryland, where people gather to make things, learn new skills, share ideas, and connect with one another.

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We believe creativity should be accessible, welcoming, and fun. Whether you're a professional artist, a passionate hobbyist, an author, a musician, or someone who loves teaching others, we'd love to learn more about what you do.

We're always looking for artists, makers, instructors, and creative people who would like to display their work, teach classes, host workshops, or bring new creative experiences to our community.

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Kestrel Cafe is committed to supporting human creativity. We showcase original work created by artists, authors, musicians, makers, and teachers. AI-generated artwork, books, music, and other creative works are not accepted for display, consignment, or sale.

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Artwork & Handmade Goods

 

We welcome original artwork and handmade goods created by local artists and makers.

Accepted items are offered on a consignment basis.

Sales are split 60% Artist / 40% Kestrel Cafe.

All work must be created by the applicant.

Acceptance is based on available space, presentation, quality, variety, and overall fit with the shop.

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Books & Music

Kestrel Cafe is proud to support local authors and musicians.

We welcome submissions of independently published books, CDs, and other original creative works.

Books and music are accepted on a consignment basis.

Sales are split 60% Creator / 40% Kestrel Cafe.

Acceptance is based on available space, presentation, quality, and overall fit with the shop.

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Classes & Workshops

 

Do you have a skill you'd love to share with others?

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Kestrel Cafe welcomes class and workshop proposals that encourage creativity, learning, skill-building, and community connection. Whether you're an experienced instructor or someone teaching for the first time, we'd love to hear your ideas.

Classes can be focused on art, crafts, sewing, fiber arts, writing, journaling, painting, gaming, music, beginner-friendly skills, or other creative and educational experiences. If it helps people learn, create, connect, or have fun, we're interested in hearing about it.

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You don't need to be a professional teacher. Passion, preparation, and a willingness to help others learn are often more important than formal teaching experience.

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After material costs are deducted, class revenue is split:

50% Instructor / 50% Kestrel Cafe

Class proposals are reviewed based on scheduling availability, space requirements, audience interest, and overall fit with the Kestrel community.

Not sure if your idea would work? Submit it anyway. Some of our favorite events have started with someone asking, "This might be a strange idea, but..."

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Original Work Policy

All artwork, handmade goods, books, music, classes, workshops, and other creative works submitted to Kestrel Cafe must be the original work of the applicant and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of others.

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By submitting this application, you certify that you are the creator of the work being submitted and that you have the legal right to display, sell, teach, publish, or distribute it.

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Kestrel Cafe does not accept AI-generated artwork, books, music, or other creative works for display, consignment, or sale.

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After You Submit

Please complete the form below and provide links to examples of your work whenever possible.

If you are applying as an artist, author, musician, or maker, please email 3 to 5 photos of your work, product images, book covers, album artwork, or other examples of what you would like to display or sell to Artist@KestrelCafe.com with the subject line:

Artist Submission - [Your Name]

If you are proposing a class, please include photos of past projects, examples of student work, or links to your website or social media if available.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Due to space limitations, not all submissions can be accepted. We will contact you if we feel your work, products, or class would be a good fit for Kestrel Cafe.