Application Guidelines and Event Information
Aug 13th, 2010 by The Handmaidens
- When and where is The Handmade Market?
- How are designers chosen to participate in the show?
- When is the application deadline?
- How big is a booth space and how much does it cost?
- Can I share a booth space with a friend?
- I applied and was put on the Waiting List. What does that mean?
- If I can’t do the show, can I get a refund?
- What’s the fine print?
The Handmade Market is Saturday, November 13th at a NEW LOCATION: Cobblestone Hall. Cobblestone Hall is located in City Market / Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. It’s just across Moore Square park from Marbles Kids museum. The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm.
Specific instructions about set up and other relevant details will be emailed to accepted vendors after the application deadline.
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The Handmade Market is a juried event. The Artist Applications for the November 13 market will be open August 15 until September 25, midnight EST.
Because we receive many more applications than the venue can accommodate, we cannot accept every artist who applies. After the deadline, the applications are reviewed by The Handmaidens and status notifications will be send via email starting October 6.
Participating designers are chosen according to how well their work fits into the scope of The Handmade Market, how well the business and products are represented in the application, and the quality and originality of the products.
Only accepted artists may participate in the show.
If you are interested in being a part of the next Handmade Market, sign up for our newsletter and follow us facebook & twitter to stay informed when the next Call for Artists is released.
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The Artist Application for the November 13 market will open August 15. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. There are no exceptions to this policy.
A $10 non-refundable fee is due at the time of application. Applicants will be forwarded to a payment screen after submitting the online application.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their application status after the applications are reviewed by The Handmaidens. Be sure to add @thehandmaidens.com and @thehandmademarket.com to your acceptable email addresses list / spam filter, to ensure our emails arrive in your inbox.
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Table Space, Fees, and Payment Deadlines
Accepted applicants will reserve a full table (6 ft. table) for $85. This participation fee includes a table, white linens, and 2 chairs. You may opt out of table and linens after your acceptance to the show.
Accepted participants must limit their display to the 6 ft. table space that we provide. If you use racks, shelving, or other display materials in your set-up, those items must fit within the 6 ft. x 3 ft. footprint of your space. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Booth fees. If payment is not received within the designated time window, the space may be forfeited to a artist on our waiting list. Payment instructions are emailed to accepted artists after the application deadline.
Booth fees received after the designated time window will incur a $25 late fee.
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We do not allow artists to share a table.
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In the event that an accepted artist cancels or forfeits his/her space at The Handmade Market, a Waiting List is created during the jurying process to fill those spaces. If you are placed on the Waiting List, you will be notified via email. If you would rather not be on the Waiting List, just let us know.
If you are admitted to the show from the Waiting List, we will notify you by email ASAP. You will have three days from our notification to confirm your participation, and an additional two days from that time to pay your booth fee. If your confirmation and payment are not received in time, the space may be forfeited to the next artist on the Waiting List.
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Though we hope you won’t have to give up your spot in The Handmade Market, we understand that conflicts do arise. We offer a time window after acceptance and payment to opt out for a full refund.
The $10 application fee is non-refundable.
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By applying to and participating in The Handmade Market, the Artist agrees to accept full responsibility for his /her booth, display, and merchandise. The Handmaidens, The Handmade Market, or Cobblestone Hall will not be liable in any way for loss or damage to merchandise, display, or personal injuries.
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