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CALLING ALL ARTISANS

Want to showcase your creations at
The Mother of all Craft Shows
Retail POP-IN Shop from
April 3 - May 8, 2021...

APPLY NOW!

(NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE FEB 26 DEADLINE
WILL BE PLACED ON THE SHOWS WAITLIST!)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY prior to completing the online application below!  Incomplete applications will not be curated.

ELIGIBILITY:
All items offered for sale and showcased must be created by YOU, the artist, artisan or craftsperson.  Artisan must be of legal age.
​Any items derived from kit work, wholesale, commercially purchased/manufactured products, or items that are in direct conflict with copyright infringement, will not be allowed.


SELECTION:
APPLICATIONS ARE JURIED and CURATED based on the originality, quality and craftmanship of the product you intend to sell.
Applicants who focus on one main product category may receive preference over applicants having multiple product lines.  
Limits are imposed in categories to make for a varied and diverse shopping experience.

BIO:
Keep your artist statement - fresh and current.
Pack as much punch as you can into about 150 words to tell us what makes your product different?  Why we need it? - what drives you to create your designs.  

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Tell us about your awesome products and the items you intend to have on display at the retail shop.
If you produce multiple product lines (other than what's been selected as your main product category), please let us know as limits are imposed in categories.


PHOTOGRAPHS:
Focus on photos!  THESE ARE YOUR BEST PHOTOS! Since we won't be seeing your goods in person when the application is reviewed, your photos must be clear, crisp and in focus​ and show a good representation of the items you intend to display at the shop.

Think of your photos as your storefront.  These product images are your "calling card"​ that we will use to promote your handmade goods at the shop.  Be creative and use a consistent background without obstructions (ONLY YOUR PRODUCT) and don't forget an image of your display set-up.  We want to see what you're all about, so please send high resolution photos and not thumbnails.

In order for your application to be curated, we require a submission of: 5 digital images of your work and 1 digital image of your display set-up.​  ​Please identify each photo clearly as to what it is - WITH A PRODUCT NAME - ​representing the "CURRENT" range of work that you intend to have on display. (No thumbnail photos! JPG photo format - 300 dpi - not smaller than 1500 pixels and not larger than 4000 pixels in dimension.  Maximum file size per image 20MB.)

PRESENTATION:
The professionalism and creativity of your display is a major consideration in our applicant selection and helps us to determine placement
in the shop.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION:

The Mother of all Craft Shows will extensively promote the POP-IN Retail Shop - including each artisan involved in this venture via advertising and social media campaigns.  It is beneficial that applicants have at least one social media platform (facebook and/or instagram) or website for self and cross-promotion!

​Sharing on Social Media, personal/business pages is a MUST!!! as we expect artisans curated into the Pop-In Shop to actively promote their small storefronts at the Pop-In and to socially share The Mother of all Craft Shows information to help raise customer awareness, having more customers visit the shop.

RETAIL SPACE FEES:
Rental Space is $105 inclusive

​•Each artisan will have an equal size space - 6 ft wide x 3 ft deep table OR grid/racks space - and must stay within the allotted space
•Spaces and wall displays are available on a first come first serve basis
•Artisans to bring their OWN display setup including table or grid/racks, skirting, lighting, etc.  TABLES/DISPLAYS ARE NOT provided.
•Artisans are responsible to setup their storefront, with tables pleasantly decorated, with products displaying creatively, with your business signage, business cards and rack cards and other show stopping or on-line ordering information for residual business

•Show Organizers will be manning The Mother of all Craft Shows POP-IN Retail Shop (Tues-Fri from 10-5 and Sat 10-4 starting Apr 3 to May 8)
•Artisans will not be present at their space - only to setup at the end of March and teardown the week following show closure (with 
designated dates/times given at a later date)
•Artisans will be notified to restock product when necessary


•A commission of 20% (+ Debit/Credit fees) will be deducted from sales
​•Each artisan will be provided with a contract, an inventory sheet and an artisan code
•All items must clearly indicate your artisan code and sale price (price to include any applicable provincial/federal taxes) and placed where it is easy to find and read (the less handling and searching the better!)


•Artisan is responsible for applicable permits, product labels, health and safety designations, etc (as indicated in the Pop-In Retail Shop Contract)
•Products are to comply with all applicable Government regulations (e.g. Upholstery and Stuffed Articles Act, etc.)
•Bags will be provided by The Mother of all Craft Shows

​•We will be providing a raffle prize to help raise funds for our charity of choice, Fixed Fur Life - a donation is much appreciated

•All COVID protocols will be in place!
Masks required, sanitizer upon entry, social distancing signs on floor, max # of people allowed with safety and well being a top priority!
​ 
​ACCEPTANCE:
Accepted artisans 
will be sent The Mother of all Craft  Shows contract with shop conditions/information by Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Please completed and return promptly with e-transfer payment by MONDAY, March 8, 2021, in order to secure your space.
Failure to submit the retail space fee by March 8, 2021, will result in loss of space - with space given to next available artisan on the waitlist.  
​

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
NOTE:  Once you have completed the application ----> PLEASE BE PATIENT!
Remain on the application page after hitting the Submit Button --  
it will appear that the screen is doing nothing, but it is!
It will take some time for your info & photos to download to us!

When done, the application screen will disappear and you will see a confirmation page saying your application has been received.

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Save the Date!

The 13th Annual
The Mother of all Craft Shows

ONE DAY ONLY!
Saturday, MAY 7, 2022
9:30 am to 4 pm
Admission $5 | debit or cash
​Accessible | ATM on-site


THE GRAND (formerly The Greek Hall)
70 Harder Drive
Belleville, ON K8P 5J7


Raffle Prize Draws benefit
Fixed Fur Life

​www.fixedfurlife.com

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