Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
8th Annual Artisans Market General Information Sheet
Hosted at the West End Cultural Centre
Date: Saturday, April 21st and Sunday April 22nd, 2012, 10am – 4pm both days
Set up will be on Saturday, April 21st, 8:00am – 10am.
Location: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg
General Sale Information
The Artisans Market is a sale of unique, non-mass produced, hand made items.
Artisans residing in Manitoba will be given first consideration.
A wide range of media is desirable.
Items considered for sale will be subject to a jury process.
There are no low or high price limits to sale items.
The following items will not be considered for sale in the Artisans Market:
• food
• cosmetics
• commercially made items
• scented materials
Entry Fees
$60.00 / table
Vendors will be responsible for submitting applicable sales taxes.
Sales Space
Space is limited in the facility. Each participant will have one table and the wall space directly behind the table. Details regarding space layout will be available following the selection process. Please include details about your display requirements on the Entry Form.
Vendors must maintain and staff their booths for the full hours on both days.
Publicity
The event will be publicized by the sponsor and the host. In addition, participants are encouraged to advertise to their customers and in their communities.
Security
While every effort will be made to ensure adequate security, neither the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library nor the West End Cultural Centre will be responsible for lost or stolen items. All participants are responsible for their own insurance.
Submission and Notification Dates
All submissions must be received by 4:00pm on February 8th, 2012.
All applicants will be notified of the selection results by March 6th, 2012.
More Information
Contact Andrea Reichert at the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library – 487-6117 or [email protected].
