CALL FOR ARTISTS: MCC-IKEA Vinterfest Market
Presented by IKEA Winnipeg and the Manitoba Craft Council
December 13-15, 2024
Deadline to apply: August 1, 2024
Selection by: August 22, 2024
Booth fee due by: September 10, 2024
Manitoba Craft Council, in partnership with IKEA Winnipeg, is excited to present its third annual three-day holiday market set in the style of a cozy Swedish village at Christmas time. Located within the “self-serve warehouse” section of IKEA, this festive market will feature 20 local craftspeople, each supplied with their own stall or table. Market admission is free for visitors, and the spirit of the event is one of family-friendly gift-giving. The market will be promoted through MCC’s social media and newsletters with an announcement in IKEA’s Family Members newsletter as well. With approximately 20,000 visitors coming through the store on an average weekend, this sale presents a unique opportunity to reach a broad audience that values beautiful design.
Submissions of original work in any craft-based medium are welcome. Applications that connect to IKEA’s five “Democratic Design” principles – function, form, quality, sustainability, and affordability – will be an excellent fit for this opportunity. Participating artists will be chosen by a selection committee made up of MCC staff, peer adjudicators, and IKEA representatives.
MARKET HOURS
Vendors and/or their representatives must be on site for the full duration of the event.
Friday, December 13, 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, December 14, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, December 15, 10 am – 6 pm
(Set up on Thursday, December 12, evening, exact hours TBA)
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
All sales must be made through digital payment only. No cash sales will be permitted. All sales will be processed by individual vendors who will retain 100% of the proceeds from their sales.
ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open to Manitoba Craft Council members only. Click here to become an MCC member.
BOOTH SET-UP
With the intention of creating a Swedish village holiday market feel, vendors are to be supplied with a physical booth to populate with their sale items. More details on the dimensions and
design of this year’s booths will be forthcoming. Please note that custom display structures in lieu of a booth will not be suitable for this event. We ask that all vendors contain their display within the footprint of their booth. Electrical access may be provided upon request.
COST (paid after successful acceptance into the IKEA-MCC holiday market)
$105 – all vendor fees are retained by the MCC and used to support local craft artists and initiatives.
PROMOTION
For consistent messaging and to widen the promotional reach, artists will be provided with promotional materials expected to publicize the event through your own contacts and social media channels. It is understood and agreed by the participating craft artists that images and biographical information submitted with this application may be used for promotional
purposes.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following via Google Forms HERE
(If you don’t already have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one.)
NOTE: Please use your last name and first initial at the start of any filename on docs you upload. Eg. DoeJBio or SmithJ_01 (This helps us link your images and text files with your application within Google Drive and makes our lives much easier!)
1. You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, email address, website, social media handles, and media category (ceramics, fibre, glass, metals, mixed media, paper, wood, or stone).
2. In a single PDF document please provide:
i) An image list including the following details: File name, titles, materials and techniques used, and retail prices of each piece
ii) 100-word artist bio.
3. Up to 6 JPEG images of your work. (300 dpi, 10 x 10” approx is ideal; max 10 MB file size).
4. One JPEG image of you with your work or at work (inspirational craft portrait).
5. OPTIONAL: Are you a part of an underrepresented group? Please self-identify if you wish. Examples: Indigenous, BPOC, Person living with a disability, LGBTQ2S+, or other underrepresented groups not listed here.
FOLLOW UP
Applicants will be notified of selection by August 22, 2024.
Table fee must be received by September 10, 2024 to confirm your spot.
QUESTIONS
Please email Tammy and include IKEA Holiday Market in the subject line: [email protected]
What Past MCC-IKEA Vinterfest Market Vendors are Saying:
“I love everything about this market and couldn’t pick my favourite aspect. IKEA + MCC create such a festive, enjoyable environment — I look forward to this event all year!”
“The vendors were amazing, Ikea was super helpful and thoughtful, and MCC did an amazing job curating and organizing.”
“The cost was affordable and great foot traffic, well organized, excellent vendors.”
“Loved doing a market so close to Christmas, it was a great opportunity to sell to the last minute crowd.”
“Beautiful displays! I really enjoyed having the same booth as other vendors and being in a well planned space.”
“The atmosphere was very positive. The artisans were happy & excited to be there. This attitude automatically was felt by customers, IKEA staff & the crafters themselves. I thought this venue was perfect with the “no admission” & “lots of free parking”
“Reached a totally different demographic…”
“My favourite thing was the nice group of craftspeople and the good camaraderie, but also the cute setting, nice size, and having a new audience to show our work to.”
“It felt personal; I’ve never felt so seen by market organizers. The extra touches that were given made the event really unique.”
“The booth design/layout I thought was fantastic. It was nice being in a closer area with other makers and was so easy to do set up etc.”
“A must apply for market! I already want to come back next year!”
