ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
Read on to learn more about the perks of joining our market and to see if you are a good candidate.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN SMALL BATCH ARTISAN MARKET?
✓ We set table and booth fees so they cover the cost of the event hall plus an additional small charge to contribute to marketing the event. That’s it.
✓ Our goal is to create an event that is worth your time & resources and can help introduce your small handcrafted business to local customers.
✓ The market will be held in a temperature controlled, secure location so you can be assured of comfort during the market and security at night.
✓ We provide tables free of charge which saves you the hassle of hauling your own to the site.
✓ The market is located in a prime spot in Downtown Tigard near additional retail shops and restaurants. There will be plenty of foot traffic in the area but we will also run paid advertisements.
✓ All vendors at Small Batch Artisan Markets will be vetted for quality and must have original work. This creates a more enjoyable experience for customers who will be more likely to attend and purchase.
✓ We will do our very best to make our market a success for our vendors. We will help where we can, offer display advice, suggest useful resources, and do our best to get you prepared in the weeks before the market.
✓ We firmly believe there is no competition in art, only community. We can work together to make this event a great experience for vendors and customers.
VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS
✓ Must be 18 years of age or older and must be able to process payments.
✓ Everything you sell must be handmade by you. If you do not have rights to your designs as the original designer or license to use the graphics or patterns you use you will not be accepted. That means no fan art, sports logos, etc. We promise a quality market with original art to customers. We do not accept MLMs, any AI artwork, or pre-made trinkets. If you do utilize graphics you do not have a license to you may still be able to join as long as you only bring what you have a right to use.
✓ We would love to showcase products made by artisans in many categories but we will have some limitations due to space and practicality. We would gladly consider type of home-made product with skillful attention to quality. We cannot accept non-creative service based businesses or food businesses that require a cooktop or refrigeration. If you have any questions about eligibility please reach out using our contact page or send us a note through social media.
✓ You must submit an official application by the due date to be considered. This includes completion of all questions and submission of a few images of your work and workspace. Applications and photos will never be made public and are for the exclusive purpose of vetting applicants.
✓ You must be available both days of the market and preferably be able to load-in the evening before the market starts. We will not accept single day participants.
READY TO APPLY?
Go for it! All applications are free to submit and confidential. We will never use any information or photos we request in public facing content.