2024 Holiday Artists' Market Registration

• To apply, please read our guidelines thoroughly and complete the application form. Please provide the following in your application:
• • Details about your products, display, and participants.
  • Links to your online information and examples should include at least three – five photos for review. 
• Applications will be accepted until Sunday November 10, 2024 (or until sold out). If the event is full sign up for the wait list.
• We will begin reviewing and accepting applications in July 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You should receive notification of acceptance within 5-7 days after we review your application (typically over the following weekend).
  
• Spaces are on a first-approved bases. Non-payment may cause your space to be given to another vendor. 
• Vendor space is approximately 6 to 7 feet wide by 4-5 feet deep with vendors providing their own tables, chair, lighting, displays, props, etc. We will not be supporting double spaces this year. 
  
• Vendors may share space at the market, however all parties must be included in the application details and be approved. Vendors are not allowed to bring in outside vendors who have not been approved by Salem Arts Association.
  
• All items for sale must be made by the artist vendor. Reselling other's items is not permitted. 
• We will take into careful consideration product variety, originality and quality of goods to provide a variety of high quality vendors for each market.
  

We will notify vendors of their application status as soon as possible after we have received and reviewed your application, you will receive an email (usually within 5-7-days of the application). Space assignments will be communicated closer to the event dates.

We will make every effort to include all qualified applications. 

Vendors must provide their own tables, lighting, and display surfaces. (We can not guarantee access to electricity to plan on providing your own powered lighting and charging power.) 

• Vendors MUST agree to be present for the entire day of the event. 
• Vendors may not break down their selling space in advance of the closing time.
• Salem Arts Association or our partners are not responsible for any loss or damage. 
  

(Vehicles must be moved before 10:30 am. Parking is available in nearby lots and parking garage. Parking is Free in Downtown Salem on Small Business Saturday.

Electricity

There is very limited access to electricity available at Old Town Hall. We will not guarantee any access to power. We highly suggest you don’t plan on providing your own power. The investment in a small power pack and some lights can really make a huge difference. There are also some great battery powered lights out there. 

INTERNET AND WIFI

WiFi/internet access is not available.  PayPal & Square readers will need to work using your phone’s data or hotspot.

CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY 

Vendors will act with respect to others. Physical abuse to others will not be tolerated. All people shall be treated with respect. Vendors will report any inappropriate activity to on-site managers. Violations of this code of conduct will result in immediate removal from the event without refund. Salem Arts Association reserves the right to restrict or terminate any vendor whose activity is disruptive or detrimental to the quality of the event. Salem Arts Association also reserves the right to remove any vendor who misrepresents their products without a refund.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be granted after the application is accepted and paid. If for any reason we choose to cancel the event all fees will be refunded. 

Publicity: 

All paid vendors will be listed on the Salem Arts Association Website and Facebook page as well as local calendar pages. We encourage all vendors to list the Holiday Artists’ Market date on their own website and social media pages to increase publicity of the event.

Liability: 

The Collaborators for this event, Salem Arts Association, Creative Collective and the City of Salem Arts and Culture Office, are not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of personal belongings or merchandise, or loss of any product. Please be careful and responsible for your selling area and we recommend that vendors carry their own insurance. Any accidents caused by a vendors set-up of or goods will be the responsibility of that vendor. Artists’ Holiday Market is not responsible for any personal injury during the market events.

Sales Tax/Permits: 

All vendors are responsible for abiding by all tax laws, including sales tax collection, licenses, permits or insurance as required by law to conduct your business. Holiday Artists’ Market is not responsible for collecting sales tax for vendors from customers.

Media Release/Consent: 

All Vendors agree to allow Salem Arts Association and our partners permission to display all business information and photos on its social media pages and websites. Further, all Vendors grant permission to publish any photos or video provided in your applications, or taken during the Market, for the purpose of promoting this and future Salem Arts Association events. All media (photos and/or video) will be the sole property of Salem Arts Association and Creative Collective.