VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE NANAIMO
Application | emerging artist Mailing Address
MARKET DATES:
Friday, November 21st, 2025- 7-9:30 pm | Gala Sip and Shop
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 - 10-6 pm
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LOCATION:
101 Gordon Street Nanaimo (Entrances off Gordon Street AND Commercial Street).
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SET UP:
November 21st, 2025 | 2:30-6:45
Booth spaces must be fully set up by 6:45 pm on the 21st.
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LOAD IN | LOAD OUT:
There are 15 minute loading zones on Gordon Street and Commercial Street right in front of the VICC. Commercial street does not have elevators . The secure underground parking at the VICC is the recommended option for loading/unloading as it is quiet (no main street traffic), dry, and has elevators from the parkade directly to the market level.
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VENDOR TAKEDOWN cannot begin until 6pm Saturday - please be mindful of late shoppers and be patient if browsing is still continuing. ​ ​
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I agree to attend all market dates, follow set up and take down guidelines and understand the parking/loading options.
Tell Us About How You Got Started In Your Craf, What You Make and For How Long.
Please Provide A Brief Bio For Marketing Purposes. 150 Word Maximum.
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A professional market in a beautifully styled venue with fresh, white, pipe and drape and accent lighting and an interior courtyard lounge with curated decor - live trees, lit trees, and a mix of casual seating with plush accessories - that the booths flow around | a gala sip and shop exclusive shopping night with dj | a blend of live and recorded acoustic music | vendor storage for additional inventory.
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​+ Full mentoring package to help develop branding, product line, pricing, display and to grow experience.
+ 2 Day Passes (not including the gala) to giveaway on your social media page.
+ 2 Day Passes (not including the gala) to giveaway to family and friends.
+ 2 wrist bands for vendors allowing for an extra helper (does not include taking part in gala refreshments).
+ Individual business advertising for each vendor on social media and website with continual social media exposure leading up to the market.
​+ Crisp white linen pipe and drape in select areas at various heights. This will be shown on the map at a later date.
​+ Private Online Vendor Access to all of the market details including announcements.​
+ Power to every booth
​+ Professionally photographed event with follow up advertising of vendors.
​+ 8 month feature in the LOOKBOOK.
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VENDOR REQUIREMENTS: ​
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An elevated and styled booth space that is professional looking, tidy and classy. Please no plastic table cloths, plastic totes with inventory, artificial floral or greenery arrangements or themed/seasonal patterned linens. Linens must reach the floor on all sides. Extra inventory must be stored discretely, neatly, and out of the way. No sales or sale signs will be permitted.
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2 Day Passes (not including the gala) will be given to vendors to use for promotion AND 2 Day Passes (not including the gala) will be given to vendors for family and friends. 2 wrist bands will be given to vendors.
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Lighting is required as the VICC is dimly lit during the gala . LED lighting is preferred and string lights/Christmas lights alone are not sufficient.
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Event Liability Insurance/Commercial Liability Insurance for all three days is required for participation with a minimum of 2,000,000 coverage. If you already carry insurance for your business that policy is sufficient (please confirm with your provider), if not, vendor insurance can be purchased through PAL at an affordable price. Darya Mohler/NU VEAU market must be named as additional insured.
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We will be doing the much loved ADVENT GIVEAWAY again this year! 24 days of opening beautiful handmade gifts for one market shopper - last years value $700. Radio and social media giveaways will also take place. As giveaways are a vital part of advertising and expanding reach, each vendor is required to gift 1 small item (minimum $15 value) and must be in keeping with your brand aesthetic and quality. Please package these in a small box or bag or in a way that feels like a gift for the recipient (not loose or unprotected) and clearly showing your brand name (ie. art card in a paper sleeve with branded sticker, earrings, keychains, or fragile pieces in small box or cloth bag etc.). If you would like to gift a small accompaniment piece to your work instead of a smaller piece of work (like a honey dipper if you're a potter or wood conditioner if you're a woodworker etc.) this is ok too. Please add a branded tag and secure in a box or cloth bag etc. This is required in order to partake in the market as it is a key component in advertising and creating excitement. ​ ​​ ​ ​​ ​ ​
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I will take part in giveaways using social media, mailing lists and website to promote the market.
I have read and agree to the above booth styling requirements and agree to not run any sales of any kind.
I will bring appropriate lighting for my booth and understand string lights/Christmas lights alone will not be suffiecient.
I understand that I must provide my own liability insurance (2,000,000) by November 10th and Darya Mohler/NU VEAU market must be named. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of booth space without refund.
GALA SIP AND SHOP:
The gala is a ticketed event where shoppers will receive sparkling wine, a sweet treat, NU VEAU tote bag and enjoy a live demonstration (last year was a live fashion illustration by Isabel Dusmann) and DJ. Shoppers will have the first chance to chose from the best selection while enjoying an evening out. Boutique stores are invited to attend this event in order to connect with new designers looking to wholesale and consignm. This is a great opportunity to network as well as showcase a unique product. Emerging artists are required to take part in the Gala.
I agree to gift 1 item for promotion and giveaways. Minimum $15 value.
The LOOKBOOK magazine is how we introduce our makers each year as an online flipbook featuring your products, bios and catalog listings. Expected up coming trends will be included showing how your work fits with what's current and tips and tricks can also be shared as added features. We ask for stylish, professional looking photographs, but these photos are not required to be taken by a photographer. They must be high resolution, clear and showcase the product/s well. I f photographs have been taken by a professional it is the vendors responsibility to send the required information for credit and NU VEAU market must be allowed to use them without copyright infringement.
Please provide high quality photos/video for application and LOOKBOOK purposes. Please include a photo of yourself for marketing/socials and a short product/making/BTS etc. video - without music.
The Emerging Artist will be chosen on March 15th and the mentorship will start immediately once the applicant has been notified of their acceptance. With brand development comes financial investment and while this is a free mentorship a small sum of money may be recommended/required for items such as labels, cards, banners etc. I understand I must begin working on my brand immediately after acceptance into NU VEAU market and that a small financial investment may be recommended/required.
The Emerging Artist will receive a free 10x6 booth. Booths come with power but not with tables or chairs and are shown in Width x Depth. 8' x 30" tables can be added for $15 each. Medium tone wood chairs can be added for $6 each. If you are unsure if a table and chairs will be needed, please leave blank. add medium tone wood chair - $6
add medium tone wood chair - $6
Set up time is from 2:30pm to 6:45pm Friday the 21st and vendors can arrive at any time within that time period. ALL booths must be fully set up by 6:45pm. I understand SET UP is between 2:30pm-6:45pm and my booth must be fully set up by 6:45pm.
We will be working with Rae Terrillon to capture NU VEAU through film and video. I give NU VEAU market/Rae Terrillon/Darya Mohler permission to use photos/video taken of me, my booth, my product etc. during the market.
Along with all of the extensive advertising, we are counting on all of our amazing vendors to help make this a successful show. The more you can involve yourself with marketing, by being active on social media, through your own website and mailing lists and getting the word out, the more successful we will all be together!
I agree to advertise NU VEAU market through social media, mailing lists and website.
Do you wholesale/consign at any local stores? If yes, please list which ones.
Do you sell/plan to sell at any local markets (including farmers markets)? If yes, please list which ones.
Applicants must be between the age of 18-25 (younger than 18 is permitted with parental involvement). Will you be 25 or under on the date of the market? *
Is there anything else you'd like us to know?
Please do not hesitate to contact darya@nuveau.ca
The Emerging Artist will be chosen on March 15th. Please check SPAM|TRASH as it is very likely emails will go there. By submitting this form I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the terms, requirements and cancellation policy and would like to apply for a booth space at NU VEAU market. Email confirmation of application will be sent. If you do not receive this please contact darya@nuveau.ca directly. Apply
