COURTENAY APPLICATION

Terms & Agreements

Join us as a vendor for the beautifully styled NU VEAU Market.  Our very intentionally curated event will showcase the most sought after makers on the west coast and their unique products.  NU VEAU market is a handmade craft event only and will not be accepting MLM/Direct Sales companies or food related products.  We will not allow any "sale" items or "sale" signs.

​

This market is a juried event seeking artisans with likeminded core values of being locally, ethically and sustainably made and who complement the

NU VEAU aesthetic.  All submitted applications are reviewed and chosen according to category availability, in limited numbers and as best suited to the market brand and demographic attending.  As we understand wanting to organize your year's line up as early as possible, acceptance will be on an ongoing basis until categories are full and notifications will be sent  via email, please check your spam.

Once you are notified of acceptance full payment is required within 72 hours to secure your spot.
Vendors may only sell the items specified in this application.  Artisans that make jewelry in addition to their main products will be permitted in limited numbers.

​

VENDOR INFORMATION

​

MARKET DATES:

October 4th, 2024 - 7-9:30 pm | Gala Sip and Shop

October 5th, 2024 - 10-5 pm

October 6th, 2024 - 10-4 pm

SET UP:

October 4th, 2024 | 2:30-4:30 pm | 4:30-6:30 pm

Booth spaces must be fully set up by 6:30 pm on the 4th.

*Vendor parking will be in the neighbouring areas of the Filberg Center.    Please off load and then move your vehicle so other vendors can have access.

Please park away from the Filberg Center during the market to leave as much open space for shoppers.

VENDOR TAKEDOWN cannot begin until 4pm Sunday - please be mindful of late shoppers and be patient if browsing is still continuing.

LOCATION:

Florence Filberg Center - 411 Anderton Ave​

​

GALA SIP AND SHOP:

This will be a ticketed event where shoppers will receive champagne, a delectable treat and NU VEAU gift bags.  Shoppers will have the first chance to chose from the best selection while enjoying an evening out.  This is a great opportunity to showcase a unique product.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

​

A professional market in a beautifully styled venue with linen pipe and drape in place of polyester, string lights and accent decor | a gala sip and shop exclusive shopping night with dj | coffeehouse lounge with locally roasted beans, locally crafted goodies, casual seating and live music (not loud) | a private vendor lounge with refreshments and storage for additional inventory.

​

Live music throughout the entire event.  No canned music.

​

Unique ways to draw in the right demographic.

On brand signage, extensive advertising including radio, news paper, social media, the LOOKBOOK catalog. and giveaways.

2 Weekend Pass tickets to giveaway on your social media page or for family and friends.  Individual business advertising for each vendor on social media and website with continual social media exposure leading up to the market.

​

Linen pipe and Drape will be provided in select heights.  This will be shown on the map at a later date.

​

Private Online Vendor Access to all of the market details including announcements.​

​

Professionally photographed event with follow up advertising of vendors.

​

1 year feature in the LOOKBOOK.

​

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU:

A beautifully curated booth.  Please no plastic table cloths or artificial floral arrangements.  Table linens must be solid in colour, without patterns and reach the floor on all sides.  Extra inventory must be stored discretely, neatly, and out of the way. 

You will promote the market on your social media, using the provided marketing materials that will be sent via email and available in the Vendor Access area.

LED lighting is strongly recommended as the Filberg Centre is dimly lit and the ballroom does not have natural light.

High quality, professional looking photographs for marketing.

Use the 2 free tickets for the market as an advertising tool.

We provide an event commercial liability policy, however the venue requires each vendor to also have a commercial liability insurance plan. (Many of your business policies already include this, please check with your provider).  As an alternative, vendor insurance can be purchased through Duuo - a direct link will be sent at a later date.

15 smaller swag bag items that are in keeping with your brand aesthetic and quality.  Please package these in small boxes or in a way that feels like a gift for the recipient (not loose or unprotected) and clearly shows your brand name (ie. art card in a paper sleeve with branded sticker, earrings, keychains, or fragile pieces in small boxes etc.).  If you want to gift a small accompaniment piece to your work (like a honey dipper if you're a potter, this is ok too.  Please add a branded tag and secure in a box or form of wrapping).  This is required in order to partake in the market as it is a key component in advertising and drawing a crowd.

​

We have the opportunity to work with an amazing local photographer to create this year's LOOKBOOK which will showcase all of the makers products ahead of the market.  This will be a styled catalog with carefully arranged group photos and individual shots.  Each maker is being asked to loan 1-3 of their most loved, most popular, most special items/products/pieces for this photo shoot which will be returned.  The cost will be $30 and all images will be released to the makers for their own use.  Photo shoot dates will be announced in early summer.  This is required in order to partake.

​

​

​

​

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! 

As this is our first time hosting this particular market, at this venue, it is possible for unexpected things to happen.  We will absolutely do our best to make every aspect run smoothly but please be patient if complications arise.  We will be taking note for the next year of any things that need adjusting and would very much like to hear from you after the show.  Our main focus is to have a successful event and happy vendors and shoppers.  We've worked really hard to create a market brand with good advertising that will speak to the right demographic and encourage people to attend; however we cannot guarantee attendance and sales volumes.

​

We would like to see a positive, kind and community minded attitude from all vendors. 

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​