Question 1

WHAT ARE THE BOOTH FEES AND OPTIONS?

Accepted Answer

The booth sizes and prices will be listed in the application.  Please visit the application, once open, to choose the best option for you.

Question 2

ARE TABLES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED?

Accepted Answer

Tables, chairs, and table linens can be rented at an additional charge.  The cost for each is listed in the application and should be selected at the time of applying.  If your needs change and you find you want to add an item after applying, that's ok, as long as we have 1 weeks notice and the invoice is paid before hand.

Question 3

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I'M ACCEPTED?

Accepted Answer

NU VEAU market is a juried event and applications will be reviewed when received.  As makers ourselves we understand how important it is to know as soon as possible of acceptance so plans can be made.  For this reason, acceptance will be given within two weeks of applying until all categories are filled.  Applications will remain open until the market as waitlisted entries incase of cancellations.  While NU VEAU is not on a first come first served application model, vendors that apply earlier are more likely to receive their desired booth size and any special requests.

Notification will be sent for both acceptance and non acceptance.  If you have not heard back after two weeks please contact Darya directly via email to make sure your application has been received.  darya@nuveau.ca

We do not accept MLM/direct sales companies.   Packaged food items will be accepted in very small numbers based on uniqueness and type of product.  Alcohol vendors are not accepted, but we do consider collaboration for the gala on a specialty drink.

Question 4

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

Accepted Answer

Notification of acceptance will be given within 2 weeks of applying and the full booth fee plus gst is due within 72 hours of acceptance to secure your spot.  Once your payment is received you will be given the password to the VENDOR ACCESS page where you will find all of the important details, including:  images and maps (closer to the event), load in and load out instructions, parking, group booking rates for accommodations, an "updates" section, your booth size etc. so you can start planning.   We do our best to give your first choice in booth size and recommend applying early for a better chance at getting the booth you need.

Question 5

CAN I PARTICIPATE FOR ONLY ONE DAY AND NOT THE GALA?

Accepted Answer

It is required for vendors to take part in all days of the market.

Question 6

HOW IS NU VEAU DIFFERENT?

Accepted Answer

NU VEAU is about creating an experience.  For the shoppers attending and for the vendors.  It's about quality, intention, making memories and fun!

GALA SIP AND SHOP.  This is a ticketed event where guests will receive sparkling wine, a delectable bite and NU VEAU gift bags.  They will have the first chance to chose from the best selection while enjoying an evening out with dj and live demonstration - previous years were a live fashion illustration and henna tattoos.  This is a time to network along side selling, as we personally invite stores from up and down the Island to attend, who are looking for wholesale and consignment contracts.

STYLE and DESIGN.  NU VEAU is a professional market in a beautifully styled venue with crisp white linens for pipe and drape, accent lighting and stylish decor.  We bring in living trees, casual seating and plush accessories as well as professional marketing.

LIVE DEMONSTRATION.  As mentioned above in previous years we had a live fashion illustrator, henna tattoo artist and put on a FASHION SHOW in collaboration with a local consignment store.  The style of demonstration changes every year!

ADVENT GIVEAWAY.  We do the most amazing advent giveaway with 24 days of beautiful gifts from our makers that one winner will get to unwrap each day leading up to Christmas.  They are strung in cotton bags on a handmade blanket ladder that can be reused each year.

VENDOR CARE.  Being vendors ourselves we have created NU VEAU as our dream market with all of the things we want to see.
Intentional styling and marketing and with unique ways to draw a trendy crowd.
A vendor access page where all of the important information is in one place and digging through emails for past information can be avoided. 
A private vendor inventory/storage area that is safe and secure.
Clear, calm communication to create as stress free of an environment as possible, especially during set up and take down.
Vendor goodies and a coffee/tea to keep you going!
Personal connection - we want to know you!  As makers ourselves, our favourite part about markets is connecting with other makers.

Live music and recorded music throughout the event.

On brand signage, extensive advertising including radio/news paper, social media (paid and unpaid ads), the LOOKBOOK catalog and giveaways.
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A professionally photographed event with follow up advertising of vendors that vendors will have rights to use.
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8 month feature in the LOOKBOOK.  
See the LOOKBOOK FAQ for more details on what this is all about.
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A fresh, new, modern experience for everyone.

Question 7

WHAT IS THE LOOKBOOK?

Accepted Answer

The LOOKBOOK is a our way of introducing the makers.  Instead of listing our vendors on the website in the usual, expected way we announce our vendors in a fun unexpected way by releasing an online magazine to browse.  The LOOKBOOK features individual write ups, product photos, tips of trends to come and memories from the previous year.

Question 8

WHAT IS VENDOR ACCESS?

Accepted Answer

Once you have received notification of acceptance you will be given a passcode to the VENDOR ACCESS page.  On this page you will find EVERYTHING you will need to know about the market from load in times, to maps, social media images, LOOKBOOK instructions, parking instructions, insurance, swag bag items, group booking rates, updates etc.  We offer a VENDOR ACCESS page so that you can view the market details at any time without having to scroll through, and hopefully find, the information you are looking for in emails, which are often easy to miss.  It is a one stop spot to get the information you need quickly and accurately.

Question 9

WHO CAN BE AN EMERGING ARTIST?

Accepted Answer

The emerging artist bursary is for a young maker 25 or younger who would like to turn their craft into a business.  No business experience is required as we will grow and develop all areas of marketing, branding, and selling etc. handmade goods.  The successful young entrepreneur must have a desire and drive to expand a creative business and put the required work in to see it succeed.  The estimated value of this bursary is $3000.

Question 10

HOW IS THE GALA DIFFERENT FROM THE REGULAR MARKET DAY?

Accepted Answer

The gala is an extra fun, get dressed up - if you want - evening of sparkling wine, delectable eat, dj, live demonstration and the first look and best picks of our makers.  It has an energy like no other market!

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