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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • WHAT ARE THE BOOTH FEES AND OPTIONS?
    There are 4 booth sizes to chose from in 10 x 6 and 10 x 8 sizes. Please visit the application to choose the best option for you.
  • HOW IS NU VEAU DIFFERENT?
    GALA SIP AND SHOP. This will be a ticketed event where shoppers will receive sparkling wine, a delectable bite and NU VEAU gift bags. Shoppers will have the first chance to chose from the best selection while enjoying an evening out with dj and live demonstration - last year was a live fashion illustration by Isabel Dusmann. 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 looking signage. LIVE DEMONSTRATION. Last year the absolutely amazing Isabel Dusmann did a live fashion illustrations for the Friday evening gala. This year's talent will be announced later in the year. ADVENT GIVEAWAY. We do the most amazing advent giveaway with 24 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 beautiful 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, entertainment and marketing and unique ways to draw a younger 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. Personal connection - we want to know you! Live music and recorded music throughout the event. ​ Unique ways to draw in the right demographic. On brand signage, extensive advertising including radio, news paper, social media, the LOOKBOOK catalog and giveaways. ​​ Professionally photographed event with follow up advertising of vendors that vendors will have rights to use. ​ 8 month feature in the LOOKBOOK. See the LOOKBOOK FAQ for more details on what this is all about. ​ A fresh, new, modern experience for everyone.
  • WHAT IS THE LOOKBOOK?
    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.
  • WHO CAN BE AN EMERGING ARTIST?
    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.
  • CAN I PARTICIPATE FOR ONLY ONE DAY?
    It is required for vendors to take part in all days of the market.
  • WHAT IS VENDOR ACCESS?
    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.
  • WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?
    Notification of acceptance will be given within 2 weeks of applying and 50% of the 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, map (closer to the event), load in and load out instructions, parking, group booking rates for accommodations, an "updates" section etc.
  • WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I'M ACCEPTED?
    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. A waitlist will be made available as categories fill. 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 preferred location. 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 Please note we are not accepting food items or MLM/direct sales companies.
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