Maker Application

Welcome to the Artisan Craft Market: Crafting For a Cause- in Kernersville, NC hosted by Favored Conferences and Events.  

This market will be hosted in the parking lot of Sutton Brothers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, located at 365 W. Bodenhamer Street. This is an outdoors location. 

A portion of the vendor fees will go to support a local non-profit. We have several that we support, but if you know of one that is interested, please let us know. 

You can apply now for the November market.  We have LIMITED space, so please apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing these applications to ensure the best variety will be present onsite. We may not review applications immediately, but you will not be charged unless accepted. Please reach out with any questions.

Please read and review all terms carefully,  The fees are non-refundable.  Markets will move forward unless severe weather is forecasted. Please plan accordingly. 

We will be selective in our vendor choosing, working to not have multiple vendors of the same product.  We may take a few non-craft vendors, but the markets will focus primarily on HANDMADE artisan craft vendors.

For communication, please refer to the Favored Conferences and Events Facebook page, Artisan Craft Market Page or to email (through Eventeny and through info@favoredevents.net).  *You will be speaking to someone from Favored Conferences and Events ONLY. (We all have @favoredevents.net email addresses.) You can find out more about us at https://favored.events.

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions.

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the spaces, you are validating and approving agreement electronically.

Categories:

Artists may apply in up to 3 categories. You must submit a separate application for each category. If you sell jewelry, you may apply in a category other than jewelry, if jewelry is less than 10% of your items for sale.  Otherwise, you must apply in jewelry.  All work displayed in the booth must be for sale. Please provide a list and photos of ONLY the items you plan to sell, if you arrive onsite with items NOT disclosed, you may be asked to leave, as we choose vendors to promote variety AND to support each vendor in their success!

Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.

Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable.

Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as all cold working processes are permitted.

Jewelry: Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. Only 1 permanent jewelry vendor will be accepted at each market. ALREADY FILLED FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER.

Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal. No jewelry will be accepted in this category.

Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece.

Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments.

Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.

Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography.  Only artist's original source material is acceptable.

Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed.  Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.

Two-dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed. 

Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

Other: There are some items that may not fit, so feel free to share with us your craft!

Non-artisan craft vendors: A very select few non-artisan craft vendors may be selected by the committee.  

Please outline in the description the products, services, and or booth submitted.

**Please note--pictures showing examples of what you plan to bring to the market must be submitted with the application for consideration of a booth. Selection of vendors will be based heavily on pictures submitted. If a vendor brings items not listed, they may be asked to not sell them or to leave.

1. All vendors participate in this craft market at their own risk and release Favored Conferences and Events, LLC, their team, non-profit partners, volunteers and the venue of all liability that may arise from and during the event set up, duration and tear down.
2. All transactions between the Vendor and customer are the responsibility of the Vendor. Vendors must have their own change funds. ATMs will not be present on the property.
3. All vendor spaces are required to be staffed by at least 1 individual who is 18 years old or older at all times.
4. All spaces must be staffed by vendor staff (volunteers, employees, etc) at all times. Failure to do so could result in theft or damage to the space. Favored Conferences & Events, their team, the non-profit volunteers, and the venue are not liable or responsible for any theft, damage, etc to a space.
5. Only 1 permanent jewelry vendor per market. FILLED FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER MARKETS
6. Special requests for location will be considered but not guaranteed.
7. No live animals or pets are allowed within the vendor space. ESA/Service dogs wearing certified vests are welcome.
8. Vendor is responsible for set-up and break-down according to procedures set forth by the market.
9. Upon breakdown, the space must be left in the condition it was originally found in. No trash or left over items should be there. Vendors are responsible for the removal of surplus products, booth parts, trash, etc.
10. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds or credits will be given. *Cancellation for severe weather only. 
11. Many market venues are outside and none of the venues are owned by Favored Conferences and Events. Favored will not be responsible for the condition of the venue and cannot control property grounds or venue grounds. Favored will work with venue to make sure it is in the best possible condition as possible, but Favored cannot guarantee the maintenance and upkeep of venue property.
12. Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, display and materials, but must remain in the 10'x10' space assigned and marked. 
13. Vendors are responsible for the removal of surplus products, booth parts, trash, etc.
14. Vendors must keep all personal items and products within their designated space.
15. Spaces will be assigned by organizers and will be 10' x 10' per vendor.
16. All vendors are outdoors for this market.
17. Merchandise and marketing must remain in the space at/around the table. All materials, storage and operations must occur within the space.
18. Electricity is unavailable and must be provided by the vendor if needed. Large generators are not allowed.
19. The person/organization who applied for the space & created the items on display must staff their own booth and have coverage during breaks. Vendors cannot share spaces with an unapproved vendor. This will be terms for removal.
20. Layouts will be provided prior to the event, so that you are aware of your approximate location/number prior to event day.
21. No helium balloons are allowable, no open flames, and no staking into the ground by tents, signs, products.
22. Tents must be weighted down by sandbags or other weights. No signs larger than yard sale thin stakes can be used in the ground.
23. Vendors may use volunteers to assist with Load-in, but Volunteers are not responsible for any damage or loss to the products, supplies, set up materials for any vendor. Vendors can choose NOT to use support of non-profit volunteers if they are supplied.
24. Restrooms are located onsite at the venue.
25. Vendors should not pack up until the conclusion of the market at 3:00 pm. Vendors leaving early could jeopardize participation in future markets. 
26. Failure to show to vend without proper notification of 1 week may result in not being allowed to show at future markets (special circumstances may be considered).
27. Tobacco and alcohol are prohibited. 
28. Vendors are encouraged to engage with attendees and be proactive while in their booths.
29. Load-in must be quick and cars must be moved to designated public lots. 
30. Vendors who engage in disruptive, lude, or dangerous behaviors will be asked to leave.
31. Vendors agree to abide by any rules and regulations of the market, and Favored has the right to amend or enhance rules and regulations in order to abide by any state, federal, local or venue ordinances or policies or to promote the enhanced safety of vendors and participants.

Favored will Provide to Vendors: Favored will work diligently to advertise and market the Craft Markets in all possible areas.  Favored will work to expand the outreach of the markets but we cannot promise attendance.  We will provide assistance the day of the event and one staff member of Favored will be at the event the entire time.  Favored will help oversee setup and tear down the day of the market. Favored will have the booth spaces marked for each vendor the day of the event.  Favored staff will be available to help answer any questions or concerns from vendors or attendees.

Social Media and Marketing

Favored Conferences and Events will work to diligently advertise the event. We want to expand your business and ours so that the event will be a success. We cannot promise attendance but will work to advertise.  We encourage vendors to market and share the event through socials and word of mouth. Please find our page, like it, share it and tag it.

Urgent Communication

Sometimes extreme and dangerous weather may cause a delay in starting the event. If that happens, we will communicate immediately with you via email and/or text. To ensure you receive our communication, please make sure your cell number and email are correct in the application. Monitor them often the day of the event. If emerging, dangerous weather occurs during the event that causes it to close early, you will receive notification as soon as possible. *Please mark emails from info@favoredevents.net and Eventeny as safe and not spam. Communication will come from a member of the Favored Conferences and Events Team. In communication prior to the event, you will receive a phone number for contact for the day.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Commercial and resale items; items that can shoot a projectile; weapons, illegal items or services, beverages of any kind (outside of approved food truck vendors). Non-food Vendors may not provide food or drink to customers that can be consumed on site, excluding candy. Handcrafted food vendors are permitted to provide samples of your product. The food sample should include no more than a half-ounce of product and one chip, cookie, pretzel, etc. that fits in the 1 or 2 ounce cup. Food trucks are not accepted within this application. No confetti and no open flames are allowed. Please respect the venue grounds. 

ALLOWABLE ITEMS AND SERVICES

Acceptable products & services for Vendors include, but are not limited to: Artwork, Crafts, Jewelry, Clothing, Kitchen and Home Decor, Toys, Pet Products, Interactive Art experiences, Food, and other craft items.

NC Sales Tax

Per N.C. Gen. Stat. §105-164.4(c) all Vendors selling merchandise MUST have a NC Sales Tax ID# to participate in this event and are asked to display the NC Sales Tax ID# in their vendor area. All vendors will be responsible for their own collection and reporting of sales tax to the NC Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax Division.

Vendors who are purely informational, educational, or not selling merchandise can notate this in their application as this will not apply.

Parking

Load-in instructions will be sent out closer to the event.  We ask that all vendors once unloaded, park in public lots across the street. Cars must be moved to the parking spots designated for vendors to allow spot for our shoppers!  Cars must be moved prior to the event start time by 9:30 am. We ask that vendors move cars and park PRIOR to setting up.

Set-up

The event is from 10:00 am-3:00 pm.

Set up will be from 8:00-9:30 am. Specific load-in instructions will be emailed out closer to the event. Someone will help direct you to your vendor spot.

Vendors must be set up up by 9:45 am. 

Teardown can begin at 3:00 pm.

Tearing down early may result in not being able to participate in future markets.

Problems/Issues

If there are any problems/issues, please bring them to the attention of the Favored Conferences and Events Team who will be onsite during the entire market. Staff will attempt to resolve any concerns in a professional manner.

ADDTIONAL TERMS AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Market vendors, employees, and partners are expected to positively represent the market and abide by all rules set forth by market organizers (Favored Conferences and Events). Organizers can adjust and provide additional policies as needed for the safety and proper management of the facility and event or to abide by venue or municipal policies.

At no time should vendors engage in illegal activities or inappropriate behavior. Vendors are not allowed to sell/provide/or have in their possession any alcoholic beverages or tobacco products as this is an alcohol-free event and a tobacco free venue. Organizers, partners, sponsors, and venue are not held liable for any items sold that violate copyright, trademark or infringement laws. The organizers, partners, sponsors, venue and other related market providers will not be held responsible for any injury, illness, loss or damage that may occur to the vendor, its employees/volunteers, or property prior to, during or subsequent to the period covered by the vending contract. The vendor agreeing to the contract below expressly releases all of the aforementioned parties from any and all claims from such loss, damage or injury. The applicant shall indemnify and hold Favored Conferences and Events, the Town of Kernersville, Kernersville Parks and Recreation, organizers and partners harmless from and against any and all claims for personal injuries, death, damages, costs, and/or any part of the area thereof by the applicants, or his employees, volunteers, partners or associates.

This event may be photographed and/or videotaped. By participation in this event, you hereby consent to the use of your likeness or image in those photographs or video for future promotional consideration by Favored Conferences and Events.

INSURANCE

ALL Vendors are required to hold Liability Insurance for the day of the market.  As we continue to increase the accessibility, safety, and security of attendees, vendors, and staff, we will only require the submission of Certificate of Liability Insurance from Food Trucks and Beverage Vendors; however, we ask that each vendor has a Certificate of Insurance. Your coverage must be in the amount of $1,000,000 (minimum) or more.

Favored Conferences and Events, LLC must be named as additional insured on the policy of the proof of insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance).

Any vendor not following rules and guidelines by the organizers will be removed and escorted out by organizers.