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Please take a moment to review our
set-up and operating procedures before
filling out the online application.
Who can Participate
The Sowa Open Market is a juried show.
All applicants will be reviewed for
acceptance. It is our goal to have a
wide variety of products offered at the
Market with little or no duplication.
We are currently accepting applications
for the following types of vendors:
Artists and
artisans - All artwork and
crafts must be hand made using
original designs.
Antique and
Collectable Dealers
Farmers and
Prepared Food Vendors
Artisan Based
Import Dealers There are a
very limited number of spaces open
for import dealers whose business
coincide with our vision of the Sowa
Open Market. For more information
please contact us directly at
info@southendopenmarket.com,
or call (617) 481-2257
Market Information
Opening Weekend for the Market is
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2008.
The Market is then open every Sunday
through October 26, 2008, excluding
holiday weekends (see Calendar page).
Hours of Operation are 10am-4pm.
How
to Participate
There are two ways you can be a vendor
at the Sowa Open Market, either as
a reserved or unreserved vendor. Please
note: as this is a juried show you are
required to submit 3 photos of your work
for review.
Reserved Spaces
Reserved spaces are the only way to have
a guaranteed spot at the Sowa Open
Market. In order to reserve space you
must sign up for a minimum of 5
days/weekends. Please note that special
event weekends count as 1 reservation,
not 2.
Please fill out the
Click here to apply now
with the dates you would like to
reserve. In addition to filling out the
application you must send 3 images of
your work to
info@southendopenmarket.com.
If you are sending in the application
via snail mail, please make sure to send
in 3 photographs of your work.
Click here for an
application in Word format.
Online applicants will receive
notification of acceptance within one
week. Postal applicants will receive
their notification within two weeks.
After acceptance into the Market,
payment is due no later than 10 days
prior to each event. To view payment
deadlines for each date, please go to
the
Calendar Page
on the website. If all payments are made
at once, you will receive one free
Market date.
Reservations should be made one month in
advance. For Opening Weekend (May 17
and 18), South End Open Studios
(September 20 and 21), it is advised
that reservations be made at least two
months in advance. These dates fill up
quickly.
Please note: by choosing reserved
dates, you are making a commitment to
the Sowa Open Market. You are
automatically put into the system for
those dates and will be billed
electronically. If you are not prepared
to make the five-day commitment, please
see our Unreserved Policy.
Unreserved
Spaces
Vendors who
cannot commit to the 5 day minimum, may
participate in the Market unreserved. In
order to participate as an unreserved
vendor you must have an approved
application. To apply please send your
business information and 3 digital
images to
info@southendopenmarket.com
The fee is 75.00 the day of, cash or
money orders only (personal checks will
not be accepted). Unreserved vendors can
check in with the Market manager
starting at 8:00 am. After all of the
reserved vendors are set-up, we will
then show you to your space.
Sharing Space
Two vendors may share space
at the Market. However both parties must
submit applications and be approved.
Check out the
Vendor Message
Board to search for other
vendors looking to share space, or place
an ad of your own.
Vendor Fees
Reserved Spaces (per Sunday)
10X10 - $50
10X20 - $85 (good for antique and food
vendors)
Unreserved Spaces (per Sunday)
10X10 - $75 paid day of event
10X10 - $100 paid day of event
Special Event Pricing
Opening Weekend 2008:
Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18:
10x10 reserved space for both days - $125.00
10x20 reserved space for both days -
$185.00
Payment Deadline: May 9, 2008
SE Open Studios 2008:
Saturday,
September 20 and Sunday, September 21:
10x10 reserved space for both days - $100.00
10x20 reserved space for both days -
$175.00
Payment Deadline: August 25, 2008
Please note that there is an additional
application and fee($85.00) that must be
submitted before July 18, 2008 if
you wish to participate in the South End
Open Studios weekend (Sept. 20 &
21).
Click here to
download the 2008 USEA participation
form PDF
Click here to
download the 2008 USEA participation
form WORD
Student Rates
Reserved Spaces (per Sunday)
10X10 $25
Unreserved Spaces (per Sunday)
10X10 - $35
In order to receive this rate,
applicants must send a photocopy or
digital scan of their current student
ID. Please include the following
information in your application: college
name, year, major and contact
information for your school's
administration office. Students applying
must be 25 and under and enrolled full
time in a credited art institute or
college. Part time or continuing ed
students will not be eligible for this
discount.
Click here to
apply online
How to Make a Payment
Mail A Payment
Please include in the memo of your
check, Sowa Open Market and the dates
you are making a payment for. Make all
checks payable to NE Open Markets LLC
and send to:
NE Open Markets LLC
233 Atlantic Street, #4
Quincy, MA 02171
Make An Electronic Payment
After being accepted, click below to
make a payment using PayPal. You
can use PayPal or any major credit card.
Just click on one of the buttons
corresponding to the amount of dates you
wish to pay for. Before completing the
transaction be sure to type in which
dates you are paying for. A detailed
automated receipt will be sent to your
email account following the completion
of the transaction.
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Opening Weekend
$125.00 |
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1
reserved Sunday
$50.00
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2
reserved Sundays
$100.00 |
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3
reserved Sundays
$150.00
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4
reserved Sundays
$200.00 |
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5
reserved Sundays
$250.00 |
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1
reserved 10x20 space
$85.00 |
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NE Open Market
VIP Pass
$900.00 |
New
England Open Market V.I.P. Pass
How it works:
Step one: Apply to become a vendor -
this includes filling out our
Online Application
and sending three images of your work.
Step two: Purchase your V.I.P.
Pass using the PayPal link at any of our
Market websites.
Step three: Use your V.I.P. Pass
at any of our Markets during the 2008
season. No need to reserve space (except
for Opening Weekend and Open Studios at
the South End Open Market) - simply show
up and show your pass to the Market
Manager. Read on to learn about the
great benefits you get with the V.I.P.
Pass
V.I.P Benefits!
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Attend up to 49
markets this season! Take your pick
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Providence,
The South End,
Mashpee
- you can sell at them all.
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No need to
reserve ahead of time.
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No more waiting
to be shown to your booth space-
show your pass to the check in
person and go directly to the front
of the line.
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Always have a
coveted corner spot! As long as you
send us an email by the Thursday
before the Market we will guarantee
you a corner booth.
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The V.I.P pass is
worth almost three thousand dollars
- but you can get one for only $900!
Fine Print
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The V.I.P Pass is non-refundable and
non-transferable.
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The V.I.P. Pass will be sold between
February and June 30, 2008.
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All of the New England Open Markets
are juried shows.
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Any vendor wishing to purchase a
V.I.P. Pass must first submit an
application including 3 images of
their work.
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Vendors are responsible for
contacting New England Open Markets
by the Thursday before a Market in
order to be guaranteed a corner
booth.
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Vendors who hold a V.I.P. Pass must
still reserve space for the special
event weekends.
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If
Vendors participate in the Open
Studios event at the South End Open
Market, a fee must be paid to the
USEA.
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The V.I.P Pass is valid for the 2008
Market season only.
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The V.I.P. pass may NOT be used at
the
SoWa Holiday
Market.
Set-Up and Operations of Vendor Booths
Set up times are assigned in groups.
An email with the specific time for each
vendor is sent Friday prior to every
Market and one week prior to every
special event weekend.
Our staff will assign spaces to vendors
as they arrive at the Market. Booth
set-up is not permitted before 7:30AM on
Market day and vendors must be ready for
operation by 10:00AM. Booths must be
staffed during operating hours,
10:00AM-4:00PM. Breakdown of your booth
before 4:00PM is not permitted, unless
permission is first obtained by the
Market manager. Operations of the Market
should not be disrupted, nor the safety
and convenience of shoppers or vendors
be jeopardized.
Vendors shall provide their own
booths/tables/tents and sun/rain
covers.
Weights for tents are mandatory at each
of our Markets. At least 40lbs per tent
leg. For instructions on how to make
your own and purchase, please
click
here.
Vendors should display a sign
identifying the artists or business
name. Signage must be securely attached
to booth or stall as not to interfere or
impede foot traffic.
Vendor parking is located within the Old
Power Building at the back of the
Market. Otherwise, vendors and their
employees may not park within a one
block radius of the Market.
Spaces may be shared by two vendors
producing separate products, however,
each vendor must still submit separate
applications.
The Sowa Open Market is a rain or shine
Market, please be prepared by bringing
the necessary tents or awnings.
Vendors are responsible for keeping
their space attractive during Market
hours and for cleaning up their space
after the Market closes, including
removal of garbage and sweeping up any
loose debris. Vendors leaving debris or
garbage at rented space will be fined or
not welcome to return. Thank you for
your cooperation.
On special 2 day weekend events vendors
must breakdown after each day, there is
no overnight security.
The Sowa Open Market reserves the right
to refuse or terminate any vendor who
does not comply with the above
guidelines.
Tax ID Certificates
Tax ID Numbers are
REQUIRED in Massachusetts. All
Exhibitors must be in compliance with
State & Federal Tax Laws and display Tax
ID Certificate in booth. This is
required for both in state and out of
state vendors. If you do not have a tax
id certificate, you can obtain one
online in a few minutes at no cost.
Click here to
register with the Massachusetts
Department of Revenue.
Food Permits
Food vendors must display & obtain
permits at their own expense. If you are
sampling, or plan to sell prepared food
at the Market a special permit is
required through the City of Boston.
This permit must be displayed and
presented to the Market Manager prior to
opening. A limited amount of food spaces
will available each Sunday. For more
information about obtaining a Temporary
Food Permit please contact Chris Masci @
(617) 481-2257.
Farmers
There is no fee for farms that
participate at the Sowa Open Market. For
more information about obtaining a
seasonal space, please email
info@southendopenmarket.com
Cancellations / Date Switching /
Inclement Weather
Cancellation Policy
Cash refunds will not be
granted for paid dates, instead a credit
may be applied toward a future Market
date. All cancellations must be received
in writing (email or letter) 10 days
prior to each reserved Market. Please
include the day you are rescheduling
for. If you miss the 10 day deadline,
you are still responsible for payment
regardless if you attend or not. In order to receive a credit,
please read Switching Dates below.
Switching Dates
In order to switch a date we
need at least 10 days notice. Credits
will only be issued to vendors using the
Date Switch Form, click below to
make a date change:
Click here to make
a date switch
Weather
The Sowa Open Market is a
rain or shine Market. Please be prepared
by bringing the required set-up
materials (tents or awnings). In the
event of a cancellation due to severe
weather, refunds will not be granted.
Instead a credit may be applied to a
future Market date
FAQ
Promoter Statement
The Sowa Open Market managers
and promoters reserve the right to
restrict or terminate any vendors
activity or remove any product, which,
in their opinion, is objectionable or
inappropriate or is detrimental to the
quality of the event as a whole. In the
event of any restrictions or evictions,
the Sowa Open Market and its affiliates
will not be liable for any refund of
rental or other expenses.
The Sowa Open Market managers and
promoters reserves the right to remove,
without refund or recourse, any
exhibitor who misrepresents himself or
his product. In addition, the promoter
reserves the right not to select vendors
who may not be suitable for the Market.
The Sowa Open Market reserves the right
to amend or add to the applicable rules
pertaining to and governing the Sowa
Open Market at any time during and
before the operating season. All
participating vendors at the Sowa Open
Market will be made aware of all
additions or amendments. The
interpretation of all the rules by the
promoters shall be final.
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