2023 Circle Craft Christmas Market

2023 Application - Circle Craft Christmas Market

Vancouver Convention Centre West

Wednesday to Sunday, November 8 - 12, 2023
Circle Craft Christmas Market

Circle Craft is western Canada’s largest craft market, and a premier destination for the country’s absolute finest artisans, artists and designers. This beautiful and dynamic show takes place inside the Vancouver Convention Centre West, located on the downtown Vancouver waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop. For five days – including the Remembrance Day statutory holiday – exhibitors can expect enormous crowds of generational visitors who have been cherishing this Canadian craft institution, year after year, since 1972.

Signatures Shows and Circle Craft

Signatures Shows Ltd. operates the Circle Craft Christmas Market in a manner befit of the quality and professionalism that our reputation has accrued as Canada’s industry leader in craft event production, and in keeping with the co-operative’s mission statement to support and promote the work of co-operative members, as well as excellence in British Columbian craft. With the jurying process jointly undertaken by Signatures and Circle Craft, our collaborative efforts not only continue on the show’s established success, but we continue to build toward the future.

Announcing NEW Artisan Referral Program

Do you know an artist, artisan, designer, or maker who maybe considering participating at Circle Craft Christmas Market? With our new Artisan Referral Program, you will receive a $100 exhibit fee credit, applicable to the 2023 show, for each successful applicant you refer and who are accepted. The applicant must be applying to the Circle Craft Christmas Market for the first time, and they must provide the name of the referring artisan (you) at the time of submitting their application. Talk it up and get your booth fee down!

APPLICATION and ACCEPTANCE PROCESS - Please READ !
Acceptance Process

The acceptance and selection of the 2023 show participants is a multi-stage process.
Phase 1 - Beginning in March, this phase focuses on processing applications received from Circle Craft Members and returning 2022 exhibitors who took advantage of the early-bird registration.
Phase 2 - We will jury, consider, and accept other applications that we have received by April 1, 2023, and let applicants know of their acceptance by the end of April.
Phase 3 - In May, we will review the remaining applications and will select based upon remaining availability in product categories. The show will have a waiting list that you may be placed on if your application is unsuccessful. Upon acceptance, participants will be notified of set up details and ongoing show related correspondence via the email address provided in this application.

Online Application Process

Please follow the outlined steps, completing each one in its entirety and then click SUBMIT.

Step 1 - Review and agree to our Criteria, Eligibility, Site Exclusivity and Terms & Conditions.

Step 2 - Select your product category.

Step 3 - Select your choice of booth size, type and list the products that you are applying for.

Step 4 - Complete the detailed applicant information section.

Step 5 - Upload the product images and supporting materials required for jurying.

Step 6 - Authorize the processing of the $10 application fee and $400 deposit (only if you are accepted) and submit your completed application.

What You Get - All in pricing

Our exhibit price is an all-inclusive package: Included is 8’ high booth draping (back & sides), electrical power, storage, show promotional tools, show programme listing, overnight security, carpeted aisles, website gallery listing, pre-show media opportunities, in-show artisan promotions, discounted hotel rates, discounted shipping rates and free material handling when using the official show carrier, and priority consideration for acceptance into all of our shows. Unlike others, with Signatures there are no hidden costs!

Step 1 - Criteria | Eligibility
Criteria

The Circle Craft Christmas Market is a juried event. The jury selection committee will be comprised of Signatures personnel and members of the Circle Craft Co-operative, and selected applications must be approved by both organizations. The primary basis for acceptance is the excellence of design, quality, uniqueness, originality, and superior craftsmanship of the work to be sold. Acceptance is also based on booth display, product packaging, and product categories within the show. Jewellery may not be sold unless specifically juried and accepted. Gourmet Food and Body Care applicants may be required to submit samples on request.

Eligibility

You must be the designer and the creator of the work to be displayed and sold. Only work produced in Canada by you or under your direct supervision will be considered. Reproduction aids such as moulds used in jewellery or ceramics must be the creation of the applying artisan. Commercially manufactured products, work assembled from commercial kits or materials, or work represented by dealers or agents will not be allowed.

TERMS and CONDITIONS | CANCELLATION - Please READ !
Terms and Conditions of Acceptance

Applications must include the non-refundable $10 application fee. If your application is accepted, the first deposit of $400 will be processed using the credit card you entered in this application. The remaining booth payments due will be indicated in your contract with a variety of available deferred payment options.

You will receive your letter of acceptance and show contract to the email address entered on the application form. Please read these documents carefully. The contract will indicate the booth size and type for which you have been accepted. We attempt to accommodate your original request, but this is not always possible, and an alternative size may be contracted. The products that you are accepted to display and sell will also be indicated. Only the products that were submitted for jurying and indicated in the show contract will be allowed at the show. You must sign, date, and return the contract by the indicated due date. You must also select one of our payment options as indicated in the contract and include post-dated payments as outlined.

Cancellation or Withdrawal of Your Participation

If you apply, you are confirming that you are fully prepared to participate in the show should your application be accepted. If you decide that you are no longer able to participate, it is your responsibility to inform us in writing that you wish to withdraw your application prior to the issuing of a contract. If you have been issued a contract, cancellation fees will apply, and the $400 deposit amount is non-refundable. If you cancel your participation up to 60 days prior to the first day of the show you will receive a refund of 50% of your total payments made to date not including the non-refundable deposit. If you cancel less than 60 days prior to the first day of the show, there will be no refund of any payments or deposits.

Cancellation of the Show

Should the show be cancelled due to COVID-19 or for any other reason, Signatures will issue full refunds of your deposit(s) in a prompt manner. If the show proceeds, even with restrictive COVID-19 protocols in place, including fully vaccinated requirements for exhibitors, all cancellations will be subject to our general cancellation and refund policy.

Site Exclusivity - Vancouver Convention Centre

To protect the unique character of the Circle Craft Christmas Market within the Vancouver Convention Centre you agree not to have your products available at, any markets, craft, handmade, or similar type show, or any handmade feature areas of other types of shows that are larger than 50 exhibitors (excluding shows produced by Signatures, farmers markets, or community sponsored events), within or on the grounds of The Vancouver Convention Centre 30 days before or during the dates of the show.

Eligibility Requirements*

I am the designer and production is directly under my supervision.
Made in Canada*

I reside in Canada and my products are made in Canada.
Agreement to Terms and Conditions of Acceptance*

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all the Terms and Conditions of Acceptance as outlined above.

Step 4 - Your Information - Who is Applying?
First Name*
First Name
Last Name*
Last Name
Full Name
Company Name*
Company Name
Address*
Address
City*
City
Province*
Province
Postal Code*
Postal Code
Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Workshop Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Website
Website
Online Store
Online Store
Facebook
Facebook
Instagram
Instagram
Language*

EnglishFrench
Artisan Referral
Were you referred to apply to The Circle Craft Christmas Market by another Exhibitor? NOTE: Must be done at time of application submission.

YesNo
Who is the Exhibitor who referred you?
What is the email address of the Exhibitor who referred you?
Show Directory
Please let us know the name you would like to appear in our online show directory and/or website gallery.*
Name or Company Listing (25 character limit)
Please let us know what product listing you would like to appear in our online show directory and/or website gallery.*
Brief Description of Products (25 character limit)

Step 5 - Upload your product, gallery images and supporting documentation.
All images and supporting documentation required must be included to properly jury your submission. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be reviewed.
Please upload eight high resolution, close-up, focused images of the work you would like to display and sell at the show, (maximum size 5mb each). The only accepted formats for photo images are JPEG or PNG.*

5mb maximum size per image.
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Website Gallery - Upload one clear product image for use in the Signatures.ca website gallery - Image should be a clear image of one product at a 1:1 ratio, 1080 x 1080 pixels in JPEG or PNG format, maximum size 5mb. File name should be your Last Name, First Name then Gallery, eg. SMITH JUDY GALLERY. *

5mb maximum size per image.
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Upload one photo of your booth display - maximum size 5mb - JPEG or PNG formats only.*

5mb maximum size per image.
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Upload two images of your studio and of you working in it. Images should present an overall view of your workspace. - maximum size 5mb each - JPEG or PNG formats only.*

5mb maximum size per image.
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Upload your Résumé/CV - PDF or Word document only.*

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Upload your Art and Design Personal Statement and a detailed description of Production Process - PDF or Word document only.*

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I agree that Signatures Shows Ltd. and The Circle Craft Co-operative may use my product images for advertising and promotional purposes.*

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Step 6 - Verify and Sign Your Application and Submit Payment
Your Signature and Declaration of Authenticity

I am the creator and producer of the products that I intend to sell at the Circle Craft Christmas Market. I understand that digitally signing my name constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions in this Agreement contained herein.
Your Signature - (Use your mouse, finger, or trackpad to sign.)*

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If your application is accepted and a contract is issued, a charge of $400 will be processed on your credit card. You may not be notified in advance that the charge is being processed.
I understand and agree that if my application is accepted to be a participant in the 2023 Circle Craft Christmas Market, Signatures Shows Ltd. will process a $400 deposit on the credit indicated above. I also understand that if my application is accepted and a contract is issued and I withdraw, cancel, or refuse participation, the $400 deposit is non-refundable. All withdrawals, cancellations, or refusals must be emailed to applications@signatures.ca. Please indicate your name and company name in the subject line.*

Yes

$10 Application Fee - This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. All funds are in Canadian dollars. *

Circle Craft 2023 Application Feetax included

$10.00CAD

Total

$0.00CAD

Credit Card Details (First Name, Last Name, Card Number, CVC and Expiry)
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

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Step 1 - Criteria | Eligibility

Step 2 - Categories | Exhibit Costs

Step 3 - Select the size and type of booth you are applying for

Please list the products you wish to exhibit and sell.

Step 4 - Your Information - Who is Applying?

Artisan Referral

Show Directory

Step 5 - Upload your product, gallery images and supporting documentation.

Step 6 - Verify and Sign Your Application and Submit Payment