Market Details
Date: September 14, 2024
Location: Downtown Brevard.
Join us for the Heart of Brevard’s 4th Annual Plein Air Festival on Saturday, September 14th, right in the heart of downtown Brevard!
As part of our fourth annual Brevard Plein Air Festival, we are hosting a fall crafters and makers market. This market aims to celebrate our local creators and will run alongside the Brevard Plein Air Wet Paint Show & Sale.
The backdrop for this market is the Brevard Plein Air Festival, held in Transylvania County the week prior. During the week, participating canvas artist will be painting in our surrounding outdoors, to create artwork to show and sell at the Wet Tent Paint Sale on Saturday the 14th. Patrons and Visitors to this Wet Paint Show and Sale will also have the opportunity to explore our Makers Market crafts and enjoy cuisine from our local food trucks.
Our mission in this event is to support local makers by providing an outdoor, curated craft and artist shopping experience. We aim to connect artists with both current and future patrons while celebrating Brevard's vibrant artist community. We encourage everyone attending our Wet Paint show to explore the Artisan Market and enjoy all that downtown Brevard has to offer.
Considering Applying?
If you're a local maker or artisan creating delightful and lovely products, we want you! We're seeking 40 artists, crafters, and makers for our fall event. Apply today to secure your spot.
As our Makers Market runs in conjunction with our Brevard Plein Air Painting event that takes place from September 9-14th, 2024, we are not accepting painters or canvas artists into our Makers Market. If you are a painter or canvas artist, then the Brevard Plein Air Festival is the place for you! We would encourage you to sign up for this week long event! You will find more information for Brevard Plein Air Festival HERE.
Here is more information on what we're looking for in potential Makers Market vendors:
We are #thinklocal
Priority will be given to local (Brevard and Transylvania County) and regional vendors, but all creators are encouraged to apply.
We value variety and innovation, so products should not be based on pre-existing patterns or designs. All items must be handmade, handcrafted, or vintage repurposed and upcycled.
The application fee for our Makers Market is $25.00 and will be due at time of application submittal.
You may pay your application fee of $25.00 HERE via Square. Please note there is a $5.00 processing fee when paying by Square.
Booth space is limited to 10' x 10' and is available for $100.00 (A discounted rate of $85.00 is offered to crafters from Transylvania County). Payments for booth space are due upon receiving confirmation of acceptance.
Vendors can share a booth, but each vendor must apply separately and pay a $25 application fee. The shared booth fee is $100.
If you would like to pay your application fee by check, please sign a check for $25.00 made payable to Heart of Brevard. Please note 'Makers Market 2024' in the memo line so that we can process your check correctly. Please mail to: Heart of Brevard, P.O. Box 931, Brevard NC 28712 **Please note new mailing address**
More details about the event will be provided upon acceptance.
Additional Event Information:
Location: Downtown Brevard
Date: Saturday, September 14th, from 10am to 5pm
Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee and $100 booth fee ($85.00 for makers in Transylvania County)
Shared Booth Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee for each vendor and $100 shared booth fee
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2024
Acceptance Emails will go out on July 10th, 2024. We will include your booth fee payment link and information, and the fee payment will be due at that time. (You may mail a check in to the address listed above).
All artwork and crafts on display must be original and created by the artist themselves. The use of pre-made kits or commercial molds is strictly prohibited.In order to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, all exhibits must align with this wholesome nature.
The images submitted during the application process should accurately depict the quality and price range of the artwork that will be exhibited and available for sale.
Once an artist is awarded an exhibition space, it cannot be transferred to another artist.
Only tents measuring 10 x 10 feet are permissible. It is mandatory for exhibitors to ensure that their booths are securely (40lbs per leg) weighted at all times. The use of stakes is prohibited. To comply with the Fire Marshal's regulations, all canopies must have a fire retardant certificate or sewn-in labels.
Artists must ensure that there is no presence of trash, clutter, or untidy areas around their booths.
During the event, it is essential to keep noise levels to a minimum, which includes radios, televisions, speakers, or any other loud devices.
Additionally, it is strictly prohibited to display any political signs, regardless of their nature.
According to city regulations, no pets are allowed in the venue during the event.
Thank you for considering becoming a vendor!
Please check out our website to learn more about the event, as well as Heart of Brevard.
Feel free to contact info@brevardnc.org with any questions after applying.