2025 By Hand January Application

2025 By Hand January Application Form
Toronto International Centre - January 25 - 28, 2025
NOW FOUR DAYS!

Saturday, January 25 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025

The By Hand Gift Show is Canada’s premier wholesale show, providing retailers a unique opportunity to purchase the highest quality Canadian Handmade goods.

Once again, the By Hand Gift Show is proud to be part of Toronto Market Week a combination of 4 shows under one roof including MODE Show, the By Hand Gift Show, Gift & Home and the Show T.O. Permanent Showrooms.

For four days only, Canada’s most talented artists, artisans, and designers gather to promote their business and sell their works to retailers from coast to coast to coast, conveniently located under one roof at The International Centre.
Have you participated in a By Hand, Signatures Show or Circle Craft Show in the past?*

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - CLICK TO EXPAND and PLEASE READ!
Application and Acceptance Procedure | Step-by-Step Guide
Acceptance Procedure

A) Acceptance Process - The acceptance and selection is a multi-stage process.

Phase 1 - Beginning in October, this phase focuses on processing applications received from returning 2024 exhibitors who took advantage of early-bird registration.

Phase 2 - We will jury, consider, and accept other applications received by November 1, 2024, and let applicants know of their acceptance by the end of November.

Phase 3 - Starting in November, we will review any remaining applications and make our selections based on remaining availability in product categories. You may be placed on the show waiting list 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.

B) Online Application Step by Step Guide

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

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

Step 2 - Select the booth size and type you are applying for.

Step 3 - Select your product category and list your products you wish to sell.

Step 4 - Complete the detailed applicant information section.

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

Step 6 - Authorize processing of the $10 application fee and the $300 deposit (only if you are accepted) and submit your completed application.

C) Signatures Booth Costs are All-Inclusive - no hidden costs!

Our exhibit price is an all-inclusive package that includes 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 our official show carriers, and priority consideration for acceptance into all of our shows. Unlike others, with Signatures there are no hidden costs!
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Criteria | Eligibility | Cancellation - IMPORTANT - CLICK TO EXPAND and PLEASE READ!
Step 1 - Criteria | Eligibility | Cancellation
Criteria and Eligibility

By Hand is a juried event. 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 availability within product categories at the show.

Products: You must be the designer and creator of the work and production must be under your direct supervision in Canada. You are required to submit an outline of your production process demonstrating to the jury that your work aligns with our criteria. Gourmet Food and Body Care applicants may be required to submit samples upon request.

All articles to be offered for sale must be approved. Overlap in more than two (2) product categories in a booth is not permitted. Selling works produced by other artisans is prohibited within your booth.

Display & Packaging: Your booth, including product packaging, must present a professional appearance as these are some of the primary considerations for acceptance. Backdrops and floor coverings are required; table-top displays are discouraged.

Booth Sharing: Booth sharing is generally not permitted. Requests for booth sharing will be assessed individually. Each interested artisan must submit a separate application and undergo an individual jury evaluation for acceptance.

Restrictions

Reproduction aids such as moulds and digital designs must be the creation of the applying artisan. Commercially manufactured products, products bought for resale, work created from commercial kits, designs or materials, unfinished goods, craft supplies, or products represented by dealers, agents or franchises are not permitted at our shows. If you use reproduction techniques and the reproductions are for sale, you must always display a quantity of original pieces.

Kits or DIY Products: These will only be permitted if components are created and designed by the exhibitor. Kits assembled with commercially made components will not be permitted.

AI-generated products are not permitted. Any work including, but not limited to, paintings, illustrations, drawings, sculptures, photography, writing, and digital works that are created, designed, or materially influenced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning algorithms are prohibited. This restriction includes both physical and digital forms of products.

Jewellery may not be sold unless specifically juried and accepted.

Use of Licensed Designs, Images or Properties: The use of licensed designs, images or properties in your work is not permitted as the sole design unless you have a license to reproduce them. License information must be available upon request. The use of licensed designs, images or properties included as part of a greater design is acceptable if not the main element.

Made in Canada*

I reside in Canada and my products are made in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements*

I am the designer and production is directly under my supervision.

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
Facebook
Facebook
Instagram
Instagram
Online Store
Online Store
TikTok
TikTok
Language*

EnglishFrench

Step 5 - Upload your product images and supporting documentation
To consider your application we require the following images and supporting documentation.
- 8 clear product images of what you plan to sell at the show.
- 2 images of your studio with 1 image of you working in it.
- 1 recent image of your booth display or a detailed diagram of your display.
- 1 product image for the byhand.ca show gallery.
JPEG OR PNG formats only, maximum 5mb in size.
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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Upload two photos of your studio with at least one showing 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 one photo of your booth display or a detailed sketch - maximum size 5mb - JPEG or PNG formats only. *

5mb maximum size per image.
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Advertising Images - Please upload high resolution, close-up, focused images of your work for possible use in the the show marketing and social media campaigns. (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 - Please upload one clear product image for use in the byhand.ca show 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 to be your Last Name, First Name then Gallery, eg. SMITH JUDY GALLERY.*

5mb maximum size per image.
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I agree that Signatures Shows Ltd. may use my product images for advertising and promotional purposes.*

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Supporting Documentation Required
- Biography and Personal Statement - What inspires you to create, what is the background and source of your creative passion, how long you have been doing it and your products’ price ranges.
- Statement of Production Process - Please provide us with details on how your products are produced. What are the steps in the production process? Where do you source your material? What kind of equipment do you use? What techniques do you utilize? Who else assists you in production? What are their roles and involvement in the production? Where is your studio or workshop? Is any part of your work outsourced and if Yes, where?
Please indicate if you prefer to upload your Biography and Personal Statement and your Statement of Production (PDF or Word Document only) or do you wish to complete the fields below.

I will upload the required documents.I will complete the Biography and Production Statements
Biography and Personal Statement Uploads - PDF or Word Document Only

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Biography - Tell us about yourself and your work. What inspires you, your education and training background, how long have you been creating work, what other major shows you have participated in. Share with us your business goals, why you want to be part of a Signatures show and any other information you feel is important to your story.

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Your Step by Step Production Process - Each item you wish to sell at the show must be made by you or under your direct supervision. Please provide us with details on how your products are designed and produced. What are the steps in the production process? Where do you source your materials? What kind of equipment do you use? What techniques do you utilize? Who else assists you in production? Where is your studio or workshop. Let us know the price range of the your products.

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Do you have any other additional comments and/or requests regarding your application?

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

I am the creator and producer of the products that I intend to sell. 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.

My Products*

2025 By Hand Winter Application FeeTax Included - GST/HST 101127892

$10.00CAD

Total

$0.00CAD

Credit Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

Your Signature - (Use your mouse, finger, or trackpad to sign.)*

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I hereby authorize Signatures Shows Ltd. to process a $300 deposit on the above indicated credit card should my application to exhibit in the By Hand Show be accepted by Signatures Shows Ltd. I understand that I will not receive advanced notice that the $300 credit card charge is being processed. I understand that if my application is accepted and a contract is issued and I withdraw, cancel, or refuse participation at any time, the $300 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.*

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2025 By Hand January Application Form

Toronto International Centre - January 25 - 28, 2025

Application and Acceptance Procedure | Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 - Criteria | Eligibility | Cancellation

Step 2 - Select the booth size and type you are applying for.

Step 3 - Please list the products you are applying to display and sell.

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Step 4 - Your Information - Who is Applying?

Step 5 - Upload your product images and supporting documentation

Step 6 - Verify, Sign and Submit Your Application