2025 Brevard Maker's Market Application

Market Details

Event Date: September 13, 2025

Location: Downtown Brevard.

Join us for the Heart of Brevard’s 5th Annual Plein Air Festival on Saturday, September 13th, right in the heart of downtown Brevard!

As part of our fifth 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 Paint Sale on Saturday the 13th. 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 50 artists, crafters, and makers for our fall event. Apply today to secure your spot.

Due to a high response, we are not able to accept any more potters at this time. Please consider applying for Halloweenfest or Light Up the Night (applications available September 12th).

As our Makers Market runs in conjunction with our Brevard Plein Air Painting event that takes place from September 8-13th, 2025, 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 check out additional events that will be happening throughout the week 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 WNC 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% processing fee when paying by Square. The link will also be provided in the confirmation email that will be sent upon completion of your application.

Acceptance emails will be sent as soon as possible, with booth payments being due on August 18th or upon acceptance if acceptance is after the 18th.

Booth space is limited to 10' x 10' and is available for $85.00 (A discounted rate of $65.00 is offered to crafters from Transylvania County). See below if you need a larger space.

Vendors can share a booth, but each vendor must apply separately and pay the $25 application fee. The shared booth fee is $100.

If you would like to pay your application fee by check, please send a check for $25.00 made payable to Heart of Brevard. Please note 'Makers Market 2025' 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 our new mailing address**

More details about the event will be provided upon acceptance.

Additional Event Information:

Location: Downtown Brevard
Date: Saturday, September 13th, from 9:30am to 5pm
Application & Vendor Fees are nonrefundable.

Application Deadline: This has been extended until full

Certificates of Insurance or Waivers are due Friday, August 29, 2025

All artwork and crafts on display must be original and created by the vendor 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 weighted at all times (40lbs per leg). The use of stakes is prohibited.

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. Also, smoking is not permitted.

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.

Business Name*

Maker's Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Maker's Contact Number*

Maker's E-mail*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Maker's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

I am local and based in Transylvania County, NC.*

YesNo

Website

Face Book Handle

Instagram Handle

What do you make/create? What is your craft type?*

What size booth space do you need?*

10' x 10'10' x 20'10' x 30'

Describe your craft! Tell us a little bit about your work and your process.*

Anything else you'd like to share with us about your business or your work?*

Do you currently sell your work at a gallery or business in the Heart of Brevard?*

YesNo

Upload Your Business Logo

Upload 4-6 Images of Your Work and Booth Setup*

How did you hear about this event?*

Have you participated in made brevard or our Plein Air Festival market previously?*

PHOTOGRAPHY USE - We may be interested in using photos directly from artists' websites for promotional purposes. If selected for Brevard Makers Market, would you allow us to potentially use one of your photos?*

YesNo

Do you have any questions for us?

Photo & Information Release and Event Liability Release

By checking the box below you agree to our terms and conditions. Please read the complete Photo & Information Release and Event Liability Release below, and mark that you agree to them.

PHOTO AND INFORMATION RELEASE - I hereby grant the releasee permission to use photographs and information I've provided in this form in any of the following: web-based publications, print advertisements, social media and organization newsletters. I hereby affirm that such release to the releasee does not constitute any form of compensation, including royalties arising from the photographs, to my benefit. I understand and agree that photographs in the possession of the releasee shall become the property of the releasee. The use and publication of the photographs however, shall conform to my rights as a subject of said photographs. I hereby waive my right to inspect of approve the photographs by which my likeness appears. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge the from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. Heart of Brevard will not share my information with other organizations.*

Yes, I give Heart of Brevard permission to use my photo and information I've provided in this form, as detailed above.No, I do not give Heart of Brevard permission to use my photo and information.

HEART OF BREVARD EVENT LIABILITY RELEASE - “Releasees” shall mean Heart of Brevard, its board members, volunteers, partners and employees. I acknowledge that participation in Brevard Maker Market 2024 is not without risk to me and my family and I fully assume the risks associated with such participation. For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collectively “Successors”) I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE TO INDEMNIFY AND NOT TO SUE the Releasees and all sponsors, organizers and promoting organizations, property owners, law enforcement agencies, public entities, special districts and properties that are in any manner connected with this event, and their respective agents, officials, and employees through or by which the event will be held, (the forgoing are also collectively deemed to be Releasees), FROM ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASEES’ OWN NEGLIGENCE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me and from any and all damages which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with the event, or travel to or return from the event. I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with the event and agenda, the Releasees’ rules, and any special regulations for the event and agree to comply with all such rules and regulations. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the event which may be beyond the control of the Releasees, and I must continually participate so as to neither endanger myself nor others. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my equipment, any equipment provided for my use and my conduct in connection with this event.*

Yes, I have read and agree to the Heart of Brevard Event Liability Release detailed above.No, I do not agree to the Heart of Brevard Event Liability Release detailed above.

Please sign below confirming that you've read and agreed to both the Heart of Brevard Event Liability Release detailed above and to the Photo and Information Release Policy.

Application Fee and Payment Information

I understand that upon completion of the application a $25 Application fee is due at time of submission. The application fee is nonrefundable.

Please note that online payments are subject to a 5% processing fee.

Booth spaces will be 10′ x 10′ and will be $100 each. (Local vendors from Transylvania County have an $85.00 booth fee.) Booth payments should be made after you have received an acceptance confirmation email for your application. If you need more than one booth space contact us directly, info@brevardnc.org or 828-884-3278.

Application Fees can be paid via Square. A link to pay via Square is shared above in this application.

OR

Vendors may mail a check in for your application fee. Checks are to be made out to Heart of Brevard and mailed to Heart of Brevard, P.O. Box 931, Brevard NC 28712. Please note 'Makers Market 2025' in the memo line for proper processing.

All fees are non-refundable.

By checking the box you accept that in order for your application to be considered the Application Fee must be paid in full.*

I accept.

Please let us know if you are interested in our other Heart of Brevard events

Halloweenfest on October 25, 2025Light Up the Night market on December 6, 2025