• Gather and Trade Stallholder Application

    Join Arts North West for an exciting opportunity to showcase your unique talents and original works at our upcoming markets, celebrating the rich culture of First Nations artists and culture. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we are here to support you every step of the way. All stall holders MUST have their own insurance.

  • As part of the Creative Streets Festival 2026, Arts North West is proud to present the Gather & Trade Aboriginal Arts Market—a vibrant celebration of First Nations creativity in the heart of Armidale.

    Creative Streets transforms the Armidale CBD into a place where art, performance, music, light, ideas and community come together, celebrating creativity as part of everyday life. Within this dynamic festival, Gather & Trade creates a dedicated space for Aboriginal artists, makers and cultural practitioners to share their work, stories and culture directly with the community.

    More than a marketplace, Gather & Trade celebrates living culture, supports Aboriginal creative enterprise and strengthens opportunities for First Nations artists to connect with new audiences. Every purchase directly supports Aboriginal artists and contributes to the continued growth of the region's creative economy.

    Join us as we celebrate creativity, culture and community during the Creative Streets Festival Opening Night on Saturday, 17 October 2026, and experience the richness of Aboriginal arts in the heart of Armidale.

    Armidale Creative Streets Festival – Gather & Trade Aboriginal Arts Market
    Saturday, 17 October 2026
    Beardy Street Mall, Armidale NSW 2350

    • Stallholder bump in: From 1.00 pm *
    • Market trading: 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm *
    • Stallholder bump out: From 8.00 pm *

    Please note that event times may be adjusted to align with the overall Creative Streets Festival program. Registered stallholders will be advised of any schedule changes prior to the event.

    As this is an outdoor twilight event within the Creative Streets Festival, stallholders are expected to have their site fully set up before trading commences and remain open for the duration of the market.

    Important Information

    • Applications must be completed in full to be considered.
    • Original work created by the nominated artist(s) must comprise at least 75% of all products offered for sale.
    • All work must be suitable for display in a nightime outdoor market environment.
    • Stallholders are encouraged to engage with visitors and share the stories behind their work, contributing to the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Creative Streets Festival.

    Important Notice: Submission of a stallholder application does not guarantee sales, visitor numbers, or customer traffic. Gather & Trade markets are often held as part of larger events that are organised and promoted by external organisations. While Arts North West promotes the Gather & Trade market itself where appropriate, overall event attendance, visitor numbers, and purchasing behaviour are outside our control. Stallholders participate at their own discretion and accept the commercial risks associated with attending public events.

     

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  • IMPORTANT: TERMS & CONDITIONS: 

     

    SOLO-ARTIST AND GROUP-ARTIST STALLS:

    As a group or solo stall you are responsible for truthfully informing Arts North West of the amount of artist's that you are presenting at each market. You accept that any support provided by Arts North West, financial or otherwise, will be revoked or reduced if this has been falsley declared.

    You are responsible for travel of persons and goods to each event. Arts North West is able to provide a pre-determined stallholder remitance to assist in travel related fees following each particular event. This remitance is approved by Arts North West on the day and provided 1-4 weeks after your invoice is recieved.

    Solo-Artist Stalls recieve $200 to help cover materials, accomodation, and travel.

    Group-Artist* Stalls recieve $500  for the whole stall and all conrtributing artsits, to help cover materials, accomodation, and travel.

    *A Group-Artist Stall needs to consist of three or more individuals artworks.

    INSURANCE: 

    By signing the below you declare that you have provided the correct, up to date, and adequate insurance to host a market stall with your nominated insurance company. 

    SALES: 

    Each stallholder is responsible for their own cash or electronic transactions on the day. Arts North West will not assist with this process in any way, nor will they help with any transactions or handle monies. 

    REPORTING: 

    Arts North West requires all stallholders to provide data to the nominated Market Coordinator regarding the gross amount of takings from the 'Gather and Trade' events.  This information is provided to the funding body as a lump sum and deidentified data. Any confidential information will be destroyed once the reporting is completed. 

    BEHAVIOUR:

    All stallholders, contractors, partners and/or staff will act in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner. Any party behaving in a manner contrary to these terms, will not participate in any further 'Gather and Trade' events hosted by Arts North West and may be asked to eject themselves from the event.

  • Once you have submitted this form, a staff member from Arts North West will contact you and confirm your information and site for the markets.

    There are limited sites so please inform Arts North West if you cannot attend, to ensure the site can be reallocated to another vendor. 

    Declaration
    By submitting this form, you declare that the information provided is true and accurate, and you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Arts North West Gather and Trade Market Stall Event.

    You also declare that submission of a stallholder application does not guarantee sales, visitor numbers, or customer traffic. Gather & Trade markets are often held as part of larger events that are organised and promoted by external organisations. While Arts North West promotes the Gather & Trade market itself where appropriate, overall event attendance, visitor numbers, and purchasing behaviour are outside our control. Stallholders participate at their own discretion and accept the commercial risks associated with attending public events.


    Terms & Conditions – Market Stall Event
    Applications: Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
    Setup: Stallholders must adhere to allocated setup and pack-down times.
    Responsibilities: Stallholders must supply their own equipment, maintain a clean space, and ensure their stall is safe and well-presented.
    Products: All goods must be legal, safe, and comply with relevant regulations.
    Insurance: Stallholders are responsible for their own insurance and liability.
    Conduct: All participants must behave respectfully.
    Weather: The event will proceed in most weather conditions unless deemed unsafe.
    Media: Photos/videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes.
    By applying, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

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