• By Hand Artisan Gift Market January 2027 Applications

    Thank you for your interest in applying to the By Hand Artisan Gift Market, taking place January 23 – 26, 2027 at The International Centre in Toronto.

    The By Hand Gift Show is Canada’s premier wholesale handmade show, providing retailers with a unique opportunity to discover and purchase high-quality Canadian handmade products directly from the artists, artisans, and designers who create them.

    By Hand Artisan Gift Market

    January 23 – 26, 2027
    The International Centre • Toronto, Ontario
    Wholesale trade show for Canadian artists, artisans, designers, and makers.

    Part of Toronto Market Week

    The By Hand Gift Show is proud to be part of Toronto Market Week, bringing together four shows under one roof: MODE Show, By Hand Gift Show, Gift & Home, and the Show T.O. Permanent Showrooms.

    For four days, talented Canadian artists, artisans, and designers gather to promote their businesses, connect directly with retailers, and sell their work to buyers from coast to coast to coast, all conveniently located under one roof at The International Centre.

    To apply to the By Hand Artisan Gift Market, please click “Next” below.

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  • By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

  • Application and Acceptance Procedure

    Acceptance Process
    Acceptance and selection for our shows is a multi-stage process.
    Phase 1 (September)
    Processing applications from returning exhibitors who used early-bird registration, plus new applicants received by October 2026.
    Phase 2 (Late November)
    Jurying, considering, and accepting all other applications received by November 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by the end of November.
    Phase 3 (December - January)
    Reviewing remaining applications and making selections based on availability within product categories.
    A waiting list will be maintained for applicants who are not selected due to space or category limitations.
    Notes: Upon acceptance, participants will receive set up details and ongoing show correspondence via the email address provided in this application.
    Online Application Guide
    Please complete each step in full, then click SUBMIT.
    Step 1: Review and agree to Criteria, Eligibility, Exclusivity, and Terms and Conditions.
    Step 2: Select shows and your product category.
    Step 3: Choose booth size and type, and list the products you wish to sell.
    Step 4: Complete the detailed applicant information section.
    Step 5: Upload product images and supporting materials required for jurying.
    Step 6: Authorize the $10 application fee and $300 deposit per show (processed only upon acceptance), then submit your application.
    Booth Costs Are All-Inclusive
    Our exhibit price is an all-inclusive package with no hidden costs.
    Included is 8’ high booth draping (back and sides), electrical power, storage, show promotional tools, show programme listing, website gallery listing, pre-show media opportunities, in-show artisan promotions, overnight security, carpeted aisles, discounted hotel & flight rates, and priority consideration for acceptance into all of our shows.
    Unlike others, with Signatures, there are no hidden costs.

    Images and Supporting Documentation Required

    For Signatures to consider your application, we require product images and supporting documentation. Please ensure all files are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
    Images Required
    Formats: JPEG or PNG only
    Max size: 5MB per file
    8–10 clear product images of what you plan to sell
    2 images of your studio, plus 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 our show galleries
    Information Required
    Biography and Personal Statement
    What inspires you to create? What is the background and source of your creative passion? How long have you been creating and selling your work? How do others assist you, and what are their roles in production? What price range are your products?
    Step-by-Step Production Process
    Please provide details on how your products are produced. What are the steps in the production process? Where do you source materials? What equipment do you use? What techniques do you utilize? Where is your studio or workshop?
    Important: Please make sure all files are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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    By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

  • Criteria and Eligibility

    Signatures Shows are juried events. 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 to be sold, with production under your direct supervision in Canada. You are required to submit an outline of your production process demonstrating alignment with our criteria. Gourmet Food and Body Care applicants may be required to submit samples upon request.
    All articles offered for sale must be approved. Overlap in more than two product categories in a booth is not permitted. Selling work produced by other artisans is prohibited.
    Display and Packaging
    Your booth and product packaging must present a professional appearance. Backdrops and floor coverings are required; table-top displays are discouraged. Pop-up canopies are not permitted indoors, including frames only, with or without the canopy attached.
    Food Products
    All food items must be packaged; on-site consumable food is not permitted. Products must be produced in an approved facility with packaging and labelling that meet provincial and federal public health requirements. Sampling must comply with all applicable health regulations and approvals.
    Body Care
    All body care items must have proper packaging and labelling and be produced in facilities meeting provincial and federal public health requirements. Any sampling must comply with applicable health regulations.
    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. For more information, contact info@signatures.ca.
    Restrictions
    Reproduction aids such as moulds and digital designs must be created by the applying artisan. Commercially manufactured products, items bought for resale, work created from commercial kits, unfinished goods, craft supplies, or products represented by dealers, agents, or franchises are not permitted. If reproduction techniques are used, a quantity of original pieces must always be displayed.
    Kits or DIY Products: Permitted only if the primary components are created and designed by the exhibitor based on original designs.
    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: Jewellery may not be sold unless specifically juried and accepted. Permanent jewellery services are not permitted at our shows unless the primary components used are original work created by the artisan.
    Licensed Designs: 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.
  • Have you participated in a By Hand, Signatures Show or Circle Craft Show in 2025 or 2026?*

  • By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

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

  • By Hand January 2027 - Select your first choice in the size and type of exhibit booth you would like to apply for. (includes 750 watts power)*
  • By Hand January 2027 - Select your second choice in the size and type of exhibit booth you would like to apply for.*
  • If my first or second choice of booth size and type are not available, I would prefer to:*

  • By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

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

  • Please select your product category*
  • How many people assist you in production?*

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    By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

  • Step 4 - Your Information - Who is Applying?


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  • By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

  • 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.

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  • I agree that Signatures Shows Ltd. may use my product images for advertising and promotional purposes.*

  • By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

  • 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?
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    By Hand Artisan Gift Show January 2027

    Application Form

    January 23 - 26, 2027 • Toronto, ON

  • Step 6 - Verify, Sign and Submit Your Application

  • Application Fee*

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      By Hand January 2027 Application Fee

      Tax Included - GST/HST 101127892

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    • 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. 

       
       
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