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Interested in being a vendor at Gainesville’s original alternative craft show? That’s awesome! We’re always on the hunt for local artists and crafters who make unique handmade items that are edgy enough to stand out from the crowd.

Our next winter show will happen on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at First Magnitude Brewing Company.

Ready to apply? Please scroll down and read the fine print, and then click the red button below. Applications will be accepted until October 9 at 11:59 p.m. or until we reach application capacity. Final decisions will be announced by October 16 by 11:59 pm.

Questions? Contact Kim at [email protected].

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Thanks for your interest in the 16th winter edition of GLAM Craft Show! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. 

**NEW — all applicants will pay a $15 application fee when they apply. Those applicants who are selected for the show will be invoiced for the $135 vendor fee, which must be paid within two weeks. ** 

EVENT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION FEE: All applicants will pay a non-refundable $15 application fee.

VENUE: This show takes place at First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1221 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. 

VENDOR SPACES: Interested applicants can apply for an outdoor 10′ x 10′ booth space ($135) and must bring their own table(s) and chair(s). Tents are encouraged but not required, and all tents must be anchored securely with weights. Limited vendor spaces are available. 

SHARING SPACE: If you wish to share a space with another potential vendor whom you already know, please email Kim first at glamcraftshow(at)gmail.com before applying.

PHOTOS: All applicants must submit photos of their work that are representative of what they would offer for sale at GLAM, either via a web link in their application or by emailing photos to glamcraftshow(at)gmail.com. Applications that do not include photos may be automatically declined.

SELECTION CRITERIA: We favor vendors who make unique, handmade, giftable items that are fresh and unexpected, or even edgy and quirky. Please know that we work hard to strike the right balance of vendors for our shoppers, who come back year after year — both to revisit repeat vendors they love and to be wowed by new vendors. A few things to keep in mind:

• We reserve roughly 10%-15% of available spaces for makers who have never participated in GLAM before.
• We limit the number of vendors who sell within a single category (e.g., jewelry, ceramics, soaps/bath/beauty).
• We do accept vendors who sell a limited number of vintage items, however our primary focus is on maker-generated items. 
• We do not accept vendors whose primary business is to resell items made entirely by someone else (e.g., imported or wholesale items). To be clear, it’s okay to buy mass-produced T-shirts and screenprint them with your own designs. It’s not okay to buy jewelry or clothing that’s handmade in another country and sell it as your own work. If you think there is any grey area with what you make/sell, be sure to address this on your application and/or send us an email.

Please note that for each show, we receive more applications than we can accept. In part this is because we’ve been hosting this event for 16 years and have many vendors who reapply. So if you are declined, it may be that we simply do not have space, even if we feel like your work is a good fit for the show. 

NOTIFICATION: All applicants will be notified of their status by Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 11:59 p.m., if not before.

VENDOR FEE: If you are accepted, the producer will invoice you for the $135 vendor fee. Please save your email receipt if you need it for tax purposes — the payee will appear as Sew Make Do, LLC, which is the parent company for GLAM.

SET UP AND BREAKDOWN: Vendor set-up will start at 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 8, and all vendors must have their display set up and ready for customers by 10:00 a.m. Vendors may not begin breaking down their display until the event has ended at 5 p.m. If you break down early, you may not be accepted for future shows.

QUESTIONS: Have questions before you apply? Email Kim Kruse at [email protected]. Thanks so much for your interest in making GLAM a diverse and dynamic event!

GLAM Craft Show is a production of Sew Make Do LLC, a Gainesville-based small business that strives to bring creative opportunities to our local community.