Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market - Wednesday 30th November and 7th December 2016

Designer & Artisan Market – ‘Food and Art - Creating Connections’

Expression of Interest

Dear Local Designer/Artisanand Contacts

We are seeking expressions of interest from artisans who are interested in showcasing their work at our annual Christmas Food + Artisan combined market on Wednesday 30th November AND 7th December

At this time of year we like to bring an extra element to our weekly market by showcasing our local artisans. By combining food and artisans we hope to broaden connections within the local community. We wish to promote high quality local artisan products to build a creative inclusive food and art community.

Preference will be given to locally based stallholders – local being Gold Coast, Tweed,

Lismore and Byron Bay shires.

Please note: Applications close Friday 18th November or when all places are filled. Because of the tight timeframe applications will be assessed as they are received.

Please read carefully the Application Criteria for Acceptance on page 3.

We look forward to receiving your application and/or applications from people to whom you have passed on this invitation.

Warmest regards

Sue Beckinsale

Manager Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market

M: 0498 733 766

Name:
Studio/ Business Address:
Telephone number: / Mobile:
ABN:
Email:
Website/blog:
How is the product you want to sell linked to you?

Please circle below the description which best suits the work you do. Are you the:

Artist/painter/sculptor / Paper maker
Glass blower / Potter/ceramic maker
Jeweller / Textile producer
Leather worker / Metal
Other – please describe

Briefly describe your style of original work and your values and/or beliefs about your work or simply tell us your story:

Please list original authentic items that you have created and wish to sell at market. Include an image of each product with this application and identify the image in the table below:

Item / Description / Image reference / Proposed price

Documents from stallholders required prior to commencing:

1. Do you have Public and Product Liability Insurance? . Yes No

If YES, Insurance Company and Policy No. ______

Expiry Date ______

If you are approved please provide a copy of your Certificate of Currency

Schedule of fees –Food and culture market:

  • Casual stallholder (approx 3m x 3m) with insurance (evidence supplied)
/ $35.00/site
  • Casual stallholder (approx 3m x 3m) without insurance
/ $45/site

Applicant’s signature: ______Date: ______

Application approved:

CFMM Inc official representative’s signature: ______Date: ______

Application Criteria for Acceptance

PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must meet the following criteria:

Local, green production:

The product will be unique to the local area - only original handcrafted, locally designed and produced products will be approved.The raw materials used in the product should be sourced locally wherever this is possible and practical; recycling materials is also highly desirable.

Stallholders are encouraged to have strong ideals on their environmental practices for the manufacture of their product.

High quality:

Products must be of a good to high quality and be fit for purpose (if they are functional).

Professional presentation:

Products must be presented professionally.

Stall presentation:

Stall presentation must be of a high quality with excellent customer service as evident in photos provided with your application.

Stall attendance:

Artist must be willing to be present at the stall throughout the morning – connecting with your community.

Images of product/s:

Your application should include photos of the actual product examples that you will be selling – not photos of past creations.

Terms and conditions:

  1. If your application is accepted only the items listed on your application form may be sold at the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market on the dates above.
  1. Proof of your role and the local production of your products may be required – photographic proof of the work in progress is recommended.
  1. Your application will not be considered if your product and stall presentation do not meet the above criteria.
  1. Final approval of all applications is the decision of the CFMM Inc committee. No discussion will be entered into.
  1. If successful you will be allocated a site at the discretion of the CFMM Inc committee.
  1. A standard one off fee of $35 per site (3mx3m)will be prepaid to the CFMM Inc account (details below).
  1. Once a stall has been booked and approved - the stall fee becomes payable.
  1. Confirmation of site is upon receipt of payment. A reference of your business name is required whendepositing funds into the CFMM Inc account:

Caldera Farmers MarketMurwillumbah INC.: BSB 112 879 A/c no. 456709114

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