SELECTION & PROCESS / APPLICATION & STALL FEES / APPROVED APPLICATIONS / FOOD VENDORS
At Minneapolis Craft Market, we aim to provide our visitors with a diverse range of creative work handmade in the north. Our shoppers are looking for unique designs that cannot be found elsewhere. As such, we carefully review all trader applications, and make our selections based on the following criteria:
Innovative and original handmade work utilizing some or all of the following:
Independent designs
Traditional crafts
New technologies in art and design
Innovative methods of making
Creativity and quality of the finished product, including presentation of images or collateral used for marketing
Ethical sourcing/manufacturing process (e.g. recycled products, fair trade)
Lack of similarity to products already in the marketplace
We will review and respond to your application within 14 days. If you do not receive a response within this time frame, please email holler@mplscraftmarket.com
The application fee is a one-time charge of $15.00 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Makers should review the application and the selection criteria carefully and submit accurate descriptions and links to work to ensure your application can be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If your application is successful, you will be an Approved Trader and are eligible to register for our live markets and set up your online store in our Digital Marketplace.
Digital Marketplace seller fees:
Annual membership fee: $25
Listing fee per item: $0
Commission fee to Minneapolis Craft Market: 15% of sales. Customers place their order through the marketplace, then 85% is paid out (plus sales tax and shipping fees collected) to the maker via PayPal upon order fulfillment.
Our stall fees vary, depending on the time of year, the venue, and other factors. Most events January - May are $75 - $95 per day. Events taking place June - December are typically $95 - $150. Your stall fee includes the following:
Your stall space (stalls range by venue from 6x4' to 10x10' depending on venue)
Listing in our online maker directory
Social media features
The registration page for each market will list specifics including stall fee, market time, location, and how big each space is. 6' tables are available to rent from the market for an additional $10.
You will be sent an approval email containing the following:
A request to submit your st19 form (operator certificate of compliance) as evidence that you have a valid MN tax ID number, or do not need to have one per MN dept. of revenue rules. This form must be completed and returned to us before you will be able to participate in the market.
A link to register and pay for upcoming market dates. You may register for as many dates as you want, subject to availability.
Once you are an approved market trader, you will be eligible to register for any future market days as they become available without having to re-apply. You will also be eligible to register your online store with our Digital Marketplace. See FAQ for full details on the set-up and amenities at each stall, and how to be prepared for selling at the market.
We do not work directly with food vendors selling as part of the marketplace, however we do often need food trucks. If you’re interested in being on our food truck list to get notified about upcoming events, please click here.
