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- Who can apply to the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market?
Any crafter who produces handmade goods to sell can apply to our market; however, all items to be sold must be handmade by the applicant. Absolutely no kit crafts, items purchased and assembled, imported crafts, or items crafted by someone other than the applicant will be accepted. No exceptions.
- How do I apply?
You must complete an application form and provide samples for jurying, along with a Cheque for booth fees, which will not be cashed unless you are accepted. An incomplete form can result in you not being accepted.* Please note if you sell food products you must attach a current copy of your license/ approval from provincial health authorities.
- How much does a booth cost?
The price is variable depending on what you require. Please refer to the application form.
- What is the jury process?
We use a private jury of experienced crafters who will be evaluating the quality and originality of your product, as well as presentation. All items to be sold must go through jurying and the jury reserves the right to accept and decline items of their choosing.
- How many items should I bring in to be juried?
Space is limited, so only bring in a few small samples or one larger item, if necessary. List additional items on your application form. Note: If your items are of differing categories you must bring in a sample for each category. (e.g., fudge and pottery).
- Where do I drop my items off to be juried?
Items must be well labeled and dropped off/ mailed to the Arts Council’s office: 9201 Corbould St. inside the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Crafters are responsible for delivery and pick up of items, or you can provide prepaid postage or courier waybill for return of mailed samples. The jury’s decision is returned with your samples. NO LETTERS WILL BE SENT.
- Can I speak with the jury?
No. The jury is private and their names will not be released to the public under any circumstance. Note: The Arts Council staff are not on the jury and have no impact on whether you are accepted or not!
- I was in the Market last year. Do I have to be juried again?
Yes. Every year you must prove your product’s quality is still up to par.
- When is the deadline to apply?
Selection 1: made from applications received by April 6, 2012. Crafters must pick up their entries in the week of April 23 – 27, 2012
Selection 2: made from applications received by June 1, 2012. Crafters must pick up their entries in the week of June 18 – 22, 2012
Note: If booths are full after selection 1, no further applicants will be accepted.
- How do I find out if I was accepted or not?
The jury’s decision is returned with your samples on an evaluation form addressing the quality of samples and presentation plans; you must pick up your items. No letters will be sent. All decisions of the jury are final.
- I missed the deadlines! Can I still apply?
Yes. You may apply for waitlist in the event that another crafter cancels. There is no order on our waitlist! Entries are chosen based on many factors such as: what crafter canceled, what categories are too full, uniqueness of product, etc.
- What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations received prior to August 31st will be subject to a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after August 31st.
- Okay, I think I am ready to apply!
Great! Click here to download the application form, or you can stop by the Arts Council’s office at 9201 Corbould St. inside the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. We can also mail or fax you a form if you give us a call at 604.392.8888
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Christmas Craft Market