Vendor Types

Artists and craftspeople of all types are welcomed to apply.  You must be the creator of the work you are selling.  No imports, no resellers, and no vintage/antiques at this time.

Concord Main St. businesses:
Main St. businesses may request space at the market for promotional purposes at no cost, as space allows. Please contact us for more information.  Our intent is to promote downtown Concord.

Community-focused groups,  non-profits or educational groups:
You may request booth space to promote community-focused programs and activities.  Space will be offered free of charge as space allows.

Students:
Students artists and artisans may participate at a student rate.  Student ID card must be provided.

Dates

2009 Market Dates TBA.  We will announce Spring dates in the early winter.

Times

The market runs from 9AM to 3PM each date.  You will receive a setup time with instructions prior to your setup each week that you participate.

Tents, Weights, Tables, Displays

You provide your own tent, table or any other displays.  There will be none available to rent at the event.  You must also provide weights for your tent—AT LEAST 25 LBS PER TENT LEG, clearly anchored to your tent.  This is critical and it is REQUIRED.  New England weather is not predictable.  All it takes is one gust of wind and a tent can fly—into a car windshield, into another vendor’s tent, into the street potentially causing an accident.  Many commercial tent makers manufacture weights specifically for this purpose.  Please contact us for more information about weights if you are unsure of how to address this issue.

Cancellations/Weather Policy

There are no refunds given for no-shows.  The success of the market is dependent on the commitment of participating artists.  As of 2009, our policy is officially Rain or Shine.

However, in the event of potentially dangerous weather conditions in the forecast, please check the market website after 6:30AM or call 603-229-2157 after 6:30AM to confirm whether the market will proceed on that day.  We take safety very seriously.  We will not issue refunds on such dates--alas, we cannot control the weather--but we are happy to offer a credit for a future market date.

How To Apply

Please provide the following information, in writing, to the Market:

Name
Email address
Briefly describe your work
Location (where you’re from)
Date(s) requested
Up to four photos of your work or a link to your website

Send your request via email to:  concordartsmarket@yahoo.com

Or by snail mail to:  Concord Arts Market, 88 N. Main St. Ste 205, Concord, NH, 03301

Your application will be reviewed by our selection committee and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Fees

Once you have been notified of acceptance, and your dates confirmed, you will need to send payment.  The booth fee is TBA for 2009, per 10 x 10 space.  A maximum of two vendors may share a space.  Your dates ARE NOT RESERVED until your payment has been recieved.

You may send a check to reserve your space.  $25 will be charged for all returned checks.

Make your check payable to:
Granite State Arts Market LLC

Mail it to:
Concord Arts Market, 88 N. Main St. Ste 205, Concord, NH, 03301

Early Departure

Early departure from the market is NOT allowed.  If you do have an emergency arise and need to leave early, please notify market staff immediately so that arrangements can be made.  The success of the market depends on the commitment of the participating artists.  Additionally, the liability issues created by moving vehicles and displays while the venue is open to the public create a hazard to the event and other participants as well as the public.

Location

The Concord Arts Market is located at 33 Capitol St. in Concord, NH, 03301.  It is an even, cement lot.  Residents will recognize it as the home of the Department of Justice and Laconia Savings Bank.  It is located across the street from both the NH State House, AND the Concord Farmers' Market, in downtown Concord.  There is plenty of street parking available, as well as a parking garage within walking distance...and you don't have to pay the meters on Saturdays.