What is The Talent Show?
The Talent Show is an indie art & craft fair to be held the first Saturday and Sunday in June 2010, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our mission is to create a marketplace where a diverse group of local artists and designers have an opportunity to showcase and sell their wares to a large local audience.

Vendor Contract
Upon acceptance, print and sign The Talent Show contract. This will will need to be turned in at the Friday, June 4th check in.



Eligibility

Media:
Original, handmade objects will be accepted in the following categories:
Painting, photography, screen prints, clothing design, jewelry, glass, pottery, ceramics, wood, fiber and miscellaneous

Eligibility:
Only the artist’s original work may be shown. No kits, molds, commercial patterns or mass produced goods permitted. Limited, signed prints will be accepted. All work displayed must be for sale.  The Talent Show is open to designers, artists and others who create handcrafted goods.  We accept vendors throughout the Midwest.  We reserve the right to refuse any application that does not meet our criteria.

Application:
The Talent Show does not charge an application fee, only a space rental fee. Vendors may rent canopies, tables and chairs from The Talent Show or bring their own. We require applicants to apply online via our website and have images of their work available online to view. If images of work are not available online, you may email 3-5 low res images at 400-500 pixels wide to micaela@thetalentshowmn.com with "The Talent Show Submission" in the subject line.

Acceptance:
Artists will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis, however, attention to a variety of well rounded media will be taken into consideration before acceptance is announced.
Space is limited!

Our goal is to put together a vendor list that provides shoppers with a wide variety of handmade items. We determine this by the quality, innovation and uniqueness of your work. The overall cohesiveness and consistency of your work, and how your items are represented in your photos/website.



Vendor Options

There are two options for space at The Talent Show. Please indicate your preference. This will NOT Guarantee one over the other. Space is limited.

Outdoor
Outdoor spaces are 10 x 10. A canopy is not required, but trust us, you’ll need one!

Indoor
Indoor spaces are 6 x 8. See below for table and chair rental information.

When is vendor payment due?
Payment is due by Friday, May 14th. This secures your spot. If payment is not made by this date, we may fill your spot with an artist on the wait list.

Rental Options:
One 4x8 table and one chair: $25.00
Extra table (outdoors only): $10.00
Extra chair: $5.00

Requests for rentals due Friday, May 21st, 2010.
Rental fee is due Friday, May 28th, 2010.

Check In & Set UP

Required Friday, June 4th, 4-7pm Check In:
Check in and partial set up will be required of all participants on Friday, June 4th from 4-7 pm. All participating vendors must check in at the designated area before unloading and setting up.  Please bring your signed vendor contract and your donated item for the silent auction at this time and have the following information ready: short description and minimum value for starting bid. We will have forms for you to fill out and attach to your item.

Vendors may set up canopies, tables and displays to the extent they are comfortable with at this time. Outside vendors will be allowed to keep items for sale inside the locked building overnight both, Friday and Saturday. The outside area will be gated and locked overnight, however, The Talent Show is not responsible for any injuries, lost, stolen or damaged goods.

Set up:
Participating vendors will be able to set up between 8am-9:30 am Saturday and Sunday. Vendors can tear down at 6pm. Vendors must arrive on time to set up for the event and may not tear down early for any reason, with the exception of bad weather.

Early tear down is unfair to fellow vendors, attendees and to the organizers. Anyone doing so will not be considered for future Talent Show events.

Vendors are responsible for supplying their own table linens and display items.
Electrical outlets will not be guaranteed, but we will try and accommodate requests from inside vendors. There will be no wall space to hang artwork, please provide a display that is stable.



Other Policies & Silent Auction Info

Weather Policy:
Some of the vendor spaces will be outdoors. Vendors must be prepared for all types of weather. In the event of bad weather, The Talent Show will not be cancelled.

Good Business Practice Policy:
Vendors must adhere to tax requirements for Minneapolis, Minnesota on all sales, unless you only sell tax-exempt items like clothing. Tax ID information or S.S. # must be included on the application. You can get yours here: Minnesota Resale and Use Tax.

Silent Auction:
We think it’s important to give back to the local community and to support charitable organizations. We ask that each vendor donate an item to the silent auction. The Silent Auction will generate money to be donated to Artists' Access to Healthcare via Springboard for the Arts and The Aliveness Project.



Fee Information

Once your application has been approved:
Mail your fees by the deadlines outlined above. We understand that life happens and some vendors may need to cancel. Please notify us asap if you are unable to attend The Talent Show. That way we can notify our wait list artists. Sorry, but we are unable to refund any and all fees for any reason due to event expenses.

Checks are made payable to:
Checks or money orders must be made out to:

Barber Properties LLC. 
Write “The Talent Show” in the memo area of the check.

Mail to:
Barber Properties LLC
4244 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55409



Important Dates & Deadlines