Mission Bazaar Exhibitor Information & Registration Registration for the Spring 2008 Event is now closed. Exhibitor information for those already registered listed below - please contact Anna Quinones, Exhibitor Coordinatior anna@missionbazaar.com with any questions or concerns.
Mission Bazaar is a twice a year “shopping spectacle” which combines a more traditional arts and craft expo with a dynamic performance and music event. Featuring over 200 artisans exhibiting their uniquely designed creative products and accessories and over 20 hours of live performances by singers, musicians, circus and dance acts, performances artists, DJs and much more, the Mission Bazaar is an extraordinary happening in one of San Francisco’s landmark buildings. Our inaugural event is Saturday and Sunday May 17th and 18th. Hours are from 10 am to 8 pm both days. This is an indoor event; the Bazaar goes on rain or shine. Admission is only $5 for the public.
Mission Bazaar is being widely promoted as of April throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The campaign includes key media partnerships with the SF Bay Guardian, East Bay Express, SF Station, NiteVibe, and Common Ground magazine. The event is also a featured listing in ReadyMade magazine, one of the most prominent craft/DIY publications today. In addition we are doing a variety of email blasts to combined lists of over 20,000 subscriber addresses, posting to event and social networking sites, and are conducting an extensive flyering campaign at targeted events, in stores, and with general street team promotion. Mission Bazaar will also be marketed through its community of participants that include over 150 artisan vendors, 20 non-profit organizations and over 50 performing acts featured throughout the weekend. The Armory is located just two blocks from the 16th Street Mission BART Station. There will be limited parking lot spaces and street parking available around the building. Mission Bazaar is proud to present the first public event at the historic San Francisco Armory in over thirty years. This 200,000 square foot reproduction Moorish Castle was completed in 1914 and was used as a National Guard facility until 1976. It is full of period detail including cavernous dungeon-like basements, stone staircases, sweeping corridors, and a gigantic drill court spanning almost an acre. The Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and has been out of official use since this time. The current owners plan to revive this historic building in consideration of gentrification, and social and environmental concerns while restoring and renovating The Armory to its original splendor, style and beauty. While this event is focused on the display and sale of artisan crafts, we are pleased to present these elements in a rich, creative environment, integrated with and amongst the performing arts. Taking place in the 40,000 sq. ft. drill court of The Amory, the Mission Bazaar will feature several performance areas, including a main stage, a central performance area, and a DJ stage to provide a lively, eclectic soundtrack to the day’s events. Entertainment will be amplified, but within considerations of conversation, commerce, and family-friendly volume. Mission Bazaar provides two kinds of artisan exhibitor spaces as described below. Please choose one in your application: 8’x10’ Booth Spaces The majority of artisan vendor spaces are basic 8’ x 10’ booths with white fabric sides and back wall. The booth will not be covered or carpeted. A generic sign with your company name, a 6’ rectangular table and 2 plastic chairs are included. 6’ Table Spaces We are offering a limited number of table display spaces that include a 6’ rectangular banquet table and two chairs. Table spaces will be allocated first to a small number of local non- profit organizations, followed by select artisan vendors whose presentation needs are appropriate for small table display (e.g. Jewelry). We invite you to bring anything to dress up, decorate, or otherwise distinguish your display space. This may include table coverings, custom signage, rugs or other floor coverings. You are also responsible for bringing your own change, payment systems, and storage to completely manage all of your own transactions. Hours: All load-ins will take place on Friday, May 16th between 12 noon and 8 pm. If you have very simple load-ins, we will grant permission to load- in Saturday, May 17th between 7:30 am - 9:00 am. The building will be closed at 10 pm on Saturday night. Overnight sleeping is not permitted. Security will be provided starting Friday at 6 pm and continues nonstop through Sunday at 10 pm. Applications: There is no fee due with your initial online application. Exhibitor Booths & Tables: 8’x10’ Booth spaces are $300 for the weekend and include display walls, table, and 2 chairs. Corner Booth spaces are an additional $50. Booths with electricity are an additional $50. 6’ Table spaces are $200 for the weekend and include a 6' table and 2 chairs only - no vertical display. Non-Profit Table spaces are $150 for the weekend. Limited non-profit fee waivers and discount rates are available. Non-Profit Organizations Any registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization is eligible to apply for a Non-Profit Table space. The primary purpose of the non-profit tables is to share information about your organization and mission. Small items that represent your organization may be sold at your table (stickers, buttons, small books, stamps, etc.). Larger, more expensive arts and crafts may not be sold at a non-profit table, even if sale of items is to benefit your organization. Mission Bazaar reserves the sole right to determine if your for-sale items are appropriate for a Non-Profit Table or if you need to register for an artisan booth or table. Artisan Booths & Tables Since we anticipate more applications than available booths and tables, priority will be given to first-come, first-serve. However, our goal is to reflect the creative spectrum of products and accessories and our final choices will be based on reflecting that spectrum. All decisions are final. Community Outreach An important goal of the Mission Bazaar is to support the greater Mission community. We’ll give first priority to non-profits that are based in and serve the Mission. Other organizations are welcome to apply and will be selected based on their mission statements and the extent to which they support the creative community. Exhibitor Coordinator: Anna Quinones - anna@missionbazaar.com Performance Coordinator: Raychill Grail - raychill@missionbazaar.com Producers: Brad Nye - brad@missionbazaar.com Address:
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