ARTISAN Vendor application
Artist or craftsperson who produces originally designed unique hand-crafted products and of high-quality, including crafts, artwork, inedible products such as herbal products, personal care, and beauty products.
Approved vendors offer products that align with the spirit of GOFM’s mission including sustainability and stewardship of local agriculture. All eligible products must be created by a local artisan located within 150 miles of the market attended.
Examples: Beauty & skincare products
Approved Craft Artisan and Service-Provider vendors are eligible to vend up to 2 Sundays per month. The option to vend more might be opened up to the vendor pending discussion with GOFM staff and their first 3 GOFM appearances. Vendor appearances must adhere to a set schedule, agreed-upon before their first appearance.
All eligible vendors are approved on a case-by-case basis by GOFM staff. In the case of Service-Provider and Artisan Craft vendors, these applications will be reviewed by the GOFM staff and are accepted at their discretion. In general, at any given market, GOFM will plan for their to be no more than 4 Artisan Craft vendors at market (this number excludes vendors who sell both artisan products + food products, such as a vendor selling honey + beeswax candles.)
In your application, you must be as transparent and detailed as possible about your operation's methods, ingredients and philosophy. We value honesty and a commitment to local, sustainable systems and preference is always given to organic (uncertified or certified) operations. The vetting of applications is conducted by the entire Board of Directors at our monthly Board meetings, and depending on when you submit your application it may take up to 1 month to receive a final response.
Please ensure you have read all the information and the Market Rules before completing your application below. Once complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a copy of the Market Rules & Hold Harmless Agreement.
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