BIMA’s Makers Market Vendors Application

OVERVIEW

DATES & TIMES

• Wednesday, June 24: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Thursday, June 25: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Friday, June 26: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday, June 27: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday, June 28: 10 AM – 5 PM

VENDOR APPLICATION & SELECTION

To apply, submit your application, images of your work and booth, a brief description of your product, and the $35 application fee.

There will be a thoughtful selection process in which each application will be reviewed carefully. Our goal is to choose a diverse group of vendors who demonstrate high-quality work and good presentation.

APPLICATION & BOOTH FEES

• $35 – Non-refundable Application Fee
• $150 – Single Day Booth
• $550 – Five Day Booth Fee

BOOTH FEE PAYMENT

Applicants will receive an invoice for the amount listed above with the selected booth fee and a link to make payment around Monday, June 1, 2026. Payment is required by Friday, July 5, 2026 or the vendor spot will be forfeited and may be offered to a vendor on the waitlist.

EXAMPLE VENDOR CATEGORIES

In the spirit of the Handwork 2026, we welcome makers whose work is rooted in handmade craft. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Ceramics & Pottery
• Weaving & Textiles
• Jewelry Making
• Woodworking
• Leather Goods
• Book Binding
• Glasswork
• Paper Arts
• Fiber & Knitting
• Printmaking
• Candlemaking
• & more!

EVENT LOGISTICS

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 24 — Set-up & Opening day

• 8:00 AM – Vendors may begin setting up
• 10:00 AM – Market opens to the public
• 5:00 PM – Market closes

Thursday–Sunday, June 25–28 — Market days

• 9:00 AM – Vendors may arrive to reset up their booths
• 10:00 AM – Market opens to public 
• 5:00 PM – Market closes

Please check the ferry schedule, if coming from Seattle!

BOOTH INFORMATION

BIMA will provide a 10’ x 10’ space for vendors to set up a booth. A Table & Chair will be preset for each vendor. Vendors will provide their own additional table, chairs, pos system, and any display setup.

Vendors must bring their own professional-looking booth and signage, and be able and prepared to load themselves in and out of the space. 

Vendors should maintain sufficient quantities of merchandise for the day. Vendors must commit to being at their booth for the full event (10am-5pm)—no late arrivals or early departures (exception would be if you were to sell out).

BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS

Booth assignments and locations will be made at BIMA’s discretion.

ARTIST REVENUE

All proceeds from sales at the booths go 100% to the exhibiting vendor. Transactions are made at the booth itself, and it is the vendor’s responsibility to bring equipment to process payments.

CANCELLATIONS

Vendor cancellations before 6/1/26 will receive a refund (minus a 15% service fee) of their booth fee. No refunds will be processed for cancellations following this date.

If BIMA cancels the market for any reason, booth fee refunds will be issued to all vendors.

HEALTH & SAFETY

BIMA wants a safe and healthy event, and we expect that Washington will continue to make progress against COVID-19 as vaccinations and health measures take effect. BIMA follows the guidance and mandates laid out by the Washington State Health Department in determining health and safety protocols for the museum and all events while our nation battles the pandemic. We will be enforcing adherence for staff, vendors, and guests to whatever guidelines are mandated for outdoor events at the time that BIMA’s Makers Market takes place. Please be prepared to follow those protocols while you are participating in this event, as no exceptions will be allowed.

Click here for more information about these policies.

 

ONSITE INFORMATION

PARKING

Limited parking is available on-site. There will be a load/unload area for your initial setup and teardown. Parking on-site is limited to one car per vendor in a designated location.

FOOD & DRINKS

Drinks and limited food will be available for purchase through the BIMA Bistro. A vendor hospitality area will be available with water, light snacks, and a place to sit and relax during breaks.

RESTROOMS

Available in the Museum.

WIFI

Wifi is available inside the museum, information will be provided after acceptance.

ELECTRICITY

Electricity is available for booths but is limited, and must be requested prior to the event. Limited outlets for charging devices will be available in the vendor break room inside the museum.

MUSIC

Amplified recorded music and live music will be playing through the Market to create a festive atmosphere. We request that vendors not bring their own amplification systems or play music from their booth.

TAX REPORTING

Collection and reporting of Washington State Sales Tax are your responsibility. UBI (tax identification) is required by Washington State. If your business is located out of state, you can obtain a temporary tax ID number. Booth Fees cannot be accepted without a UBI number. For more information, call 800-647-7706. Web site: http://dor.wa.gov/. A temporary WA State tax ID number can be issued but is only good for two shows within the state per year.

Vendors are required to show proof of a Unique Business Identifier (UBI) demonstrating the vendor holds a business license with the State. Vendors must understand continued business on the island prior to or past event date(s) requires a valid City business license in good standing. Vendors should be aware of any and all requirements for doing business on Bainbridge Island. Click here for more information.

LIABILITY

BIMA will not be responsible for any loss or damage to a vendor’s property, injury to, or death of the vendor (or its employees, representatives, and contractors), or vendor sales. Vendor expressly assumes all risks of loss, damage, liability, injury, or destruction resulting from any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to acts or omissions by Vendor, BIMA, or acts of nature, and hereby releases and waives any claims against the Art Fair (and its employees, representatives, and contractors) related to such loss, damage, liability, injury, and/or destruction.

Complying with BIMA’s Guest Code of Conduct is required. BIMA’s Guest Code of Conduct and any market-day guidelines will be shared upon acceptance.

Ready to apply? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space is limited to 20 vendors per day.

Questions? Contact us at artmarket@biartmuseum.org.