Submit to be a Vendor at the Langley Arts Council Holiday Artisan Market!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the December 2024 Holiday Artisan Market at the Timms Community Centre! Thank you for your feedback on our recent survey. For those who haven't had a chance to fill out the survey yet, please do so by clicking HERE.
In response to your feedback we will be;
- Putting out applications sooner!
- Closing the applications earlier.
- Using additional resources and platforms to advertise the market weekend.
- Adding a few more vendors to the gym.
- Additional facility decor.
.... and more!
Thank you for spending this weekend with us to sell your handmade goods, and thank you for giving us your feedback. Your feedback is how we better our events, and grow this holiday artisan event.
The 2025 Application Details are Below
Apply to our annual curated and juried Holiday Artisan Market at the Timms Community Center hosted by the Langley Arts Council in the City of Langley. The Holiday Artisan Market will be free for the public to attend and showcase artists and artisans who reside throughout the province of BC. For our 2025 iteration, there will be live music, performances, food, and entertainment, and coincide with the City of Langley's Magic of Christmas Event.
Deadline: June 3, 2025
Vendors will be notified by: July 1, 2025
Market Dates:
- Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 - 5:00 pm
- Sunday, December 7th from 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Location
The Timms Community Centre in the Gym (20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley BC V3A 4B3)
Vendor Set-Up: Friday, December 5th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm no exceptions
Vendor Take Down: Sunday, December 7th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM no exceptions
Vendor Fee
Gym - Corner 10' x 10'
Member Rate - $205
Non-Member Rate - $215
Gym - Outside Wall 10' x 10'
Member Rate - $185
Non-Member Rate - $195
Gym - Internal Booth 10' x 6'
Member Rate - $155
Non-Member Rate - $165
Gym - Young Entrepreneurs Table (full table 8' x 2.5') - Reserved for youth under 18.
$ 40
Artist Group or Art Association
Gym - Internal Booth 10' x 6'
Artist Groups - Non-Members - $200
Artist Group LAC Members - $185
Informational Booth only Non-Members - $30
Informational Booth only LAC Members - $20
Booth Table & Chair Payment
If you can provide your own 8' x 2.5' foot table (or smaller), the LAC will reduce your Booth price by $10. Use the discount code 'markettable10' at checkout to reduce your payment by $10 and use your table. Please note, that this code does not apply to our Young Entrepreneurs tables.
Members get a Discount!
To become a member of the Langley Arts Council CLICK HERE. See this link for more information about our membership and its perks!
Photos from 2024
Interested in seeing photos from last year's Market and Magic of Christmas Celebration? Click Here.
Acceptance
Space is limited for the Holiday Artisan Market, not all applications will be accepted to participate.
Acceptance Criteria
- Visual artists or artisans (fibre artists, mixed media, potters, sculptures, drawing, and painting) are welcome to apply. Your product will be juried for quality, originality, craftsmanship, and durability.
- Artists do not need to reside in the City of Langley or Township of Langley to apply to this event. This is open to artists who reside throughout the BC region.
- All products must be at least 75% handmade, handcrafted art and craft by the artisan.
- All accepted vendors must donate a small product (valued at a minimum of $30) to be used in our gift baskets. Please be prepared to donate this item on December 5th, Friday at the Timms Community Centre during set up.
Booth Requirements
- Artists can purchase one or two spaces.
- Vendor spaces will be assigned at arrival, and vendors will not be allowed to move their assigned space.
- All tables must be covered and skirted to the floor
- No personal heaters.
- No pets allowed.
- No canopies, no exceptions.
- If you would like to have a free-standing grid wall in your booth. Please select the outside wall or corner booth option. Please note, that these grid walls cannot be attached to the gym walls in any way.
- Tabletop displays must not be over 4 ft. tall.
Selling Food Items
- Vendors are required to have their permit from your local Health Department on hand, should you be selling food items.
- Vendors selling food products may give out FREE samples only. Charging for samples will not be permitted.
Market Sales
- The LAC will not be collecting a commission on any artwork sales.
- The LAC and or its volunteers cannot perform a sales transaction on behalf of a vendor.
Power
There is limited availability for outlets available at this venue. If you need an outlet please check the box for 'outside wall - outlet needed' in the application below. Please note, that we may not be able to fulfill every request for a power source.
Insurance
The LAC insurance will not cover artists for the Holiday Artisan Market, artists must supply their insurance.
Not Accepted and Refunds
If you are not accepted to the Holiday Artisan Market, you will receive a refund once the adjudication process has taken place. A $10 adjudication fee will be taken at the time of the refund.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received before July 1, 2025, Cancellations after July 31, 2025, will not receive a refund.
Payment of Holiday Artisan Fees
Holiday Artisan Market Fees are paid through the application process. Please use the button below to pay your application fee. If you are having trouble with this process please contact events@langleyarts.ca.
To apply, complete the two steps below.
1. Fill out the Application form and SUBMIT. Please note this form may take a few minutes to load.
2. Complete your registration fee payment using the 'Pay Now' button.