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Opportunities offered by Business & Arts NL, and by our members, through our Brokering and Collaboration Services.

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Call for Submissions – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Public Artwork Opportunity

Artists and creative entrepreneurs…it’s that time of year again!

Business & Arts NL is working on the 2023 edition of our popular Local Holiday Gift Guide, and we want you to be part of it!

The Holiday Gift Guide is an interactive PDF that lets shoppers click on a product image, taking them directly to your product page or website – providing another avenue to showcase your work and reach new audiences. Check out our FAQ below for more information.

Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/

Did You Know?

The Holiday Gift Guide isn’t used just during the holiday season, but year-round. Occasionally, members of the business community reach out to us seeking products by local creators for gift ideas, swag bag items, etc. If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, it’s a great idea to submit those too!


Submission Guidelines

Artists are invited to submit three different items they’d like to have featured in the guide. We recommend choosing three items that are most likely to draw people to your online store or website.

For each item you will need to provide the following:

  1. Product title/name for each item

  2. An image of the product/service

    • Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)

    • Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square

  3. Price (or price range) for each product

  4. A link to the specific product page on your site

Artist Information

  1. Your name or business name

  2. A short description of your business, or of the product/service you’d like featured (140 words max)

  3. Information/website on where to purchase your products/artwork (choose 1)

    • Website of the online store

    • Etsy page or

    • Website of a retailer that carries your products

  4. Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter)

If you’d like to take part, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 13, 2023.


FAQS:

  • The deadline to submit is Friday, October 13, 2023.

  • Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 page in the guide. Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/

  • Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.

  • Yes, 3 samples of work that showcase the type of products or work you sell.

  • JPGs under 10MB. Please label each file with the following format 01_Business_Name

    Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)

    Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square

  • Submissions could include but are not limited to:

    Lower priced items for staff gifts or swag bags

    New album releases

    Christmas albums or holiday music

    Digital prints of original artwork or illustrations

    Holiday cards and gifts

    Ceramics and pottery

    Textile and fibre arts

    Arts organizations – gift certificates and membership sales

    Tickets to performances

    Candles and crafts

    Local books, publications and subscriptions

    Check out last year’s guide for some great examples

Questions?

Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.

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Quidi Vidi Art Cart

Are you looking to get more eyes on your art/craft and make some sales? We have an exciting opportunity happening at the Quidi Vidi Wharf this summer!

Our team is looking for artists and creative entrepreneurs who are interested in selling their goods at our newly crafted kiosk from July-September. This is a great way to showcase your hard work and talent to our local community and tourists! Interested? Fill out our application form below.

Picturesque Quidi Vidi Village will be THE place to be with a unique summer event featuring ice cream, craft beer, food trucks and of course, our mobile art cart. Hours of operation for the vendors will be from 12pm-7pm daily (with some flexibility). Check out our FAQ below for more information.

The art cart here is displayed with “A Study in Stitches” crochet and knitted pieces. The cart has lots of space for you to display and sell your artworks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide a payment collector or cash register? All artists are responsible for their own sales transactions. If you would like to use Square or another payment system, come with your own electronic device. If you will be accepting cash, make sure to bring lots of change.


Will there be a fee to participate?
The cost to use the booth will be $25 per day.

Will I be selling inside or outside? The artist kiosk will be located outside on the Quidi Vidi wharf.


What if it’s a bad weather day? If it’s raining, the art cart can be moved under the tent and sales can continue there.


Should I bring my own supplies to secure my artwork?
We suggest you bring anything you’d like to help combat the wind. Anything to secure your works such as stones, stands, containers, etc. 


Will everyone who applies be accepted?
If we receive more applications than spots available, our selection committee will make the decision of who will participate in the program.  

Do I need a certificate of insurance? A certificate of insurance would be great. We are currently trying to find a workaround for artists who do not have one.

What about parking? Parking at Quidi Vidi Wharf is limited. Best to come in early to set up your stuff and secure a spot.

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