Please take a moment to review our set-up and operating procedures before filling out the online application.

Who can Participate

The Providence Open Market is a juried show. All applicants will be reviewed for acceptance. It is our goal to have a wide variety of products offered at the market with little or no duplication. We are currently accepting applications for the following types of vendors:

Artists and Designers - All artwork and crafts must be hand made using original designs.
Antique and Vintage Dealers
Prepared Food Vendors
Non Profit and Community Organizations
Prepared Food Vendors

Market Information

The Providence Open Market is divided into two seasons, Spring and Fall. The market takes place on the East Side of Providence at Lippitt Park.

2010 Spring Dates and Hours:
May 22, 29
June: 5, 12, 19
10am - 4pm

2010 Fall Dates and Hours:
September: 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16
10am - 4pm

How to Participate

There are two ways you can be a vendor at the Providence Open Market, either as a reserved or unreserved vendor. Please note: as this is a juried show you are required to submit 3 photos of your work for review.
 

Reserved Spaces

Reserved spaces are the only way to have a guaranteed spot at the Providence Open Market. In order to reserve space you must sign up for a minimum of 4 days/weekends. Please note: by choosing reserved dates, you are making a commitment to the Providence Open Market. You are automatically put into the system for those dates and will be billed electronically. If you are not prepared to make the four day commitment, please see our Unreserved Policy below.

Please fill out the Online Application with the dates you would like to reserve.

If you are sending in the application via snail mail, please make sure to send in 3 photographs of your work.
Online applicants will receive notification of acceptance within one week. Postal applicants will receive their notification within two weeks.

After acceptance into the market, payment is due no later than 10 days prior to each event.
 

Unreserved Spaces

Vendors who cannot commit to the 4 day minimum, may participate in the market unreserved. In order to participate as an unreserved vendor you must have an approved application. To apply please send your business information and 3 digital images to info@providenceopenmarket.com

The fee is 85.00 the day of, cash or money orders only (personal checks will not be accepted). Unreserved vendors can check in with the market manager starting at 830AM. After all of the reserved vendors are set-up, we will then show you to your space.
 

Vendor Fees

Reserved Spaces (per Saturday)
10’X10’ - $65

Unreserved Spaces (per Saturday)
10’X10’ - $85 – paid day of event
 

Student Rates
Reserved Spaces (per Saturday)
10’X10’ – $40

Unreserved Spaces (per Saturday)
10’X10’ - $50

In order to receive this rate, applicants must send a photocopy or digital scan of their current student ID. Please include the following information in your application: college name, year, major and contact information for your school's administration office. Students applying must be 25 and under and enrolled full time in a credited art institute or college. Part time or continuing ed students will not be eligible for this discount.
 

How to Make a Payment

Mail A Payment
Please include in the memo of your check, Providence Open Market and the dates you are making a payment for. Make all checks payable to NE Open Markets LLC and send to:

NE Open Markets LLC
504 Plymouth Street
Holbrook, MA 02343

Make An Electronic Payment
After being accepted, click below to make a payment using Pay Pal. You can use Pay Pal or any major credit card. Just click below on the drop down menu corresponding to the amount of dates you wish to pay for. Before completing the transaction be sure to type in which dates you are paying for. A detailed automated receipt will be sent to your email account following the completion of the transaction.

Booth Payments

1 reserved Saturday $65.00 2 reserved Saturdays $130.00 3 reserved Saturdays $195.00 4 reserved Saturdays $260.00 5 reserved Saturdays $325.00

Set-Up and Operations of Vendor Booths

Set up times are assigned in groups. An email with the specific time for each vendor is sent Friday prior to every Market.

Our staff will assign spaces to vendors as they arrive at the market. Booth set-up is not permitted before 7:30am on market day and vendors must be ready for operation by 10:00am.

Booths must be staffed during operating hours, 10am-4pm

Breakdown of your booth before the end of the market is not permitted, unless permission is first obtained by the market manager. Operations of the market should not be disrupted, nor the safety and convenience of shoppers or vendors be jeopardized.

Vendors shall provide their own booths/tables/tents and sun / rain covers.
A dolly to cart your set-up from your vehicle to your booth space is strongly recommended.

Weights for tents are mandatory at each of our Markets. At least 40lbs per tent leg. For instructions on how to make your own and purchase, please click here.

Vendors should display a sign identifying the artists or business name. Signage must be securely attached to booth or stall as not to interfere or impede foot traffic.

Vendors and their employees may not park within a one block radius of the market unless otherwise designated.
Spaces may be shared by two vendors producing separate products, however, each vendor must still submit separate applications.

The Providence Open Market is a rain or shine market, please be prepared by bringing the necessary tents or awnings.

Vendors are responsible for keeping their space attractive during market hours and for cleaning up their space after the market closes, including removal of garbage and sweeping up any loose debris. Vendors leaving debris or garbage at rented space will be fined or not welcome to return. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Providence Open Market reserves the right to refuse or terminate any vendor who does not comply with the above guidelines.
 

Rhode Island Division of Taxation Sales Permits

Temporary Retail Sales Permits are REQUIRED in the State of Rhode Island. All exhibitors must be in compliance with state & Federal Tax Laws and display their permits in their booth. This is required for both in and out-of-state vendors. Permits are sold at the Providence Open Market for out-of-state vendors and RI residents who do not have an existing permit. Once purchased, your permit must be displayed in your booth at all times. There is a one time $10 fee, and will be good for the entire 2008 selling season for the Providence Open Market ONLY. At the close of each scheduled Market, a representative will collect your 7% sales tax to be remitted to the RI division of Taxation the following week.

For RI residents who have an existing permit, we will need your permit number before you begin set-up. Our staff will ONLY collect sales tax from vendors who have purchased a permit. Those who have an existing permit will file their own taxes and do not have to submit your 7% at the end of the day.
 

Cancellations / Date Switching / Inclement Weather

Cancellation Policy
Cash refunds will not be granted for paid dates, instead a credit may be applied toward a future market date (credits will not be extended to the following season). All cancellations must be received in writing (email or letter) 10 days prior to each reserved Market. Please include the day you are rescheduling for. If you miss the 10 day deadline, you are still responsible for payment regardless if you attend or not. In order to receive a credit, please read Switching Dates below.

Switching Dates
In order to switch a date we need at least 10 days notice. Credits will only be issued to vendors using the Date Switch Form, click below to make a date change: Click here to make a date switch

Weather
The Providence Open Market is a rain or shine market. Please be prepared by bringing the required set-up materials (tents or awnings). In the event of a cancellation due to severe weather, refunds will not be granted. Instead a credit may be applied to a scheduled 2010 Providence Open Market date only. Credits will not be extended to the following season, or to other market locations.
 

Promoter Statement

The Providence Open Market managers and promoters reserve the right to restrict or terminate any vendor’s activity or remove any product, which, in their opinion, is objectionable or inappropriate or is detrimental to the quality of the event as a whole. In the event of any restrictions or evictions, the Providence Open Market and its affiliates will not be liable for any refund of rental or other expenses.

The Providence Open Market managers and promoters reserves the right to remove, without refund or recourse, any exhibitor who misrepresents himself or his product. In addition, the promoter reserves the right not to select vendors who may not be suitable for the Market.

The Providence Open Market reserves the right to amend or add to the applicable rules pertaining to and governing the Providence Open Market at any time during and before the operating season. All participating vendors at the Providence Open Market will be made aware of all additions or amendments. The interpretation of all the rules by the promoters shall be final.