At Vibe Artisan Markets, we take great care in curating our marketplace to ensure that we offer our customers a diverse selection of high-quality, handmade products. Our curation process involves a thorough evaluation of each artisan and their products to maintain the integrity and excellence of our marketplace. Here’s an overview of how our art market is juried:

1. Application Review: Artisans interested in joining our marketplace begin by submitting an application through our website. This application typically includes information about the artisan’s background, the types of products they create, their production process, and any relevant images or portfolio samples.
2. Evaluation Criteria: Our team of jurors carefully reviews each application against a set of predefined criteria. These criteria may include the quality of craftsmanship, uniqueness and originality of the products, adherence to our values (such as sustainability and ethical production practices), market demand, and overall fit with our marketplace aesthetic.
3. Product Sampling: In some cases, we may request samples of the artisan’s products for further evaluation. This allows us to assess the quality, design, and craftsmanship firsthand and ensure that they meet our standards.
4. Selection Process: After reviewing applications and product samples, our jurors deliberate to select artisans whose work aligns closely with our marketplace vision and standards. We aim to create a diverse and well-rounded collection of products that appeal to a wide range of customers while maintaining a high level of quality and craftsmanship.
5. Notification and Onboarding: Artisans whose applications are successful are notified of their acceptance into Vibe Artisan Markets. They then complete the onboarding process, which includes filling out a PDF Market Form, submitting payment, and agreeing to our terms and conditions.
6. Ongoing Evaluation: Our juried process is ongoing, and we continuously monitor the performance of artisans and their products in our marketplace. Artisans are expected to uphold our standards of quality and craftsmanship, and we may periodically review their listings to ensure they continue to meet our criteria.

By employing a juried process, we ensure that Vibe Artisan Markets maintains its reputation for excellence and offers customers a curated selection of exceptional handmade products. We’re committed to supporting talented artisans and providing them with a platform to showcase their work to a broader audience.

Wasn’t selected? Please don’t give up. We always encourage re-submitting for other dates/events of ours!

There are no application fees for 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: In 2025 as we shift our focus to only curating 2-day art-centric market events in major cities across the US, the will implement a nominal Application Fee as well as a strict juried market.

You will receive an email back from our curatorial team within 7 business days with the status of your application.

We take pride in the curation of our events and take a non-bias and respectful approach to selecting. The top 3 criteria we look for are:

QUALITY – Products must be handmade and handcrafted using quality materials and practices for a cohesive brand.

PRIDE OF COMPANY – We want to ensure we are filling our events with makers that take pride in what they do. All social media accounts will be reviewed for growth, engagement, following, frequency of posts, etc. Websites will be reviewed to ensure the look and feel matches our brand. The artisans in our community are a reflection of our overall brand and mission. 

INNOVATION – Your products and branding should be unique and differentiate you within the market community. Products should be distinctively yours and offer our audience a new and innovative experience.

Our markets are specifically geared towards the truly handmade and handcrafted artisan. Your work should be designed and handmade by you in a sustainable, thoughtful and quality manor. 

Additionally this means that our markets do not cater to any resale boutiques, resale vintage, trend jewelry and/or MLM businesses like Scentsy, Mary Kay, etc. 

If you work with artisans in another country, we will need a full breakdown of the relationship with the artisans in the country, photos of your visits to this country and videos of the artisans crafting their products. There has to be a monetary benefit for the artisans of the country from your sales.

All markets are non-refundable and non-transferrable in any circumstance or situation.