15th Annual BBC VILLAGE CRAFTS FAIR: American Handmade Crafts & Artwork
Sat, May 17, 2008 1st Deadline: March 8th: Thereafter until each area is full
Sponsor: Bedford Barrow Commerce Block Association of Greenwich Village NY
Contact: APPEARANCES 332 Bleecker, PMB-H44, NY NY 10014-2980 wintersand18@yahoo.com,
subject line “BBC Crafts” -or- call Cheryl @ (212) 243-5378, OK to call M-Sat, 10a-8p only !
GENERAL INFORMATION: In West Greenwich Village on parts of Commerce, Bedford & Barrow Streets, this “Fair within a Fair‟
features easy set-up, excellent space fees, pleasant show environment & good sales. Our Juried American Crafts & Artwork Fair
accepts only original or limited edition work made in U.S. No mass produced component parts, embellished commercial items,
offset prints or kits allowed. Folks not accepted by jury are automatically booked- with preferred location- into YE OLDE VILLAGE
FAIR (in its 34th year with 50,000+ walking traffic) which has a tremendous & loyal following.
HOW TO APPLY: BY MAIL ONLY 5-7 images proving technical facility: jpg preferred but any format (but actual samples) ok
Resuls: Email preferred. Mail require SASE with $.65 for returned images & acceptance kit NYState Tax/resale number (*or
date sent in plus your SS#: DON‟T wait for resale number before applying) No NYC permits needed! Application legibly
completed Administration fee (($20 up to 10‟ wide, $23 spaces wider than 10‟) + 2nd check for space &/or equipment rental.
NO APPLICATION CONSIDERED WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT Sharing space? Separate application & jurying required for each
person (Noone may show without being juried & approved) Write checks to BBC BLOCK ASSOC. but mail to APPEARANCES, 332
Bleecker, PMB-H44, NY, NY 10014-2980. If sent any other way than 1st class ie::UPS,FedEx, USPS Priority, or Certified, DHL etc.,
add $3 surcharge to application fee to reimburse for mail drop fee Displays: No spaces assigned until advised if your display is:
tabletop 31” high, -or- Vertical/over 31” –or- Tent.. Although image of your display helps, it is not required.
DEADLINE: Jurying begins 3/9 by gallery owners, educators & professionals within their specialties. After 3/9, work is juried
as received IF there‟s still space for that Craft/Art Medium in the show. Results returned starting 4/11. Show is aggressively
balanced to enhance vendor sales. To avoid overbooking in any area, „Stand-By” status is assigned until enough other work is
accepted. Rarely seen work actively sought (macramé, calligraphy, toys, rugs, desk accessories, pet supplies, sachets, men‟s
clothing & accessories, etc.) After 5/5, all payments must be cash, money order or certified check. One Administration fee per
application BUT each craft area must be juried & accepted- or can‟t be shown. ANY questions, CALL!
----8% Space discount for applications postmarked by March 1st 12% Space discount for ART WORK !----
----$10 rebate for each new crafter you refer who is accepted into Crafts show----
RATES: Administration Fee: (not discountable & non-refundable) Spaces up to 10‟ wide=$20, wider than 10‟= $23
SHARING: $8 (one fee per space but each is juried) Only one Space discount per application -but limitless rebates!
SPACES: 3‟deep x 5‟ wide= $56, 3‟deep x 10‟=$ 110, 5‟deep x 5‟= $72, 5‟deep x 10‟= $125,
10‟deep x 10‟= $135, 10‟deep x 15‟=$197, 10‟deep x 20‟= $260
RENTALS: Table 5‟x30”: 1@ $19, 2 @ $34 Chair: 1 @ $5, 2 @ $8 ( Day of Fair IF available: prices are doubled !)
CORNER SPACE: $35: Corner NOT guaranteed= write as separate 3rd check PENALTIES: Bounce $25, Late Fee $20
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Name/Company_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________Zip-code__________________________
Phone: eve____________________________ day____________________________ NYS resale# or SS *_______________________________
Email &/or Website______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Work to be sold: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Administration Fee/ 2 options: a) Up to 10‟ wide= $20, b) Over $10‟ wide = $23 …… …… …..CHECK #1……$ ________
CIRCLE YOUR CHOICES: SPACE, RENTALS, LOCATION & DISPLAY:
SPACE: 3‟x 5‟=$55, 3‟x 10‟ $110, 5‟x 5=$72, 5‟x 10‟=$125, 10‟x 10‟= $135, 10‟x 15‟= $197, 10‟x 20‟= $260
RENTALS (optional): Table: 1 or 2 Chair: 1 or 2 SHARING @ $8 MAIL SIGNATURE SURCHARGE: $3.00
LOCATION: (can‟t guarantee but will try hard) No Preference... Sun…Shade DISPLAY: Tabletop/ Vertical/ Tent
Signature (required) ______________________________________________ date___________ TOTAL CHECK: #2…...$_________
(PLEASE read the brief contract before signing.) _
Sharing space? Name/phone/craft area of each: Your acceptance may be delayed until all are juried.
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BBC CRAFTS: CONTRACT & COMMUNITY #2 RULES:
An application is a commitment to exhibit & to accept any space assigned. NO seconds, „Sale”, or unauthorized merchandise
is permitted. Vendors should be licensed & collect NYS sales tax. Neither the Bedford-Barrow-Commerce Block Association nor
Appearances are liable for failure to meet obligations due to things beyond our control (weather, acts of G-d or legal
authorities, etc.) and cannot issue refunds under those circumstances. Nor are we responsible for loss/theft/damage to
exhibitors‟ wares. Rented table/chair to be returned in same condition as received, & if damaged, repair or replacement
expenses to be paid. No unauthorized amplified music nor loud „hawking “ of goods allowed.
Community Board #2 Rules: No alcohol sold. No vendor can sell same goods as store behind them. (If this occurs, don‟t set-
up: alert us at once for immediate resolution.) Vendor use of trees/tree guards/buildings absolutely prohibited. No amplified
music/speaker microphones. Please be sensitive to local residents and make no unnecessary noise, especially during set-up
which begins at 9am- no sooner.
15TH Annual BBC VILLAGE FAIR: May 17th, 2008
8% discount for Applications postmarked by March 1st
$10 Rebate for each new crafter you refer who‟s accepted into Craft Fair!
12 % space discount for Artwork 3‟deep x 5‟ wide to 10‟deep x 20‟wide
Appearances/ BBC Crafts 15th Annual BBC VILLAGE CRAFTS FAIR
332 Bleecker St. PMB-H44 Sat. May 17th, 2008
New York NY 10014-2980 1st deadline 3/8th -or CALL!
Dated materials
= PLEASE deliver promptly.
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