Hello! Welcome to the I Made It! Market at Station Square Family FunFest application. This form contains the information you will need to learn about the event - if you have additional questions find us at
info@imadeitmarket.com.
WHAT: I Made It! Market at Station Square Family FunFest
WHERE: Station Square, 125 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh 15219
WHEN: Sundays - 2pm-7pm - May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20
WHY: To provide a handmade shopping opportunity along with free activities and crafts for the whole family
HOW: Apply for the show and we will jury applicants and make our selections. *This application has a quick turnaround time.
FEE: $90.
You will make payment for this amount via PayPal (plus $3 PayPal fee) or check
What you can expect: You are required to bring your own table/chairs and weights or use your own display w/o table if that is what works best for you. Spaces will be 10x10.
Application Criteria: I Made It! Market will choose artists who create only high quality, unique, handmade wares. We jury events, meaning, we choose artists based on quality of work, type of work, variety and aesthetic. We provide opportunities for both new and returning artists who put care, quality and thought into their work.
++ PROMOTION: Each artist will have the opportunity to provide a bio offering links and information about their wares, process, and to provide info about promotions. This bio will be promoted through social media and our greater promotional efforts.
++ VENDOR AGREEMENT: We will send you an agreement to sign which should be scanned and emailed or mailed back to us preceding each event.
++ SALES: There is no guarantee that participating artists will have sales the day of the market. IMI works to ensure superior public relations, advertising and public awareness of the event and the purpose of the event – to purchase handmade wares and inspire relationship building/new customers for participating artists. Tips and best practices for preparing your space, arranging your goods, and building relationships will be shared with artists leading up to the event. However, sales, the day of the event is each artist’s responsibility.
++ TAXES: Each artist/vendor is responsible for reporting and paying sales tax. For Pittsburgh taxes see:
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/finance/html/forms-business.html#businessPA Taxes are found at
pa100.state.pa.us you will enter your social security number or EIN (apply at
IRS.GOV) and choose Sales Tax in section 3 (sales use hotel occupancy tax license)
++ INSURANCE: is the responsibility of the artist. All artists should have business liability insurance. ACT Insurance is an option for coverage. Annual coverage gives you a better level of coverage and cost for services. We will send a dedicated link and you can use that for an annual or 3 day policy. Other options are available through your own insurance provider. We can offer additional referrals.
++ FOOD VENDORS: All food vendors must be licensed and carry their permitting with them at the event.
Application Note:
We will notify you within 4 days that your application has been received as submitted and will provide info about our selection process. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 4 days of application, please email us at
info@imadeitmarket.com to confirm.
Questions: info (at)
imadeitmarket.comYou MUST SCROLL DOWN and fill in all questions ending with have you participated in an IMI before and then hit SUBMIT for us to receive your application.