As expressed in past years, we are trying to create an attractive ambiance where the work is the focalpoint, where it is well seen and easy to access. For those who may not have much experience at display details feel free to ask someone on the sale list to give you pointers. Better to ask than struggle on your own, we are all in this together.
Display Guidelines: We are asking everyone to consider using a simple, clean presentation. Gallerystyle: stands, shelves and boxes, with no additions to the display except plants, flowers or fruit in vessels for that purpose. Please no patterned backgrounds or cloths. For those new to the sale note that there are some 30"x72" tables available for our use at the hall. If you use a table it needs to have a nice, unwrinkled, plain coloured skirt and top.
Each participant will be allotted a 6'x6' display space to present their work. The floor plan will indicate where in the hall your display space will be located. When you arrive for set-up the corners of each display space will be marked on the floor with tape; the letter corresponding to the plan designation will be in each location to help you find your spot. Please remove the tape once your display is set up.
The display locations in the central part of the hall are arranged in "pod" groupings of three display
areas. These pods allow for a variety of display arrangements and it will be up to each group of threepod members to decide on the specific group arrangement they want (stand-alone displays or a sharedcenter space, etc.). The only requirement is to respect the individual display space areas and to ensurethat the passageways between pods remain open for visitors to circulate comfortably.
We ask exhibitors to pause once they have set up their display and before putting out pieces.
This is to allow the layout team an opportunity to make a last minute check of the general show layout in case any minor adjustments are needed for circulation, safety regulations or the overall feel of the sale.
Set-up/Take down:
Set-up Time: Friday, April 10, 5 – 8:30 pm. We encourage everyone to come as early as possible.
Saturday April 11: Open to exhibitors at 8:30am. Open to the public between 10:00 and 5:00. Thehall will be closed at 6:00pm.
Sunday April 12: Open to exhibitors at 9:00am. Open to the public between 10:00 and 4:30. We
need be totally cleaned up and out of the hall by 6 pm as another group has rented it. Therefore
we need everyone to take down their display promptly after closing at 4:30 (after a group photo) and to remain to help until the hall is completely cleared and cleaned.
Sales: Each participant is responsible for their own sales and cash. Individuals are responsible
for collecting HST if you are required to do so.
Wrapping: You are responsible for wrapping your items; please bring your wrapping materials; and if required include a surface in the design of your display area for wrapping smaller things. We areplanning to have a larger table in the hall for "communal" wrapping for large items or for many items at once. You may find it helpful to bring a friend to help with sales/or give you a break.
Lighting: The Room is fairly well lit. There is limited power available in the hall so please don't bring lights for your individual display. An option may be battery powered LED for highlights in shelving.
Greeters: We have found that it is very inviting for visitors to be greeted as they come into the hall.Since participants will be tending their displays we encourage you to ask any willing family and/or friends to come out, even for a short time to help greet folks at the door throughout the day.
Questions: Ask away and one of us will know the answer or be able to help.