We are currently accepting applications for all three Markets. Here are the 08 operating schedules:

Sundays @ the South End Open Market

• Opening Weekend: May 17 & 18
• June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• July: 13, 20, 27
• August: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• September: 7, 14, 20 & 21, 28
• October: 5, 12, 19, 26

To apply go to: www.southendopenmarket.com

Saturdays @ the Providence Open Market

• Opening Day: May 31
• June: 7, 14, 21, 28
• September: 6, 13, 20, 27
• October: 4, 11, 18, 25

To apply go to: www.providenceopenmarket.com

Fridays @ the Mashpee Open Market

• Opening Day: June 13
• June: 20, 27
• July: 4, 11, 18, 25
• August: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• September: 5

To apply go to: www.mashpeeopenmarket.com

We've been getting swamped with phone calls and emails from confused jewelry vendors. I understand your frustration, but in order to have a more balanced Market we can only allow 10% of jewelry spaces per event. Otherwise there is too much competition and the customers begin to complain. We also look at what type of jewelry you create. Example, if there are 5 beaded jewelry vendors already accepted to a particular date, it's unlikely your application will get accepted if your medium is beading. If this is the case, we will kindly suggest another date where your category is less competitive. We are considerate of your needs, but we also have to think of our customers and having a wide variety to offer them, not just filling space with any application that comes our way.

We have always put a cap on the amount of jewelry vendors we accept each year, but as the Market grows in popularity the demand for jewelry space increases as well. In turn, jewelers who want to reserve space are applying very early, some in November of 07. We have an average of 70-80 vendors that attend a regular Market Sunday, jewelry vendors will make up 10% of the total. On two days events, when there are 120 vendors, only 12 spaces will be occupied by jewelers.

There is still plenty of space available on some Sundays in July, August, September and October and we would love to have you participate!

Below are the dates that are now full for jewelers in the South End:
May: 17 & 18 (Opening Weekend)
June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July: 13
September: 20 & 21 (Open Studios Weekend)

Jewelry spaces in Mashpee and Providence are all open, but are filling quick. We will post updates on all websites when dates fill up.

Adding Dates
Applications are accepted for each Market on a rolling basis from now till the end of the season. Although we do have a minimum at each Market, dates can always be added at any time by sending an email after you been accepted.

Mixing Dates
In order to reserve space at each of our Markets you must meet a least one of the Market minimum date requirements. After you have met that requirement, you are free to attend the other two Markets for as little or as many dates as you like. And there is no need to reapply, once you're accepted at one - consider yourself accepted at all 3. Just send an email with the additional date or dates, and if there isroom we will reserve the space for you.
Please note: this does not apply to special event weekends in the South End (Opening Weekend and Open Studios)

Switching Dates
For the South End and Providence Open Markets we have date switch forms on the website. Just fill in the dates you are scheduled to attend and the dates you would like to switch to. This request must be submitted at least 9 days prior to your reserved date. Your change is then considered--but be aware that your category or the Market may full on the date you are requesting to change to. Requests will not be made by email or phone.

Click here to make a date switch in the South End

Click here to make a date switch in Providence

A corresponding switch form for Mashpee will be added next week.

Market HQ is pleased to announce the arrival of The New England Open Market V.I.P. Pass - the easiest way to sell at all of our Markets!

How it works:
Step one: Apply to become a vendor - this includes filling out an application and sending three images of your work.
Step two: Purchase your V.I.P. Pass using the PayPal link at the South End Open Market website.
Step three: Use your V.I.P. Pass at any of our Markets during the 2008 season. No need to reserve space (except for Opening Weekend and Open Studios at the South End Open Market) - simply show up and show your pass to the Market manager. Read on to learn about all of the nifty benefits you get with the V.I.P. Pass.

V.I.P Benefits!

• Attend up to 49 markets this season! Take your pick - Providence, The South End, Mashpee - you can sell at them all.
• Don't worry about those pesky "reserve by" dates.
• No more waiting to be shown to your booth space- show your pass to the check in person and go directly to the front of the line.
• Always have a coveted corner spot! - As long as you send us an email by the Thursday before the Market we will guarantee you a corner booth.
• The V.I.P pass is worth almost three thousand dollars - but you can get one for only $900!

The Fine Print

• The V.I.P Pass is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• The V.I.P. Pass will be sold between February and June of 2008.
• All of the New England Open Markets are juried shows.
• Any vendor wishing to purchase a V.I.P. Pass must first submit an application including 3 images of their work.
• Vendors are responsible for contacting New England Open Markets by the Thursday before a Market in order to be guaranteed a corner booth.
• Vendors who hold a V.I.P. Pass must still reserve space for the special event weekends.
• If Vendors participate in the Open Studios event at the South End Open Market, a fee must be paid to the USEA.
• The V.I.P Pass is valid for the 2008 market season only.
• The V.I.P. pass may NOT be used at the SoWa Holiday Market.

We are now forming our street teams for the South End and Providence Open Markets. Aside from print ads, web and editorial, hitting the streets to get the word out about our Market is a big part of our successful marketing campaign. This is a really great opportunity to get involved with us.

As a member, you would be willing to meet once a month (April through June) for a short meeting, then sent off on a sunny Saturday to hang posters and distribute postcards. We will provide all the necessary material (like postcards, posters, etc.). In return for your legwork, we will give you 5 free Markets at any of our 3 locations!

Street teamers should:
+ Be willing to pick up and hang posters approximately one day a month(March through June) after meetings.
+ Believe in our mission of supporting crafty independent local peeps.

Interested? E-mail your name, e-mail address and availability to info@southendopenmarket.com.

email: info@southendopenmarket.com

phone: 617-481-2257

web: http://www.southendopenmarket.com/