Unique Los Angeles has just partnered with LA Weekly, which means it's going to have GREAT exposure. Plus, they have sponsors of PBR, ETSY, LACM!
And it's a 2 1/2 day event! With a special VIP friday preview night...
Nichole and I have already signed up for our booths
go here to apply:
http://uniquelosangeles.com/application.htmlhere are the vendor faqs
The Basics
Your products cannot be made with purchased patterns, molds or kits. You must live in North America, and you must be the designer, creator and/or producer of your products. You must be able to move-in and set-up on Friday December 12 and sell for the entire show, 11am-7pm December 13th & 14th.
Deadline
The application deadline is midnight November 2nd 2008.
Special Collections and Student Criteria
If you opt to be included in one of the "special collection" areas, your products must actually fit into the theme (i.e Green Room products must be eco-friendly). If accepted, Rising Stars (students) must provide documentation that they are a student in a fine arts/design program at an accredited college in California. There are 10 Rising Star spots available.
Group Applications
Up to 2 vendors can share a booth, but only one application is needed. If you are accepted, the second vendor will get instructions for emailing his/her logo, bio description and 3 photos.
Stores, Art Galleries and Small Businesses
UNIQUE LOS ANGELES does consider LA-area merchants (and in fact features an area called "Indie Lane" as a special collection at the event), but they must sell and support independent and local products.
Application and Vendor Payment
Your total payment (vendor payment + $10 non-refundable application fee) must be completed during the application process, through PayPal. Depending on what size booth you choose (and if you are a student), your application payment will be:
$230 (Rising Star, student 10X10 booth + $10 fee)
$330 (10X10 booth + $10 fee)
$530 (10X20 booth + $10 fee)
What You Get
The event is held in a weather-proof indoors environment. Each booth includes the solid wall structure, 1 table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket. Your booth will be either 10X10 or 10X20, and features professional overhead spot lighting. You will get an Online Profile, a listing in the event guide, and more (please see the vendor packet PDF online).
Acceptance
Vendor applications will be reviewed by a jury during the first week of November. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application by November 7th 2008. If you are accepted, you will receive a vendor packet with detailed information, including the option to rent shelves/brackets, advertise, hire a PR rep and more.