What you need to know to participate in EAHAM...

The East Austin Handmade Arts Market is a partnership between local artists, musicians, and businesses to provide unique and fun events in our community. The market is proud to support community organizations that promote cultural diversity, ecological sustainability, democratic ideals, and creativity in myriad forms.

The booth fee, size of spaces, location, and the hours will vary depending on the event. Vendor approval is the first step.

All participating vendors must be approved beforehand. This registration is FREE. You will get email notification of acceptance. Once approved, you will be signed up for our email missive which will provide the details of each event, as well as notify you when and how to reserve a space. You can opt out at any time. Also see NEWS for our scheduled market events in the near future.

Vending must be of locally hand-made items only.

Our events are either free admission to the public or at a very reasonable cover charge. They are usually kid and pet-friendly as well (depending on the event and the venue).

Participating artists will be assigned spaces according to regular participation and how early your booth payment has been received. Do not set up early unless you have been assigned a regular space at an ongoing event.

Booths spaces may be indoors, outdoors, or both. Multiple adjacent spaces may be purchased by adding the same date multiple times to your shopping cart. Partners may split booths if all parties have been approved. Payment is placed jointly for partnerships. Participating artists must sell only pre-approved items.

Participating artists must bring their own fixtures, tables, etc. for display of their wares. You do NOT have to use a canopy tent, and you can use just a canopy frame (where tents are permitted) if you wish. Under high-wind circumstances this may be ideal. Your canopy can be any color, and must be no larger than 10'x10'. At least 40 lbs total in weights, securely installed, are required for all canopy tents. (Some outdoor events may alternately / additionally allow stakes. Please check with us prior to the event).

Participating artists may use no zip-ties in their setup. (Get velcro! -at any Lowe's / Home Despot.) Participating artists must dispose of their own trash. (Trash cans are provided.) Drinking of alcoholic beverages will be determined by the venue and will be strictly enforced. If the venue is a bar, alcohol that is not purchased at the venue NOT is permitted (by TABC law).

Electricity will be provided, if necessary. Lights are highly recommended for outdoor night-time events. No loud or fume-spewing generators will be permitted. Please bring at least a 30' extension cord and a power strip if you intend to use electricity. (A roll of duct tape is also recommended, in case the cords need to cross walkways).

Restroom facilities are provided.

Live and pre-recorded music will be provided as a draw for customers. If you do not want to be close to the music, please request to be away from the stage area (although this is where people gather the most).

Participating artists must bring a copy of a valid sales tax certificate and have it present in your booth at all times. Participating artists are responsible for collection of their own sales tax. If you apply for a sales tax license, you will receive a number that you can use instantly. You do not have to wait until your documentation arrives (but please have this number with you when you come to participate in an event.)

This market is NOT rain or shine (except at special events or at an indoor venue)! Rain checks will be given if the market is temporarily closed down for inclement weather. (You will receive email notification if this is the case.) Refunds will not be given under any circumstances. Rain checks, however, WILL be given as long as you inform us by the deadline for applicant reservation, or by noon on the Friday one week before an event. You may also find a substitute to vend in your place even up to a day before an event, as long as they are an approved vendor.

If you break down earlier than the end time set for an event you will not be asked to return (unless previously arranged with the organizer). Not all events will require that you stay setup until the end, however. When this is the case, this information will be provided by the coordinator.

Participating artists agree to promote the market through all channels available: email lists and / or social media, etc. We will provide marketing / facebook event materials. The market will also promote participating artists on this website, the event page, and/or on our Facebook Page. Participating artists must agree that their likeness and works may be photographed for promotional purposes.

Participating artists agree to release and hold harmless the business entities of the venue location, The East Austin Handmade Arts market organizers, and the property owners. By clicking below, you are indicating that you waive all rights, without limit upon liability for use of their property and facilities.

By clicking this link I indicate I have read the above and will abide by all terms and conditions specified herein.