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If you have any questions, please contact Debs Ramser at frontdesk@printingmuseum.org or 713-522-4652.

IMPORTANT DATES:

The Montrose Art & Gift Market is not a juried show. Reserving a table helps us plan for space and gives us the information needed to better promote the event.

• Event Date/Time: Saturday, April 23, 2022, Noon – 5:00PM
• Vendor Set-up: Saturday, April 23, 2022, 10:30AM – Noon

All vendors must be set-up by Noon.

How much are table reservation fees?
Table reservation fees are $35 for one (1) 18×72 inch indoor or outdoor table and are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the Museum. You may reserve more than one table if you need the space to display your products. The Market is meant as a showcase and celebration of creative talent in Houston.

Who can participate in the Market?
Any artist, crafter, or printmaker in the Houston area (or beyond) who creates their own original work. The Market is really about showcasing local area artisans. Vendors should present original works.

What happens at the Market?
First, the Montrose Art & Gift Market provides a place where local artisans can sell their prints and products to the public. Also, the Museum will have one or two special hands-on activities for visitors to participate in. Finally, the Market features one or more food vendors, music and drinks – sodas, water and beer.

Where is the Market held?

• The Market is held inside The Printing Museum at 1324 West Clay St., Houston, Texas 77019. The Museum is located just south of Allen Parkway between Waugh Drive and Montrose Boulevard.
• You will receive an assigned space about the size of one 18×72 inch table. Additional space may be available, but is not guaranteed, depending on cancellations or “no-shows.”
• If you choose an outdoor table, we recommend bringing a 10’x10′ pop-up canopy to protect you from the elements.
• You are asked to bring your own table coverings.
• Additional embellishments are allowed for display purposes, but are the responsibility of the vendor and must conform to the allotted space.
• Nothing may be attached, hung, or affixed to any walls or fixtures in the Museum. Free-standing floor displays may be used, but must be secured at the base to avoid tipping over.
• No method of display is allowed that may damage Museum furnishings, artifacts, art or objects. The Museum’s Executive Director has ultimate discretion to ask vendors to move or remove display materials.

How is the Market promoted?

• The Market will also be listed on free online event calendars around town.
• Social media plays a big role in promoting the Print Market. We will post the event on Facebook and Instagram, and ask that all vendors help us spread the word.

How are sales handled?

• Vendors are responsible for handling all sales of your merchandise, collecting sales tax and remitting it to the state.
• The Museum is not able to provide change.

PLEASE NOTE: The Museum does have Wi-Fi and has worked to improve signal strength throughout the Museum. Vendors will receive the wi-fi password the morning of the Market. For vendors using a mobile payment app, like Square, the Museum cannot guarantee wi-fi strength. Please be prepared to use your own mobile data to conduct transactions.

COVID Protocols

The health and safety of our staff and the public is the foremost concern for the leadership of The Printing Museum. To comply with local and state reopening policies, the museum has enacted the following protocols for the market:

Vendors

• Vendor tables will be a minimum of six (6) feet apart.
• Vendors must wear masks indoors.
• Vendors must provide cashless purchasing options, and make every effort to minimize contact.

Visitors

• Visitors must purchase tickets in advance.
• General admission is limited to 60 visitors per hour.
• Groups are limited to ten (10) visitors.
• All visitors are asked to maintain a safe, social distance of six (6) feet or more.
• All visitors ten (10) years and older are asked to wear a mask.

Terms and Conditions

Vendor acknowledges that they are participating in this event voluntarily and that they are fully responsible for any damage, injury or other loss that may occur because of my participation. Vendor is aware that events at The Printing Museum may involve the use of printing equipment with certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards that may result in injury. Vendor agrees to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while participating in these activities.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS:

In consideration of my participation in the Museum’s events, the vendor hereby agree as follows:

1. Vendor will not hold the Museum of Printing History (dba The Printing Museum), or its respective officers, employees and agents responsible for any injury or loss suffered as a result of my participation.
2. To waive and release all claims that vendor have or may have against the Museum resulting from my participation.
3. To release the Museum from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that vendor may suffer as a result of my participation.
4. Vendor understands that they are fully responsible for handling of transactions in regards to the sale of my merchandise, and that the vendor is responsible for collecting appropriate sales tax on each sale and remitting such taxes as may be due to the State of Texas.