Join Bard on the Beach’s Artisan Market!
UPDATE: MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024
Due to incredible enthusiasm, we have received many applications. Thank you for your interest!
If you have applied, expect an email from our Operations Team in the coming weeks with regard to scheduling.
If you are applying after Monday, April 29 we encourage you to apply, but please note your application will be added to our waitlist and we will contact you if we have openings.
As part of its 35th Season Bard on the Beach is presenting an interactive adaptation of The Comedy of Errors, directed by Rebecca Northan, who is renowned for her improvisational, immersive brand of theatre.
We are creating an artisan market nightly when the show is playing, to create the atmosphere of an ancient Greek port—the setting for the play. We’re seeking artisans to bring this to life for all 43 performances. Read on for details on this opportunity and what it offers!
WHO CAN APPLY
Artists and artisans of any type, who have work for sale and a way to sell it (cash, e-transfer, Square, etc), who can commit to at least four evenings (or days) between July and September.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Schedule (press “Show All” to see entire list)
There is no cost for artists to participate and Bard on the Beach will not charge commission for any sales.
Products to Sell
- Fine art and photography, textiles, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, bath and body products, metalwork, paper goods, and other hand made art and craft items are all welcome!
- We cannot accept unpackaged consumables, cannabis, liquor, or mass-produced items
TIME COMMITMENT: Four hours per event
- One hour of set up, one hour of sales, ~one hour break, 20-minutes of vending at intermission, clean-up
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- A table (6×2.5′ dimensions)
- A tent for rain coverage
- Limited storage for artisans who commit to multiple consecutive nights, upon request
- Loading and unloading space and parking passes for a lot approximately 5 minutes’ walk away,
- A pair of vouchers to see a mainstage Bard on the Beach production
- Marketing support in the form of web listing and potential social media content
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a completed application form (found below)!
If you have any additional questions or concerns with regard to The Comedy of Errors Artisan Market, please contact Angie Jaimes at [email protected]