Exhibitor Information
For more information about Paypal, click on the logo below.
Applications for the Christmas and Summer shows are now available. All current juried members of the NSDCC should receive the package by mail the week of April 25th, 2011.
Online applications can be submitted using our secure online registration starting April 28th, 2011. You will find the links to the right of this page.
If you would like to print a full application package you will find the PDF version here, 2011 NSDCC Show Applications.
The early registration deadline for both shows is Monday, May 16th, 2011. Please note that in order to take advantage of the $50 early registration discount you must pay for your booth in full.
2011 Christmas Show:
November 18-20
Pier 23, Cunard Event Centre,
961 Marginal Rd
Halifax, NS
When assigning booth numbers, 10x15 or 10x20 configurations can be inserted just about anywhere on the floorplan. Phone me at the office, or email programs@nsdcc.ns.ca, if you have any questions.
Halifax Accommodations PDF
2011
Summer Show:
July 22-24
Halifax, NS
New Location: Victoria Park, corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street, across from Public Gardens
Please feel free to refer your fellow members to this page, or to us here at the home office. Call us any time with your questions (at (902) 423-3837) and/or show applications!
------------------------------
Fire Safety
Also, please have a look at the following American website: http://www.rosebrand.com/home.cfm. It is an excellent source for fire retardants and fire retardant fabrics.
Important Note:
Paramount to the succcess of any trade show are the precautions which exhibitors take to ensure the safety of each person attending the show. Please read and/or print the above document to bring you up to date on fire safety and fire retardant standards.
As the responsible party and event organiser, it is incumbent upon the NSDCC to pay any individual's fines which are levied for non-compliance during the Markets. Given our non-profit status, paying exhibitor fines is not realistic or possible -- the exhibitor would be billed immediately for the fine. The current (individual) fine for not complying with National Fire Safety Standards is $350. In order for the Market to proceed, the Council would have to eject the exhibitor who incurs the fine. If the Council allows said exhibitor to remain at the Market, the whole Market is shut down for non-compliance.
It is imperative that each and every exhibitor who participates in NSDCC Markets complies with fire safety, and that includes having certified fire retardant materials, certified fire extinguisher, complete with proof of having had it re-charged within the previous twelve months.
Light weight wood can be treated with (ed. note: fire-retardant) coloured paint or a clear finish. Most paint stores have a product that is rated; save the label for proof.
There is nothing wrong with using corrugated plastic for a sign, as long as it doesn't make up the majority of your display.
If a fabric store is selling flame retardant material, the store should provide documentation from the supplier. If they can't, then the inspector would have no proof of the fabric having been treated.
Lights should be CSA or ULC rated for indoor or outdoor, based on use. Some may have both ratings; many decorations purchased today do have ratings. Lights must be unplugged when not in use.
Rated extension cords if used, etc.
------------------------------
Resources
The Ontario Crafts Council has compiled a very useful reference book of fine craft shows, both in Ontario and across Canada. The book is only $20, and worth having for planning your retail year. Please contact them via their website www.craft.on.ca, or by telephone at 416.925.4222.
Business Development Websites PDF
The references to relevant websites imply neither responsibility for, nor approval of, the information contained in those other websites on the part of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council.
Accesscopyright
The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency site.
http://www.accesscopyright.ca
Canadian Artist's Representation - Le front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC)
A national voice of Canada's visual artists.
http://www.carfac.ca
Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA)
An organization dedicated to ensuring the lively existence and continued vitality and growth of the arts and creative industries in Canada.
http://www.ccarts.ca
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
An Agency of Industry Canada who administers the intellectual property system in Canada and disseminate IP information. http://www.cipo.gc.ca
Copyrightlaws.com
An informative Web site devoted to Canadian, U.S. and international copyright law, digital licensing, e-commerce, digital property and Web related legal issues.
http://www.copyrightlaws.com
Société des droits d'auteurs en arts visuels (SODART)
(French site) Copyright matters in the visual arts.
http://www.sodart.org
SODRAC - The Collective Management of Copyright
The Society manages the reproduction rights of authors, composers, publishers of musical works and creators of artistic works.
http://www.sodrac.com
The main objectives of WIPO is the maintenance and further development of the respect of intellectual property throughout the world.
http://www.wipo.int
