MAKING IT WORK FOR WORKING ARTISTS
Sell your Handmade Art & Craft
The Seconds Sale at Snow Farm has been running for more than 30 years and attracts a loyal audience of 3,000+ shoppers from around the region who visit the sale during the last three weekends of every November.
Operating on a 50/50 consignment model, revenue from The Seconds Sale supports Snow Farm's mission of offering high-quality craft programming to adults and teens, and the 200+ local and regional artists who participate. If you are interested, fill out the new vendor inquiry form to get started.
Why sell with us
Craft fair, simplified
3 busy weekends
Your work is in front of eager shoppers across three weekends of November, the heart of the holiday shopping season. You don't even need to be here...
No sweat sales
Snow Farm staffs the galleries, runs the register, and manages checkout. You drop off (or ship) your work; we take care of the rest and cut you a check before the end of the year.
Making is our mission
Snow Farm's share of sales revenue supports the teen summer scholarship fund and other operational expenses — helping new makers make it here.
Prep & Details
How it Works
Snow Farm has developed a unique model that makes The Seconds Sale a low stress, profitable event for artists; just drop off or ship your work and we take care of the rest!
It is free to participate (no table or entry fee), and you don't need to spend long hours in a booth or setting up/cleaning after the sale. Artists receive 50% of the proceeds from pieces sold (we cover credit card fees!)
Below you'll find important dates and some more detailed answers to frequently asked questions.
1.
Drop-Off Dates
Deliver all pieces to Snow Farm by:
October 24 - Nov 8
2.
VIP Shopping Night
Artists & their guests are invited.
November 12, 4-6pm
3.
The Seconds Sale
Artists not required to attend.
November 13, 14, 15
November 20, 21, 22
November 27, 28, 29
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions.
What counts as a “second?”
At the Seconds Sale, we define “seconds" as slightly flawed items, excess or retired inventory, experimental work or really any work you are looking to move. We are also clear with our advertising that many firsts are sold at The “Seconds” Sale. We do not accept/display items that are damaged enough as to affect usability eg: a mug which cannot hold water or glass with unfinished, sharp edges. Our shoppers know that they can expect to find high quality handmade items at great prices at The Seconds Sale.
How should I price my work for The Seconds Sale?
At The Seconds Sale, all retail prices are set by the artist. As a general rule, pieces priced under $100 sell well at The Seconds Sale.
Is there a minimum (or maximum) number of items I am required to submit to The Seconds Sale?
No, there is no minimum or maximum number of items required in order to participate in The Seconds Sale.
What do I need to do to prepare for the sale?
Once you have been accepted as a participating artist, you will be given a unique vendor code. We ask that you use label each item that you are submitting to the sale with your vendor code and the retail price. Artists are also asked to provide an inventory sheet (with retail prices) along with their work. Then, you can drop off or ship us your work within the Drop-Off/Delivery Dates (as listed above) and we take it from there!
How will my work be displayed at The Seconds Sale?
At The Seconds Sale, work is mostly displayed by inventory type (glass, wood, ceramics etc.) and not always by artist. We do keep most of an artist’s work grouped together in one area (a shelf, a tabletop etc.) but we reserve the right to display work in a way that best suits our galleries and our customers e.g. all mugs may be displayed in one section, rather than by artist.
Do I need to submit display items along with my inventory?
Artist supplied display items (racks, baskets etc.) are welcome but not required. Snow Farm does have our own display items that are used during the sale, but if you have something that suits your work, you are welcome to provide it. Please label all display items with your vendor code so that they can be easily returned to you at the end of the sale.
Can I submit business cards/postcards/my own branded packaging along with my work?
Yes! You are welcome to provide supplementary items to support you and your business. We will happily display them/provide them to buyers.
What happens with unsold inventory at the end of the sale?
All unsold inventory will be returned to the artists at the end of the sale. We will either pack your unsold items back up for any easy pick-up in early December, or we can ship your unsold items back to you at the end of the sale. If you select shipping, we will deduct the cost of shipping from your proceeds before we issue your check in December. If you do not wish for your unsold items to be returned to you, you can choose to donate any remaining items to Snow Farm to be used at our discretion.
Ready to take part?
Get Started
FIRST THING'S FIRST
Apply to consign your work
Tell us about you and your art work by filling out our new vendor inquiry form. We review them on a rolling basis.
PREPARE FOR THE SALE
Artist Resources & Guidelines
Pricing and tagging guidelines, prep checklists, and all the information you need to help your work show — and sell — its best at The Seconds Sale.