• Fees and Commission: It is free to apply to the Holiday Treasures Arts and Craft Sale. If you are selected by the jury to participate in the sale, there is a $56.50 ($50.00 + HST) Vendor Fee. A 25% commission (plus HST) from the sale of each item at Holiday Treasures supports the museum.
• Prioritizing Inclusivity: The MoD supports and celebrates BIPOC and Queer-owned businesses, as well as businesses owned by persons with disabilities! There is an option to self-identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ or a person with disabilities on our application form. The vendor fee will be waived for these applicants who are juried into the show.
• Display Set-Up: Vendors may choose a timeslot to come in and set up their own display. You know what looks best! MoD staff will adjust displays as items sell.
• Admission by Donation: This year, visitor admission to the Holiday Treasures Craft Show and Sale will be by donation!
• Atmosphere: Vendor displays are set up throughout the museum’s Main Gallery and Lodge Gallery, both festively decorated for the season. Soft music plays in the background while hot apple cider is available, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages visitors to relax and enjoy the experience.

• We accept vendors who sell food items! As we are a museum, and the event lasts for two weeks, food must be non-perishable, non-refrigerated and be in sealed packaging. Food vendors will also be required to provide a copy of the latest inspection of the kitchen used to produce the material, along with digital photographs of their packaged items.
• Each Vendor shall comply with all municipal, provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and by-laws regarding labeling, measures, health and safety, food handling, etc., for all products offered for sale at the Museum of Dufferin.

Applications and photographs will be presented to staff and jurors. All applications go through a three-step jurying process:

Step 1: Museum of Dufferin Staff Review

Museum of Dufferin staff first review applications for completeness, connection and relevance to the exhibition theme, and overall quality of work to ensure they align with exhibition standards and museum policies before being presented to the external jury. Some applications may not advance beyond this stage.

Step 2: Independent External Jury Review

Artwork is juried by an external panel of peer assessors. Our jurors are artists, small business owners, and Dufferin County community members. Jurors independently review all eligible applications, make their top selections in writing, and submit their results to Museum of Dufferin curatorial staff for tallying. Museum of Dufferin staff act solely as administrators during this step.

Step 3: Jury Committee Meeting

The jury meets as a committee, facilitated by Museum of Dufferin staff, to discuss and evaluate submissions.

During this meeting:

Museum of Dufferin staff provide the tallied results from the independent jury reviews.
Jurors may ask questions or request additional context or clarification about submissions.
Jurors discuss the applications and reach consensus on the final artist selections.
The panel also discusses and selects award recipients.
The Curator and Museum Services Manager provide final approval of the panel’s decisions.

Due to the high volume of applications received, jurors and Museum of Dufferin staff are not required to provide feedback to applicants whose work is not selected for the exhibition.

Selection Criteria

When evaluating applications, jurors consider the following criteria:

• Design: Originality, creativity, and overall quality of design
• .Quality of Work: Craftsmanship, attention to finishing details, packaging, and the quality of materials used.
• Salability: Consumer appeal, marketability, pricing, and safety, including whether a product poses any risk to visitors.
• Variety: Holiday Treasures aims to offer customers a diverse selection of handmade products and price points. If numerous applications are received for similar products, not all can be accepted.
• Space Limitations: Applications may be declined due to exhibition space restrictions. Approximately 65 vendors can be accommodated in the Main Gallery.

• Upon acceptance into the show, you will be required to pay the vendor fee of $50+HST ($56.50). The vendor fee is due within two weeks of the acceptance emails going out. If you do not pay on time, your spot will be forfeit to another applicant. Once accepted, your vendor fee is non-refundable.  
• A 25% commission (plus HST) from the sale of each item at Holiday Treasures goes to the MoD. This commission fee is not negotiable and cannot be altered. 
• Vendors are required to provide proof of vendor/ exhibitor insurance or sign a waiver/indemnity form if you do not wish to obtain insurance.
• It is the vendor’s responsibility to comply with all applicable municipal, provincial, and federal legislation, regulations, and by-laws regarding labeling, weights and measures, health and safety, food handling, and any other requirements applicable to the products they offer for sale at the Museum of Dufferin. Vendors selling beauty, cosmetic, personal care, or similar products are solely responsible for ensuring their products comply with all applicable laws, regulations, labeling requirements, ingredient restrictions, and health and safety standards governing those products.

Each vendor is responsible for indicating whether you charge HST on your products. In your application form you will indicate whether you are a registrant that DOES remit HST to the federal government or if you are a registrant/non-registrant that DOES NOT remit HST to the federal government.  

It is the responsibility of the vendor to comply with all HST and tax regulations.

Option A:   

• If the owner/vendor of the item is a registrant (and they DO remit HST to the federal government), then the following applies to their items:   
• The owner is responsible to include the HST in the price of their sale item   
• The Museum of Dufferin will NOT charge additional HST at point of sale   
• The Museum of Dufferin WILL charge HST on the 25% commission we gain from the sale, BUT only on the pre-tax amount of their items.   

Option B:     

• If the owner/vendor of the item is a registrant/non registrant (and they DO NOT remit HST to the federal government), then the following applies to their items:    
• The owner does NOT include the HST in the price of their sale item.    
• The Museum of Dufferin DOES charge HST at point of sale as the sale item is required to be taxed.    
• The Museum of Dufferin remits the HST to the Federal Government with our regular HST claim.    
• The Museum of Dufferin WILL charge HST on the 25% commission we gain from the sale, BUT only on the pre-tax amount of their items.    
• If you select Option B and are selling zero-rated items, you must clearly identify on your inventory sheet which products are zero-rated and exempt from applicable sales tax.

• We accept vendors who sell food items! As we are a museum, and the event lasts for two weeks, food must be non-perishable, non-refrigerated and be in sealed packaging. Food vendors will also be required to provide a copy of the latest inspection of the kitchen used to produce the material, along with digital photographs of their packaged items.
• Each Vendor shall comply with all municipal, provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and by-laws regarding labeling, measures, health and safety, food handling, etc., for all products offered for sale at the Museum of Dufferin.

• Accepted vendors MUST be able to submit their inventory sheet digitally via Microsoft Excel. Handwritten inventory sheets will NOT be accepted in the 2026 Holiday Treasures Arts and Craft Sale.

• Inventory sheets must be submitted in advance of the show (due by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM). This allows MoD Staff to transfer the information from each vendor inventory sheet into our point-of-sale system.

• Each product must be labelled clearly with the sale price and a unique code/SKU, that will be selected for you by the MoD. Vendors are responsible for labelling their items before drop-off. 

•  Each vendor is given the approximate equivalent of a 6-foot table.

• Vendors may bring in extra stock, which will be stored and replenished by staff as needed.

• When vendors arrive for set-up, it is their responsibility to ensure the products brought in match the inventory sheet previously submitted. Adjustments to your inventory sheet may be made during set-up and passed to MoD staff to update in our system.

• Please note that final set-up decisions are made by staff.

• The lighting in the Main Gallery is fixed and not moveable.

• Vendors may not display the work of another vendor who is not participating in the sale.

• Accessibility and health and safety for vendors, staff, volunteers, and visitors is of utmost importance. MoD staff reserve the right to deny the use of any display pieces or props that block paths or are potential tripping hazards.

• The use of ladders by vendors is not permitted for set-up.

• The MoD is an inclusive and safe space for all. The MoD reserves the right to reject the display of artworks and items that are deemed offensive or harmful.

• Vendors and their representatives agree to act in a professional and respectful manner with fellow vendors, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Failure to abide by any of the rules or regulations or to act in a professional manner may result in expulsion from the Holiday Treasures Craft Market.

• Vendors who are juried in will receive a detailed VENDOR INFORMATION PACKAGE upon acceptance.

• Vendors are required to provide proof of vendor/ exhibitor insurance or sign a waiver/indemnity form if you do not wish to obtain insurance.
• The MoD makes every effort to reduce the risk of damage or theft of material through safe handling procedures, trained staff, proper display set-up, and reception desk staff. Although we have experienced very little theft in the past, unfortunately it is a possibility. The MoD is not liable for damaged or stolen goods. 

•  MoD Staff process and track sales at our till. It is essential that the submitted inventory sheet matches the products that are brought to the museum, to avoid any mistakes at check-out.

• A sales overview will be emailed to each vendor within one week of the end of the show. Payment will be made to the vendor via electronic funds transfer (EFT), 4-6 weeks after the end of the show.

•  It is the vendors responsibility to submit their banking information via the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form when requested by Museum staff. Physical cheques will not be issued. Delay in submitting our EFT form may result in a delay in payment.