Setup Instructions

*Note – I send instructions out before each market and those always overrule these!

At First Saturday Arts Market, we like to keep things simple, and with your cooperation, setup/breakdown and getting along with your neighbors will be a breeze.

You come to sell art and make money – I’m here to make sure no obstacles get in your way!

Help me. Read the setup instructions, share them with your help – and follow the rules.

Please note, some of the following is for our safety, agreements we may have with neighbors and to make sure everything runs as smooth as possible.

These are as simple and straight forward as possible. Please play nice!

* At my discretion – breaking any of the following rules may meet with unpleasant consequences.

CONTACT & ASSISTANCE

The ONLY way to reach Mitch Saturday is by phone. 832-273-4798
Call if it’s important, otherwise, text (leave your name too!)
*Always let me know if you can’t make it or are running late.

Porters –aka teenagers– they work for tips, couple dollars. Please do not keep them to set up your booth if other artists need them.
Artist Relief – for short breaks or water. Throughout the day, fellow artists come to assist. They will identify themselves.
Want to volunteer? We’d love to have you!

LOAD-IN

We are in a very tight space – if you can, pack so your tent comes out first, to secure your space, then unload, park your car and then you may setup. *Do not leave your car curbside or in the alley while you setup your booth. Breakdown – reverse! Tear down then bring your car over.

Wednesday before market, an email goes out with instruction reminders and/or news, PLUS a link to our load in time sheet. Pick the time best for you! Arrive at the beginning of your time, check-in, unload (porters are waiting) then park before setting up. You have 30 minutes.

Arrive during your assigned setup time. Please plan to move your vehicle out of the way as quick as possible.

TENT GOES UP
UNLOAD
MOVE VEHICLE
SETUP BOOTH
PARK VEHICLE

If able, it is best to park immediately after unloading.

Free Parking Garage – 427 W 20th St at Nicholson – about 2 blocks, entrance on 20th
Always lock your car, keep your keys and hide your stuff!. (Esp at setup/breakdown)

*I would request that you not park anywhere else but these assigned lots. Trailers, talk to me.

TENT & BOOTH SPACE

Spaces are assigned by Mitch, 10×10.
You may not have anything setup beyond your 10×10 footprint.
Your tent must be against the neighboring tent. Do block the walkway by placing any items including easels, displays, chairs or signage outside your tent space. Respect your neighbors, they’re going to be there all day. You may need them!

WEIGHTS

Weights are mandatory. Not rocks, or gallon jugs of water – but WEIGHTS.

Weighted canopies will have at least 24 pounds per leg. Bag weights are the easiest and most economical in my opinion. An example is on the market Amazon page. What works, and what doesn’t on this page: More on weights.

ELECTRICITY

Electricity is provided to you at no additional cost. One plug is behind each tent, we only use CF light bulbs or LED. Incandescent or halogen are not allowed.

THE OTHER RULES

Pick up those nails and zip ties at the end of the show, please. My used zip tie collection if FULL.
Do NOT break-down early. Can you really a!ord to miss that customer that DID come back?

FOOD, DRINK, TOILET

Always bring water for yourself.

Toilet: Look for a port-a-can in the back.

YogaWorks does not have public restrooms.

EXTRA

Beer – I normally will have beer donated by a local distributor – I or a volunteer will deliver it to you.
All I ask in return is to photograph you proudly holding the beverage!
Snap your own pics and send to me. Tag them on social media with our hash tag: #FSAM or #1stsatartmarket
Bring your own!
You may offer customers alcohol. No money can be exchanged, and don’t flaunt it please. Be responsible.
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