To download PDF application form for 2009;

click http://oaklandculturalarts.org/main/oaklandartisanmarketplace.htm, then scroll halfway down page to Application and Fees section

 

 

 

 

The Cultural Arts & Marketing Department is proud to present the Oakland Artisan Marketplace, the
city's arts and crafts vending program, that gives artisans an opportunity to sell their arts and crafts
year-round in Oakland.

 

City of Oakland Cultural Arts & Marketing Department
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza 9th Floor
Oakland CA 94612

ph. 510 238 4948
fax 510 238 6341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO BAY AREA ARTISANS;

 

 

2009

 

 

 

OUR GOALS:

  • Create destination area(s) that will attract visitors and residents to purchase unique arts and craft products produced in Oakland and by other regional artists;
  • Provide a mechanism for Oakland and other artists to sell their hand-crafted artwork;
  • Encourage the development of the arts and crafts community;
  • Encourage existing business areas without creating competition of retail businesses;
  • Create a positive streetscape in designated community development areas.


DAYS/ SITE/TIME

Fridays: Frank Ogawa Plaza (14th and Broadway) 10:00am-4:00pm* Set-up 9am
Saturdays: Jack London Square 10:00am-9:00pm * Set-up 10am
Sunday: Jack London Square during Farmer's Market 10:00am-5:00pm Set-up (7am earliest) 

* break-down times are flexible, but not set-up, ask marketplace manager


CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Complete Application and submit to department with photos of the work
  2. Receive call to set-up Screening & Program Orientation Meeting, attend.
  3. When approved obtain Oakland, Business Tax Certificate
  4. Pay OAM Fees and Obtain Oakland Artisan Certificate
  5. Begin selling (first-come/first serve and participate in Lottery)


APPLICATION/CERTIFICATION/FEE

1. THE APPLICATION. File Application and required attachments to Cultural Arts Department. In order to qualify artists must first obtain the following:
a) State of California Resale Number from the State Board of Equalization, at 510-622-4100;
b) Federal Tax ID# (SS#) from IRS, at 510-839-1040;
Artisans will also need to obtain an Oakland Business Tax Certificate once your work has been screened and approved. Oakland Business Tax Certificate, City of Oakland, 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, STE1320, Oakland CA 94612 510.238.3704


2. THE CERTIFICATE and THE ID CARD. After submission of application and approved screening of
hand-crafted items you will need to pay the certification fee ( $250 annual or $145 every 6 months) and receive Oakland Artisan ID Card issued by Craft & Cultural Arts Department, please bring in 1 passport-sized photo for the ID. CCAD will call you to set up an orientation appointment.