Calling Local Artists and Makers!
We’re looking for talented local artists and craftspeople to feature in the twelfth annual Historic Shell Holiday Shop in Downtown Issaquah (232 Front St N.)
If you make great gifty goods we want to feature you!
This holiday shop is curated and run by Alison Lang of So, There (andsothere.com); and focuses on fun and unique gifts made by local artists. The shop is open weekends from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve in beautiful, festive Downtown Issaquah.
No table or booth fees! No booth to tend! Chosen products will be sold on consignment, and artists will receive payment (minus commission) for sales following the shop’s closure in December. Artists will be responsible for dropping off stock on November 22-23 and picking it up on December 30-31st (details below).
If you make it, we want to see it! We are looking for handmade: fashion accessories, jewelry, pillows, candles, textiles, home accessories, small furniture pieces, journals, stationery, books, office accessories, gadgets, games, children’s toys, and more! Locally designed items will also be considered (even if they aren’t handmade). Please Note – I do review original art pieces, but hanging and displaying original pieces is extremely difficult in the space, so I am limited in the kind of art I can accept. Typically smaller items work best.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE
• Artists must be able to drop off stock on November 22 or 23, and pick up on December 30 or 31 between 11-5. You may ship your work, but you are responsible for all shipping fees.
• Shop commission is 40% to cover insurance, display, processing fees, and venue. Artist will receive 60% of sales, via check, zelle, or PayPal by January 30th, 2027.
• Artists will fill out a spreadsheet list of all items they bring.
• Artists must firmly affix a tag to each item which includes a business name, item number, and price (pencil is ok!)
• Priority will be given to early applicants, those we’ve worked with in the past, and those that are very local to Issaquah.
• You may provide display pieces or furniture if you like, but they may be used anywhere in the store.
• You can find more tips for applicants here
The Holiday Shop also has a web shop, to allow people to browse and buy online for in-store pickup. While I will not require every item to be listed online, it is helpful to get as much as I can listed to make a good showing. For all items listed online I will need a quality photo and description. All items in the store will have an item number (SKU) and price securely attached.
A note on AI- The Historic Shell Holiday Shop is proud to represent work that came from the hands of human artists, and will not accept work developed by generative AI. Any work that is found to violate this policy will be removed from the shop, and refunds will be offered to any affected customers at the vendor’s expense.
Join Us!
Please fill out our Google form below by October 30 to be considered for the 2026 Holiday Shop. I will send a confirmation that I have received your application by October 30th. If you don’t hear from me by October 30th, or have any problems with the application, please email me at info@andsothere.com
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