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Apply to be a pop up shop or display at the Modern Phoenix Marketplace by March 25.
FAQ
What is the Modern Marketplace at SMoCA?
Free workshops, slide shows, ticketed tours, exhibitors and a movie make the Marketplace a day full of learning and fun. Our Modern Marketplace at at SMoCA is a great venue to find out what's new in modern architecture, interior design, literature and home renovation. Vintage fashion, jewelry, furniture, lighting and accessory dealers are encouraged to exhibit. Contemporary interior designers, landscapers, furniture designers, green builders and architects are also welcome to apply.
When and where is it?
April 9th from 11 am until 5 pm at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, during Modern Phoenix Week. Setup is between 8 and 10:30 am.
What is the price structure?
10X10 spaces are $250 and 10X20 spaces are $400. If you are a presenting sponsor you may upgrade to a 10X20 for $150 additional.How do I apply?
Contact alison@modernphoenix.net and send her your website to pre-apply for a Marketplace Pop-Up Shop or Exhibitor Space. Once you are approved, you may apply using our online registration form here. If you're not sure if you are pre-approved and haven't heard back from Alison yet, apply anyway and we will get back to you with the thumbs-up or not.
What is the deadline?
Submit your concept by midnight Friday March 25th for consideration. All vendor payments must be received by 5 pm on Monday March 28 to facilitate layout planning.
What happened to the Modern Phoenix Expo?
The Marketplace IS the old Expo. Just rebranded with more time between talks to give vendors more facetime, and focus more on shopping. In early years vendors were not allowed to sell products, now rules have relaxed. Much of the general structure remains the same: architecture tours in the morning, research workshop to kick things off, then three presentations to follow. Door prizes around 4 pm are a highlight.
Who exhibits at the Marketplace?
Past vendors and door prize contributors have included the following businesses. Local First Arizona members are encouraged to apply.Haworth |
180 Degrees |
Homework Remodels Antiquarius Imports Hot Chick Aprons Arizona Bank and Trust David & Gladys Wright House Twins & Co. Realty CoLab Studio, Inc. Heidi Abrahamson Jerryll Habegger The Construction Zone Nicole Reyes Designs Route 66 Antiques LOOP Architectural Materials AZ Preservation Foundation See Saw Designs Look At My Fire Crestview Doors Tuomisto Bell Studio Foundry BrettSmith Woodworks Modern Christmas Trees Zero to Nine House Numbers Purple Nickel Studio The Velocity Group The Art Institute of Phoenix Archaeological Consulting Services Loyd Parker Design Go Green Mortgage Diamondback Billiards Contemporary Lighting Heritage Master Builders Naomi Seigler Design Suite Design Group Greenbridge Woodworks Center of Modern Design MrGSpace Landscape Chris Lamb Concepts HandCraft Builders Heather and Fred Studios Paul Kaplan Modern Real Estate W. Brent Armstrong Facings of America Phillip Ponvert Designs The City of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe Historic Preservation Commissions |
What are the demographics?
Lots of couples and young families, both traditional and non, aged 26 - 60, upper to middle income, mostly homeowners. View our highlight reel on YouTube from 2015 and see the previous marketplace event pages for a good idea of who to expect here, here and here and here.How big is my booth?
10X10 or 10X20 depending on what you paid for. Some spaces nestle up against unique architectural features which make 10X10 a challenge, so an equivalent measurement is given. You will be asked for your consent if your space is not exactly square.Can I be an "exclusive" vendor, meaning the only one of my kind?
We do not make exclusive arrangements and cannot guarantee whether or not another vendor with similar products and services will apply. You may request to not be placed next to another vendor once the exhibitor list is released if you like. We must know your preference one week before the event.Can I choose my own booth location?
No, but the space planners will take your suggestions in consideration. Due to the volume of requests it is possible that not all requests can be honored to the letter. For example, endcaps are in limited supply. If you prefer not to be placed near a vendor of similar services, please let us know up to one week before the event.How creative can I get with my display?
Pretty darn creative. We've seen full blown landscape installations, a portable little house, entire room vignettes, fire displays, huge sculptures, you name it within reason and city code. If your display is extra creative, clear it with us first. You may also blur lines with your fellow vendors to create more flowing and coherent spaces with their consent. You will be provided with your neighbor's email addresses to collaborate if desired.
Do you provide space dividers or drapes?
No. You are encouraged to bring your own dividers or collaborate with your neighbors to create a flow between spaces. The back wall of Group D is ice-blue glass with full lighting and the back wall of Group A is a dark purple with a bit of an overhang, better for lighting displays that require drama. Group B is freestanding and displays MUST be accessible from at least two sides; there is no "front" or "back".
General overview of the Marketplace before the doors open at 11.
Click to enlarge map. This map is provided for general orientation and planning purposes only and may not accurately reflect the final layout distributed to vendors one week before the event.
Above all, have fun with your display and make sure to promote your presence using your own marketing networks! We will of course promote using email, print, kjzz.org and social media, but if all 20 of us are doing the same we're sure to have a bigger turnout. Download the graphic at the top of this page to get started!
