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The Finders Keepers aim is to offer a diverse range of creative work to our customers and supporters. We take our application process seriously and want to see that you are passionate about what you do! We expect applications to be presented just as you would apply to a wholesaler/ retailer.
The Finders Keepers has a growing reputation in the art & design community, showcasing new emerging designers and helping them gain exposure and opportunities to develop their brand presence with retailers and the media.
It's also an opportunity for you to interact direct with your customers and gain important insight into your work seen by a wider audience. Our application process over time has become competitive, in saying this we are also all about supporting designers and artists with new work to help establish themselves and are always open to new concepts.
If you are interested in applying, we strongly recommend that you read through our Criteria & FAQ first, as we have compiled some extra info that might help answer some questions prior to applying. Then all you need to do is follow the 'Apply Now' link to the application form once the applications are open and fill out an application form with all your details & images. The 'Apply Now' link will only be live when applications are open.
If it's your first time applying please don't be scared, give it a go! we always love to hear from new people and give them a chance to be showcased and are always willing to help, so feel free to contact us with questions of for advice! :)
Application Opening & Closing dates for 2012
Criteria & FAQ
Melbourne:
A/W Markets - Friday (evening) 20th & Saturday 21st April
open: 16th January
close: 17th February
APPLY NOW - MELBOURNE A/W MARKETS
S/S Markets - Friday (evening) 19th & Saturday 20th October
open: 4th June
close: 27th July
Brisbane:
A/W Markets - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th July
open: 26th March
close: 28th April
S/S Markets - Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th November
open: 16th July
close: 17th August
Sydney:
A/W Markets - Friday (evening) 1st & Saturday 2nd June
open: 13th February
close: 16th March
S/S Markets - Saturday (evening) 8th & Sunday 9th December (please note
we
weren't able to book our usual Friday evening format)
open: 6th August
close: 28th September
Extra Info:
Applications forms will be available online on the above dates only, via the 'Apply Now' link - applications via email will not be accepted prior of after these dates.
++ If you are a musician or band wanting to play at our markets, please email us including the city & event you are interested in playing in and we'll pass on your details to our Music Co-ordinator's. ++
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