Exhibit with Signatures
We are Canada’s largest and most experienced producers of handmade marketplaces.
Our shows are juried and are open to Canadian-based artisans, artists and designers. We select our exhibitors based on originality and craftsmanship of their work submitted. It is mandatory that all of our exhibitors are the designers and creators of their products.
If you are successful in your application you will receive your letter of acceptance and show contract by email. The contract will indicate the booth size and type for which you have been accepted.
By Hand Gift Show 2020
January 26-28, 2020
Signatures By Hand Gift Show
Pearson Convention Center, Brampton, Ontario
Signatures By Hand Gift Show is Canada’s premier wholesale show for artisans wanting to take their sales to the next level and promote their businesses on a national field.
Since 2001, By Hand has been the exclusive home to the finest product offering in the wholesale gift industry where buyers from retail stores, galleries, boutiques, and museums are given a once-a-year opportunity to meet the artisans, purchase their works in bulk, and make a significant contribution to the Canadian Handmade community.
Conveniently located at the Pearson Convention, near the airport and timed perfectly when other wholesale events are taking place, By Hand is where YOU want to be.
The show is limited to just over 100 artisans so apply early!
- 5’ x 10′ aisle $940, corner $1040
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $1410, corner $1510
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $1880, corner $1980
- 10’ x 10′ aisle $1280, corner $1400
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1920, corner $2040
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $2560, corner $2680
Spring 2020 Shows
Signatures is proud to present our Spring 2020 application.
The love of handmade is at the heart of what we do. Please read the details below, find what shows suit you best, and apply today so we can continue working together to provide a uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace.
April 2 – 5, 2020
Signatures Originals Spring
Ottawa, Ontario
Originals Spring Craft Sale continues to electrify the Nation’s Capital, giving your show season the jolt it needs to start things off with a boom! Year after year, we continue to see enormous success at the gate – this is, in large part, due to a loyal clientele that knows the Originals brand extremely well and knows that we deliver on their expectations for a top-quality show.
Held in the EY Centre, Ottawa’s dedicated trade show facility, Originals brings in 15,000 shoppers over four days who are equal parts passionate and affluent. Parking is ample and the venue is easily accessible from all parts of the city – it’s an ideal combination of amenities that place this show in the upper echelon. Only 180 spaces are available, so apply before you miss out on one of Canada’s premier spring shows! More information available here.
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $870, corner $990
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $1,300, corner $1,420
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $1,740, corner $1,860
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $1,150, corner $1,350
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,720, corner $1,920
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $2,300, corner $2,500
April 3 – 5, 2020
Signatures Indie Handmade
St. Albert, Alberta
Want to experience something beautiful? We’ve got just the show – Indie Handmade Spring is a veritable feast for the eyes, held in the stunning Enjoy Centre in St. Albert. With natural sunlight engulfing the show floor, and its greenhouse plants surrounding the action, this is a truly unique show experience for exhibitors and show-goers alike.
Shoppers from the Edmonton Capital Region are fervent supporters of Canadian handmade, and the wealthy residents of St. Albert are no exception, as they come in droves to take in the “indie” vibe here; expect upwards of 12,000 shoppers over three days. With spaces restricted to 100 booths, be sure to submit your application ASAP to take part in this boutique-style show. More information available here.
- 5’ x 5’ emerging artist $320
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $460, corner $560
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $690, corner $790
April 17 – 19, 2020
Our Best To You
Red Deer, Alberta
Red Deer is the market that continues to impress, home to a fiercely loyal and passionate fanbase of Canadian handmade supporters. The Our Best to You brand is deep-rooted in the community, with over a quarter century of shows in the books, and visitors cram our halls at Westerner Park knowing to expect a top-quality shopping experience. Limited to 140 booths, this show sells out quickly, so apply today to get in on one of Alberta’s finest spring shows! More information available here.
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $600, corner $700, aisle storage $650
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $900, corner $1,000, aisle storage $970
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,200, corner $1,300, aisle storage $1,300
April 24 – 26, 2020
Our Best To You
Regina, Saskatchewan
Our spring time foray into the Queen City has been a huge success, and we want to keep the momentum going into year three! Always backed by enormous crowds who love supporting Canadian handmade, as well as rock-solid media relations, the Regina edition of Our Best to You takes place in the new state-of-the-art International Trade Centre at Evraz Place, which includes tons of free parking. We’ve only got room for 130 booths, so get your application in ASAP! More information available here.
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $600, corner $700, aisle storage $650
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $900, corner $1,000, aisle storage $970
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,200, corner $1,300, aisle storage $1,300
May 1 – 3, 2020
Signatures Butterdome
Edmonton, Alberta
It’s Alberta’s favourite for many reasons, but it’s also exhibitors’ favourite because it brings them big crowds, even bigger sales, and an unforgettable show experience. A staple in the Edmonton community for decades, the Butterdome Spring Craft Sale is held in the iconic (and aptly-named) Butterdome building at the University of Alberta, which is easily accessible via all means of transportation.
Over 18,000 loyal shoppers descend upon the show over a three-day stretch, ready to spend big and support the Canadian artisans they know and love. We also invest heavily in digital and traditional ad campaigns to ensure Butterdome remains in the upper tier of Canadian fine craft shows. This is our fastest-selling spring show (180 booths) so don’t hesitate to apply! More information available here.
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $660, corner $760, aisle storage $710
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $990, corner $1,090, aisle storage $1,060
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,320, corner $1,420, aisle storage $1,420
June 13 – 14, 2020
Signatures Beaches
Toronto, Ontario
A fun-for-the-whole-family affair in the heart of one of Toronto’s most beautiful and historic areas – what’s not to love? The Beaches Arts & Crafts Show is a two-day outdoor show that takes place in the picturesque Kew Gardens, sandwiched between the beaches of Lake Ontario and trendy Queen Street, in Toronto’s affluent Beach neighbourhood. The foot traffic from locals, as well as visits from our diehard fans coming from all corners of the city, make for a busy weekend in the sun. We’re limited to only 150 booths, so if you want to be a part of a show that’s a staple in the Toronto arts community, apply now! More information available here.
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $380, corner $480
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $570, corner $670
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $760, corner $860
Fall 2020 Shows
Celebrating 40 Years
Signatures is immensely proud to be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! In the four decades we have been in business, we have never lost sight of our founding principles: to help Canadian artisans sell their work in a major setting and to treat them with the utmost respect and consideration. We pledge to continue this mission as we set our sights on a new decade and beyond. We are thrilled to present to you our Fall/Christmas 2020 application! Please read the details below, find what shows suit you best, and apply today so we can continue to help you make a living doing what you love. Any questions? Drop us a line by phone, email, or direct message on social media any time!
September 26-27
Signatures Touch of Talent Handmade Market
Sherwood Park, Alberta
We kick-off our Fall 2020 season in the Greater Edmonton Area, consistently one of our strongest markets. Touch of Talent is held in the thriving suburb of Sherwood Park, inside the easily accessible Millennium Place. Parking is free and ample, and visitors arrive ready to shop. Attendance continues to be on the rise, but spaces are limited to 75 booths, so don’t hesitate to apply! More at signatures.ca/touch-of-talent
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $320, corner $360
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $480, corner $520
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $420, corner $500
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $630, corner $710
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $840, corner $920
October 15-18
Signatures Handmade Market
Ottawa, Ontario
Our flagship show has new dates and an exciting new venue! Signatures Ottawa is widely regarded as one of Canada’s premier showcases of handmade, and this year it will be boosted by a change in location to the historic Aberdeen Pavilion in the vibrant Lansdowne area of downtown Ottawa. As some of our old faithful may recall, Signatures held shows at Landsdowne for many years before the location’s renovations and revitalization. These shows consistently attracted the city’s affluent and high-profile; we anticipate crowds of more than 15,000 of these same types of shoppers over four days. Signatures Ottawa is also backed by a first-rate, comprehensive marketing campaign that stretches across numerous media platforms to ensure maximum awareness and attendance. Experience a show like no other – apply today! More at signatures.ca/signatures-ottawa
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $550*
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $880, corner $980
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $1,320, corner $1,420
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $1,760, corner $1,860
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $1,100, corner $1,250
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,650, corner $1,800
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $2,200, corner $2,350
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
October 16-18
Signatures Fall Into Christmas Handmade Market
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Our second Alberta stop sees us in Medicine Hat, a city that has historically shown us a whole lot of love; this will be our 15th show and attendance has grown nonstop, year after year. Hatters adore our Signatures Fall Into Christmas and come in droves to the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, a historical venue with tons of free parking. This is Southern Alberta’s largest craft show (10,000+ visitors) but spaces are limited to 120 booths – apply today to get a jump start on major fall sales! More at signatures.ca/fall-into-christmas-medicine-hat
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $420, corner $480
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $840, corner $900
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $560, corner $660
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $840, corner $940
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,120, corner $1,220
October 23-25
Signatures Our Best to You Handmade Market
Red Deer, Alberta
Our incredibly popular show in Red Deer continues to draw major crowds inside the halls of Westerner Park, a spacious venue in a lucrative market with a voracious appetite for Canadian handmade. Signatures Our Best to You’s roots run deep – now 29 years strong – for a show that is cherished by the 20,000 visitors that will greet you over three days. Demand is always high, so apply today! More at signatures.ca/our-best-to-you-red-deer
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $340*
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $510, corner $590
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $770, corner $850
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $680, corner $800, aisle storage $760
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,020, corner $1,140, aisle storage $1,140
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,360, corner $1,480, aisle storage $1,520
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
October 30-November 1
Signatures Mosaic Handmade Market
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Now in our fourth year in ‘Fort Mac’, we can truly say this is a city that loves a quality handmade shopping experience. Signatures Mosaic takes place inside a modern event facility – MacDonald Island Park – which also comes with plenty of free parking. With attendance trending upwards, and a clientele with deep pockets, this is a show with ‘success’ written all over it. We’re limited to 100 spaces, so be sure to apply ASAP before it’s too late! More at signatures.ca/mosaic
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $430, corner $490
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $650, corner $710
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $860, corner $920
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $580, corner $680
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $870, corner $970
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,160, corner $1,260
October 30-November 1
Signatures Fall Into Christmas Handmade Market
Lethbridge, Alberta
Expect huge crowds to come in droves for our 15th Lethbridge show: for three days, over 9,000 loyal visitors arrive ready to shop at their favourite holiday market and support the artisans they know and love. Signatures Fall Into Christmas is conveniently located in Exhibition Park, which boasts plenty of free parking. Don’t miss out on an exciting show experience – apply today! More at signatures.ca/fall-into-christmas-lethbridge
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $560, corner $660
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $840, corner $940
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,120, corner $1,220
November 5-8
Signatures Festival of Crafts
Calgary, Alberta
This beloved Calgary classic continues to shine in early November, with rising attendance and some of the finest Canadian handmade talent in all the land. Signatures Festival of Crafts is entering its 34th year inside the iconic BMO Centre at Stampede Grounds. This is one of our largest shows of the year, which features a loyal and affluent clientele, so expect big sales over four days – make sure to apply early to secure a spot! More at signatures.ca/festival-of-crafts
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $430*
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $860, corner $980, aisle storage $940
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,290, corner $1,410, aisle storage $1,410
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,720, corner $1,840, aisle storage $1,880
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
November 11-14
Signatures Our Best to You Handmade Market
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina shoppers have our dates circled on their calendar all year, and for the first time we’re increasing our stay to four days! Signatures Our Best to You is Saskatchewan’s biggest craft sale, with attendance hovering over 20,000 visitors, which is also greatly boosted by the Remembrance Day statutory holiday. Held in the brand-new International Trade Centre inside Evraz Place, which features both ample storage and free parking, this show always receives a royal welcome from a faithful Queen City crowd that knows how to spend grandly. This show sells out fast, so don’t wait to apply! More at signatures.ca/our-best-to-you-regina
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $410*
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $620, corner $700
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $930, corner $1,010
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $820, corner $940, aisle storage $880
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,230, corner $1,350, aisle storage $1,350
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,640, corner $1,760, aisle storage $1,800
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
November 13-15
Signatures Indie Handmade
St. Albert, Alberta
Brace yourself for a picture-perfect show experience! Signatures Indie Handmade, now in its sixth year in St. Albert, takes place inside the breathtaking Enjoy Centre, a venue surrounded by lush plants and enveloped in natural light. There, you will be greeted by more than 10,000 visitors who are young, affluent, and have a deep appreciation for Canadian handmade. We’re limited to 100 spaces, so if you want to be a part of this dazzling show apply today. More at signatures.ca/indie-handmade
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $350*
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $520, corner $620
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $780, corner $880
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $1,040, corner $1,140
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
November 20-22
Signatures Our Best to You Handmade Market
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
We’re back for our seventh year of Signatures Our Best to You in Saskatoon, a show that’s quickly established itself as a premier destination for Canadian handmade in “The Paris of the Prairies”. Attendance continues to climb – 12,000 visitors over three days – and shoppers always arrive with their sights set on spending big. Prairieland Park is an easily accessible venue with ample free parking, which makes for a perfect stop on your fall show tour – apply today! More at signatures.ca/our-best-to-you-saskatoon
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $300*
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $600, corner $700, aisle storage $660
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $900, corner $1,000, aisle storage $990
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,200, corner $1,300, aisle storage $1,320
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
November 26-29
Signatures Handmade Market
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Signatures Winnipeg, one of our longstanding western Canadian shows, has been cherished by Winnipeggers for over 40 years. The 20,000 faithful visitors regard our show as a holiday staple and the best their city has to offer for Canadian handmade shopping. Free admission and a centrally located venue strengthen the allure of the show. Experience one of our most stellar shows of the year (which also sells very quickly) – apply now! More at signatures.ca/winnipeg/
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $940, corner $1,060
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,410, corner $1,530
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $1,880, corner $2,000
December 3-6
Signatures Butterdome Craft Sale
Edmonton, Alberta
The legendary show whose reputation precedes it – the Signatures Butterdome Craft Sale is Alberta’s biggest and best attended handmade market, entering its 30th year in Edmonton. An experience like no other, it’s non-stop excited crowds (30,000 plus) and seriously eye-popping sales for four days straight inside the University of Alberta’s unique Butterdome building. Apply early as this is one of our fastest-selling shows! More at signatures.ca/butterdome/
- 5’ x 5’ aisle Emerging Artist $560*
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $1,120, corner $1,320, aisle storage $1,220
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,680, corner $1,880, aisle storage $1,830
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $2,240, corner $2,440, aisle storage $2,440
* First-time exhibitors with less than 5 years’ experience may apply for a 5’ x 5’ booth space
December 10-20
Signatures Originals Christmas Craft Sale
Ottawa, Ontario
Last but not least on our Fall 2020 tour is a massive 10-day show that Ottawa knows as its premier holiday market. The Signatures Originals Christmas Craft Sale is now in year 46 in the Nation’s Capital, welcoming over 25,000 visitors inside the EY Centre, a modern and spacious venue with ample parking that’s fully accessible from all parts of the city. Finish your fall season with a bang – apply today! More at signatures.ca/originals
Full 10 days – December 10 – 20
- 5’ x 10’ aisle $1,380, corner $1,520
- 5’ x 15’ aisle $2,070, corner $2,210
- 5’ x 20’ aisle $2,760, corner $2,900
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $1,840, corner $2,080
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $2,760, corner $3,000
- 10’ x 20’ aisle $3,680, corner $3,920
A limited number of booths are available for half of the show. The show is closed on Monday, December 14.
First four days – December 10 – 13
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $1,040, corner $1,180
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,560, corner $1,700
Last six days – December 15 – 20
- 10’ x 10’ aisle $1,040, corner $1,180
- 10’ x 15’ aisle $1,560, corner $1,700
Requirements
You must be the designer and creator of the products.
All submissions must include:
- Product Photos
- Booth Display Photo
- Studio/Workshop Photo
- Biography and Craft/Art Statement
- Statement of Production Process