All prospective members are required to jury their work.
For Art & Craft Jury Guidlines click HERE.

The Telephone number for contacting the Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland is a message
phone ~ Do not let this discourage you, the Manager will return your call!
the number is:

The Mission

Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland exists for the purpose of providing a unique marketplace
where individuals can exhibit and sell fine art and quality handcrafted work to the public.
This picturesque venue provides a forum for personal interaction between the public and
the Artisan.

The Artisans Handbook

This Handbook is designed to assist you in getting to know about the
Lithia Artisans' Market of Ashland (LAMA) and the rules and guidelines
pertaining to your participation as an artisan. We welcome any comments or
suggestions you might have.
The Lithia Artisan's Market of Ashland operates under the sponsorship of the
Lithia Arts Guild and is directly responsible to them.
The space on Calle Guanajuato occupied by the Marketplace is under the
jurisdiction of the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department. They have
awarded the Lithia Arts Guild the contract to allow vendors to sell there and the
Guild is responsible for ensuring the Market follows the terms set down by the
Parks and Rec. Department
LAMA is a non-discriminatory organization. We welcome all, regardless of
race creed, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, nationality or marital status.
LOCATION: The Lithia Artisans' Market is located on Calle Guanajuato,
behind Ashland's downtown plaza between Winbum Way and North Main. It is
adjacent to Lithia Park and a few steps from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival theaters.
MARKET SEASON: The Lithia Artisans' Market is open every Saturday and
Sunday from May through October. Marketplace hours are Saturday 10-6 and
Sunday 11-5.
MARKET STAFF: The LAMA Manager oversees and directs the operation
and day-to-day activities of the Market. The Manager reports directly to the
Board of Directors of Lithia Artisans' Market and to the Board of the Lithia Arts Guild.
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION: In order to become a vendor one must
first become a member of LAMA and pay the annual membership fee plus a
(non-refundable) jury fee. Members are invited to attend Board Meetings.
Information regarding the Board Meetings is available from the Market
Manager. Members who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors are
invited to contact the Market Manager or a Member of the Board.


ARTISANS & VENDORS
YOUR PRODUCTS: Your art must be of original design, handmade, grown, or
gathered (natural materials) by you. If you use commercially produced parts,
they must play a subordinate role in the final product and may not be sold separately.
PARTICIPATION: Except for reasonable breaks during the day, you must be
present in your booth. Except for an occasional break during the season, you
must be the primary seller of your product. Exceptions can be made, such as
with separate vendors within the same family. Please check with the manager if
you feel you qualify for an exception.
You may have a booth employee operate your booth for up to three hours each
day, but only after informing the LAMA Manager. Any additional assistance
must be cleared with the Manager in advance.
VENDOR CATEGORIES: There are three categories for your participation at
LAMA:
1. Reserved: A percentage of the booth spaces are set aside for those members
who have accumulated the highest points carried over from the previous
season.
2. Fill In: Fill-in vendors are assigned the remaining booth spaces.
3. Traveling: This category is for those who wish to participate in the Market
for just 1 weekend.
Points are acquired though
1. Attendance - .5 points per day
2. Sales - .001 points per dollar
3. The number of continuous years as a member of LAMA
4. Providing service to the Market or organization, i.e. as a member of the
Board of Directors, chairing a Committee and/or doing volunteer work.


CODE OF ETHICS & CONDUCT
LEGALITIES: LAMA is responsible to the Lithia Arts Guild and is under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation ofAshland. LAMA is
required to obey the terms laid down by the Parks and Recreation Department in
their contract with the Guild. These rules are concerned with the welfare of the
public, the property and the members of the organization.
COURTESY: The rights of all members and patrons must be respected. HI
ALCOHOL: No public drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted during the B
Marketplace hours.
DRUGS or drug paraphernalia may not be sold, nor are they permitted on the
premises. Violation of this rule may jeopardize your ability to sell at the market
for the season.
CIGARETTES: Artisans may not smoke cigars or cigarettes within the LAMA site.
WEAPONS: Weapons can't be exhibited, displayed or sold at LAMA
VIOLENCE: Physical abuse and violence is strictly prohibited and is subject to
immediate rejection from LAMA.
LANGUAGE: Obscene or abusive language is strictly forbidden.
CLEANLINESS: Please keep your area and the area around you clean and
avoid a "cluttered" look. Defacing or injuring the LAMA or Lithia Park
premises or property is strictly prohibited.
HAWKING: Calling out to customers is strictly prohibited. Interaction with
potential buyers should be discreet and polite.


MARKET PROCEDURES
To Make A Reservation to Show:
FILL-IN VENDORS: Please call the message center on Tuesdays between 9a.m.
and 9 p.m. A recorded message will instruct you to state your name and the
days you wish to show for the upcoming weekend. You may assume your
participation unless you receive a telephone call from the LAMA Manager.
TRAVELING VENDORS: Please call the message center with your requested
reservation as soon as possible to the date you are requesting participation in the
Market.
RESERVED SPACE VENDORS: No later than the 15th of each month prior
to participation in LAMA, you must provide the Manager with a completed
"Schedule of Appearance" form, detailing an accurate schedule of your
participation for the month. Failure to turn in this form will preclude your rights
as a Reserved Space Vendor until such time as the schedule is submitted for
future months' participation. Forms are available from the LAMA Manager.
BOOTH SPACE ASSIGNMENTS: Booth assignments for all vendors will be
made by the LAMA Manager each weekend. While Reserved Vendors have the
opportunity to request preferred booth spaces, they are not necessarily assured of
their choice. The Market Manager assigns booth spaces within the marketplace
with the intent of ensuring a variety and diversity of crafts. On a full market day
when the numbers of vendors exceeds the number of available spaces, and,
when there are several artists with the same or similar work, seniority will be a
consideration.



A.M. CHECK-IN TIME: Artisans must check in with the LAMA Manager an
hour and a half prior to opening:
Saturday 7.30 - 8.30
Sunday 8.30 - 9.30
When you arrive, park on the street or in the adjacent parking lot and check in
with the Manager. You will be assigned your booth space and informed of
the order in which you may drive in When it is your turn, drive in from
Winbum Way i.e. the top the Calle and unload as quickly as possible. Please
turn off your engine and keep your car doors closed. There are others moving
through the Calle that you won't want to block. Only 3 vehicles are allowed in
at any one time. Do not start setting up, socializing or selling until after you
have driven out, parked your car and returned! You must drive out the same
way you came in. No cars will be permitted on the Calle after 9.a.m.
P.M. BREAKDOWN
Closing times are 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. No one may break down
earlier, unless the Manager makes the decision to do so because of weather.
We're all supposed to be out the Calle within one hour of closing. 'We take turns
driving vehicles in, in order to load out. Again, only 3 vehicles are allowed in at
any one time unless the Manager determines otherwise. Put your name on the
"Drive-in List" ONLY when your booth is broken down entirely and
everything is ready to be loaded info your vehicle. You must drive out the
same way you came in i.e. from the top. It can get tight!
OVERNIGHT
You may leave your booth up on Saturday night at your own risk. We do not
recommend leaving stock.
AUTOMOBILES: No more than 3 vehicles are allowed in the market area at
any one time. Vehicles are not allowed on the premises after 9 a.m. and are not
allowed to re-enter the premises until load-out begins under the Manager's
directive. Parking on Winburn Way or Granite Street is prohibited. You may
park in the parking lots under the Water Street bridge, or the parking lot off
Winburn Way (the winter skating rink).


FEES

MEMBERSHIP FEES: All vendors are required to maintain an active
Membership in LAMA.

New Members: $50.00 plus a $10.00 non-refundable jury fee
Renewing Members: $50.00
There is an added fee of $10 for Membership Application after May 1st

Traveling Vendors: $25 per weekend
(one time only) $15 per day


BOOTH FEES AND COMMISSIONS: A Vendor Sheet will be given to you
each day before closing. Please fill out and return with your payment to the
Manager after closing. Weekend booth fees are collected on Saturday.
A member may only use one space.
Member Vendor:
$ 15 per weekend + 10% commission
$8 per day + 10% commission

Non-Member Traveling Vendor:
$25 per weekend + 10% commission
$15 per day + 10% commission
Visa/MC POLICY & FEES; The credit card processing request must go with
the customer and the credit card to the LAMA Manager's booth for processing.
5% fee: If payment is mailed to you on the first Monday of thefollowing month.
10% fee: If payment is made to you at the end of the day orweekend
PAYMENT: Fees are due at the end of each selling day. lOU's not accepted

You may email the Lithia Artisans Market by clicking HERE.