3rd Ave Gifts FAQ
When can I get products to sell in 3rd Ave Gifts?
Our gift shop at the Pine Center for the Arts offers artist/maker agreements in quarterly periods:
– January-March (Q1)
– April-June (Q2)
– July-September (Q3)
– October-November (Partial Q4)
– December (Snowflake Gallery Holiday Market), where the shop expands into the gallery space for a unique seasonal market.
If you miss the start of a full quarter, please contact our Gift Shop Coordinator, who may be able to accommodate a shorter consignment period.
Adding your products
Intake dates and times for each quarter are provided in the artist/maker agreement. Artists and makers need prior approval from the Gift Shop Coordinator to add additional inventory during the contract period.
Retrieving your products
Merchandise must be picked up within 30 days of the consignment period ending. Items not picked up within this timeframe become the property of the Pine Center for the Arts, unless otherwise agreed upon with the artist.
Pricing
Though this is a non-exclusive contract, artists/makers should price items consistently with any price set outside the Pine Center for the Arts. Any changes to retail prices must be approved by both the artist and the Center in advance.
Fees and commissions
The fee to have items in the gift shop is $45 per quarter (or $15 per month) and a 15% commission on the retail price of each sold item is retained by the gift shop.
How do I get paid?
Artists and makers will be paid within 10 business days after each quarter ends.
Loss or Damage
The Pine Center for the Arts will take diligent care of all consigned items and provides general liability insurance for the facility. However, we do not accept liability for lost or damaged artwork/items. We encourage artists to insure high-value or irreplaceable works. Artists are responsible for keeping inventory current. At the end of each month, artists receive a sales report and are expected to submit updated inventory at the beginning of each new month.
Inventory Limits
To maximize space and ensure diversity in offerings, the following inventory guidelines apply:
– Up to 25 types of items per month.
– A maximum of 25 units per item type and/or one display unit.
– Wall art larger than 8.5×11 is limited to three pieces; artists with more are encouraged to apply for a gallery exhibit.
-The Gift Shop Committee chairperson and Gift Shop Manager reserve the right to limit or decline items based on quantity, quality, and variety.
Barcoding and Intake Process
Artists/makers are responsible for attaching 3rd Ave Gifts supplied barcode price tags before drop-off. If adding items during the contract period, updated inventory sheets must be emailed to Nic at sabatke@gmail.com by Monday, and drop-off coordinated with Jennifer outtoseacreations@
Where do I find inventory sheets?
Download Fillable Excel Inventory Template below
Download Printable PDF Inventory Template below
Intake Process
All items will be verified against the inventory sheet to ensure accuracy before they are placed on the sales floor. Only barcoded items will be displayed, and no inventory changes are permitted without prior approval. For inventory inquiries, contact Jennifer Peters at outtoseacreations@gmail.com