SOAM Micro Merry Market Application

Event: 1st Annual Micro Merry Market by SOAM + Art Pop

Sunday, December 21st, 2025 1pm-3pm

Location: Art Pop

1115 GAR Highway Somerset MA 02726

Handmade Definition for Artisan Vendors

Handmade products are personally designed, crafted, and assembled by the artisan, showcasing originality, creativity, and skill. These items must primarily be made using the artisan’s own hands, tools, and techniques, with minimal use of pre-made components.

Products manufactured in small batches may qualify if they are fully designed by the artisan and align with their vision and craftsmanship. Mass-produced or commercially manufactured items without significant artisan involvement do not meet this definition.

If your products don’t qualify as handmade, please complete the “Local Business” application. For questions, contact the SOAM team.

Vendor Selection Policy

We prioritize vendors who specialize in a specific craft or product offering. By focusing on artisans and food vendors with a clear area of expertise, we celebrate high-quality craftsmanship and food and help each vendor shine in their chosen field. This approach also creates a more cohesive and enjoyable experience for shoppers.

What You Can Expect From SOAM for Your Spot Fee

This event is extremely curated and has a very limited amount of vendors who can attend. This makes it a great event for those accepted given the amount of foot traffic to vendor ratio.

1. Marketing & Promotion

• SOAM and Art Pop will both be promoting this event through various channels. SOAM has a 20k+ following across Instagram and Facebook and Art Pop promotes heavily to their current community of customers.

2. Organized & Stress-Free Vending

• You’ll receive clear setup instructions and booth assignments in advance.

• Our friendly on-site team is available on market day to help with any issues or questions.

3. Curated Community

• Join a thoughtfully selected roster of artisans and makers, attracting loyal shoppers who value handmade and artisanal goods.

SOAM Guidelines and Policies

Vendor Curation

You are only permitted to sell the specific products approved in your application. We reserve the right to approve or deny individual products to maintain a curated market experience. If we are not accepting you for all the items listed on your application, you will be notified as to which items are approved prior to your acceptance email being sent out; any items not approved may not be sold without prior written permission from SOAM.

Booth Sharing

Booth sharing is prohibited without prior SOAM approval.

Tax ID & Regulations

Vendors must obtain and display a Massachusetts Tax ID Certificate. Vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

Market Conduct

• Disruptive or rude behavior by vendors or helpers will not be tolerated.

• Smoking is prohibited on market premises.

• SOAM may remove products deemed offensive, unsafe, or inappropriate.

• Vendors must address safety concerns immediately or risk termination.

SOAM reserves the right to add or amend any reasonable rules and regulations at any time during and prior to the operation of the market.

Indemnification:

Upon submitting this application, Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless SOAM, and their officers, agents and employees from and against all liabilities, loss, injuries, damages, and claims arising out of or related in any way to Vendor's participation in SOAM.

For questions, contact the SOAM team.

SOAM is market for Makers founded by Makers. We celebrate all things local!

We champion the creators, the growers, the doers, and the entrepreneurial spirit. 

We are the SOAMily (SOAM+Family). We value community over competition. We are here to lift each other up.  We send out positive vibes to each other and our customers. We use our creations to bridge a connection between ourselves and others. We are moving the local Maker's economy forward. We are stronger when we do this together. Thank you for applying.