Jury Process and Guidelines
Review the categories below to determine which process you need to follow.
New Vendors are required to attend an Orientation prior to participating in the markets. Email Lisa Sherman at execdir@salemcommunitymarkets.com or call the office to determine dates available to choose from.
All Products:
Arts & Craft Products:
Applicants with products that fall into the Arts & Crafts category will be provided an email address to submit their photos and vendor statements for review by the Arts & Crafts Jury Committee. The members of the Arts & Crafts committee conduct majority of business online and will meet as needed. Criteria for jurying include overall Quality, Skill, Vendor Statement with Photos, and Market Enhancement of handmade products. Click HERE for specific steps to have your arts & craft products juried.
Growers & Producers (produce, nursery, flowers, fruit, berries, etc)
Applicants with products that fall into the Growers & Producers category will have their products reviewed by the Growers Advisory Team (GAT) Jury. The members of the Growers Advisory Team will establish a meeting scheduled to review new applications to our markets for nursery, produce, cut flower, fruit and berries. All business conducted by this committee will be primarily online. Click HERE for specific steps to have the GAT review your application.
Freshly Prepared Foods (hot & cold fresh prepared foods, dairy, bakery, candy/confectionery, beverages or any edible foods)
Applicants with products that fall into the Freshly Prepared Foods category will have their products reviewed by members of the Freshly Prepared Food Advisory Team (PFAT). The committee meets to review hot and cold prepared foods, dairy, bakery, candy/confectionery and non-alcoholic beverages. All business conducted by this committee will take place primarily at the market house. Click HERE for specific steps to have your food products juried.
Processed/Packaged Products (spices/sauces, dry dip mixes, pet treats, meat, eggs, bath & body, candles, alcohol or any food item that requires preparation to be edible)
Applicants with products that fall into the Processed/Packaged Products category must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations that include labeling, licensing, ingredients, etc. These products are either inedible and/or require preparation or an accompaniment, therefore cannot really be juried on quality, skill, etc as other products. Product requirements will be reviewed by market Office Management to ensure compliance. All business conducted will primarily be online. Click HERE for specific steps to have your processed/packaged products juried.
New Vendors are required to attend an Orientation prior to participating in the markets. Email Lisa Sherman at execdir@salemcommunitymarkets.com or call the office to determine dates available to choose from.
All Products:
- Must be handmade, handcrafted or homegrown.
- Must be juried prior to selling at the Markets.
- The Board of Directors will have the final decision on appeals as to the appropriateness of any item offered for sale at the Market.
- New items introduced by an existing vendor outside of their normal product lines will need to be approved, in advance, by the Jury Committee, prior to being displayed and sold at the Market. Items that have not been approved must be removed from the vendor’s booth immediately.
Arts & Craft Products:
Applicants with products that fall into the Arts & Crafts category will be provided an email address to submit their photos and vendor statements for review by the Arts & Crafts Jury Committee. The members of the Arts & Crafts committee conduct majority of business online and will meet as needed. Criteria for jurying include overall Quality, Skill, Vendor Statement with Photos, and Market Enhancement of handmade products. Click HERE for specific steps to have your arts & craft products juried.
Growers & Producers (produce, nursery, flowers, fruit, berries, etc)
Applicants with products that fall into the Growers & Producers category will have their products reviewed by the Growers Advisory Team (GAT) Jury. The members of the Growers Advisory Team will establish a meeting scheduled to review new applications to our markets for nursery, produce, cut flower, fruit and berries. All business conducted by this committee will be primarily online. Click HERE for specific steps to have the GAT review your application.
Freshly Prepared Foods (hot & cold fresh prepared foods, dairy, bakery, candy/confectionery, beverages or any edible foods)
Applicants with products that fall into the Freshly Prepared Foods category will have their products reviewed by members of the Freshly Prepared Food Advisory Team (PFAT). The committee meets to review hot and cold prepared foods, dairy, bakery, candy/confectionery and non-alcoholic beverages. All business conducted by this committee will take place primarily at the market house. Click HERE for specific steps to have your food products juried.
Processed/Packaged Products (spices/sauces, dry dip mixes, pet treats, meat, eggs, bath & body, candles, alcohol or any food item that requires preparation to be edible)
Applicants with products that fall into the Processed/Packaged Products category must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations that include labeling, licensing, ingredients, etc. These products are either inedible and/or require preparation or an accompaniment, therefore cannot really be juried on quality, skill, etc as other products. Product requirements will be reviewed by market Office Management to ensure compliance. All business conducted will primarily be online. Click HERE for specific steps to have your processed/packaged products juried.
