When are the Embody Consent Expo applications open?

Applications are currently closed.

Where is the Embody Consent Expo being held?

Embody Consent Expo will take place at Babeville in Buffalo, NY on April 28th from 12 to 5 pm.

Where is the Mother’s Day Market being held?

Heads or Tails Mother’s Day Market will take place at Seneca One in Buffalo, NY on May 11th from 10 to 4 pm.

How do you choose the vendors?

To ensure the products found at the market are diverse, finely crafted + meet shoppers expectations, our applications are juried by the four founders. 

In particular, we look for small businesses and items that are:

-Modern

-Fresh + innovative

-High-quality materials + craftsmanship

-Ethically sourced materials + products 

-Consistent, high-quality branding across all platforms–-from website to social media to hashtags + business cards.

We want our markets to be different from others in that we seek out the best talent, no matter how new or seasoned you are as a creator. We want our vendors to be successful + have the best market experience possible. Additionally, we want our patrons to have a great shopping experience + be exposed to new + local talent, as well as outside of WNY. There will be a focus on businesses selected that have participated in markets before, keep up-to-date with social media, post/share about market opportunities + maintain a consistent brand image.

Due to size restrictions, we will not be able to accept everyone to our great dismay, but encourage you to continue applying to our future events.

How do I pay my vendor fee?

Vendor fees will be due within three weeks of receiving the acceptance email. Fees will vary based on the booth size selected, so please be sure to refer to your acceptance email to verify the amount due. Please submit payment through our Venmo, @HeadsorTailsMarket with your business name in the subject. 

Being a creator, maker, shaker or artist is cool af, but what’s not cool? That starving artist trope. Under limited circumstances we are able to offer a payment plan if you are not able to pay the vendor fee in full by the required date. If you need a little extra time to come up with the funds, shoot us an email at HeadsorTailsMarket@gmail.com so we can come up with a plan. 

Who can sell at this market?

Our market features handmade artisans, independent designers + makers that sell high-quality, well-designed + ethically-made products. We believe in showcasing diversity, innovation, + quality craftsmanship, offering market space for creators from Western New York, + out-of-state makers + shakers.

Please note: absolutely no multi-level marketing (MLM) products will be accepted or considered. Additionally, a minimum of 75% of your wares must be in some way made or designed by you. This means ethically sourced wholesale items, or outsourced products such as pins, stickers, etc., are accepted. 

Are shared booths available?

We are totally open to having vendors share a table/booth with a small business friend. However, in order to share a booth, both vendors need to be accepted and both need to have their individual tax ID numbers. Due to limited availability for each medium, we do encourage a shared application with your biz bestie as well as two separate, individual applications should you still want to vend with us.

Do I need a sellers permit or tax ID?

Short answer: yes. Long answer: your business needs to comply with your local tax regulations by registering your business, collecting sales tax, and reporting and remitting sales tax. You must have a tax ID to apply and vend at our markets. Unfortunately we cannot offer guidance about business registration + tax compliance (remember, both local + federal), so we encourage that you consult with an accountant or visit www.irs.gov for more details + help specific to you + your business.

Do we need to send photos with our application?

Photos are only required of your booth space should you ask for a corner space. Please email us at HeadsorTailsMarket@gmail.com after completing your application.

What if I need to drop out?

Shit happens, we get it. Unfortunately at this time, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Why aren’t alcoholic beverage vendors allowed?

Our venue space is at Twin Petrels, a local seltzer bar. In additional to seltzer, they offer a range of alcoholic beverages. In efforts to not compete with the venue space, for this first event there will be no acceptance of alcohol vendors. With that being said, we are very open to other food + beverage vendors who do not compete with the venue.