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St Kilda Esplanade Arts & Crafts Market Governance & Management Review

The St Kilda Arts & Crafts Market was established in 1970 as an arts incubator and opportunity for the sale of arts and crafts produced by the local artists’ community.  The market occurs every Sunday and is an iconic and popular destination in Melbourne.

The Esplanade Market review was conducted to provide an independent and objective assessment of the management and governance associated with the Market. Consultation has been conducted with key stakeholders and benchmarking with other markets.

St Kilda Esplanade Art and Craft Review - Council Report 14Sep09

Attachment 1 St Kilda Esplanade Art and Craft Final Review  

Resolution St Kilda Esplanade Art and Craft Review 14Sep09   For more information and to give feedback, visit the Have your Say page

Please forward your responses to Cynthia Neville City of Port Phillip, Private Bag 3, St Kilda 3182, or via email on cneville@portphillip.vic.gov.au, by COB Wednesday October 21.

Any questions can be directed to Deidre Pellizzer, Coordinator Arts and Festivals on 9209 6564.

 

Market Information

The St Kilda Esplanade Arts & Crafts Market has close to 140 stalls offering a variety of original art and handcrafts. The stallholders are the makers so you can find out all about the product you are purchasing from the artist who created it.

Hours

10am to 5pm every Sunday of the year, except St Kilda Festival Day (2nd Sunday in February)

Location

The Esplanade, St Kilda, between Cavell & Fitzroy Streets.  Melway Reference 57 K10

Applying for a stall

  • This is an art and craft market and does not allow the sale of food or plants.
  • It is a "makers' market". Applicants must design and produce the goods for sale.
  • No products made overseas are accepted.
  • As there are already many jewellery and bag stalls at the market, only products of an extremely high standard and originality will be considered for new stalls. 
  • Stalls are now available on a permanent or casual basis. For information about being a casual stallholder please contact the St Kilda Market Co-ordinator on the numbers listed below.

Viewing Sessions

  • Prospective stall holders are invited to attend one of the quarterly viewing sessions to show samples of the goods they wish to sell at the market.
  • Appointments are not necessary.
  • The selection committee meets following each viewing to discuss all applications and make the final decision.
  • All applicants will be advised of the outcome of the viewing approximately two to three weeks after the session.
  • If successful, upon full payment of a stall fee you will be issued with a probationary 3 month trading permit.
  • Only products that have been approved at the viewing will be eligible to be sold at the market.

 

Viewing sessions are held on the second Wednesday of the months of February, May, August and November.

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: St Kilda Library Community Room, Carlisle Street, St Kilda

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Further information is available at the viewing session.

For additional enquiries, please call the St Kilda Market Coordinator on 9209 6217.