We’re looking for good quality products from North West based artists and makers for our Blackpool town centre premises.
We know that there are many skilled artists and makers in the Blackpool area and we feel that it’s very important to showcase the wonderful products that local people make. At Aunty Social, we offer local artists and makers the opportunity to sell their products on the high street at a reasonable rate of commission. As a not-for-profit organisation, the money we make from the shop is re-invested into providing affordable and accessible arts and cultural activities for people in Blackpool.
If you would like us to stock your products in the shop, please complete the application form.
What type of products are you looking for?
Ideally products will have a Blackpool, Lancashire or North West connection, this could mean that they are locally made or inspired by the local area.
We’re looking for a variety of products:
- Homewares
- Jewellery
- Clothing
- Accessories
- Toiletries
- Stationery
- Prints and more!
We love anything quirky or individual; things that you would not find in your average high street store.
FAQs
We will only stock good quality products that are suitable for sale and conform to relevant health and safety standards.
- Items must be well-finished and fit for purpose, retaining their quality after repeated display, use or cleaning.
- Please make sure that you consider any risks and include care instructions/labels wherever necessary.
We will do our best to display your products professionally, however, we do encourage you to think about appropriate ways to display your items at their best. We will consider using any relevant display stands/materials you wish to provide.
Yes, you can submit one product or a range of products. We will consider all submissions and decide which products are best for the shop. If you are submitting a range, we may only select some of your products.
On the form, we will ask you how many products you can supply. Ideally, smaller products (such as items of jewellery) should be supplied in multiples of five. If you submit clothing, please think about the sizes that are most likely to sell and tell us what you will be able to supply.
We will charge a commission rate of 30% of an item’s retail price. Please take this into account when calculating your retail price(s).
We accept applications at any time, and will respond to you with a decision within 4 weeks.
However, we may not call upon your products until our next stock rotation or until a more suitable time of year.
How do I apply?
Please use our online form to submit your products. An electronic version of the form (MS word) is available.
- We will review submissions on a monthly basis and contact you with a decision within 4 weeks.
- If you have been successful, we will then confirm the order and discuss a delivery date.
If you have any more questions, please email us.