How to Sell Your Work at the Brantford Arts Block

To sell your items in the Brantford Arts Block gift shop we require you to fill out a Consignment Agreement Form. The Gift Shop Consignment Agreement entered into by you and the Brantford Arts Block is subject to the terms and conditions described below. To enter into a Consignment Agreement with the Brantford Arts Block, you must complete and submit the Consignment Agreement Form located below.

Consignment Period

The consignment period is typically 6 months. If at the end of the consignment period the merchandise remains unsold, either the consignment period can be extended or the merchandise can be removed. Any costs incurred from the removal and delivery of unsold merchandise shall be your responsibility.

Commission

The Brantford Arts Block will make every attempt to obtain the best possible price for the consigned merchandise and will accept no less than the purchase price indicated by you in the New Inventory Form, which is part of the Consignment Agreement Form. The Brantford Arts Block is entitled to retain 20% of the purchase price as its commission.

If a sale of your item(s) is made, the Brantford Arts Block willl forward a cheque to you for the amount of the full purchase price less the aforementioned 20% commission to you. Cheques are typically made out quarterly, and include all sales which occurred during that time period.

Documentation and Description of Items

To display your merchandise at the Brantford Arts Block you will need 2 signed copies of our Consignment Agreement Form  as well as 2 signed copies of our items list.  Please include the following information for each piece, if applicable:

1. Artist
2. Title/Date 
3. Description of medium 
4. Size of work (H x W, in inches, excluding mat/frame) 
5. Do you own the copyright to the work? If not, does someone else? 
6. Condition

NOTE: Condition will be verified upon arrival at the Brantford Arts Block by receiving staff. If a difference is noted, the artist will be contacted to discuss it before the work goes up for sale.

Insurance

The Brantford Arts Block does not currently carry insurance for items in its gift shop. Individual homeowner’s insurance may cover your items. You should discuss this with your insurance agent. The Brantford Arts Block is not liable for loss or damage to any items on consignment while being displayed on our premises. Please take precautions to limit likeliness of damage (i.e., framing with glass vs. plexiglass, etc.). 

Still interested in selling your items in our gift shop? click here to download the form