Vendors at Dancing Bee Market & Studio
Dancing Bee Market & Studio is a curated artisan market located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, featuring handcrafted goods from local and regional makers alongside our own line of small-batch soaps and natural body care.
Our goal is to create a welcoming retail space that celebrates handmade craftsmanship, natural ingredients, and creative entrepreneurship. By bringing together talented makers under one roof, we offer customers a place to discover unique products while supporting small businesses.
We carefully select vendors whose work aligns with the values and aesthetic of our shop.
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from makers who create high-quality, handcrafted or small-batch products.
Examples of products that fit well in our shop include: • Eco-friendly items • Herbal products and wellness items • Jewelry and accessories • Handmade home goods • Artwork, cards, and prints • Fiber arts and textiles • Small-batch food items (properly packaged)
We prioritize products that are thoughtfully made, well packaged, and unique.
How Our Vendor Program Works
Selected vendors receive dedicated retail shelf space within our shop.
Our vendor program is designed to support makers while keeping the store visually cohesive and easy for customers to shop.
Vendor participation includes: • Curated retail shelf space • Sales processing through our point-of-sale system • Sales tax collection and payment handled by the shop • Opportunities to participate in featured maker events • Optional demonstration days to showcase your craft • Promotion through shop marketing and social media
Products are displayed as part of a curated artisan market, allowing customers to explore a variety of handmade goods in one welcoming environment.
Vendor Fees
Vendor participation includes a simple monthly fee and a sales commission.
Current structure: • $30–50 monthly shelf rent • 15% commission on sales
Featured Maker Opportunities
Throughout the year we host events that highlight our vendors, including: • Maker demonstrations • Seasonal markets • PorchFest weekend and downtown events • Workshops and creative experiences
Apply to Become a Vendor
If you are a maker interested in joining our artisan market, we invite you to apply.
Applications will include: • Photos of your products • Product pricing • A short description of your work • Links to your website or social media (if available)
We review applications on a rolling basis as space becomes available.
If your work is a good fit for our shop, we will contact you to discuss next steps. If we are full, you can be added to the waitlist.
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