Commission Schedule

LMCA recognizes that some members may strike a balance organizational work with an acceptable commission rate. The spirit of commissions is that the more work a member contributes to the show - its planning, advertising and execution - then the lower their commission will be.

Each member starts out with a commission rate of 40% of their sales.

The commission rate will decrease in 5% increments for each completion of the sections below in their entirety. The board reserves the right to further reduce an artist’s rate for special work that contributes to the success and flow of the show.

Example: If all four of the available sections were completed then your commission would only be 20%.

Some helpful points:

  • Participate in a Committee. Track the tasks and time spent on them. Report their status to your chairperson.

  • Arrange for Help During the Show. Ask a friend or family member help you either with show tasks or staffing your booth.

  • Align your skills with the needs. Some tasks require standing, some prep work can benefit from social media savvy or time flexibility. Look into the roles and see what’s best for you.

Committee Chairperson - will be charged a 20% commission by completing Sections 1, 2, 3, plus being a committee chairperson of any of the following Committees:

  • Hospitality

  • Decorations

  • Mailing List

  • Staffing

Committee Chairperson - will be charged a 15% commission by completing Sections 1, 2, 3 plus being a committee chairperson for any of the following Committees:

  • Print Publicity

  • Social Media

  • Sales Table & Register Tech Support

  • Space Set up & Take down

  • Webmaster

  • Vendor Sales

Board Members - will be charged a 10% commission for their year round work and extra jobs.

Any member who stores large (greater than one vehicle capacity) amounts of LMCA equipment will receive a flat $200 storage fee after the show.

Section 1 : Registration and Paperwork: 5%

These steps allow an artist to learn the Organization’s policies and procedures.

1.a - Attend a least 4 general meetings of the membership (zoom meetings may be a limited option - please check with the board to confirm first)

1.b - Pay membership dues by June 30th (*New members will be due after July jury at August meeting)

1.c - Pay booth fee and turn in signed Artists Agreement by July 31st (*New members will be due after July jury at August meeting)

1.d - Turn in show staffing request at September meeting1.e - Distribute 100 postcards and two posters

1.f - Turn in completed W9 and other requested forms at September meeting

1.g - Provide a minimum of 5 pictures & written description of work to the publicity team

1.h - File a current show inventory sheet by 11:00 am on Friday.

Section 2: Show Assignment Work: 5%

Work the scheduled hours, dependent on number of artisans, at the show. Friends and family can be arranged to work for you.

The staffing committee will arrange the show needs and request fulfillment by members.

Section 3: Committee Work: 5%

Complete 10 hours of active committee work, separate from any show work, and submit a written report of that work to the show chairperson. These hours are usually worked before the show and with prior knowledge of the appropriate committee chairperson. While everyone is expected to help each other out, there’s always extra help needed!

Examples:

  • Help the social media chairperson with advertising

  • Help the sales table chairperson with setup and take down

  • Help with setup and take down (space arrangements of furniture or decorations)

Section 4: Second Block of Committee Work: 5%

Complete a second 10 hours of active committee work, separate from any show work, and include that in your written report to the show chairperson.