You may apply to become a juried member of The Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania at any time of year. However, jury decisions are made twice annually; you may choose between two membership cycles:
Spring Membership
submission deadline: third Monday in March
jury decision: no later than the third Monday in April
If you missed the spring jury deadline you may register for the 2019 Fall Jury Review Session.
Jurying is required for Artisans (Visual, Food & Craft) and Creative Service Partners. This jury session is only for Creative Service Partners, if you are applying as an Artisan please register for your unique jury session here.
Jury panels, made up of professionals from relevant fields, will decide about acceptance into the program after reviewing your application materials, including the required images and the information you complete when registering for the jury session.
Renewing members must undergo jurying at least once every five years.
DECISION CRITERIA
Creative Service Partners’ applications and related images are evaluated on artistic/technical merit (80 percent) and marketability (20 percent).
You may read more about the Jury process here.
If you missed the spring jury deadline you may register for the 2018 Fall Jury Review Session.
Jurying is required for Artisans (Visual, Food & Craft) and Creative Service Partners. This jury session is only for Artisans, if you are applying as a Creative Service Partner please register for your unique jury session here.
Jury panels, made up of professionals from relevant fields, will decide about acceptance into the program after reviewing your application materials, including the required images and the information you complete when registering for the jury session. For a variety of reasons, tasting is unfortunately not a required part of the review of food items. Only in rare cases might juries request food samples.
Artists’ applications and related images are evaluated on artistic merit (70 percent), marketability (20 percent) and design/material sourcing (10 percent).
Juries for artisan food producers, craft artists and local eateries focus first on local aspects such as ingredient/material sourcing (40 percent), followed by aesthetics & technique (30 percent), presentation and marketability (20 percent) and value-added features (10 percent).
It’s that time of year when all thoughts go to gifts, meals, decorations, company…oh the stress of the holiday season is almost upon us. For those few that started shopping early, they just shake their heads in wonder. For those who wait until the last minute, they shake their heads in fear.
The Fall Marketplace event is a great opportunity for you to help your neighbors eliminate one worry from the holiday season. No one wants to travel out of town, fight traffic, shop in congested malls, stand in long lines, and then make the long trip home. Members of The PA Wilds Cooperative provide such a variety of handmade, unique, items that when opened elicit a response that your average, everyday, cookie cutter, assembly line items may not. You have a gift. Share your passion with the community and join us at the Fall Marketplace on October 20.
When: Saturday, October 20 (rain or shine), 10-4 pm
Where: Kinzua Bridge State Park, 1721 Lindholm Drive, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740
Fee: $20 Non-refundable fee per vendor/organization: includes approximate 10x10 space (large enough for a pop-up canopy) and on-site parking
Registration closes September 21
Experience the splendor and beauty of a winter wonder in The Wilds, Kinzua Bridge State Park. The days are quickly passing us by and the opportunity for gift purchasing is dwindling. Many people are looking for that extra special piece for their loved one, that you can provide. What a great way for people to spend their time, enjoying the relaxing scenery of the snow covered “8th wonder of the world” while exploring a variety of handcrafted art. Join us for the Holiday in The Wilds event and help to create a warm and happy holiday for someone in your community. Register today as space is limited.
When: Saturday, Dec 1, 10-2 p.m.
Event registration is for members of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania only
Registration Fee: $20 non-refundable fee includes tables and free parking.
Registration ends November 9
Event is open to the public
USING THE PA WILDS LOGO : Licensing Program Summary
PURPOSE
The PA Wilds Licensing Program provides a way for businesses and organizations to apply to use the PA Wilds logo on saleable and non-saleable products to help them leverage their business and community development efforts.
TYPES OF USES
There are two main types of logo uses:
Non-Saleable Uses include using the logo on business or event websites,banners, rack cards, signage and other marketing materials not sold in the marketplace. There is no cost for this type of use but a one-page application is required. Approval takes about one week, the application can be found here.
Saleable Uses include using the logo on t-shirts, hats and other merchandise to be sold to customers. These types of uses require a contract and membership in The Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania. A standard royalty is collected: 9% on wholesale or 4.5% retail. Royalties go to support the work of the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, a regional non-profit dedicated to growing the region’s nature and heritage tourism industry.
ELIGIBILITY
Businesses, organizations and individuals serving the Pennsylvania Wilds region may apply to use the logo on saleable or non-saleable items. All participants must adhere to the standards defined in the PA Wilds Brand Book.
HOW TO APPLY
The application for non-saleable logo uses can be found by visiting here.
Continue with this application to apply for saleable use of the PA Wilds logo.
The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship welcomes the opportunity to meet with companies exploring saleable uses of the PA Wilds logo. Contact us today to learn more about the logo property, to discuss ideas or talk next steps.
PA WILDS CONSERVATION SHOP BUYERS MARKET An opportunity to connect fine retail establishments with the quality wares, foods & beverages crafted in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
EVENT TIMELINE:
7-9 am Producer Set Up 9 am -12 pm Wholesale Buyers Preview 1-4 pm Open to the General Public 4-6 pm Producer Break Down
WHERE: Gemmell Student Complex, Multi-Purpose Room, Clarion University, Wilson Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
The Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for wholesale suppliers to stock the 300 sq. ft gift shop at the new Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center. To be considered applicants must meet eligibility requirements:
Preferred Terms. We will be buying inventory (no consignment) to stock the gift shop and preference will be given to vendors that can extend Net 30 terms.
Wilds Cooperative Members.Vendors must be Juried Artisans or Creative Service partners in good standing. Not a member? For info on how to join visit The Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania.
Wholesale Pricing.Vendors must create work that can be reproduced and sold in quantities of 20 or more and offer wholesale pricing (we use keystone pricing to calculate our retail pricing). Selected vendors will be invited to submit this information in digital form via a buyers' pack.
You can read more about the opportunity here.
As you fill out the application please be sure to complete all of the fields with as much description as possible. We may not be familiar with your work and this is the time to let us know what and how you make your products.
