HOW TO JOIN

Dallas M.A.D.E. is a group of local artists and crafters who are serious about their hand-made businesses as well as the success of the team and its endeavors. Members are also invested in the Dallas community, working with Dallas M.A.D.E. to benefit different aspects of the creative community and culture that makes Dallas a great city.

The mission of Dallas M.A.D.E. is:

  • To promote awareness and support of the handmade movement in Dallas and the surrounding Metroplex.

  • To establish and maintain the integrity of the local handmade movement.

  • To act as cooperative resource and mentoring network to grow businesses within the handmade industry.

  • To foster higher business standards within the handmade industry by encouraging better business practices and methods.

  • To educate the public in the creation of modern handmade crafts in order to inspire and empower individuals and bring together communities.

The team expects a lot from its members and rewards their hard-working through their association with the team.

 

EACH TEAM MEMBER/APPLICANT MUST:

  • Live in the immediate Dallas / Ft. Worth area

  • Sell your own handmade items. No vintage, supplies, fair-trade organizations, or resale. Members may sell vintage and supplies in other ventures, but not any Dallas M.A.D.E. shows, or as a major part of the business in which you are applying for membership in Dallas M.A.D.E..

  • Read this entire information packet, submit a completed application, and (if selected for membership by our jury) pay the required membership fee of $25. This fee helps cover administrative fees of running the team, it’s events, and the Bash.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR MEMBERS:

Dallas M.A.D.E.’s success cannot happen without the dedication of each and every member. The team is made up of all volunteers. From its members to its leadership, everyone is expected to contribute to the team as is needed and outlined throughout the year. Below are the guidelines to which all members must adhere in order to maintain membership. Members not following the guidelines risk losing their membership privileges. 

DEDICATION TO YOUR OWN BUSINESS:

Dallas M.A.D.E. members take pride in their business and continually work to grow and better their business.

FORUM PARTICIPATION:

All members will be added to the Dallas M.A.D.E. Facebook Group. The group is how we communicate with each other, so it is to your benefit to participate and pay attention to the group.

Dallas M.A.D.E. SHOW (BASH) REQUIREMENTS:

Team membership does not guarantee acceptance to the juried Dallas M.A.D.E. shows. Members who have been accepted to participate in any of the Dallas M.A.D.E. shows are expected to contribute to pre-show preparations for these shows. This may include helping with set-up and tear-down, making and setting up decorations, placing promotional materials around town, participating in show planning meetings, posting events in online forums, writing blog posts for the blog, etc. 

KEY DATES:

Chosen members will be required to attend an annual member meeting usually in February. 

We will be accepting member applications in 2026.