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Des Moines New Age Shop & Community Center

Vendor Investment & Participation Options

Contributor Policies

 

We operate as a curated retail and event space. Participation is structured to ensure professionalism, mutual respect, and clarity for all vendors.

We do not operate under a traditional open consignment model.

Instead, we offer tiered participation options designed to support serious vendors and sustainable collaboration.

*We prioritize vendors who are actively building their business and engaging with their audience.*

 

🌿 Monthly Vendor Space

6x4 Designated Retail Area

Investment: $300 per month

Approved vendors receive a 6x4 retail display area within the shop for one calendar month.

Monthly vendors are responsible for:

  • Providing written and pictorial inventory (shop copy + vendor copy + email copy)

  • Using their own payment processing system

  • Providing their own bags and packaging materials

  • Clearly tagging and pricing all items

  • Maintaining a sales log notebook and pen in their space

  • Bringing their own locking case or renting limited in-house case space

This model ensures transparency, accountability, and vendor autonomy.

🌙 In-Shop Event Vending

Two-Day Weekend Event

Investment: $75

Single-Day Event Option

Investment: $50

Ideal for vendors who prefer direct engagement and shorter commitments.

Event details and dates are announced seasonally.

✨ Annual Community Fairs (3-Day Events)

Held twice per year.

10x10 Booth — $165

8x4 Booth — $105

6x4 Booth — $85

Artist / Author Booth (4x4) — $60

Fairs are designed for expanded visibility, audience growth, and community exposure.

Space is limited and curated.

🌿 Select Partnership Option (Limited Availability)

In rare cases, we may enter into a 50/50 profit partnership for products that strongly align with shop needs (e.g., curated second-hand books or specialty items).

These arrangements are:

  • Highly selective

  • Based on demonstrated reliability

  • Intended as temporary collaboration

Vendors are encouraged to transition into a rental agreement once established.

🔎 Curation Standards

We are highly selective about what enters the shop.

Products must align with our metaphysical, spiritual, and community-centered focus.

We reserve the right to decline participation based on:

  • Fit and alignment

  • Space availability

  • Professional readiness

  • Product quality

All decisions are final.

🚫 Not Offered

  • Open-ended consignment

  • Inventory management for vendors

  • Sales processing for monthly vendors

  • Negotiation of listed pricing

Pricing is standardized to ensure fairness and sustainability.

🤝 Community Expectations

Monthly vendors agree to:

  • Maintain professionalism

  • Support a welcoming atmosphere

  • Assist with basic awareness while present

  • Actively promote their business

  • Participate in mutual community support

In return, we provide:

  • Marketing support and visibility

  • Guidance when requested

  • Technical assistance when possible

  • A welcoming, tea-on-the-kettle, community atmosphere

We believe in shared effort and shared growth.

Special Offers

​VISIT

Ste. 212 3800 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines IA 50310

​CONTACT US

T: (515) 561-4250

desmoinesnewage.com

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