Hosting Community
Interested in hosting an event at MoonStone? Review the guidelines and expectations below, and if we sound like a fit for you submit your information in the linked form. Submission does not guarantee availability, but it helps us get started.
Sharing our space with our community is a core value of MoonStone MPLS, and we are proud to host a variety of markets and events. This is how we got our start, and we’re excited to help the next wave of makers and teachers share their work.
Key Info for Events at MoonStone:
No Fees or Cuts: We don’t charge for space or take a percentage of sales, nor do we guarantee registrations or sales.
Marketing & Promotion: You are responsible for your own marketing. Follow our branding or use our template if needed for promotion. Please send materials 2 weeks before the event, and tag us in any of your own promotions.
Amenities & Accommodations: We provide tables, chairs, WiFi, bathroom, and fridge access. Our building has one reserved accessible parking space, an entry ramp, and two large single stall restrooms. Please contact us about additional accommodations you may need.
Parking: Parking lot available, with a request to move cars to the back after unloading.
Cancellation: Please provide 48 hours’ notice if you can’t attend; rescheduling is not guaranteed.
Questions & Concerns: Please bring any questions or concerns about your event directly to store personnel.
Pop Up Markets
Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 12-7
We have space to host 2-3 artists per weekend. We invite artists to suggest a partner to share their weekend with, or we do our best to pair newer artists with more experienced ones, making sure that the art being showcased compliments without competing. We aim to coordinate our weekend markets with community events, such as Pride, Oddities Expos, Paganicon, and other themes.
Setup Time: Up to 3 days of active setup, Friday through Sunday. Items are secured overnight.
Setup Provision: We provide one six-foot table and 1-2 chairs per vendor.
Money Handling: We don’t handle payments. You are responsible for sales and sales tax. Market participants are required to submit the MN ST-19 sales tax form.
Customer Traffic: Traffic may vary, so bring extra work to stay busy during slower periods. This often enhances customer engagement.
Consignment: We’re not currently accepting new consignment artists but can discuss it during your event.
Workshops, classes, and discussion groups
Weeknights from 6:30-8:30
Participants gather between 6-6:30, events "begin" at 6:30 and allow for 30 minutes of incidental foot traffic, and around 7pm we close the store, allowing for privacy and limited interruption during the event. A MoonStone staff member will remain present, allowing for participant shopping, and we ask that you wrap up your event by 8:30. If event hosts charge a fee for their event, we recommend a suggested donation with pay-what-you-can approach in line with our value of accessibility for all.
Setup Provision: We provide two six-foot tables and up to 12 chairs.
Money Handling: Registration and fees are left to the instructor to negotiate and collect.
Submit Your Info
Interested in collaborating with us on a market or event? Complete our info form, and we will get back to you when we can about scheduling opportunities.