Artists, Makers, and Other Creatives

As part of our mission to develop partnerships and programming that will make Dalnavert Museum a cultural centre for city residents, we often collaborate with local artists, makers, performers, writers, and various other creatives. On this page, you will find current partnership opportunities.

Gift Shop Consignment

Dalnavert’s gift shop stocks a variety of wares from local retailers. We aim to showcase an eclectic array of handmade goods and to support and uplift the maker community. We also love to stock our bookshelves with local authors! Dalnavert prioritizes small, local, and independant businesses and aims to represent the diversity of the community we serve amongst our gift shop vendors. Keep reading to learn more about what we’re interested in and how you can join us as a consignment vendor.

- Seasonal/Holiday gifts, especially for Halloween and Christmas*
- Items with a local or history theme
- Books by local authors or of local interest
- Art (ie. prints, paintings)
- Home decor
- Stationary
- Toys
- Jewelry
- Bath and body products
- Pottery
- Candles
- Accessories
Other items will be considered, depending on how the fit with the museum’s mission and current inventory.
*Vendors with wares specific to seasonal themes are highly encouraged to reach out in advance of these seasons to ensure their applications can be processed in a timely manner.
We are not currently accepting antiques (ie. China, porcelain, crystal tableware) or perishable foodstuffs.
Prior to becoming a consignment vendor at Dalnavert Museum, you must sign a Consignment Agreement stipulating the following terms:
- Standard industry split of 60/40. (We will pay you 60% of the retail price for each item sold)
- Payments are made monthly within 30 days of the end of the month; If the amount due is less than $30, payment will be held till next pay period
- Items not sold after six months will be returned to the vendor. This period will be deemed shorter for seasonal items.

Apply to Become a Consignment Vendor

Please note: Only applicants the museum is actively interested in will be contacted.

Email info@dalnavertmuseum.ca or call 204-943-2835 if you require the application in an alternate format.

Successful applicants will be required to sign a consignment vendor agreement before any wares can be sold in the Dalnavert Museum Gift Shop.

Other Opportunities

Got something else in mind? Send us an email at info@dalnavertmuseum.ca to introduce yourself. We’d love to hear what you’re up to and how you’re interested in working with us. (It makes our jobs easier if you include some samples of your work and/or a CV as relevant.)

Please note: We are a small museum. It may take us a month or more to get back to you and we may not be able to work with you at this time. BUT, once we know you exist, we can keep you in mind for future projects.

We are committed to compensating artists fairly, but we are also a non-profit. That means we usually need to apply for grants for collaborations. Please reach out to us well in advance of any proposed performances/exhibitions or other relevant dates so that we can apply for funding and/or support your application for funding.