Art Moms and Friends: A Gift Store Like No Other
Welcome to Art Moms and Friends, a small, women-owned treasure trove that’s big on charm, local love, and one-of-a-kind finds. Owned by a mother-daughter duo with bestie vibes, this shop is more than a store—it’s an experience.
From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by vintage vibes and the warmth of a space designed to feel like home. Every corner is thoughtfully curated with local makers' creations, delightful baked goods, and "unnecessary necessities" you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a treat for yourself, or just a good laugh, you’ll find it here.
Art Moms and Friends isn’t just a gift store; it’s a celebration of community and creativity. It’s a safe space where everyone is welcome, and every visit feels like a little escape from the ordinary. The mother-daughter team brings their infectious fun and love for all things unique to every interaction, making sure you not only leave with something special but also a smile on your face.
So, come for the goods, stay for the good time. Discover the magic of Art Moms and Friends, where local love, laughter, and vintage treasures meet. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Art Moms 2024
Are you ready for Art Moms Holiday Show?
No, seriously, can you keep up as a maker? This is our number one question right now as we are accepeting new makers. Our pop up is a maker's dream. We are located on the busiest street in Sioux Falls. If you are a small business owner, a maker, a creative soul, a junker, a flipper or an antiquer, we are your store! The only thing we ask is that you keep supplying us throughout the session. Some makers drop off daily! When you drop off, we'll post pictures on our social media pages. Our customers love having new products and come in all the time just for your new things. Just think, you can work and create and have a space to sell your product without all the muscle of setting up and tearing down a show.
We are open every Thursday through Saturday through December 15th.
All new makers must fill out an application (link below) Spaces are limited.
2024 Options for Makers
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1. Commission - Fee is $75 a month and 25% commission. This option is the same format we have done the last 21 years. You are welcome to bring unlimited inventory. You drop off your product in boxes and we do the rest. We have designated areas for this option including the front room and other prime spots. This is a great option for out of towners, and busy people who want to be involved in the store but don’t have time to decorate and upkeep a booth. When you drop off your product, we will unbox and display on the floor. When you bring in new product, we will take pictures of the new items and post on our social media pages. Customers are always following to see what is coming in. Displays are welcome. If you feel your product is better displayed on something you have, please bring them. We have a back storage room that you can come drop off new product anytime during open hours.
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*BOOTH SPACE OPTION -
2. Booth Space - Fee and 10% commission. Depending on availability (they are going fast and we only have a limited amount)
*Booths run from
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$50 shelf or $50 wall space
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$65-85 average 2x4 foot booth
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we will let you know what is available upon acceptance
If you choose booth fee, YOU are in charge of decorating and restocking your booth. The inventory you bring must fit into your allotted space. We have the right to fill empty areas with other product if your booth remains unfilled. We want to keep the asthetic of a gift store as a constant for our customers and empty spaces and shelves make it looked picked over. Products that we use to fill empty spaces can be removed when you come into restock. Restocking may take place during open business days. Preferably in the morning but over lunch hour works also. Please do not come at 5 right before we close. After a long day, we are ready to clock out and go home. Again, it is up to YOU to maintain your booth. Those that do not maintain their booths will be asked to withdraw and your space will be given to someone on our waiting list. Also, if you need help setting your booth up, we have no problem helping with initial set up. You just provide the props and we’ll do the rest. With this option, we ask that you keep us supplied. We have extremely large crowds and good sales so our customers need to have new and replenished inventory. Believe us, they notice new products weekly. When you bring in new product, feel free to take a pic of new items brought in and send them to us so we can post on our social media pages. Customers are always following to see what is coming in. If you choose booth space option, we will do our best to work with you on placement. As we are starting to accept more people, spots will be limited and your placement options will be narrowed. We can also give you a spot that we feel is best for your product. With booth option, please plan on switching out your inventory, the same product should not sit in your space after one month. The least thing you want is for your booth to be stagnant. Move things around and replace with updated and refreshed product. With booth fee option, we do not allow storage in the back room. What you have that doesn’t fit into your booth will have to be taken home with you. Electricity for booth spaces is available for $20 a month
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*Starting with a $50 shelf space is a great way to try out Art Moms and the option to upgrade to a bigger space will be an option if there is an availability
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With both of these options, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our ‘SHOP FROM HOME’ events. We started doing these last year on our facebook page and had awesome success. We gather photos of your items for sale and make a big album on social media for our customers to purchase. This is a fun option for our out of town customers that want to support our makers. There is no fee to be a part of this but a 25% commission from these sales will be deducted. If you choose to be a part of this, you will be in charge of sending us photos of what you are selling and descriptions. Any items that are too hard to ship will be marked as ‘pick up only.’ More info on these will be given in our private Art Moms group. Our first one is scheduled for April 15th. With our ‘SHOP FROM HOME’ events, we encourage you to offer products that are debuting or selling out. People are always looking for something special. There is a limit of 20 photos per maker.
If your application is approved, what's next?
First off, there will be a big celebration! I'm talking party hats, confetti and if willing, a libation of some sorts will be raised. Then we will send you our waiver with all of our info which includes fees, waiver, drop off dates and other important info. We have a private Art Moms Gang page on facebook that you will be invited to. We have to "add you as a friend" to allow you to join but we promise, we aren't creepers. Once you are accepted, you will have first dibs to participate in future events. Trust me, this is HUGE. We typically have a pretty big waiting list. Once you are in, you become a veteran and are given precidence over new applicants. Finally, you start creating! You will need lots and lots of goodies to keep us stocked. We have the best customers!
What are we looking for?
Apply to become a maker.
Vintage has been our hottest seller the last two years! We are also accepting anything unique, affordable, and trending from makers and small businesses. Art, accessories, apparel, bath and beauty, food and drink, home goods, jewerly, plant, pet, antiques, junk, thrifted and upcycled items are all considered. We are NOT accepting kids/baby products, farmhouse decor and no third party sales.
Click the link below. We will follow up and if you are approved, more information will be given. Please allow at least a week for us to get back to you. All makers are juried in for quality, originality and affordability.
