Introducing Handbell Commons
An exciting part of this year’s event is the new Handbell Commons. This area will be the hub of all social activities during the event including vendor booths, our annual Silent Auction, nightly Happy Hours, the Welcome Reception, the Gala Banquet, daily grab-n-go breakfast and lunch, and a new Community Plaza, giving individual members and handbell ensembles the opportunity to exhibit at the event.
NEW Handbell Commons
When not in class sessions, Handbell Commons will be THE place to be! In addition to being home to our fabulous vendor area, Handbell Commons will be the hub of all social activities during the event.
- Vendor booth shopping
- Annual Silent Auction
- Daily Happy Hours
- Welcome Reception
- Gala Banquet
- Daily grab-n-go breakfast and lunch options
- Hangout Areas
- Community Plaza
- Pop-Up Prize Drawings during the posted shopping times
- Finale and Sibelius Help Desk staffed by Cathy and David Moklebust
Community Plaza
New to National Seminar this year, we are offering exhibit opportunities to our non-business members. The Community Plaza will be an open courtyard within the normal exhibit area of Handbell Commons. This space will allow individual members to promote a product, event, or service. It also provides handbell ensembles with a space to share information about their programs, sell merchandise such as CDs and DVDs, and recruit members.
Exhibit & Vendor Options
Standard vendor booths are available to HMA Business members. Options are also available for non-members. Details are available below.
Basic Booth
Cost: $350 (HMA Business Member)/$525 (Non-member)
Includes:
- 3-sided pipe and drape 10’ x 10’ booth
- One 6’ skirted table, two chairs, one waste can
- Identifying booth sign
- Option to donate merchandise for in daily drawings
- Access to vendor lounge (coffee and tea provided)
- 1/8 page ad in print program
Deluxe Booth
Cost: $400 (HMA Business Member)/$600 (Non-member)
Includes:
- All Basic Booth features
- 75-minute Showcase – we will equip room with 2 sets of bells and chimes, keyboard, LCD projector/screen
- Upgrade to 1/4 page ad in print program
Additional Booths
Cost: $325 (HMA Business Member)/$500 (Non-member)
- 3-sided pipe and drape 10’ x 10’ booth
- One 6’ skirted table, two chairs, one waste can
- Identifying booth sign
Reservation Process
Exhibit & Vendor Booths
- To reserve your booth(s), click the Reserve button below.
- A $100 deposit is required with your reservation. The deposit is refundable if the in-person event is canceled.
- Questions regarding booth options should be directed to Jennifer Vangolen, Vendor Coordinator, vendors@handbellmusicians.org.
Community Plaza
New to National Seminar this year, we are offering exhibit opportunities to our non-business members. The Community Plaza will be an open courtyard within the normal exhibit area of Handbell Commons. This space will allow individual members to promote a product, event, or service. It also provides handbell ensembles with a space to share information about their programs, sell merchandise such as CDs and DVDs, and recruit members.
Consider these ideas of how you might take advantage of this opportunity
- Crafters and hobbyists: create your own on-site “Etsy” shop
- HMA Areas: promote the events and services available to your members
- Ensembles and soloists: sell your CDs and DVDs and recruit members
- Handbell coaches and clinicians: share information about the services you offer
- Entrepreneurs: market your products and ideas
Cost: $150
Includes:
- One 6’ skirted table with two chairs in an open courtyard setting
- Listing in printed event program and event app
- Limit one table per person/organization
Terms and Conditions
- Hours for the Community Plaza match those listed on the schedule for the Handbell Commons.
- You should plan to have your table staffed anytime the Handbell Commons is open and no other event activities are scheduled.
- The number of tables in the Community Plaza is limited, so be sure to apply early.
- Tables will not have access to power and the display area is limited to the table top and directly behind the table.
- Depending on what you offer at your table, you may be subject to Arizona “Transaction Privilege Tax” (sales tax). Visit https://azdor.gov/transaction-
privilege-tax-tpt to determine your responsibilities. - All Community Plaza applications will be reviewed by and are subject to the approval of the planning committee. Activities, products, and services in the Community Plaza cannot conflict with the goals and mission of HMA or negatively impact other aspects of the event.
- We appreciate your flexibility as we work through the logistics of this new feature for National Seminar, and we reserve the right to modify the guidelines at any time for the mutual benefit of all our members and event attendees.
- Event registration is not required; table registration allows for 2 staff to access Handbell Commons only. Access to classes and concerts is not included.
Questions should be directed to Jennifer Vangolen, Vendor Coordinator, vendors@handbellmusicians.org