Drop-off Membership

What is Drop-off Membership?

The Drop-off Membership Program is designed for artisans who are growing their businesses and want to sell their products in a brick-and-mortar store without the responsibility of setting up and maintaining a display.

With Drop-off Membership, you simply tag and prepare your items, drop them off at the Shoppe, and our design team handles all of the merchandising and display. Your products will be placed within one of our shared boutique spaces and promoted as part of the Alley Kat’s shopping experience.

How do I know if Drop-off Membership is right for me?

Drop-off Membership is the perfect fit for artists and artisans who:

• Make their own merchandise, products, or art

• Have a smaller product line that wouldn’t fill a full booth space

• Enjoy making their items, but don’t necessarily enjoy displaying them

• Have good organization skills for maintaining and tracking their inventory and business information

• Are willing and able to maintain consistent communication with the membership coordinator and Alley Kat’s staff for regular merchandise restocks

Drop-off Membership may not be the right fit if you…

• Prefer full control over your display or merchandising

• Are unable to restock inventory consistently

What types of items are not accepted in the Drop-off Program?

To ensure the best fit within our shared spaces, the following are not currently accepted:

• Furniture or large decor pieces

• Art prints or canvases larger than 8”×10”

• Wholesale or direct sales/distributor products

• Food items

All merchandise must meet our quality and content standards. Final approval is based on product category and overall shop balance.

Alley Kat’s does not accept members who sell in other Valparaiso brick-and-mortar stores.

How much display space do Drop-off Members get?

Drop-off Members are placed within one of the Shoppe’s shared boutique areas, curated and maintained by our design team.

Display space is not fixed and may vary based on inventory levels, product type, and overall shop layout. Our team thoughtfully rotates and styles items to create a cohesive shopping experience.

What is the Membership fee?

Standard Drop-off Membership starts at $50 per month plus 18% commission on sales. Drop-off Members will also pay a non-refundable, one-time sign up fee of $50 when they are accepted into the membership program.

What else do I need to know?

• Members are expected to meet a minimum monthly sales goal, typically between $150–$250, depending on product type and display space.

• All inventory must be properly tagged and restocked regularly.

• Memberships run month-to-month and are renewed at the Shoppe’s discretion.

• Members should plan to check in and rotate/restock products regulary.