Art Festival Rules

·          Artists may only choose one category and may only sell what is approved on the application.

·          All work must be original; handcrafted, created and exhibited by the artist. Kits, imports and mass produced items will not be accepted.  NO BUY/SELL. Representatives of the Arts and Culture Board will visit your booth to review your art pieces, crafts and set-up during regular Festival hours. Representatives will ask vendors to remove any articles that are not in compliance with the criteria set forth in the vendor agreement. Any questionable artwork will be removed from view and the display will be closed.

·          The approved artist must occupy his or her booth at all times.  Booth sitters will be provided for short breaks.

·          Artists are required to collect the State Sales Tax (6%) and file a report with the Dept. of Revenue.

·          Refunds will only be issued if a written request is received by the city by Jan. 31, 2009.  There are no rain dates.  Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather.

·          Artists must use their own means of display including a white, flame-retardant tent.  Staking into the pavement will not be permitted.

·          Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.  All racks must be covered and sale signs are prohibited.

·          Show set up time is Fri., March 6^th from 3:00–8:00 pm or Saturday with set-up completed by 8:30 am. Tardy artists will not be permitted onto the Festival grounds after 8:00 am.

·          Show breakdown time is from 5:00 – 9:00 pm on Sunday, March 8^th.  Cars will not be permitted on the festival grounds until streets are cleared of all pedestrians.

·          Due to insurance liability, artists are not permitted to bring animals on the festival site.

This will be strongly enforced!

·          RV space will be provided; electricity not provided.