MRF 2020 _ Art +Design Application

Exploring creative inspiration from Nature | Art +Design | SmartLIVING makes Moss Rock Festival an original, with an active loyal and growing base of corporate and individual supporters in one of Alabama's fastest growing cities. Thousands of MRF patrons enjoy and purchase works of Art, many inspired by or made with natural or recycled materials, +Design products and tech by makers, designers, engineers, and up-cyclers, in addition to fine art and fine crafts representing other content and influences. We hope to see you there! – November 7-8, at The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama

OVERVIEW August 21, 2020 is the Application Deadline. Submitting this Application Confirms you have Read and Comply with the 2020 Moss Rock Festival Terms, Conditions, Guidelines, Information, and General Release Document attached in the Related Files section below. A credit card will be required with your Application. The following Fee Schedule will occur unless notified to the contrary beforehand: Non-Refundable Application Fee: charged upon Submission Jury Notifications: emailed September 1, 2020 Booth Confirmation Fee: charged on September 10th Booth Fee Balance: charged on October 5th. REQUIRED MATERIALS & SPECIFICATIONS 1) 1 booth photo 2) 4 or more images of artwork, products, or designs representative of items to be exhibited at MRF File Format: High resolution JPEG, max image size 3MB File Name: lastname_firstname_image#.jpg 3) Artist/Designer/Maker Statement and/or Bio and/or Company Description File Format: Word document 4) Image List included with Statement/Bio and/or Company Description Include: Image file #, title, medium, size, price, and year IMPORTANT DEADLINES AUGUST 21, 2020: Application Deadline SEPTEMBER 1, 2020: Jury Notification SEPTEMBER 10, 2020: Booth Confirmation Payment OCTOBER 5, 2020: Booth Fee Balance SHOW DATES & HOURS Saturday, November 7, 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, November 8, 10:00am - 4:00pm SET-UP Friday, November 6, 2020 BOOTH INFO Outdoor Booth Spaces – 50/70 Available Single: 10’ x 10’ Double: 10’ x 20’ (Limited availability) FEES Non-Refundable Application Fee: $35 charged upon submission of Application Non-Refundable Booth Confirmation Payment: $75 charged on September 10, 2020 Booth Fee Balance: charged on October 5, 2020: Single Booth – $295 / Balance $220 Double Booth – $595 / Balance $520 (Limited availability) RENTALS (Optional) $365 (10’ x 10’) high-peak tent with opaque vinyl wrap-around sides $730 (10’ x 20’) high-peak tent with opaque vinyl wrap-around sides $30 6ft table and 2 chairs WAITLIST Candidates on the Waitlist will be ranked by jury score and category. Notifications will be emailed as spaces become available before and after September 10, 2020. All Wait List exhibitors must confirm their place by reply email to the Notification, by the date given. The Booth Fee Balance will be required upon receipt. SITE REQUESTS The MRF site layout has been redesigned to create wider avenues among other strategies for a safe, fun and engaging Festival experience for all. Therefore, site requests are not being accepted. CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Artist Coordinator at artistcoordinator@findartbirmingham.com. DEADLINE: October 1, 2020 for a 75% refund of Booth Fee Balance No Refund – If cancellation is received after October 1, 2020 COVID-19 SAFETY _ Policies & Procedures MRF layout, logistics, policies and procedures have been redesigned for a safe, fun and engaging Festival experience for all. New COVID-19 specific policies and procedures including important instructions and information will be emailed along with the Booth Fee Balance Confirmation sent in September and will also be included in the Exhibitor Pre-Show Memo emailed by October 15, 2020. Exhibitors must pay special attention to and follow all of the imperative guidelines developed for optimal public health and safety. COVID-19 REFUND POLICY _ 2 Options If COVID-19 circumstances require cancellation of the event, exhibitors who paid Booth Fees will receive an email notification with the choice to receive one of the following 2 Options – * Option 1 - A 100% refund of Booth Fee Balance will be issued within 45 days after receipt of Required Reply Form. * Option 2 – Transfer of all Fees collected to hold a 2021 MRF Booth. The Required Reply Form must be submitted by the deadline given in order to confirm exhibitor’s choice of refund or 2021 transfer. MOSS MAGIC VIRTUAL All confirmed exhibitors will have the opportunity to participate in MOSS MAGIC Virtual, an online event and exhibitor marketplace scheduled to happen along with the outdoor Festival. Furthermore, see the 2020 MRF Art +Design Terms, Conditions, Guidelines, Information, and General Release document attached in the Related Files section below.