Artist Vendor (Individual 10x10 Space)

Name: William Edmondson Arts & Culture Fest
Start: 2023-10-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-10-28T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 1450 14th Ave S

Deadline: Oct 20, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

William Edmondson Arts & Culture Fest

Date: Oct 28, 2023 10:00 am - Oct 28, 2023 4:00 pm (CDT)

Nashville, Tennessee

$50.00 - $100.00

About the application

Only $75 thru Sept 30! We"re seeking visual artists and craftspeople for the second annual William Edmondson Arts & Culture Festival!

For Established Artists: This marketplace area is for "Established Artists", defined as artists and craftspeople with art fair experience and their own tent and display materials

This festival will honor and celebrate the legacy of Edgehill’s famous historical artist William Edmondson, by promoting and nurturing the arts in Nashville. A large section of the festival will be set up just for artists to sell their creations and bring awareness to their work.

Additionally, there will be time slots available on the main stage for vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and other performing artists.

Benefits

Network and build relationships with other Artists
Opportunity to sell and display art
You handle your sales keep all proceeds
Be mentioned in press releases, promo material and social media platform
Priority invitation to Future Events

Established Artists (see definition above) details:

We will provide space for a 10x10 foot pop-up tent in our “artist marketplace” area
You will provide your own tent, with suitable safety weights
You will provide your own display materials; ie., shelves, displays, tables, chairs, etc.

Details for All Artists:

Setup begins at 7:30AM. Must be ready to go by 9:30AM. Show starts promptly at 10:00AM and runs until 4:00PM.
No electric power. Generators not allowed. All electrical must be battery-powered
You handle your sales and keep all proceeds
You will handle your own payments, wrapping/packing materials etc.
Street and lot parking only. Be prepared with carts or wagons if you need. No vehicles allowed on the park grounds at any time including setup or teardown.
Volunteers MAY be available to assist with setup/teardown, but are not guaranteed.

Requirements for All Artists:

Original artwork or craft only. All media are welcome.
Artwork produced mostly by assistants with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, or other commercial methods, is not permitted
Any commercially-made embellishments must be subordinate to the handcrafted work
Upcycled/Recycled artwork, the finished pieces must show a substantial manipulation of the materials and originality in design and medium to be eligible
Lewd or Profane content is prohibited; must be friendly to all age groups
Copyrighted designs not owned by the artist may not be used, nor may commercially manufactured artwork be shown
Nashville-area artists are prioritized

Cost: Established Artists (individual tent):

Early Bird Registration- $50 if signed up by 9/10!
Standard Registration fee of $75 until 9/30
Last Minute Registration fee of $100 if registered 10/1-10/13

About the event

Celebrate Nashville"s rich and diverse arts and culture scene with an Art & Craft Fair, live music and other performances, a Kids Zone full of activities for all ages, and live artist demos. Free admission and parking. This annual event celebrates the artistic legacy of groundbreaking sculptor William Edmondson, the first African American to receive a solo exhibit at New York"s Museum of Modern Art in 1937.

Friends of the William Edmondson Homesite Park and Gardens

Contact Organizer

Friends of the William Edmondson Homesite Park and Gardens

Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

Event is rain or shine. Vendor Fees are non-refundable, even if severe weather forces last-minute cancellation of the event.

Outdoor events in wide open, flat venues can be more prone to high winds, along with being susceptible to other weather elements. Artists are strongly encouraged to have professional grade tents, weighted with sandbags or other weights and carry both Liability and Inventory Insurance.

By participating in the market, all artists agree to exhibit their work at their own risk. Friends of William Edmonson Homesite and its representatives will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items and will not be held responsible for personal injury to the artist. Friends of William Edmonson Homesite does not guarantee specific numbers of attendees or sales for vendors. No refunds shall be given due to cancellation or interruption of event beyond the control of Friends of William Edmonson Homesite. This agreement has been read, understood and entered into voluntarily and freely by the applicant, and shall become effective upon submission by the applicant.

Prices

Last Minute Registration 10x10 Space

$100.00

Non-refundable

OCT 1-OCT 20 PRICE. Artist vendor is responsible to provide their own tent, weights, tables, chairs, and other display materials. No electricity is provided. Vendor Fee charged upon approval.

Questions on the application

Business information

Business name
Legal business name
Contact name
Address
Email
Phone
Website (Optional)
Logo (Optional)

Additional information

Please describe your work.
Please choose your medium category:
What are your prices?
Please list your social media handles (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter
Artist Description.
I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 3
Please upload high resolution photos. Recommended images: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: At least one (1) Artist at work and/or in your booth setup Three (3) images of work that represents what you are bringing to the show Photos will be used evaluate the application and may be used for promotion if application is accepted.
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Artist Vendor (Individual 10x10 Space)

William Edmondson Arts & Culture Fest

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