Community Partners

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival!Please be sure to scroll all the way down and read over all the information before applying as we have done our best to answer all your questions before you submit your application! This is an electronic agreement and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
Historically, Community Partners have been in our Children's park area called "The Village". This year (to accommodate a new Folk Art Feature), we've created "The Community Corner", which will be located at a focal entrance of the festival off of Monroe Street (near Il lusso)!  The purpose of this area is to promote non-profit organizations that support the arts in our community. The Community Corner incorporates Community Partners and Brand Ambassadors, welcoming festival goers as they begin their exploration of the festival! This area within the Festival provides opportunities for community connections to an estimated 35-40,000+ enthusiastic visitors over the festival weekend! What is a Community Partner?

• Community Partners include local non-profits that bring fun educational activities to engage visitors in hands-on interactions to broaden their experiences and knowledge.
• Community Partners pay $100 to have a 10x10 booth space to share information about their organization and mission.
• To become a Community Partner, you must have an interactive experience for visitors to engage with (i.e. a group art project, raffle, game, etc). 
• Community Partners cannot sell anything except for memberships. They are welcome to hand out information packets and flyers. 
• Community Partners must set up their own tent, but the festival will provide 1 table and 2 chairs. We encourage branded decor (i.e. table cloths, banners, etc.)

Please note! Our Pop-Up Children's Art Studios and Heritage Booths will remain in the Children's Park. We recommend reading over those applications if you think that's a better fit for your organization.    Your participation in the Festival provides the following benefits:

• Outreach opportunities to an estimated 35-40,000+ visitors to the festival interested in art
• Listing in the Festival Program distributed to hotels, sponsors, and at the festival
• One 8’ table and two chairs delivered to your booth space
• Access to our “Behind the Scenes” refreshment area and one reserved Parking Pass
• Digital festival recognition for pre-show promotion

Important Dates:

• Application deadline: Feb. 1, 11:59pm = $100
• Late application: Feb. 15, 11:59pm = $115
• Event Set-Up: Friday, April 19
• Event Dates: April 20 & 21
• Event Times: Saturday from 10am – 5pm, Sunday, from 10am – 4pm

Participation Agreement:1.) As a participant, we agree to provide a no-charge art-themed/educational activity on both days of the two-day event and understand acceptance will be heavily based on the merit of our activity.  2.) To promote the Festival, we agree to ‘Like’ LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival on Facebook. We agree to create at least 4 posts on Facebook/ Instagram about participation in the festival and tag us using @ChainofParks and #ChainofParks. 3.) In fairness to all vendors at the Festival, our organization agrees to not sell any products or charge for any services during our participation. We understand that we are allowed to provide information about and recruit volunteers and members for our organization. 4.) Our organization agrees to have at least one representative present at our booth to help supervise the art activity during all Festival hours. The Festival provides a table and two chairs and we acknowledge they recommend we bring a 10x10 pop-up weighted tent for shelter from the elements and to create a recognizable, curated space. 5.) The fee to participate is $100 and will automatically be processed upon acceptance unless you have made other arrangements with the Festival Manager before the deadline.*If space is available, late applications will be considered with a $15.00 late fee. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds unless a special case is reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee. 6.) Community Partners must supply their tent (no larger than 10x10). Tents must be properly weighted down; stakes are not permitted. Please note that this road has a slight slope.  7.) Booth set up is between 2-9pm on Friday, April 19, 2023. All vehicles must be moved to designated parking by 5pm on Friday, or they will be subject to towing from festival grounds. The Community Corner is located in front of Il Lusso Restaurant. Their valet driver must be able to drive to their parking garage in the lane between the two rows of tents starting at 5pm. 8.) Participation during both days at the festival is mandatory. If a participant abandons their booth during the festival weekend, they may not be invited back.  9.) Chain of Parks Art Festival is held outdoors on city streets and in parks. Electricity is available for purchase for $25.00 per plug (20 AMPS). 10.) Booths must be disassembled between 4- 8pm on April 21. 
Upon acceptance to participate, the Festival Manager will communicate additional set-up information via Eventeny. Detailed setup information will be provided in late March/Early April 2024.
 WHO TO CONTACT:

• For Eventeny application errors/ questions: support@eventeny.com­­ 
• For festival questions: powell@lemoyne.org

Please make sure to save your Eventeny login information and check your junk mail for future messages via Eventeny. If you don't see anything by March 1, something has gone wrong! If you can't find any related Eventeny messages, email chainofparks@lemoyne.org

The 24th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival will be on April 20 & 21, 2024 FREE EVENT – No tickets are required Saturday, April 20: 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, April 21: 10 am – 4 pm Expect to have a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at the Chain of Parks Art Festival, in downtown Tallahassee! View amazing, original, and one-of-a-kind works of art in a delightful Southern outdoor setting. Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11 years running, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to see 150 artists who have traveled from all over the country to display their original fine art works. Known as the premier fine art event, visitors can view and purchase unique works of art while enjoying a weekend filled with a wide variety of live entertainment, mouth-watering culinary creations, libations served enthusiastically at the festival bar, local heritage re-enactments, family fun, interactive children’s art activities, professional chalk artists, and more! “The Chain of Parks Art Festival brings some of the nation’s top fine artists to the Capital City as a way to not only expand on the opportunity for regional art collectors but also introduce fine arts to those who may not have experienced it,” said Festival Chair Kelly Dozier. “The Festival committee and volunteers work hard to make this a fun and successful event for all, including the artists, and to be recognized among the top festivals in this way means the world to us.”

2024 GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTLEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. does NOT provide liability insurance for the protection of persons, vendors, entertainers, merchants, organizations, spectators or others who participate in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
In consideration of participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival, I do hereby release and forever discharge LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors from any and all actions, negligence, causes of actions, claims and demands, for any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by me or my organization in connection with or relating to any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
This release extends to, applies to, covers and includes all known, unknown, disclosed, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, losses and liabilities, and the consequences thereof, notwithstanding the provisions of any state, federal, local or territorial law or statute to the contrary. Such provisions are hereby expressly waived.
 
It is further understood and agreed that my/my organization’s participation in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event is not to be construed as an admission of liability or the assumption of any responsibility by LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and/or sponsors for any act or omission by me or any member(s) of my organization.
 
I hereby agree on behalf of my organization, its heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to indemnify LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. and its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors, jointly and severally, and to hold them harmless from and against any and all actions, negligence, claims, demands and liabilities, loss damages and expense of whatever kind or nature, including attorney fees, which may from any organizations participation in the LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
Furthermore, I agree that the venue for any claim or matter relating to this agreement shall be Leon County, Florida.
 
LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., The City of Tallahassee and The Tallahassee Police Department reserve the right to remove any misrepresented or inappropriate material or persons from any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event, including but not limited to, The Village. Non-compliance with Chain of Parks Art Festival’s directive, rules and/or regulations will result in the forfeiture of my/my organization’s booth and immediate closure by the Tallahassee Police Department and LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. [FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE ONLY] The Department of State agrees to indemnify in accordance with section 768.28, Florida Statutes. The Department of State does not waive any defense of sovereign immunity or increase the limits of its ability by signing this release