APPLICATION FEE:
There is a $25 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon applying. You will select your preferred booth type, do note that you will not be charged until after you are approved AND you have confirmed your attendance. Make sure you review the map on the application for the booth space types. (Available first-come, first-serve by time that application was submitted for those that are approved. We will try to honor all requests for returning artists by time submitted as well)
BOOTH PRICING:
Perimeter Booth (10 x 10) - $120
Interior Booth (10 x 10) - $150
Park Center Booth (10 x 10) - $150
Perimeter Double Booth (10x20) - $220
Interior Double Booth (10 x 20) - $250
*Be sure to look closely at the map legend (in attachments) for the types of booth spaces before you make your selection.
Please note that half of the event on Friday night will be after sunset, plan to bring battery or solar powered lights for your tent. Electricity is limited and not guaranteed.
HANDMADE WORK:
It is absolutely imperative that the work you display be your own handmade work. We do not allow buy-resell, kits, or mass-produced products of any kind in our art shows. Resale is prohibited. All artwork must be original and sold by the artist directly.
COMMITTEE INFORMATION:
Exhibitors are selected on the basis of DCAF's standards of quality, originality, and creativity as interpreted by a committee. We do not release committee results or scores. Your personal information will not be shown to the committee, your submission will be judged solely based upon the images you upload. Please be sure to put your best foot forward, even if you have participated in the past, and upload at least one image of your booth set up and at least four images of your art work.
**This is not a juried show, artists are selected by a committee.
EXHIBIT DAY:
You must attend and occupy your booth for the entire days and times of the festival. This includes Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.
PROMOTION:
By submitting this application, you consent to and authorize the use of any and/or all images of works in promotional literature and other promotional endeavors by the City of Tuscaloosa; including but not limited to a brochure, print and television advertisements, and internet display. The City of Tuscaloosa will keep all images of accepted work for publicity and festival archival files
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE:
As a vendor, you are required to have a Tuscaloosa County Business License. Information will be sent to participating artists after acceptance.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Artists wishing to enter in more than one medium must submit separate applications, fees, and images for each category. If only one application is accepted, only work in that medium may be exhibited. Artists may enter in no more than three categories. Depending on entries received, we hope to accept 90 artists.
BOOTH SHARING/COLLABORATIVE WORK:
Artists working together may apply as one if they have collaborated on every piece of work the artists plan to sell and showcase in their exhibit. In this case, only one booth fee will be charged. Other artists must pay the full fee even if they choose to share a booth with another artist.
WEATHER & CANCELLATIONS:
Druid City Arts Festival is a “rain or shine” event. Alabama weather in the Spring can be unpredictable at times, exhibitors should be prepared for inclement weather. Tents must be professional 10x10 foot with white top canopies and secure side curtains. Tents must be weighted down, with a minimum of 40lb on each tent leg. Staking is strictly prohibited. Please ensure that your displays are strong enough to withstand crowds, wind, and possible poor weather conditions.
GENERAL RELEASE:
The applicant does hereby and forever discharge the City of Tuscaloosa, all sponsoring organizations and their directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers of and from all manner of actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or equity from any loss or damage arising out of or in conjunction with application to or participation in the Druid City Arts Festival, which is not responsible for any injury sustained by exhibitors or guests while within the space designated for exhibits. The applicant has read and complies with all rules as outlined in this prospectus and in all future correspondence and understands that failure to follow these regulations may result in expulsion from this year's show or future shows. The City of Tuscaloosa reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules as they apply to the Druid City Arts Festival.
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