Maker/ Crafter/ Artist Application

This application is the first step towards participating in the 2025 Mountain Makins Festival. Do not use this application if you are a Food Vendor. Please review the following general information and follow all instructions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting a booth, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

SET UP HOURS
Thursday, October 23. 9am-6pm
Friday, October 24. 9am-4pm
 
INSIDE BOOTH: $185
Inside booths are 80 square feet. Most are 8'x10'. Some may be another variation (9'x9'). 
If you would like to fill in areas between booths with your display and/or change tables and chairs, you can do so for an extra charge of $2 per square foot. This extra area will be determined and charged during setup. NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
INSIDE EXHIBITOR HOURS
Friday, October 24. Preview Party, 6:30-9:00pm
Saturday, October 25. Festival, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, October 26. Festival, 11:00am-5:00pm
 
OUTSIDE BOOTH: $135
Outside booth spaces are 10'x10'. You must provide your own tent.
 
OUTSIDE EXHIBITOR HOURS
Saturday, October 25. Festival, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, October 26. Festival, 11:00am-5:00pm
Outside booths are NOT open for the Friday night Preview Party.
 

Please note that all booth fees will increase $10. However, Rose Center will be absorbing the processing fees associated with using this application service, which will ultimately save artists several dollars. This adjustment allows us to continue providing a seamless application process while keeping costs as manageable as possible for our vendors. 

YOUR BOOTH FEES WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN SENT AN ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION.

Detailed festival information will be emailed upon acceptance. 

Categories Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural. Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing, or other forms of mass production are accepted. Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as cold working processes are permitted. Jewelry: must be handmade and show the design and creativity of the maker. Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece. Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments. Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature. Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only artist’s original source material is acceptable. Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered. Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium. Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed unless originals are for sale. Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

This is a juried show. All applicants are juried every year.
Work should exhibit excellence in technique and concept, show imagination and the mark of individuality. All work must be original to and made by the exhibitor.The jury committee reserves the right to eliminate any item or booth that does not meet these criteria.
 
Please include the price of each item in your photos and list the price range of your work. (Field provided below) Submit the completed application via the online form below.
Please note: NONREFUNDABLE $25 application fee applies until June 1st. After the application fee will increase to $35
 
NOTE: Artists who share a booth must each apply separately. Cancellation Policy: There will be a processing fee of $10 subtracted from all refunds for processing. 
Up to 90 days before the event: Full refund less $10 processing fee
60-60 days before the event: 50% refund less $10 processing fee
30-60 days before the event: 25% refund less $10 processing fee
30 days or less before the event: No Refund

Admission Policy: A Mountian Makins button is your admission to the festival and must be worn at all times. Your button will be included in your check-in packet.

Preview Reception: Friday, October 24th from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Indoor booths will exhibiting from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Indoor crafters are given one free meal ticket, one additional ticket may be purchased for $15. Any additional tickets are $40. Crafters will be given time to go through the food line before the public. Preview Party Reception features delicious food and live entertainment, this is an opportunity for the public to get first choice of your one of a kind pieces. 

Showcase of Crafts: The Showcase of Crafts, located in the Hal Noe Gallery, features one premier piece from each artist or crafter. This display attracts many visitors who often seek out artists’ booths or purchase the featured item. Bring your entry and this form to the gallery on Friday, October 25th, between 10 AM and 3 PM—no late entries accepted. Winners will be announced at 5:30 PM with awards for Best of Show ($200), Best New Artist ($50), and more, recognizing creativity, craftsmanship, and Appalachian traditions.

Sales Tax:  You are responsible for collecting and paying sales tax to the TN Dept of Revenue.  If you have a TN Sales Tax Number, include the number with your contract.  If you do not, a Special Event Tax Form will be provided in your check-in packet.

Security:  A security gaurd is on duty at night, however, Rose Center and Mountain Makins are not responsible for any damage or loss of property.

Smoking Policy:  Absolutley NO SMOKING in the building during the festival weekend.

Hospitality Lounge:  Saturday morning 8:00am - 9:30am;  Sunday morning 9:00am - 10:30am Complimentary coffee, juice, and goodies will be available in the Prater Hall kitchen.