Policies & Procedures

Standards & Rules

• Booth sharing is not permitted
• Artists may only exhibit in the category for which they were accepted. If you wish to apply in more than one category you must submit a second set of slides, a separate application an additional SASE, and a separate application fee MUST be submitted for each additional category.
• An application is a commitment to participate. Refunds will be made according to specific guidelines found under Deposits & refunds.
• Reproductions must be signed and numbered, and marked 'reproductions', and cannot make up more than 25% of the display, must be matted and displayed in portfolio type bins.
• Work from molds, kits, imports, manufactured goods or ready made products which have been embellished, painted or decorated, dyed or batiked will not be accepted.
• Jewelry may only be shown if the artist has been accepted in the jewelry category.
• No sale signs are permitted. All signs must have a professional look. No hand written signs are permitted.
• Any willful violation or misrepresentation regarding the work as defined in our rules will result in the forfeiture of space immediately.
• All booths must be enclosed on three sides (except corners). Minimum height is 6 ft. This is a requirement. No exceptions.

Slides

• Four slides or Digital Images on CD are required for each category entered, plus a booth slide, photo or sketch. Digital images must be submitted in a JPEG or TIF format with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.
• Slides should be labeled with the artist's name, a number (corresponding to the slide descriptions), and the medium. Digital images should be similarly labeled.

Fees & Payment Schedule

Two separate, currently dated checks are required with your application as follows:

• A non-refundable application fee of $20 must accompany each application.
• A separate, currently dated commitment check in the amount of $100 must also accompany each application. This check will be deposited only if you are accepted.
• The balance of your booth fee must be returned with your contract by the due date in order to confirm your acceptance.
• A $35 handling fee will be charged for all returned checks

Cancellations & Refunds

• All cancellations must be made in writing.
• Application fees are non-refundable.
• Your $100 commitment check secures your booth and is your commitment to exhibit. These deposits are not refundable.
• If you cancel in writing 120 days prior to the show, you will receive a refund equal to 60% of your total booth fee. Cancellations made thereafter and more than 60 days prior to the show will be granted a 30% refund. Within 60 days of the show there shall be no refund.