Arts Fest Beverly 2015

Saturday, June 20, 2015, 10 am – 4 pm (RAIN OR SHINE!)

• Unless you just got an email telling you to register and pay online - DO NOT COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION - AS WE MAY NOT HAVE A SPACE FOR YOU. ARTS FEST IS SOLD OUT. THERE ARE STILL A FEW PEOPLE WHO NEED TO PAY ONLINE, SO WE ARE LEAVING THE WEBSITE UP FOR THEM TO USE.

 ***If you have any questions, please email Heather Wolsey at artsfest@beverlymainstreets.org

EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES

Exhibitors participating in Arts Fest Beverly 2015 will be responsible for all the conditions and/or rules and regulations listed below.  

DEADLINE - The online application deadline is May 1, 2015 or whenever spaces are filled, we accept on a rolling basis. Note last year we sold out very early, so please register quickly before we sell out.

FEE - The fee is $125 to register online. There is no mail in registration form. Payment is due online by credit card/PayPal when you register. 

NOTE: Until you complete payment online, we will not hold your space. We have spaces for 100+ exhibitors but they fill up quickly! Only registrations received by May 1 will be guaranteed to have the exhibitor’s name recognized in publicity materials. We reserve the right to limit the number of exhibitors by category of artwork (regardless of whether you are a returning or new exhibitor). 

REFERRAL PROGRAM - For every friend you refer who is accepted into Arts Fest and subsequently registers and participates, we will reimburse you $30 (max 3 referrals per person). Your friend must tell us on their application that you referred them; referrals will not be accepted after your friend registers. Your referral fee will be paid after the event.

ELIGIBILITY - All work must be original. Work produced  for mass resale is not acceptable.

QUALIFICATIONS - We encourage all fine exhibitors and fine handmade crafters to apply. Artwork will be accepted from the following categories: painting, print, drawing, sculpture, photography and one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, jewelry, decorative fiber, wearables, glass, furniture, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. Only limited edition prints of no more than 500 from one source, hand-pulled, signed and numbered by the exhibitor, will be permitted. Prints of photographs made from the exhibitor’s original negative must be limited to an edition of no more than 500 from one image (negative) inclusive of all sizes, signed and numbered by the exhibitor. We also encourage exhibitors to demonstrate their craft in their space. If you sell children’s items, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulations. Arts Fest Beverly reserves the right to accept or reject any application based on the above-mentioned statement of qualifications.

WEATHER – *NEW POLICY* - Arts Fest Beverly is an outdoor event, rain or shine. The event will be held outside even if it’s raining. Exhibitors must make provisions for safe-guarding of their goods in all weather conditions. Tent weights are required. 

CANCELLATION POLICY / REFUNDS - Cancellations will be accepted and refunds allowed when we are notified by email by May 9, 2015. No refunds will be allowed for any reason after May 9, 2015. Please note your refund may take us 4 weeks to process but you must notify us by email by May 9, 2015.

SPACE - Arts Fest Beverly takes place on Cabot Street in downtown Beverly, which is closed to traffic. Exhibitor spaces are approximately 10’ x 10’ and are located on the street which means the space may slope toward the curb. The use of the location is restricted to the exhibitor(s) to whom it is assigned. Spaces are assigned randomly although we will try (but not guarantee) to honor your request based on the date we receive your registration. Your space location will be given to you at check-in. Exhibitors must provide all tables, chairs, canopy, manpower and other items and materials necessary for the space setup. Electricity is not available.  Every attempt must be made to make the space as visually appealing as possible. 

SET UP & DISMANTLING - All exhibitors are responsible for their own setup and they must be ready for customers by 10am. After registering, exhibitors may unload their car or van at the booth site for easy access, then park in a free lot. Exhibitors’ display must remain within their designated space and must be set up for the duration of the event. Dismantling of the display starts at 4pm. Any exhibitor who leaves before 4pm will be barred from future Arts Fest events. All spaces must be left clean and exhibitors must supply their own trash bags for clean-up. 

INSURANCE - Arts Fest Beverly does not provide insurance to exhibitors; we recommend that exhibitors have their own insurance coverage.

SALES TAX - Exhibitors are responsible for all Massachusetts sales taxes associated with their sales.

PROMOTION - Arts Fest Beverly will do its utmost to promote attendance. Arts Fest Beverly encourages all exhibitors involved to also do their own promotion.

Before registering, please look at the map to determine if you prefer section A, B or C. Note – Kids’ activities have been moved to the food truck area by Pond St/ parking lot.

Exhibitors participating in Arts Fest Beverly 2015 will be responsible for all the conditions and/or rules and regulations listed above in the Exhibitor Guidelines. Any violation of these conditions, or any other condition imposed by staff members at the event, is cause for removal without refund. 

Register Now! 

http://www.beverlymainstreets.org/arts-fest-beverly-43.html