Arts Fest Beverly 

Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10 am – 4 pm (RAIN OR SHINE!)

• RETURNING EXHIBITORS/NEWLY JURIED EXHIBITORS: If you are a returning exhibitor who has exhibited at Arts Fest in the past 3 years, or a new exhibitor whose work has just been juried and accepted by email, please complete the online registration form below. Note exhibitors that have been to Arts FEst in the past 3 years do not have to be juried, but they do need to register and pay online. Pay online by credit card using PayPal or your regular credit card if you don't have a PayPal account. Thanks!

• NEW EXHIBITORS: If you are a new exhibitor or you have not attended in the past 3 years, you must be juried and accepted before you can register and pay online. - Email us at least 3 images of your work and 1 image of your booth (or email us a link to your website/etsy). Send your email to: artsfest@beverlymainstreets.org with the subject: AFB Submission. There is a 10mb limit on emails. - Within 3 weeks of us receiving your email, the jury will review your work and we will let you know the jury’s decision. If you are accepted, we will give you the go-ahead to register online. 

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

• Note - last year we sold out very early and had to turn away artists because we were full. If you want to attend, please register and pay now (or once you have been juried and accepted) so we can reserve your space. Thanks!

 

EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES

Exhibitors participating in Arts Fest Beverly 2014 will be responsible for all the conditions and/or rules and regulations listed below.  

FEE - The online application deadline is May 9, 2014 or whenever spaces are filled. Note last year we sold out very early, so please register quickly before we sell out. The fee is $100 to register online. There is no mail in registration form. Payment is due online by credit card/PayPal when you register. 

DONATION REQUEST - Every year our costs for Arts Fest increase, and we are trying to keep the registration fee the same low price. To raise money to offset our costs, the Arts Fest committee is respectfully asking exhibitors to donate a small item for the gift baskets we will be selling raffle tickets for during the event. It's also a great way for you to show off your work and reach new customers! Suggested donation items: small piece of your merchandise or gift certificate. Please give us your donation at Arts Fest check in.

NOTE: Until you complete payment online, we will not hold your space. We have spaces for 120 exhibitors but they fill up quickly - last year we had to turn many artists away because we sold out so early! Only registrations received by April 25 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 $25. 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 - Arts Fest Beverly is an outdoor event. We have indoor locations reserved on Cabot Street in the event of rain; we will communicate with all exhibitors by email as we get closer to the event regarding weather issues. Exhibitors must make provisions for safe-guarding of their goods in all weather conditions. 

CANCELLATION POLICY / REFUNDS - Cancellations will be accepted and refunds allowed when we are notified by email by May 9, 2014. No refunds will be allowed for any reason after May 9, 2014. Please note your refund may take us 3-4 weeks to process but you must notify us by email by May 9, 2014.

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 or B.

Exhibitors participating in Arts Fest Beverly 2014 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