Booth Artisan Guidelines - 2012
Applications are now available.
Please read the guidelines below, then complete the online form.
The guidelines below are also available as a PDF file.
2012
Please add our email to your email address book so that you can receive information from us.
Be sure to mark our deadline dates on your calendar and give us a call if you don't hear from us.
How to apply
We accept Internet applications only. There is a $25 application fee. To apply, submit the online form with your images in JPEG format (1024 x 768 pixels) - images formatted for ZAPP® are acceptable.
Screening Process:
Deadline March 1, 2012
The screening process includes the projection of three images on a large screen. Your works are evaluated on originality, quality, and marketability; therefore high quality, clear representations can determine if you are accepted into our show. This may be your only representation of your product.
Each applicant must provide us with three high quality images: two of your product and one booth image with your work attractively displayed. We will accept and jury one primary media per application.
Notification of Acceptance
Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be emailed to you by March 20, 2012.
Booth location notification:
May 17, 2012 via Email
You will be notified of your booth location by Email on May 17. Booth locations are assigned on a first-come/first-served basis determined by when we receive your booth payment.
Booth Fees
Booth Fees for accepted Booth Artisans are due by April 17, 2012. Booth fees are: $300 for each 10' x 10' space.
Commission / Tally Sheets / Tax Reporting
Our commission format is 10% of all sales. We use daily Tally sheet totals. We will also allow the use of cash registers for recording sales. Collection and reporting of Washington State Sales Tax are your responsibility.
UBI (tax identification) is required by Washington State. Booth Fees cannot be accepted without a UBI #. For more information call 800-647-7706. Web site: http://dor.wa.gov/
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after May 3, 2012.
Food Category
Food categories must obtain necessary food/food handling permits through the WSDA, USDA, FDA or the Skagit County Health Department. We will have to have a copy of your license before you can set up. For complete information contact www.skagitcounty.net/health or call (360) 336-9380 ext 3402.
Booth Artisans are located on Commercial Avenue
between 4th Street and 10th Street
Detailed street map (165k
PDF)
For more information about Anacortes and getting to
the Festival, see Maps and Directions.
Credit Cards
We will accept Visa or MasterCard for payment of your booth fees and commissions.
Booth Appearance
Your booth must be designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. Exhibitors must maintain sufficient quantities of merchandise throughout the weekend. All booths will be viewed during the weekend to ensure that screening standards have been upheld. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Please do not bring animals.
Insurance
The Anacortes Arts Festival expects booth artisans to carry their own insurance. You do not need to send us a copy of your policy.
Security
The Festival maintains good security; however, we are not responsible for loss or damage. We hire security to walk the Festival grounds on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and early morning hours; however, we recommend removing your product from your booth each evening.
Awards totaling $3,600
Each year the Anacortes Arts Festival Board recognizes outstanding Booth Artisans. Last year the Anacortes Arts Festival matched funds with three sponsors for $3,600 in cash awards: $2,000 for Best of the Fest with Wells Fargo Bank; $1,000 with Puget Sound Energy for the Creativity Award; and $600 for six partnership awards with the Chamber of Commerce.
won the $2,000 Best of Fest award