Booth Artisan Guidelines
The deadline for 2010 was March 4th.
On line applications for next year will be available in January of 2011.
You are welcome to review the guidelines for 2010 below or as a PDF file.
2010
Please add our email, "staff@AnacortesArtsFestival.com" 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.
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. Vendors will also have vehicle ID tags and limited set-up times.
How to apply
We accept Internet applications only. There is a $25 application fee. To apply, complete the online form with your images in JPEG format (1024 x 768 pixels). If your submission is not to our specifications, we will reject it and you must submit another $25 application fee to re-apply.
Screening Process:
Deadline March 4, 2010
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
Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be emailed to you by March 23, 2010.
Booth Fees
Booth Fees for accepted Booth Artisans due by April 27, 2010. Booth fees for all accepted artists are: $300 for each 10' x 10' space.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after May 6, 2010.
Earl Olsen of Earl Olsen Photography
won the $2,000 Best of the Fest award.
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 location notification:
May 18 via Email
You will be notified of your booth location by Email on May 18. Booth locations are assigned on a first-come/first-served basis determined by when we receive your booth payment.
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.
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/
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.
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 Cornelia's Garden for the Creativity Award; and $600 for six block awards with the Chamber of Commerce.