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The Old Town Art Show Exhibitor Information

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Art Show Standards

Jury Process

Rules & Guidelines

REAL ART | REAL ARTISTS

The Old Town Art Show is being held on Palm Sunday Weekend at Francis Field, Saint Augustine, Florida.

You are invited to apply to this carefully juried, reasonably priced, two-day event that is open to all artists and craftsmen. The Old Town Art Show is produced by artists for artists; we understand your needs!

Saint Augustine, the "Nation's Oldest City", is a coastal community located in the Northeast corner of Florida. The city has received numerous accolades including National Geographic - "Best of the World - 2013", Retirement Living - 5 Best Places to Retire, Smithsonian - 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013, and Fodor's Best Small Towns List. The metro population, according to the 2012 US Census, is over 200,000.

ART SHOW INFO

Old Town Art Show
Saturday & Sunday, Palm Sunday Weekend

March 23 + 24, 2024

Francis (Events) Field
25 West Castillo Drive
Saint Augustine, FL

Show Hours:
Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm

Application Deadline:
January 12, 2024

Set-up:
Friday, ~ noon - 7p
Saturday, ~ 7p - 9a

Please check in at the registration tent for your space assignment prior to unloading. Exhibitors may drive onto the field to unload/load at their space.

Break-down:
Sunday ~ 4p - 9p

All exhibits must be removed from the field by 9:00 pm. The exhibit area must be left clean and free of trash at breakdown. Driving onto the field will not be permitted until all customers have left the area.

CORRESPONDENCE

In the interest of "going green" and reducing our use of paper products, all correspondence will be sent via email. Please include a valid email address on your application.

APPLICATION

Applications are open on Zapplication.org.

BOOTH FEES

Application Fee (non-refundable): $30.00

12 x 12 single booth: $325.00
After 2/29 $375.00

24 x 12 double booth: $650.00 (limited)
After 2/29: $700.00

Corner: Quad set-up, all spaces will have two sides open

DEADLINE

Application Deadline: January 12, 2024

Notification will be via email the week of January 22, 2024

Applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline until the art show fills.

Booth Payment Deadline: February 29, 2024
Booth fees must be received by the payment deadline to avoid the late fee.

Late fee: $50.00. All booth fee payments received after the payment deadline must include the late fee.

ART SHOW STANDARDS

All items offered for sale must be the original work of the exhibitor. The work exhibited and booth design must be consistent with the quality and style of work represented in the submitted images.

JURY PROCESS

All applications will be juried after the deadline in the order in which they are received. Applicants will be notified of their status within 14 days of the deadline. A waitlist is kept by category.

For tips and advice on jury images please read this article: How to Better Your Jury Images by Ryder Gledhill, Professional Jury Photographer.

BOOTH DISPLAY

Booth displays are to be professional, neat, and attractive. Canopies must be white. Tables must be covered to the ground. Exhibitors are responsible for securing their booth properly.

PARKING

Free parking is available for exhibitors in the parking lot on the south side of the field. A parking pass will be available at check-in. There is no parking on the field. All vehicles must be off the field by 9:15 am.

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RULES & GUIDELINES

All items for sale must be the original work of the exhibitor. No buy/sell, imports, kits, or commercial products. Management reserves the right to remove any exhibit/exhibitor without refund and without recourse.
Items exhibited and offered for sale must be consistent with submitted images and in the accepted category only. You will be asked to remove any items in your booth NOT approved during the application process.
Exhibitors may not sublet or share booth space.
An accepted application is a commitment to attend. Cancellations must be in writing and submitted to our office 45 days prior to the art fest. No credits or refunds within 45 days of the art show. A $50.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from any refund/credit issued.
The art show is rain or shine; set-up is on the grass. Exhibitors are responsible for securing their booth properly with stakes and heavy weights.
$35.00 fee for all returned checks.
Exhibits/exhibitors must not extend beyond the allotted 12 x 12 space.
Exhibitors may not advertise “sale” items or discounted work. No handwritten signs.
Submitted images may be used for publicity purposes. Receipt of images grants permission.
Security will be provided, however, Holiday Art Shows, Inc. shall not be liable or responsible for any items lost, stolen, or damaged.
An application fee is required to process applications and is, therefore, non-refundable.
Holiday Art Shows reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules.

HOST HOTEL

Over the years, we have found that you will get a better price by shopping online for a hotel. We highly suggest booking very early as this is a holiday weekend and the hotels and air B&B's fill up early.

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CAMPING

There is no RV/Camper overnight parking available. We can highly recommend two local campgrounds; North Beach Camp Resort and Anastasia State Park. Both are just a short drive from the show and offer spacious campsites with full hookups.

North Beach Camp Resort

Anastasia State Park

SALES TAX

Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax to the Florida Department of Revenue. The sales tax rate is 6.5%.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING

We are planning a very aggressive advertising and marketing campaign which will include; social media, newspapers, magazines, signage, and banners in the Saint Augustine area, as well as, neighboring communities.