Scituate Art Festival
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ART & CRAFT EXHIBITOR

APPLICATION INFORMATION
& INSTRUCTIONS

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ALL EXHIBITORS must apply using our online form.

We are a juried antique, fine art and craft show. The jury for the fine art and craft portion of the show is comprised of professional artists and craftspeople as well as members of our Board.

Acceptance is based upon the quality and originality of the work as well as booth presentation.

In order to ensure a balanced and varied selection of exhibitors, we limit the number of exhibitors accepted in any single media or genre.


2024 DEADLINE   ~   FEES

Application Period: January - March 31, 2024

Fees: (2 separate checks)
$10 Non-refundable application fee.
Deposited upon receipt.
$325 Booth Fee to be deposited upon selection.

Checks payable to:

    Scituate Art Festival, Inc.
    P.O. Box 126
    North Scituate, RI 02857


ELIGIBLE MEDIA

ART:

Acrylic, Drawing, Graphics, Illustration, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Prints, Sculpture, Watercolor.

CRAFT:

Ceramics, Clothing, Fiber, Floral/Wreaths, Furniture, Giftware/Home Accessories, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Musical Instruments, Personal Care, Wood.

ANTIQUES:

Limited availability in this category. Please contact us for information about openings.
Quality antiques and collectibles. Booth appearance must be in keeping with the professionalism of the Art and Craft sections of our show.


EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • All work must be one-of-a-kind original fine art or handmade craft that is created by the exhibiting artist.
     
  • Artists must exhibit and be present with their work for duration of show. No dealers or agents.
     
  • Artists may only show work that was approved by the Jury.
     
  • Exhibitors are expected to have a 3-day inventory of work to sell.
     
  • Exhibitors supply their own 10' x 10' tent and display racks (Booth space is 11' x 11').
     
  • Tents and displays must be secured (stakes allowed) and able to withstand all weather conditions – we are a rain or shine event!
     
  • No buy/sell or mass-produced items allowed in any medium.
     
  • No do-it-yourself kits.
     
  • No booth sharing or subletting.
     
  • No food products.
     
  • A complete list of exhibitor rules is included at the bottom of our online application form.


HOW TO APPLY

Complete our online application.

Upload Four (4) Images with application:

  • Three (3) images of your current work.
     
  • One (1) image of the display that will be used at our show.
    • Booth image is required for new applicants. Do not submit an application without one.
      Professional booth appearance is an important part of our jury consideration.
       
  • JPG format only. Each image no larger than 2MB.
     
  • Label each image with your first and last name and title of work.
    (e.g., Jane Doe_Sunset on the Bay.jpg)

Mail two separate checks (payable to Scituate Art Festival, Inc.) after submitting your application:

$10.00 Non-refundable application fee. Deposited upon receipt.
$325.00 Booth Fee. Deposited upon selection. If not accepted, your uncashed check will be returned to you with your notification.

Checks payable to:

    Scituate Art Festival, Inc.
    P.O. Box 126
    North Scituate, RI 02857

 

Only complete applications, including receipt of all fees, will be juried.


2024 DEADLINES   ~   IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION PERIOD:

January – March 31

APPLICATION NOTIFICATIONS:

Jury results mailed before May 31

EXHIBITOR/SHOW INFORMATION:

Show details available about 4 weeks before show

FESTIVAL WEEKEND:

 

Booth Set-Up
 

Booth Breakdown

Registration
 

Public Festival Hours

Friday
Saturday

Monday

Friday
Saturday

Saturday
Sunday
Monday 

October 11, 2024
October 12, 2024

October 14, 2024

October 11, 2024
October 12, 2024

October 12, 2024
October 13, 2024
October 14, 2024

11am-dusk
6am-9am

After 4pm

2pm-6pm
7am-9am

10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-4pm

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