Winter Artisan Gift Market Online Application

ARTIST REGULATIONS

All work presented at this event must be handmade and original by the artist presenting and selling. Applications will not be considered complete if an image of the artist producing their work or of their studio is not attached. The jury committee has the final authority to determine if the artist applicant meets these guidelines.

To ensure a balanced market experience, this event will be limited to no more than:

  • 13 Jewelry Artists (or no more than 17% of participants if event capacity is not reached)
  • 3 Metal Yard Artists (or no more than 5% of participants if event capacity is not reached)
  • 5 Glass Art Artists (or no more than 8% of participants if event capacity is not reached)

ARTIST SPACE PARTICIPATION FEES

  • Sonoran Arts League Member Rate – $95
  • Non-Member Artist Rate – $130
  • 15% commission due at the close of show

Participants are responsible for transacting their own sales; the event WILL NOT offer centralized checkout.

OPTIONAL ADD ON SERVICES

  • Table Rental – $20

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations received in writing on or before October 1, 2024, receive a refund less a $35 processing fee. Artist cancellations after October 1, 2024, will not be refunded or credited.

SALES TAX & LICENSES

An Arizona Department of Revenue Transaction Privilege (Sales) is required for any/all sales, which sales are subject to City sales tax. Temporary licenses are available, if you will be conducting business for less than 30 consecutive days.

Participants are solely responsible for the collection and remittance of sales tax to the City of Scottsdale and the State of Arizona.

Transaction Privilege Tax Application: https://azdor.gov/transaction-privilege-tax/tpt-license/applying-tpt-license

City of Scottsdale Business License Application: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Licenses/business-registration-application.pdf

**Artists completing this application before their License is available should fill in the word PENDING on the license section of this application and plan to email your license number to The Holland Center once it is received.**

AVAILABLE BOOTH LOCATIONS

There are both indoor and outdoor booth options and you may request your preference on the application. Fees are the same for both. There is a limited number of indoor spaces and they are filled on a first come, first served basis.

If you are requesting an indoor booth and will be using any type of panels, be sure to indicate this on your application as we can not change booth location assignments on the day of the event and not all spaces accommodate panels.

TENT CANOPIES AND WEIGHTS (OUTDOOR VENDORS ONLY)

Artist supplied tent canopies are required for this festival. Tent weights of 40lbs or more are required on each leg of your tent. Artists who fail to properly weight their tent will not be permitted to participate in the market and will not be reimbursed. There is no staking allowed on the grounds.

BOOTH SET-UP

Indoor vendors may set up on Thursday, December 5th from 1pm- 4pm or Friday, December 6th from 7:30am-9:45am.

Outdoor vendors may set up their tent and tables on Thursday, December 5th from 2pm-4pm and load in merchandise on Friday, December 6th from 6:30am-9:45am. Please note, security will not be provided on Thursday night, so it is not encouraged for outdoor vendors to load in merchandise on Thursday. Onsite security will be provided on Friday night. Vehicles may drive up to outdoor booth spaces to unload. All vehicles must be out of the event footprint by 9:15am.

All booths must be set-up by 9:45am on Friday and Saturday morning and open by 10:00am.

BOOTH TEAR-DOWN

Tear-down may not begin until Saturday at 4:00 pm when the market ends. Vehicles may drive up to the booth space to load up products. Artist must breakdown their set-up before pulling their vehicle up.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND NEXT STEPS

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning Aug. 15, 2024. Approved artists will be emailed an acceptance letter and invoice, which is due upon receipt. A welcome packet with all event details will be emailed to each artist upon receipt of registration fee.

Any questions in advance of the welcome packet being sent out can be communicated directly to info@azfcf.org.

NEW Artist Application

(for artists who have NOT participated in an Art Market at the Holland Center before)
Winter Artisan Gift Market 2024 NEW ARTIST Application

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If you are unable to upload photos, please email them to info@azfcf.org. Be sure to include your NAME and APPLICATION PHOTOS in the subject line.
Invoices will be sent following review by the Jury Committee and must be paid upon receipt.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. I certify that all presented work is original and produced by the exhibiting artist. No "buy/sell" mass-produced component assembly, or other art that is not personally created and produced by the applying artist is permitted. Work which has been produced with commercially-acquired kits, molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted. Artists must be present throughout the entire festival in order to exhibit. Original works must account for a minimum of 50% of the booth. Reproductions/prints may not be greater than 50% of the booth. Any editions must be numbered and signed and presented as limited editions to the public. Artists will only be allowed to display and sell artwork in their booth that is reflected in their application. Artwork in mediums other than those listed on your application will not be permitted to be sold. This event is rain or shine. No refunds will issued due to weather conditions Artists may not play videos or music in their booths. All applicants are required to check in prior to setting up. Photo identification may be requested. Booths must be set-up by 9:45 AM on Friday and Saturday morning and open by 10 AM and remain open until the official close both days at 4pm. Artists located outdoors must provide their own white tents, tables (unless rented through the Holland Center), display panels and chairs. Canopy tents must be white, fire retardant, and tied down with a minimum of 40 pounds of weight on each leg at all times. Complete rules and regulations will also be included in acceptance information and artists agree to abide by all rules/regulations to ensure a quality event for all participants. By participating, artist acknowledges photographs and/or video may be taken during the event of their booth, work, or person and used for future festival marketing materials.

If you are having trouble submitting your application, please be sure ALL areas marked with a RED * are completed. If you do not receive a SUCCESS note after SUMBIT, your application did not go through to us. Certain browsers have issues with certain forms, we recommend you use CHROME to complete this one. If you still aren't having any luck, don't throw your computer out the window. Please send an email to info@azfcf.org with your photos and contact information and we will get in touch. THANK YOU!

RETURNING Artist Application

Winter Artisan Gift Market 2024 RETURNING Artist Application
Invoices will be sent following review by the Jury Committee and must be paid upon receipt.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. I certify that all presented work is original and produced by the exhibiting artist. No "buy/sell" mass-produced component assembly, or other art that is not personally created and produced by the applying artist is permitted. Work which has been produced with commercially-acquired kits, molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted. Artists must be present throughout the entire festival in order to exhibit. Original works must account for a minimum of 50% of the booth. Reproductions/prints may not be greater than 50% of the booth. Any editions must be numbered and signed and presented as limited editions to the public. Artists will only be allowed to display and sell artwork in their booth that is reflected in their application. Artwork in mediums other than those listed on your application will not be permitted to be sold. This event is rain or shine. No refunds will issued due to weather conditions Artists may not play videos or music in their booths. All applicants are required to check in prior to setting up. Photo identification may be requested. Booths must be set-up by 9:45 AM on Friday and Saturday morning and open by 10 AM and remain open until the official close both days at 4pm. Artists located outdoors must provide their own white tents, tables (unless rented through the Holland Center), display panels and chairs. Canopy tents must be white, fire retardant, and tied down with a minimum of 40 pounds of weight on each leg at all times. Complete rules and regulations will also be included in acceptance information and artists agree to abide by all rules/regulations to ensure a quality event for all participants. By participating, artist acknowledges photographs and/or video may be taken during the event of their booth, work, or person and used for future festival marketing materials.

If you are having trouble submitting your application, please be sure ALL areas marked with a RED * are completed. If you do not receive a SUCCESS note after SUMBIT, your application did not go through to us. Certain browsers have issues with certain forms, we recommend you use CHROME to complete this one. If you still aren't having any luck, don't throw your computer out the window. Please send an email to info@azfcf.org with your photos and contact information and we will get in touch. THANK YOU!

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Winter Artisan Market