The 2024 Holiday Artist Market

Presented by: Chastain & Associates Insurance

We are limited by space, and booth sharing is allowed. If you choose to apply as a shared booth, both applicants must list their fellow vendor’s name and names must match. Additionally, parking on-site is extremely limited and vendors are encouraged to park off-site if possible. There are restrooms available, but it is a three-minute walk and has limited handicap accessibility.

Before applying to the Athens Farmers Market’s 2024 Holiday Artist Market, please read through the Rules and Guidelines listed below. Typing out your legal name in the application will be the equivalent of your signature and state that you have read, understand, and will abide by all rules and guidelines of the event. This year, we are only accepting digital applications.

We look forward to seeing your application!

2024 Holiday Artist Market Rules and Guidelines

• Applicants will be selected on the basis of the quality of the work represented in the required photographs.

• Please submit one payment for the application fee and another for your booth fee(s). Applications are not considered complete and will not be reviewed unless both fees have been received. Application fees are non-refundable.

• This is a rain-or-shine event.

• Do not display nor demonstrate artwork involving nudity.

• Exhibited work is required to remain up until the close of the Holiday Artists Market, 3PM.

• Vendors are required to have their booths setup by 9AM.

• All artists with outdoor booths must provide their own tents, displays, tables, chairs, card reader, cables (if needing electricity), and each leg of your tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight.

• All artists with booths under the pavilion must supply their own displays, tables, chairs, card reader, cables (if needing electricity), and tape if the cables need to be made trip-proof. No tents may be set up under the pavilion.

• If you require electricity, there will be an added service fee of $10. Please pay this through PayPal included with your booth fee.

• By signing the waiver (by typing your legal name) on the 2024 Holiday Artists Market Application and Guidelines you are granting permission to Athens Farmers Market Holiday Artists Market Committee to use your submitted photographs, logos, signage, images, and likeness, as well as your name, for promotional purposes in advertising for this event.

• Deadline for receipt of application and fees: October 7, 2024

• Acceptance Notification: Selected vendors will be notified on or after October 21, 2024. There will be no rolling applications. Accepted vendors will receive a vendor package two weeks before the event with a layout, parking procedures, and additional information, including food that will be available at the event. If not accepted, the booth fee will be reimbursed. Application fees will not be reimbursed.

• Most importantly, please remain upbeat, flexible, and cooperative. Our staff are here to support you and see your business thrive at this market, but we ask that you practice patience and understanding with us and your fellow vendors. We are all united by the intention of having a joyful and successful day.

Cancellations:

• Written cancellations are permitted up to 30 days prior to the market (Friday, November 1st) in order to receive a booth fee refund. Within 30 days of start of show, no refund will be issued.

All artists who wish to participate must submit:

• A signed completed application form and application fee, 4 pictures of their work, and 1 booth shot. Current Athens Farmers Market vendors do not need to send pictures.

• Only items made by the artist(s) may be sold. Resale items are not permitted and if found being sold at a booth, the artist will be asked to leave and will forfeit their booth fee.

• Only jewelry artists may sell jewelry in their booth. Artists with another media cannot also sell jewelry (e.g., but not all inclusive- potters, fiber artists, photographers, leather workers, paint artists). If an artist is found to be selling jewelry in addition to the media on their application, they will be asked to leave and they will forfeit their booth fee.

• You may not sell any medium not in your application. If found that you are selling items that have not been approved you will be asked to leave and forfeit your booth fee.

• Payment must accompany your application. If you are not accepted, your check for the booth fee(s) will be returned.

Tax Statement:

• Vendors are required by Georgia State Law to pay sales tax on any revenue made from events/markets. Vendors are responsible for collecting sales tax. Athens Farmers Market is not responsible for collecting sales tax and does not assist with this. Any and all charges payable under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes, surcharges, or other amounts assessed by state or federal governments. Taxes imposed upon or required to be paid by the Vendor shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the vendor.