Artist Market Information
The open-air Artist Market is an integral part of AthFest. Booths feature fine arts and crafts for sale. Exhibited work may include ceramics, drawings and watercolor, paintings, folk art, furniture, photography, glasswork, handmade musical instruments, jewelry, mixed media, prints, woodwork, or sculpture. No commercial “kit” products, factory-made items, or found objects will be accepted. Please visit AthFest.Com for more information and pictures of last year’s festival.
Awards:
- Best in show-$500
- Second Place-$250
- 5 merit awards-$100/each
Creativity and craftsmanship are integral to the Artist Market. All work must be the original creation of the submitting artist. Therefore, commercial work more suitable for a vendor booth will be referred to our vendor relations contact. Vendors do not go through judging, are not eligible for prizes, and may have booths larger than10 x 10.
It is imperative that you send images that clearly and accurately represent the quality of the work you intend to show at the market. If you have presented your work at festivals before, please also send views of your booth. We hope to attract high quality work in as wide a variety of mediums as possible.
All submissions must be postmarked by April 1st, and will be reviewed by a jury of respected local artists and members of the Athfest organization. After the submission period closes, the jury will meet to select artists and selected artists will be notified by April 22nd.
Download the Submission Guidelines and Artist Market Application (pdf)
Artist Market Booths
- All booth spaces are 10 x 10, and the artist must supply their own tents, tables, lights and fans, extension cords, seating and display materials
- Electricity will be provided
- Some security will be provided overnight. However, AthFest will not be liable for any damage, theft, injury or weather-related damage incurred during the festival. Your signature on the Artist Market
Application signifies your acceptance of these parameters.
Fees:
- Application Fee (per artist): $20
- Booth Fees: $130 per booth
◦ Booth-Sharing:
- Booths may be shared by up to 3 artists, but each artist must submit a separate application. (i.e., selection is based on the individual artist)
- There is a $20 booth sharing fee per each additional artist, for listing additional artist profiles in the program. This will be returned to additional artists if not selected.
Sales Information:
- Athfest does not charge a sales commission. Collection, reporting and payment of state sales tax is your responsibility.
For more info, contact:
AthFest
Attn: Artist Market
P.O. Box 327
Athens, GA 30603
Download the Submission Guidelines and Artist Market Application (pdf)
Submit any questions to Sean Cook, Artist Market Chair, via e-mail to arts
athfest
com (artsathfestcom)
