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Click here to continue to the on-line application Festival Rules and Regulations: Rules and Guidelines –Please read carefully Wilsonville Festival of Arts considers the enforcement of its rules to be our exclusive right and responsibility. Adherence to these rules during the show is necessary to maintain the quality of the show at a high level for the artists and the patrons. Non-compliance with the Rules & Guidelines can result in requests for work to be removed from display and for sale, and/or expulsion from the show and ineligibility for jurying into future shows. If an artist is removed from the show for non-compliance of the rules, no show fee refunds will be issued. All work exhibited must be original art produced by the artist. Work done by a production studio is not acceptable. Buy-sell and/or imports are not allowed. Work from kits, commercial designs, done in classes or workshops is also prohibited. All work exhibited must be for sale. Artists may exhibit work only in the category in which they were juried. Exhibited work must be consistent in style, quality, and method with juried images.
Eligible Mediums Artwork & Display - Applicants guarantee that all artwork and cottage craft products displayed is their own original creation. Buy-Sell products and mass-produced work are not allowed. The Wilsonville Festival of the Arts has the right to investigate the origins of all artwork presented. If any artwork is found to be not original of the applicant's creation, the Wilsonville Festival of the Arts has the right to refuse participation without refund. The original, creating artist or direct representative must be present both days of the Festival. If no one is present in the booth during event, the booth will be shut down until its representative returns. Artist agrees that images provided will be used for the jury process and may also be used for specific event-related publicity. Event participants agree to allow use of videos and photographs taken at event for promotional purposes. Any photos taken by the event are the property of the festival. All displayed work must have been accepted by the jury process. Work that has not been accepted during the jury process or is not approved will be removed from the festival and will jeopardize an artist’s exhibiting license. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions or concerns. If artist has sold or licensed images of his/her work which will be displayed at the Festival, they must disclose licensing through on-site public disclaimer signage stating that some of the images being presented have been licensed for reproduction and may be found at commercial sale as reproductions being sold at discounted prices. On-Site Set-Up/Strike Requirements - All applicants are required to check in prior to setting up. Booths must be set-up by 9:30 a.m., open by 10 a.m. and remain open until 6 p.m. Saturday and 5pm. Sunday. Applicants must claim their assigned booth space no later than 8:30 a.m. Saturday or it will be forfeited. Applicants are responsible for removing debris and ensuring the general cleanliness of the area surrounding their booths throughout the Festival and following its conclusion. On-Site Safety & Security - Applicants shall display all work at their own risk. Overnight security is provided, however, the Wilsonville Festival of the Arts and Visitor Information Center are not responsible for damage, theft, or loss of artwork or display furnishings. All participants are responsible for their own replacement, comprehensive, and liability insurance. Applicants must obey all pertinent safety codes and laws, including, but not limited to, fire, safety and parking regulations. Canopy tents must be fire retardant. The Wilsonville Festival of the Arts will take place rain or shine. Applicants agree to be present despite weather conditions. Each participant is responsible for preparing their displays to withstand weather fluctuations including rain and wind. Canopy tents are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Booth area- Artists/vendors must maintain their items within the designated booth area they have purchased. The City does not allow pounded staking of tents so as to protect the water and electrical systems. Water bucket weights will be provided if Artist/vendor does not have other options. Liability Disclaimer - Applicants must comply with all Festival, municipal and state rules, regulations and policies listed in this application, or policies included in the applicant acceptance notification. Any noncompliance will cause elimination and applicant may be immediately removed from the Festival with no refund of fees or compensation for expenditures. Applicants also may be barred from acceptance to future Wilsonville Festivals of the Arts events. Wilsonville Festival of the Arts and at its sole discretion, may reserve the right to refuse participation by any applicant, entertainer, food vendor or any other such participant for any reason. Wilsonville Festival of the Arts is not liable for refunds or any other liabilities whatsoever for applicant's failure to obey the rules and regulations or due to the unstable condition of the area in which the Festival is produced, caused by, but not limited to, weather, fire or other calamity, any act of nature, public enemy, strikes, statutes, ordinances of any legal authority or any other cause beyond it's control. By fulfilling application and engaging in participation, all applicants release and hold harmless the Wilsonville Festival of the Arts, the City of Wilsonville, Clackamas County, the State of Oregon, and all event sponsors from any and all liability, as outlined in the rules and regulations. |