San Carlos Art & Wine Faire 2017 Agreement

POLICIES: Application and participation constitutes agreement and acceptance of these policies as well as specific instructions governing the Pacific Fine Arts Festivals events. 

BEHAVIOR: Arrive on time, promptly remove vehicle to the designated parking areas as stated in your Artist Letter; stay daily for the duration, never return vehicles for loading before the stated time and complete all show days scheduled. Intoxication is intolerable, no liquor or drugs should be in evidence at any time. Absolutely no pets except service animals, loud radios, infants or small children, alcohol, drugs or smoking allowed in booth during show hours. The Art Show is a place for business. 

WEATHER: Be at the Festival no matter what the weatherman predicts. In case of rain, follow directions given by promoter on the spot. Come to the event prepared with heavy, see-through plastic and clamps to cover your work in case of rain, and install heavy weights at set up in case of wind. 

ATTITUDE: Our goal is to run a show that is fun as well as profitable for us all. As important as the search for art talent is, we do not lose sight of the need for artists who are cooperative and easy to work with. No amount of talent or ability to sell will compensate for this. 

PROMOTER COMMISSIONS: Except for the California Strawberry Festival and Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, a 10% commission is paid on all work sold as a direct result of this opportunity for public exposure including sales and commissions finalized subsequent to the show. Plan your prices to include a consideration for the promoter’s commission. You will recognize this as basically an honor system. Respect and trust are mutual and should not be abused. 

ARTIST SPACE CANCELLATIONS: Please refer to the application’s Rules/Regulations for Artist Space Cancellation policies. 

THEFT OF WORK: Although this rarely happens, theft does sometimes occur at the events. Pacific Fine Arts Festivals and the Sponsor of the Event (referred to below as “Client”) cannot be held liable by exhibitors for theft that may occur during the event. 

DISPLAY AND PRODUCTS FOR SALE: Pacific Fine Arts Festivals and/or designated agents reserve the right to restrict products offered for sale based on quality and integrity as decided by Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. There will be no displaying of “SALE” or “DISCOUNTED” signs. 

CANCELLATION OF FESTIVAL: If weather, major disaster, or other circumstances beyond the control of the Sponsor of the Event (as referred to below as “Client”) or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals cause the cancellation of the Festival, participation fees will not be returned. The Client or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals cannot be held liable by exhibitors for the failure of the event to take place.

 

Release & Hold Harmless Agreement

This agreement is entered into by and between Pacific Fine Arts Festivals (Producer), the sponsor of the event (Client) and the artist or craftsperson filling out, signing, and returning the application (Artist).

     The Artist hereby indemnifies and holds the Producer, its agents, employees and servants and the Client, its agents, employees and servants harmless from any and all claims, including costs and attorney’s fees resulting therefrom, arising out of said Artist’s participation in any and all events which have been organized by or through Producer or Client. For the purposes of this agreement, the term “participation” shall include, but not be limited to, the delivery and safety/security of equipment, merchandise, structures and arts or crafts to their designated location, the set up and display of any such structure and art or crafts, and the dismantling and removal of all such items from the area provided by or through the Producer or its agents, employees and servants or the Client or its agents, employees and servants.

     The Artist hereby expressly assumes any risk of harm or theft to the Artist, works of art or craft, guests or guests’ property arising out of their participation and the participation of other artists or agents in any given festival organized by Producer or Client, including any risk resulting from the particular location of the space designated for them by the Producer. The Artist agrees to hold harmless the Client from any and all liability for damages to persons and damages or theft of property from any source. If weather, other acts of Nature, or other reasons beyond the control of the Client or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals causes the event’s cancellation, Artist entry fees will not be returned and neither the Client nor Pacific Fine Arts Festivals will be held liable to Artists for failure of the event to take place. 

     This agreement shall be effective immediately upon execution and shall continue in effect for each and every festival that the Artist participates in that is organized by Producer during the current year.

     THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION FOR SELLING AT THE EVENT/S IS HANDCRAFTED IN THE UNITED STATES BY ME.

     I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE POLICIES SET FORTH BY PACIFIC FINE ARTS FESTIVALS AND THE RULES GOVERNING EACH EVENT.

     I AGREE TO ALLOW THE IMAGES ENCLOSED WITH MY APPLICATION TO BE USED FOR PACIFIC FINE ARTS FESTIVALS PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING.