Palm Harbor Art Festival 2017 - Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Agreement

The undersigned or assistants do hereby forever discharge and hold harmless the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Harbor Art Festival, the Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art and St. Petersburg College/Tarpon Springs Campus from any and all matters of actions, suits, damages or claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity, from any loss or damage to the undersigned property while in possession, supervision or auspices of the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Harbor Art Festival Committee and the Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,Leepa-Rattner museum of Art, St. Petersburg College/Tarpon Springs Campus, its agents, representatives or employees.



RULES & REGULATIONS:

Open to all Artists & Craftsmen who comply with the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts & Crafts Festival rules as listed:



An artist may enter as many categories as he/she wishes, but to qualify in a given category he/she must display a minimum of four pieces in that category and pay an additional jury and application fee for each category entered. 



All works must be original or reproduction works of art done by the displaying artist within the past 2 years. Paintings reproduced from the works or photographs of other artists are not considered original works of art and may not be sold.  All work must be attributed solely to the displaying artist. No ribbons previously won may be displayed. Crocheting, knitting, picture frames, velvet painting, horticulture, kit or manufactured jewelry, ceramics cast from commercial molds, candles, decoupage, art supplies, shell work, manufactured leather goods, mass produced jewelry, craft kits, commercially produced shirts, commercial displays or Giclee are not eligible to be exhibited.



All works must be available for sale.



All artists are required to check in at Artist Check-In prior to setting up their booth.



We  make every attempt to accommodate booth space requests provided on the application; however, there are no guarantees.



Artists are not limited to a maximum number of works; however, all work must be contained within the assigned space. Exhibit space measures approximately 10’6” x 10’6”. Spaces may not be shared. Each artist must provide appropriate and substantial display for indoor and outdoor exhibition.



Tents must be secured with weights only.  No spikes, nails or stakes driven in asphalt to secure tents.



No vehicles will be allowed near booth spaces. Artist parking will be located in the north-west corner of the college campus.



Your accepted application IS a commitment to show and remain for the entire event. Our success depends on you, just as your success depends on festivals. We are committed to your success and we appreciate the same regard from you. To be eligible for an award, artist must show Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm.



No refunds will be made due to the artist’s cancellation. There will be no refunds or rain date if the festival is cancelled due to weather.



Each artist is responsible for collecting Florida State and Pinellas County 7% Sales Tax and same amount must be remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue



Judges will review all eligible work displayed to determine the award.  In addition, in order for an artist to be judged, the artist name and booth number (contained in the artist packet provided at check-in) must be displayed clearly in artist booth. Judging for the award will be based on the overall quality of artwork exhibited rather than that of individual pieces. The judges will make the final decisions, based on their sole discretions Saturday afternoon and the cash award will be made based on the judges' determination. The award will be presented at the Artist/Patron Party Saturday evening.



Artists may only exhibit artwork in the medium in which he/she was accepted. Displays will be viewed by the festival committee at intervals throughout the festival. The festival committee shall have sole discretion to require the removal of work which violates Festival rules. Artists violating any festival rule must remove exhibit immediately. There will be No Refunds made to the artist. Further details and complete instructions will be e-mailed to all artists through the Zapplication email system when accepted for the festival.