Forsythia Festival 2018 Agreement This is the Artist/Vendor Agreement and the Rules and Regulations of the Forsythia Festival. By agreeing to its terms, the Artist/Vendor hereby makes an application to exhibit and, if selected, abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Festival. HOLD HARMLESS The Artist/Vendor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever against the Forsythia Festival, nor Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, nor any person or organization affiliated with the show for loss, theft, damage, destruction or non-delivery of goods, display material and or other effects; nor for any injury to him/herself, employees or representatives while in the show area. SUBMISSION OF MATERIAL AND APPLICATION The Artist/Vendor will submit an application, two images representing original work, and one booth image to be considered for exhibition at the Festival. Acceptance into the Festival will be based upon a jury review of all of the images presented electronically via the application. The Artist/Vendor affirms that the submissions have not been substantially altered. RULES AND REGULATIONS Original work: Artists/Vendor will display only their own work. 100% of the Artists/Vendors work in the Festival must be original. The work displayed in the Festival must be exact to the work submitted in the application. Not allowed are imported, manufactured, mass produced items, kits, molds, embellished objects, commercial reproductions or Artist/Vendor posters. Violation of this requirement may result in termination of display and sale and eligibility in future festivals. Attendance: Accepted Artists/Vendor must exhibit during all show hours on both days. The accepted Artist/Vendor must staff displays at all times during Festival hours. Failure to do so will eliminate your ability to participate in future festivals. GENERAL CONDUCT OF FESTIVAL ARTIST/VENDOR Conduct: Any unbecoming conduct during the show will result in immediate removal from the Festival. Presentation: Each Artist/Vendor must present a professional and congenial demeanor at all times. Booth Construction and Design: Booths must be freestanding. The Artist/Vendor is expected to conform to the highest levels of design aesthetics of the booth, the Festival as a whole, and consideration for the booth and presentation of neighboring Artists/Vendor. Animals:  Unless as a registered (with papers available as proof) service animal, no pets (dogs, cats, or other) are permitted on festival grounds.  Failure to follow this policy can be cause for removal from the festival and loss privilege at future festivals without refund. ENFORCEMENT Festival Management has sole discretion to determine if any work or presentation does not meet exhibition standards and to request that such work or display be removed. Festival management or the Forsyth-Monroe County management reserves the right to remove any Artist/Vendor and their display for any violation of the rules and regulations of this Festival. SERVICES The contract between the Festival and the Artist/Vendor is for exhibit space of one Artist/Vendor, any items that the Artist/Vendor may rent from the Festival, the services listed below, and any other services/amenities that may be included by addendum. Utilities: No electricity or water is provided unless requested and purchased during the application process. Security: The City of Forsyth Police Department provides security from 11PM Friday through 5PM Sunday.. Artists/Vendors are ultimately responsible for the security of their work and personal possessions. All Artists/Vendors are advised to carry adequate theft and liability insurance. Booths may be left set-up Friday and Saturday nights. Parking: The Festival provides a designated nearby parking area for Artists/Vendors. After check-in, Artists/Vendors will be given a phone number to call for shuttle services. Marketing: The Festival aggressively promotes itself and its participating performers, and associated events. The Artist/Vendor gives permission to the Festival to use the Artists' /Vendors’ likeness, work, and display for marketing and promotion of the Festival without compensation. DEPOSIT(JURY)/CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: * Jury Fee: The application/jury fee is not refundable. * Cancellation: Notice of cancellation of exhibit space must be directed to the Program Coordinator (nadia@forsyth-monroechamber.com). Cancellation must be acknowledged by return e-mail from the Program Coordinator before cancellation is officially accepted. * Unused incentives and discounts: Incentives and discounts are offered to the Artist/Vendor for set periods of time and through stated procedures. No credits or refunds are offered for failure to take advantage of the offers. * Refund: Full refund if cancelled by 2/1/2018. NO REFUNDS IF CANCELLED AFTER 2/1/2018. There will be no refund or rain checks due to inclement weather. No refunds will be made for spaces engaged but not used, nor for discounts offered but unclaimed. TAXES Artists/Vendors are responsible for payment of taxes to any city, county, state, or federal agency