Inverness Festival of the Arts 2018 Agreement


  • All exhibits must be suitable for one of the designated Divisions; that is, art related and in good taste.

  • Artists may only exhibit their own work. Copies of masters, advertisements or published photographs will not be accepted.

  • Division 4 entries may not be re-sales of imports and/or ready-made items.

  • Division designation may be changed at the discretion of event staff.

  • No ribbons previously won in any show may be displayed.

  • The work of only one exhibitor may be displayed in each assigned space. However, a team producing a single product may qualify as a single exhibitor. Such a team may consist of no more than two people. Both exhibitors must sign the application.

  • Moving, trading or relocating assigned space is prohibited.

  • All exhibitors must use tents in good condition, without tears or stains, and securely weighted down.

  • We do not permit tents to be staked. Tents must be weighted and have the ability to withstand strong winds.

  • Electricity is not provided.

  • You must provide your own tent, tables, chairs, lighting, weights, silent generator should you need electricity, and all supplies needed to operate.

  • Exhibitors must drop off supplies and move vehicles from setup location. Vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, golf carts) are not part of exhibit space. Vehicles must enter the area only as directed to drop off supplies.

  • Space assignments are made based on the best interest of the special event.

  • This application neither implies nor grants any preferential consideration or location.

  • No roaming exhibitors. This event is not able to support roaming exhibitors.

  • No alcohol, cigarettes, cigars or e-cigarettes in the exhibit space at any time.

  • No pets or children under the age of 18 are allowed in the exhibitor space at any time.

  • Exhibitors will be responsible to fully comply with the Florida State Sales Tax Regulations in effect during the period of the special event.

  • Once an application is accepted, there are no refunds for cancellations, for any reason.

  • You may not breakdown your booth until event completion. You will be advised as to when tear down can begin.

  • There are no refunds for inclement weather. No rain date.

  • Security will be provided from 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. Be advised, if you leave your artwork overnight, you do so at your own risk.

  • Exhibits must be ready for judging by 9:30 a.m. Saturday, and remain in place until 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

  • Ribbons will be awarded individually on Saturday to allow for display of ribbons on art works. Checks will be distributed by event staff on Sunday afternoon.

  • Exhibitors shall agree to conduct its activities upon the premises so as not to endanger any person thereon and to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Inverness, its agents, officers and employees against any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including claims for personal injury and/or death, damages, costs, liabilities, in law or in equity, or every kind of nature whatsoever.

  • WAIVER: In consideration for being allowed to participate in the City of Inverness activities for Inverness Festival of the Arts the Artist and its members, for itself, its heirs, family, personal representatives and/or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge and agree not-to-sue the City of Inverness its sponsoring agencies,  respective partners, stockholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, employees and affiliates, from all present and future claims for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death arising as a result of my participation in the Event resulting from any cause, including the ordinary negligence of the parties listed above, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur.  I understand and agree that those listed above are not responsible for any injury or property damage arising out of the Event, even if caused by their ordinary negligence.

     

    ASSUMPTION OF RISK: We understand that participation in the Event involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, serious injury and death. We are voluntarily participating in the Event with knowledge of the danger involved and agree to accept all risks of participation.

     

    INDEMNIFICATION: We also agree to indemnify and hold harmless those entities listed in paragraph one above from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorneys’ fees brought as a result of our participation in the Event and all related activities.

     

    SEVERALBILITY: We understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which the Event is taking place and agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. We further agree that any legal proceedings related to this waiver will take place in Citrus County Florida.

     

    USE OF NAME AND LIKENESS: We agree to let the parties use our name and likeness free of charge in any manner and for any purpose.

     

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: We have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, full and understand its terms and understand that we are giving up substantial rights, including our right to sue. We acknowledge that we are signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend our signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.