San Diego Festival of the Arts 2019 Agreement This is the Artist Agreement and the Rules and Regulations of the San Diego Festival of the Arts. By agreeing to its terms, the Artist hereby makes an application to exhibit and, if selected, abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Festival. HOLD HARMLESS The Artist agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever against Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club, nor Torrey Pines Kiwanis Foundation, nor the San Diego Festival of the Arts, nor the County of San Diego, nor any Kiwanis organization, any Kiwanis member, 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 will submit an application, four 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 5 (five) of the images presented electronically via monitor. The Artist affirms that the submissions have not been substantially altered. CONTRACT FOR SPACE There is one Artist (or domestic partners showing as one) per booth. No representatives may be sent in place of the Artist. RULES AND REGULATIONS Original work: Artists will display only their own work. At least 50% of the Artists work that is visible to the public must be original. The work displayed in the Festival must be substantially similar to that work submitted in the application. Not allowed are imported, manufactured, mass produced items, kits, molds, embellished objects, commercial reproductions or Artist posters. Violation of this requirement may result in termination of display and sale. Reproductions: The Artist must number and sign all reproductions. Limited edition offset lithographs, laser reproductions, giclees, and computer generated inkjet productions only created from the Artist's original are acceptable. Attendance: Accepted Artists must exhibit during all show hours on both days. The accepted Artist must staff displays at all times during Festival hours. GENERAL CONDUCT OF FESTIVAL ARTIST Conduct Any unbecoming conduct during the show will result in immediate removal from the Festival. Booth Construction and Design: Booths must be freestanding. The Artist 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. No banners other than the Artist's general identification may be displayed. Animals: Per County of San Diego on-site rules, ther are no pets allowed on the Festival grounds. Presentation: Playing radios or mechanically reproduced sound is not permitted. Artists are prohibited from distributing literature of, or promoting in any other manner, any religious, fraternal, foundation, political, or commercial organization. Literature and information pertaining to the Artist's work is permitted. Each Artist must present a professional and congenial demeanor at all times. Smoking Prohibited: Per County of San Diego policy there is no smoking permiited on site. 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 County of San Dego management reserves the right to remove any Artist and their display for any violation of the rules and regulations of this Festival. SERVICES The contract between the Festival and the Artist is for exhibit space of one Artist, any items that the Artist 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 from the Artist Coordinator prior to the opening of the Festival. Security: The Festival provides 24 hour general perimeter and armed guard security. Artists are ultimately responsible for the security of their work and personal possessions. All Artists 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 parking area for Artists with shuttle service before and after Festival operating hours. Overnight parking is available for those who bring a trailer or similar. There is no overnight dry-camping for RV's or trailers at this parking site. Marketing: The Festival aggressively promotes itself and its participating Artists, performers, and associated events. The Artist gives permission to the Festival to use the Artists' 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 Artist Coordinator (artists@sdfestivalofthearts.com). Cancellation must be acknowledged by return e-mail from the Artist Coordinator before cancellation is officially accepted. * Unused incentives and discounts: Incentives and discounts are offered to the artist for set periods of time and through stated procedures. No credits or refunds are offered for failure to take advantage of the offers. * Refund Policy: There is no full refund. 50% refund if canceled by 5/15/18. 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 are responsible for payment of taxes to any city, county, state, or federal agency. All Artists must have a current, valid California State Board of Equalization permit. Artists without the sellers permit might be prohibited from participating in the Festival.