Liberty Hill Sculpture Celebration October 7th 2017
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Artisan Market Information
and Application
This Artisan Market is a juried handcraft show to be held in conjunction with the Celebration of the International Sculpture Symposium, the legacy of which resides in the International Sculpture Park in Liberty Hill. The Celebration serves to raise funds and bring awareness of the Sculpture Park’s needs to the local community.* The Celebration will feature working public demonstrations by local sculptors, International Sculpture Park tours, food trucks, a car show, and the Artisan Market. We expect attendees from Liberty Hill and surrounding communities, and the central Texas art community.
The Celebration will be held outdoors at Lions Foundation Park (355 TX-332 Loop, Liberty Hill, TX 78642) on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Artisan Market will be set up in a central location between the sculptors and the food trucks. Free parking for vendors is available on site.
In addition to a booth fee of $25, you are also asked to donate an item for the art auction to be held Saturday afternoon. On your application, please provide a description and retail dollar value of the item you will donate to the Foundation for the auction at the Celebration. Be advised that a retail value minimum of $25 is required for participation in the Market.
Please only apply if the products you intend to sell are handcrafted by you to be on the Artisan Market vendor list.*Other Vendors may now apply to be considered to encourage greater participation and may be limited to one representative per market item. First come first served.
Thank you for your interest in our Artisan Market and Vendor Booths.
info- Susan - (512-525-4123) sbarnes@libertyhill.txed.net
Vendors and Auction contact/ Vendor Set-up info-- Nancy (512-585-8860) nanamorse@gmail.com
Booth Rules and General Information
- All booths are 12x12 outdoor spaces organized in Lions Foundation Park, 355 TX-332 Loop, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. You will be notified of your location upon arrival for setup.
- Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, tie downs and/or minimum 30 lbs. of weights per tent leg, and anything else required to set up and maintain an outdoor booth.
- Booths have extremely limited access to electricity. Please bring your own outdoor extension cords and/or power strips if needed. Note booths requiring electricity will be charged an additional $15 for the day.
- Vendors are required to be present at their booth for the duration of the event.
- No formal security will be available. You are responsible for your own property.
- Booth fees and auction donations are non-refundable.
- Each vendor is responsible for taking their own payments and have sales tax ID. Please bring any change you will need as there will be no central cash register or cash on hand.
- Booth set up is from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event, the show opens at 9:00 a.m., and breakdown may begin at 2:00 p.m. If additional setup time is required, please contact Susan Barnes to arrange for an earlier start
- Volunteers may be available to help with set-up and breakdown; however, their numbers will be limited so please plan on providing your own help.
- All vendors are encouraged to advertise the show on their own websites, social media sites, at craft shows or other appropriate places. We will also post an updated list of vendors and their websites as we receive them.
Application Information & Deadlines
1. Applications must be received by us via mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 24. 2017. Note this is NOT a postmark date; we must have your completed application, payment, and photographs in hand by this date. (*email on exception)
2. All vendors are required to submit no more than four photographs representative of the work they will be selling at the Market. If more than one type of item is sold, please submit photos of all types of items.
3. All applicants will be contacted via email regarding their acceptance on or before Sept 30 2017. The selection process will be juried. While no one is guaranteed product exclusivity, our goal is to avoid excessive overlap in the type and style of items offered throughout the Artisan Market. Also our focus is hand crafted quality items, but price range will vary to suit a wide range of consumers.
4. Payment is due with the application. If you are selected, your check will be deposited on or before Oct 1. (If you are not selected, your check will be returned after the event.)
5. A photograph of the auction item you are donating is due no later than September 30,2017, to allow for preparation of the silent auction. **The item itself is due to the organizer by 9:00 a.m. on October 7. You will receive a receipt for your tax purposes showing the donation to the Foundation (a 501c3 organization) and the value it received at auction.
6. We request that vendors only sell items consistent with those submitted on this application.
Terms and Conditions
By applying for a space at the Artisan Market, you signify that you agree to the following terms and conditions:
- **Changed for Vendors- Only approved mass-produced or commercially manufactured consumer goods are allowed. Items not detailed in the “Product Description” on your registration form will not be allowed. Artisans in violation will be asked to remove any such items immediately.
- Artisans and vendors are expected to participate for the duration of the day. Set up must be completed and vehicles removed from market area by 9:00 a.m. on event day. No breakdown of your display may begin before 2:00 p.m. when the Market closes.
- Artisans and vendors must ensure that they have adequate liability and property insurance and assume full responsibility for any damages while at the Park. Artisans agree to hold harmless the Liberty Hill Development Foundation and those acting on its behalf against any claims arising from or during their participation at the Celebration Market. Neither the Liberty Hill Development Foundation nor its representatives will be liable for any loss or damage that may occur to the vendor, the vendor’s employees or property for any reason.
- Artisans/vendors will submit $25 booth fee ($40 with electricity) with the application. Failure to do so will cancel your application.
- Artisans and vendors agree to donate one item with a minimum retail value of $25 for the auction. A photograph of the item will be submitted no later than Sept.24, and the actual item will be delivered to the Liberty Hill Development Foundation or its representative on October 7. Failure to provide the item pictured does not release the Artisan/vendor from this obligation.
- If it is necessary to cancel the event for any reason, neither the Liberty Hill Development Foundation nor those acting on its behalf will provide any compensation for loss of income, nor will Artisan/vendor’s fees or auction item be refunded.
- Neither the Liberty Hill Development Foundation nor its representatives assume responsibility for the security of the the artisan/vendor. The Artisan’s /vendors booth, or its contents at any time.
- Neither the Liberty Hill Development Foundation nor its representatives will be liable for any loss or damage that may occur to the Artisan/vendor the Artisan/vendor employees or property for any reason.
- All artisans/vendors are responsible for appropriate permits, required product labels, and collection of all appropriate sales tax. Artisans are responsible for their own credit/debit services and related fees.
- We reserve the right to deny participation without refund to a vendor who displays inappropriate items for this event.
- No pets on property or in vehicles please.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.
Liberty Hill Sculpture Celebration
Artisan Market Vendor Application
Event Date: Saturday October 7, 2017, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine
Foundation Park, 355 TX-332 Loop, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Business Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________State______Zip____________
Contact person: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________ Website: facebook-______________________
Email:______________________________________________________________________________
Specific Description of what you will be offering for sale:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description and estimated retail value of item for auction:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I would like to reserve ____12X12 Artisan Vendor Space(s) @ 25.00 each $______25.00***Access to electricity +15.00 fee ________
Total amount due $ ____
Make checks payable to LH Development Foundation and mail with form and photographs to , 423 Rolling Block, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. Please label your payment as “Artisan Market”. Remember to include up to four photographs representative of your work. (email Nancy nanamorse@gmail.com )Your complete application is due Sept 24 and you will be notified of your selection for participation by Sept 30, 2017
I agree to the terms and conditions for the Sculpture Celebration Market:
Authorized Signature: ______________________________________________________