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Application

Community Partners

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Deadline: Feb 15, 2021 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Feb 01, 2021 10:00 am - Mar 07, 2021 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Stuart, Florida
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Free

About the event

A hometown celebration of local arts and culture, the 2-day event provides the area with exceptional fine art and craft exhibitors, culinary arts, hands-on activities for the family, and a variety of live musical and theatrical performances. From its genesis in 1988, ArtsFest has become one of the Treasure Coast’s most beloved and best-attended community events attracting arts patrons, collectors, residents, and visitors to the City of Stuart during Florida's busy winter season. ArtsFest Stuart has been chosen annually as a Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" since 2016! ArtsFest showcases fine artists hailing from all around the country in the juried art show, and talented musicians with local and regional followings. As a community-based arts organization, we seek to shine a spotlight on the many cultural assets in our community and bring fun, hands-on, free activities to all who attend. ArtsFest is a major source of revenue for the Arts Foundation each year and with the revenues received through admission, sponsorship and other donations, provides support to our entire arts and cultural community. To find out more about the Arts Foundation’s many programs, including our artists’ registry, arts education programs and the Court House Cultural Center, visit .
The Arts Foundation for Martin County
The Arts Foundation for Martin County
The Arts Foundation for Martin County
The Arts Foundation for Martin County

About the application

The Arts Foundation for Martin County invites businesses and organizations along the Treasure Coast to be a Community Partner at the longest running arts festival in Martin County – celebrating the arts for 34 years! While we are looking forward to our in-person event in beautiful downtown Stuart, FL, we recognize the importance of offering a virtual option for our guests that are not comfortable attending in person this year. A virtual component to any event is the way of the future, creating additional experiences, expanding sales markets and more, but will never replace the excitement and joy of attending in-person festivals. Our virtual component this year, ArtsFest at Home, will open new markets for your business or organization and reach buyers for more time than just the weekend event so that you, our partners, are as successful as possible. We all love the in-person festival experience and are eagerly looking forward to ArtsFest 2021 on February 20 & 21, 2021! A quick look at ArtsFest at Home: • There are no risks when creating a shop page. You only have to add videos, photos, products, etc. and it doesn’t take long to set up. • Gives patrons the opportunity to purchase from exhibiting artists and vendors through an integrated shopping cart (similar to Etsy and Amazon shopping experiences). • Guests can talk to the Exhibitors, tour their businesses, view their booths and more all from the safety and comfort of their home. • There is no additional "booth fee" to be part of ArtsFest at Home, it's a package deal with the in-person festival invitation. • ArtsFest at Home will include special programming to encourage patron visitation

Terms & Conditions

Deadlines Application Deadline: January 31, 2021 Acceptance Notification: February 5, 2021 Event Dates: In Person Festival Dates & Hours: Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21, 10 am – 5 pm ArtsFest at Home Dates: February 1 - February 28, 2021 Fees: ArtsFest at Home ONLY: FREE Booth Fee (in person & virtual): $250** Booth Fees (if applicable) due upon approval and no later than February 5, 2021. **Due to a generous supporter, we have 10 spaces. available at no cost on a first come first serve basis. Rules / Regulations for ArtsFest (In Person): 1. Participants MUST be a Non-Profit Organization, school club, community arts related organization, or similar, serving Martin County, Florida and/or the Treasure Coast area. 2. Booth fees are $250* and include a 10' x 10' white tent, table, 2 chairs, and admission for volunteers. Space is limited to a 10' x 10' area. Additional space may be requested depending on use. *Fee may be waived if providing hands-on activity or service for festival patrons at discretion of the ArtsFest Committee. **Due to a generous supporter, we have 10 spaces. available at no cost on a first come first serve basis. 3. Guidelines for organizations with coupons or samples: • Organizations' staff may not walk into the crowd to pass out information. • All information about product must be dispersed within the booth space. • Only approved products and information as described in the vendor sign-up sheet may be dispersed from booth space. If organization disperses any additional items without written approval from ArtsFest Event Director, the booth may be shut down immediately and no refund will be considered. • No sales of food, beverage, or goods is permitted. High School clubs may sell artwork ONLY. 4. Corporate sponsors of your organization may not post signs, banners, or handouts from the booth unless they are also a corporate sponsor of The Arts Foundation for Martin County. 5. Your display tent must be open and manned during ALL normal ArtsFest Operating Hours (Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm). Any closed or unmanned booth will be shut down for the remainder of the event and no refund considered. 6. Exhibitors are required to decorate their booth space appropriately. You will be responsible for tablecloths, table skirting, and signage. Signage may not be placed outside of the booth area. 7. ArtsFest is not responsible for any valuables left in your area. Please secure your belongings at night. Rules/Regulations for ArtsFest at Home (virtual component): • All booth fees must be paid in full to exhibit at ArtsFest both the in-person event and ArtsFest at Home. • Marketplace must be set up by January 31, 2021. • Videos and photos showcasing your business or organization and related products should be included • Special promotions or deals to patrons is encouraged What is included with ArtsFest at Home marketplace? • Unlimited images and videos • Bulk image upload avoiding that tedious one-at-at-time process • Live Zoom Chat with virtual attendees or they make an appointment to Chat with you • Integrated Shopping Cart within ArtsFest at Home. Similar to shopping on Amazon - buy many items and pay one time. Eventeny analytics show that 78% of virtual attendees buy from multiple artists in 1 transaction. • Payments are processed through Stripe. Orders/shipping, money, email database and sales tax info all sent automatically to each artist, privately of course. • The Eventeny platform automatically adjusts for online traffic - surging bandwidth when needed to eliminate slow down or crashing of website. It is hosted on Amazon servers for state-of-the-art support. • Internal messaging service so artists can talk with each other within the ArtsFest at Home site • ArtsFest at Home will begin about two weeks before ArtsFest (for advanced shopping & buying) and continue after the in-person festival. The after-festival timing is still being determined in ways that maximize artist sales. • Maybe best of all, once you build your ArtsFest at Home Store, then any other virtual art festival you participate in who uses Eventeny can automatically add your Store. Or if you have already participated in an art festival on Eventeny's platform then it rolls to ArtsFest at Home. No work on your part - unless you want/need to edit your Store. • Tech support is available, although if you can handle ZAPP, PayPal, or your own eCommerce store you will love the ArtsFest at Home interface. Eventeny Video Tutorials are available on the following topics: • Profile & Zoom • Adding products • Bulk upload • Product variations • Payout method Refunds: ArtsFest strives to make refunds available that are fair and agreeable to both parties. Requests for refunds must be in writing, faxed or emailed for a refund. The following refund schedule will apply: Prior to January 31, 2021: Booth fees will be refundable minus $50. After January 31, 2021: No refunds given. Your submission of this application creates an obligation and expectation for you to exhibit and participate in the festival according to the itemized guidelines. Please complete questions below to agree to terms. Once application has been reviewed, a follow up email will be sent with any follow up questions and payment instructions (if applicable).

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What level of partiicpation is your organization interested in?
  • Please select type of organization:
  • *Please attach your Non-profit 501-C3 or 501-C6 Form here.
  • Have you participated in ArtsFest before?
  • Please provide a brief statement of the activities within your booth. This information may be referred to for promotional purposes to attract attendees and help you reach your goals:
  • Do we have permission to publish your website, logo and/or photos?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
Community Partners
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ArtsFest Stuart at Home
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