Artists - Painters and Photographers Only

The Piedmont Physic Garden (PPG) has secured scholarship funds for painters and photographers who participate in the Environmental Art and Music Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Union, SC. 

 

This is a unique opportunity to display and/or sell your work, gain visibility and be part of an awesome community event.

 

We're able to make this special offer to artists whose applications are accepted. 

 

We will waive application and booth rental fees for all scholarship recipients.

 

Once accepted, each scholarship recipient will receive a free 10 by 10 booth space to display your work during the full time period of the festival which runs from 10 AM to 4 PM.  You will display your artwork in your booth space.  In addition, you may sell your artwork from your booth.  

 

You will need to provide your own tent for your booth space, for displaying your artwork only, or for both display and sale of your artwork.  

 

Each scholarship recipient will also have the option to participate in our Festival Exhibit, which is open to all painters and photographers. 

 

The Festival Exhibit will award cash prizes and ribbons for first, second and third place winners as well as a People’s Choice award.

 

If you elect to participate, in the Festival Exhibit, you may enter one or two pieces, and those must be prominently displayed with your artwork in your booth space. No other arrangements will be made. 

 

Art is at the center of the festival. In addition to painters and photographers, you can also expect vendor artisans whose products are either made of sustainable materials - wood, flowers, natural vegetation, rocks, etc. - or reflect that theme. We love woodworking, jewelry, basketry, art, weaving, glasswork, pottery, clothing and more. 

 

The festival will be held on the grounds of Piedmont Physic Garden in the heart of downtown Union. Parking is free and the event includes a children's area, live music, an art exhibit and food trucks.

 

Vendor Agreement

The undersigned does hereby release, and forever discharge, and hold harmless, the ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND MUSIC Festival organizer(s) and/or sponsor(s), the Piedmont Physic Garden, the City of Union, and any entity and or person(s) from any and all manner of actions, suits, damages or claims of any kind whatsoever arising from any theft, loss or damage to the person or property of the undersigned while in possession or under the supervision during the ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND MUSIC Festival, and hereby consents to the enforcement of all rules of this event. Furthermore, the undersigned vendor hereby certifies that all work displayed is handcrafted and created by the seller. Participant understands that any mass-produced item on display can cause expulsion from the festival. There will be no refunds for vendor cancellation or inclement weather cancellation. I understand that it is my responsibility to pay all required local and South Carolina retail taxes.

Before participating in the Environmental Art Festival, vendors must obtain and send a Certificate of Insurance that includes the Environmental Arts Festival as a named additional insured under a policy that covers property damage and personal injury arising as a result of the vendor’s or third-party action. Under no circumstances will the ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND MUSIC Festival organizer(s) and/or sponsor(s), the Piedmont Physic Garden or the City of Union be responsible for any damage to vendor or vendor’s products and vendors agree to hold them harmless from any and all liability arising out of vendor’s acts and/or omissions.

Under no circumstances does the ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL organizer(s) and/or sponsor(s), the Piedmont Physic Garden or the City of Union, warrant or guarantee the safety of the booth, its contents or individuals. Security for your merchandise, booth and property are your responsibility. Please be watchful and be a good neighbor.

 

Vendor Policy Acceptance

___ I have reviewed the ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND MUSIC Festival vendor and booth policies and agree to abide by what has been outlined.
___ I understand that as a festival vendor I represent the festival and will act as an example to the community, and that I am vending at my own risk. I agree to be responsible for my own safety, protection of belongings and actions. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND MUSIC Festival organizer(s) and/or sponsor(s), the Piedmont Physic Garden, the City of Union, and any person(s) or entity holding legal title to the lands upon which this event is being held, from any claims of any kind whatsoever arising from my participation as a vendor in this festival.