Free Play Florida November 19-21, 2021 Artist Application
This year Free Play Florida is back and better than ever. Join us as we celebrate the shopping malls and arcades of the 80’s with this year’s fun and funky theme, Back to the Mall! Please read all the content below as it will provide helpful information on how you can participate.
Art Requirements:
We do require at least 80% of the items sold at the artisan table to be made or customized by the attending artist. Due to a limited amount of space, artists who share a similar style of product may not be granted space to reduce frequency of comparable products. Gaming related artwork is preferred and food items of any kind are not permitted for sale.
Table Information:
Artist package includes the following:
(One) Table - 6ft long with linens
(Two) Chairs
(Two) 3-Day Passes to Free Play Florida (additional passes can be purchased through Eventeny)
Internet Connection - is an additional optional charge and not required
Pricing:
The table fee is $75.00. Internet fee, if requested is $30 for wireless or $50 for hardwired.
Payment:
Payment is due within 30 days of your official acceptance.
Cancellation/No Show:
Any cancellations need to be submitted in advance. Artists who decide to “no show” without notifying Free Play Florida will not be eligible to participate at future events.
Hours of operation:
Artist tables are expected to remain open for business throughout all three days of the event, during all posted operating hours. Delayed openings and premature closings are considered unacceptable without prior notification to and approval from Free Play Florida organizers.
Friday, November 19th 4:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, November 20th 10:00am-10:00pm
Sunday, November 21st 10:00am-4:00pm
Artist Setup:
The show hall will be open for artist setup Friday, November 19th, 2021 starting at 10 AM. All artists must check-in upon arrival to receive your table assignment and badges prior to unloading. The show hall will officially open at 4:00pm on Friday to ticket holders. Our team asks that each artist is setup and ready for ticket holders no later than 3:30pm. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
Other Information:
Restrooms are available in the ballroom lobby just outside the show floor. During select hours the venue will have food available for purchase in the ballroom lobby. Sit down dining and a quick service eatery are also available in the main lobby of the hotel. Parking for day guests is set by the venue at $15 per day, with no reentry. If you’ve booked a room at the resort it is included in your stay.
Jury Process:
Free Play Florida will be utilizing a Jury Process this year to assist in curating our participant artists. We are looking to offer our attendees a variety of different art styles and mediums with a focus on gaming and pop culture. Notifications will go out to artist applicants in August 2021. Since Free Play Florida is primarily a gaming event, we are only able to offer a limited amount of artists tables. Any artist not selected may be placed on the waitlist should a space become available.
Legal Stuff:
By submitting this application, you agree to the following terms listed as follows: I, the undersigned, agree to the terms and conditions of participating in Free Play Florida event hosted by Byte Amusement Group and release and hold harmless Byte Amusement Group from all claims, or action, which may hereafter occur by reason of any damage, loss or injury which may be sustained by the undersigned in consequences of being allowed to participate in Free Play Florida event. I also give Byte Amusement Group the right to use any photographs submitted by me or acquired from the internet for the purpose of advertising, web use and promotion of the show.
Thank you for your interest in participating at Free Play Florida.
