Arts Vendor Application
About the application
The Kingsport ARTS Festival began in April 2024, with the goal of engaging the community in arts and increasing accessibility and appreciation of the Arts. We are delighted to continue this festival in 2026, again with a focus on education and engagement. We are looking for unique and original work by artists and artisans to grow our community’s understanding of what “the arts” can include!
Application Deadline (no fee): January 15, 2026
Selection complete and artists notified: February 15, 2026
Upon acceptance, vendors must pay a booth fee of $50 by March 1, 2026 or forfeit their spot.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
The City of Kingsport, Kingsport Cultural Arts reserves all rights to reject specific items from display, or to ask you to leave if your booth does not reflect your application.
Prices
| Single booth | $50.00 | Non-refundable | 
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
 - Legal business name
 - Contact name
 - Address
 - Phone
 - Website (Optional)
 - Logo (Optional)
 
Additional information
- We do not allow retail/manufacturing or resellers; by applying, you confirm that all work is handmade/handcrafted.
 - Please describe the work you would have at your booth.
 - What materials do you use?
 - What is your process for creating your work?
 - We encourage you to have some sort of demonstration or activity (paid or free) to lean into the interactive nature of this festival. Past examples include demonstrating oil-based clay, using a drop-spindle, woodturning, blacksmithing, etc. Do you plan to have a demonstration or activity, and if so what?
 - This is an outdoor festival. Vendors will be required to provide: A tent and weights (buckets with water or sand work great), tables/chairs, and any other display needs for your booth.
 - Booths are 10×10’ each. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their display is staffed at all times, and for paying all applicable sales taxes. They must remain open for business for the entire festival, no early breakdowns. Set-up and parking information will be sent to the selected vendors after booth fees have been paid.
 - I, (herein Vendor), will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Engage Kingsport and The City of Kingsport, including without limitation, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (herein Indemnified Parties) from and against: Any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, defense costs, or liability of any kind or nature, including attorney fees, that an Indemnified Parties may sustain or incur or which may be imposed upon it for injury to or death of persons, or damage to property as a result of, arising out of, or in any manner connected with Vendor's performance, including its officers, employees, and agents, under the terms of this Agreement, except any liability arising out of the sole negligence of an Indemnified Parties. Such indemnification includes any damage to the person(s), or property(ies) of Indemnified Parties or third persons; and any and all federal, state and local taxes, charges, fees, or contributions required to be paid with respect to Vendor, its officers, emp
 
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5