Artist Application

Welcome to the event! 

·         Submit original work in the following medias: 
Painting - Wet media such as watercolor, oil, acrylic and encaustic.
Drawing - Dry media such as pencil, charcoal, oil/chalk pastel. 
Photography - Includes all photographic prints made from the artist's original negative or digital image processing which have been processed by the artist under his or her direct supervision.  

Mixed Media - Includes any combination of a variety of materials to create an original work of art. This work may be 2-D or 3-D. Works must follow similar guidelines to those above. 

Sculpture - Original sculptural, decorative or functional work that is hand-tooled, fired, or carved, made primarily from clay, metal or wood. All work must be signed by the artist.

SECURITY

24-hour security is provided with the understanding that Rigby’s Conference Center, or its agents or representatives, will not assume any liability for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor's agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever.  Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.

PARKING

Free artist parking is available.  Artists must park in the designated parking areas during show hours.

LOAD IN/LOAD OUT

Artists will have to dolly/wagon in their booth during set-up and tear down. Artists will be assigned a load in date/time after acceptance and must check in with a photo ID. There is limited vehicle access at the entry door, therefore, we depend upon artists’ cooperation to keep traffic moving at a pace that will allow everyone equal time to unload. We ask that upon arrival at your space location, you unpack and then move your vehicle to the designated parking area before you start set-up. 

Load out is at 5pm on Sunday, August 16th.  Early breakdown is NOT permitted.

REFUND POLICY

The Rigby’s Fine Art Exhibit is a rain or shine event. In the occurrence that the event must be canceled, postponed, or suspended, because of a pandemic such as the COVID-19 pandemic, full credit for the upcoming show will be given.  All application/submission fees are non-refundable. No refund will be issued if an exhibitor cancels. If for any reason you are asked to leave the show for not following rules, guidelines, social media posts, acting up or disturbing your neighbors, etc. those fees are also non-refundable. 

WAIT LIST

Those artists not accepted (because of limited space) will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified as space becomes available.  Payment will be required prior to set up. 

DISPLAY INFORMATION

Rather than using a traditional 10' x 10' booth layout, this exhibit will feature 8' x 8' walls arranged in a free-flow configuration. This approach moves away from a confined, square footprint and instead creates a more open, organic environment. The staggered wall placement encourages natural traffic patterns, allowing visitors to enter and exit from multiple points while guiding them intuitively through the space. The result is a more inviting, accessible experience that supports engagement and improves overall flow.  Wall space is available for participating artists in 8' x 8' sections, priced at $110 per wall space. This provides 64 square feet of peg board wall space for artists to display their fine art. Artists can request as many 8' x 8' sections as needed to accommodate their work.

Please indicate the number of wall spaces you wish to rent on the application. Space assignments will be finalized after review and are subject to availability. Every effort will be made to insure that multiple wall spaces requested by an artist will be contiguous.

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This is an electronic agreement and by submitting an application, you are validating and agreeing with the terms and conditions electronically. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Open to artists 16 years of age and older.   A valid driver’s license/picture ID will be required at check in. 

All work submitted and exhibited must be original, hand-crafted work produced by the artist and categorized as “fine art”. Works exhibited must be consistent with images submitted by the artist. The artist must stay for the duration of the event.  No agents, dealers, or representatives may attend in place of the artist. All sales will be handled by the exhibitor.  Artists retain 100% of their sales and it is the exhibitor's responsibility to collect and remit payment of Georgia sales tax (7%).  This is a family-oriented show. The Exhibit Committee reserves the right to ask the artist to remove questionable work including erotic and macabre art. Tasteful nudes are acceptable.  We would like to use images of exhibiting artists’ work on advertising, and promotional materials for this or future years of the Rigby’s Fine Art Exhibit. Please inform staff if you prefer your images not be used.  
No animals are allowed in exhibit areas-inside or out, other than those providing assistance to people with disabilities.  No discount or ‘on sale’ signage permitted.  Artists who wish to show work in more than one category(i.e., painting and photography) must submit an application to each category they wish to display in and pay separate application fees for each. The committee reserves the right to refuse either or both applications, or request the artist limit their inventory to only one media.  Artists accepted into their specific medium may ONLY display work in that medium.  Reproductions and prints must be displayed in browse bins placed at table height. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow.  
All artwork on display must be for sale.  No food or beverage may be sold by Artist.  No music allowed in Artist space. Tables are only permitted for use with 3D.   All displays must be aesthetically pleasing and fit inside the required space. All sales and promotional activities must be confined to the artist’s assigned space.

Failure to follow the terms and conditions may result in artists’ removal from the exhibit and prevent participation in future years.