Application

Arts Vendor Application

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Deadline: Jan 15, 2027 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 24, 2027 12:00 pm - Apr 24, 2027 5:00 pm (EDT)
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Kingsport, Tennessee
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$50.00 - $100.00

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 2027, 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, 2027
Selection complete and artists notified: February 15, 2027
Upon acceptance, vendors must pay a booth fee of $50 (10x10') or $100 (10x20') by March 1, 2027 or forfeit their spot.

About the event

In its fourth year, the Kingsport ARTS Festival will feature artist demonstrations, free activities, arts vendors, and performances in downtown Kingsport on April 24th!The Kingsport Arts Festival is a partnership between Kingsport Cultural Services and Engage Kingsport, in collaboration with local arts businesses and artists!
City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport

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.
  • Each artist is responsible for paying his/her portion of applicable TN sales tax. All financial
    transactions and taxes are the sole responsibility of the exhibitor (information will be provided).
  • Artists may exhibit only in the medium(s) in which they were accepted.
  • Exhibitors must remain open for business for entire show, no early breakdowns.
  • It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to have the display staffed at all times.
  • All excess materials, cartons and tables must be concealed or removed.

Prices

Single booth $50.00 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable 10x10' booth space
Double booth $100.00 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable 10x20' booth space

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • 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