Arts & Crafts Application - March 1 Jury & Rolling Admission After

The Celebrate! West Hartford Arts & Crafts Show is held on the beautiful Town Hall Common in West Hartford, Connecticut. The festival attracts master artists from Connecticut, greater New England region, and many states including Tennessee and Florida. The juried show prides itself on its creative mixture of long-term exhibitors with devoted followers and newly accepted artisans showcasing their work to our supportive community. Nearly 40,000 visitors attend the event each year which has repeatedly garnered prestigious awards from Sunshine Artists, Hartford Magazine-Best of Hartford and more.

Celebrate! West Hartford (CWH) is an annual, family-oriented two-day community festival which attracts nearly 40,000 guests to the grounds of Town Hall. Event highlights include over 120 sponsor and non-profit exhibitors, an award-winning arts and crafts festival featuring 150 artists from across the Northeast, an international food court, live music performances from renowned local performers and West Hartford students, carnival games and rides, and a 5K FUNd Run & Kids' K Dash!

QUALIFICATIONS
Exhibitors are accepted based on the originality and quality of their workmanship, the appropriateness of their products for this market, and the availability of space within specific arts and crafts categories. Only the original work of the participating exhibitor may be sold. Imports, works made from kits of any kind, manufactured articles, wholesale goods and food items of any kind are excluded. Health/beauty product applications must include a copy of your State of CT License. Sale or exhibit of items not listed on the application form will not be allowed.
 
JURY
There are two jury dates: February 1 and March 1. It is highly advisable to submit your application for the February 1 jury as categories fill quickly. Jury categories include Fine Arts/Graphics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Pottery, Stone, Textiles, Wood, and Other. Once a category is full, approved applications will be placed on a waiting list. Participation in a prior year's show does not guarantee acceptance for the current year's show. There is a $10 non-refundable Jury Fee.
 
EXHIBITOR SPACES 
Spaces are on grass and are adjacent with no walkways in between. All displays must be enclosed in white tents with side panels so they can be secured at night. Tents and display units must fit within the space perimeters. Awnings must be a minimum of 6.5’ from the ground. It is the responsibility of exhibitors to provide their own display equipment (tents, tables, chairs, counters, etc.). Electricity is not available. Spaces may not be shared. While every effort will be made to accommodate special requests, final space assignments will be made at the discretion of the committee. At this time we only allow tents displays - no vans are permitted. 
 
SPACE FEES
Space registration fees will be charged upon jury's acceptance and are non-refundable. A credit card fee of approximately 2.9% will be charged by the credit card processor and added to your registration.
 
SALES TAX
All exhibitors must have and display a valid Connecticut State Tax Number. To apply for a Connecticut State Tax Number, complete Form REG-1 available on the Arts & Crafts Page at www.CelebrateWestHartford.com. The show may be monitored by tax department regulators. Exhibitors not in compliance will be asked to leave. No refunds will be granted.
 
SECURITY
Exhibitors may leave their tents and displays up overnight. Although general security will be provided on site from 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM Sunday, it is recommended that all merchandise be removed from the displays overnight.
 
TOWN ORDINANCES
Smoking, Vaping & Alcohol use are prohibited on the show grounds. Dogs are strongly discouraged. If you must bring your dog, Town Regulations require them to be crated or leashed at all times.