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2023 Fine Arts Application

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Deadline: Apr 14, 2023 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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50th Annual National Shrimp Festival
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Date: Oct 12, 2023 10:00 am - Oct 15, 2023 5:00 pm
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Gulf Shores, Alabama
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$35-590

About the event

Since 1971, this FREE to attend volunteer-driven event has been a tradition at the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your friends.
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Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
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Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
Contact Organizer

About the application

Welcome to the Fine Arts application process!
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (50th Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.
 
This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Categories are Clay, Metal, Mixed Media, Photography, Wood, Jewelry, Paintings, Fiber.Fine Arts
 
Prize Money
Best in Show $2,000
1st place $1,500
2nd place $1,250
3rd place $1,000
Awards of Merit: $250
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Terms & Conditions

  • Vendors must furnish their own tent & tent weights. Tents must be secured and weighted properly. Anchoring to any City property is strictly prohibited. Staking in to the ground is prohibited without prior consent. Damages caused by vendor to City/Private property are the responsibility of the vendor. If you need to rent a tent please contact the CABC so we can provide you with contact information for authorized tent vendors.
  • Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, LED lighting & extension cords. (Cords no longer than 25 feet and no smaller than 12 gauge).
  • Vendors are required to obtain a City of Gulf Shores & Baldwin County/State of AL Business License to participate in the festival. Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying sales taxes. Tax forms will be included in vendor packets and tax collectors will be on site on Sunday, for your convenience, to pay sales taxes. It is the vendor’s responsibility to pay taxes. Any vendor that does not pay will not be issued license for the next year and will NOT be eligible to participate.
  • All displays should be designed and constructed in good taste. Displays must not cause concern for the safety of festival attendees.
  • Vendors may ONLY use the space provided and purchased. You MUST keep all of your stock and equipment within your designated area.
  • Parking is extremely limited. A parking pass will be provided for each vendor. Vendors must display tag and contact information and it must be displayed correctly in the windshield of the vehicle. Any vehicle not displaying a parking pass will be towed at owner’s expense. We strongly encourage the use of the Gulf Shores City School  System whenever possible.
  •  Vendors are responsible for securing tents and merchandise at the festival. Security is provided before and during the festival. The CABC assumes no responsibility or liability for damage or loss of property in cases of weather, theft or vandalism or any other cause. It is the responsibility of the vendor to insure and secure their own property.
  • Vendors must bring enough inventory to make it through the festival. Festival hours are 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Thursday- Saturday and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts, CAV and Retail Marketplace MUST stay open for the duration of the festival..
  • Vendors must check in during the hours scheduled for that area. All areas of the festival have different check in times. With little exception, any vendor that does not check in during the time allocated may forfeit their booth without refund. NO VENDORS may pack up and leave early unless approved by committee. Leaving early will automatically disqualify you from the following year’s festival.
  • No booth space can be sub-leased. Any vendor found subleasing space will automatically be disqualified from the festival and asked to leave without refund.
  • Electricity is provided to all vendors with restrictions. IF you are using too much power you will be required to reduce your number of connections.
  • No generators are allowed on festival site.
  •  If you send a sample of your product, the sample will not be returned. Active solicitation outside of booth space (hawking) is prohibited.
  • Vendors may begin breaking down their booths after 5:00 pm on Sunday and NOT BEFORE! LOAD OUT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES WILL BE COMMUNICATED BY YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIR. DO NOT TRY TO LINE UP OR MOVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.NO COOKING OR GRILLING ON ANY PART OF THE SITE IS PERMITTED UNLESS YOU ARE A FOOD VENDOR.
  • NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND VENDOR TENTS. SMOKING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED AREAS. PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND.
  • NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FESTIVAL SITE.
  • THE SALE OF WEAPONS, TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED.
  • VENDORS MAY NOT BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR NON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DURING THE FESTIVAL.
  • Vendor SelectionVendor selection is a juried process. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup, art/crafts/merchandise. Fine Arts vendors must also submit a phone of artist in studio working.
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Related files

2023 Fine Arts Vendor Application.pdf

Prices

Application Fee $35 Non-refundable
10x10 Booth $295 This booth fee will not be assessed unless and until your entry is accepted in June 2023.
Double booth $590 This is the booth fee for a double space 10 feet deep by twenty feet wide. Only one double booth per vendor. This year you will likely set up on asphalt so plan for flooring accordingly. This booth fee will not be assessed unless and until your entry is accepted in June 2023.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please describe your work.
  • Please choose your medium category:
  • What are your prices?
  • Artist Statement
  • I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 5
  • Each application must include at least 5 digital images. Three of your products, one image of your booth set-up at a show, and one image of you making your product.
2023 Fine Arts Application
2023 Fine Arts Application
50th Annual National Shrimp Festival
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