What requirements must be met to participate in Happy Holidays Artist Demonstration Saturdays?• Handcrafted items made by the artist or crafter that may be safely demonstrated to the public may be submitted for consideration.
• You must submit a list of items that you plan to demonstrate along with links to representative finished items or videos of you creating similar items to what you want to demonstrate. (This is a juried opportunity and we use this information in the jury process.)
• You must not have torn down early, without cause, at a previous 817ArtsAlliance show.
What may not be demonstrated at Happy Holidays Demonstration Saturdays?
• No edibles may be demonstrated.
• No demonstrations that pose a danger to visitors of the museum.
• No demonstrations that are likely to damage the premises.
What may be displayed at Happy Holidays Demonstration Saturdays?
• Items that are needed to ply your craft.
• A small selection of your completed work may be displayed and available for sale.
• Business cards and other literature may be distributed to potential customers.
What type of space is available, what does it cost and what is required of the artisan?
• One 8 foot table, one 4 foot table or two four foot tables and a chair and a small amount of associated space around them are expected to be provided. Feel free to propose something that would fit in a similar space with your own equipment.
• Demonstration space is free.
• Demonstrations are to be ongoing, with appropriate breaks given, during the museum hours of 10 am - 5 pm on the artist's assigned Saturday.
• 15% of any transactions occurring on Demonstration Saturdays will be remitted within one week to 817ArtsAlliance.
What is the application process?
• Email 817ArtsAlliance@gmail.com with the list of items that you wish to demonstrate along with links to representative finished items or videos of you creating representative items along with a contact phone number.
• Include in this email your top three preferences of Saturdays from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 on which you would like to demonstrate.
• If your demonstration suggestion is accepted, information regarding set up and tear down times and an artist demonstration agreement will be included in your acceptance letter.
Please note:
The State of TX requires vendors to have a Sales Tax ID in order to pay sales tax on all items sold in Texas. Visit the State Comptroller's web site for more info.
If you have any questions, please send an email to 817ArtsAlliance@gmail.com .
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