Fall Gallery Night 2019
Artisan Market at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Artisan Market at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Where: 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
When: Friday, September 6 - Saturday, September 7, 2019
Hours: Friday: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (member's event), Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
817 Arts Alliance has been asked to assist BRIT in setting up their Fall Gallery Night Artisan Market. If you are interested in applying to be a market vendor, please read the vendor FAQ below before filling out an application
Fall Gallery Night 2019 Artisan Market at BRIT Vendor FAQ
7/13/19 FAQ Update: This show is filled unless unforeseen circumstances cause one or more accepted artisans to be unable to attend. If such an occurrence happens, the wait list will be reviewed to find an appropriate substitute. Therefore if you are interested in participating in this event if a space opens up, please submit your application to be placed on the wait list but DO NOT send in the application fee. If a space opens applicants will be contacted to see if someone is still interested and available. (Strikethroughs have been added as part of this update.)
7/1/19 FAQ Update: The Early Bird application period has come to a close. With the number of great applications received, if the show is not filled it will be very close to filled when the jurying process is complete. Therefore if you are interested in participating in this event, please submit your application to be placed on a wait list but DO NOT send in the application fee. You will be contacted if a space becomes available to see if you are still interested and available to participate.
Submission of a vendor application signifies that you have read and agree to the information contained in the FAQ below and that all of the information supplied in the application is accurate.
When and where is the show?
• Friday, Sept. 6 (5:30pm - 7:30pm - GROW supporter members and above and invitees)
• Saturday, Sept. 7 (11 am - 9 pm - open to the public)
• BRIT (Botanic Research Institute of Texas) 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
What requirements must be met to sell at the 2019 Fall Gallery Night Artisan Market?
• Art and fine craft pieces must be made by the artist or crafter vending at the show.
• You must submit a list of items in your application that you plan to sell at the show along with links to representative items. (This is a juried show and we use this information in the jury process and to assign vendor booths.)
• No more than two vendors may share a booth. (Each vendor will be considered separately in the jury process.)
• You must not have torn down early, without cause, at a previous show coordinated by 817ArtsAlliance.
What may not be sold or otherwise not be allowed at the Artisan Market?
• No edibles may be sold.
• No commercial items or handmade items not made by the vendor may be sold.
• No lit candles/flames or lighted incense allowed in booths.
• No items that infringe on the copyrights or trademarks of others.
• No nudes
What types of spaces are available and what do they cost?
18 vendor spaces are available in the Commons at BRIT. These vendors will be responsible for their own sales.
• 6' x 8' spaces are available. (6’ deep, 8’ wide) Up to two chairs will be provided, vendors provide their own tables (unless rented from BRIT) and displays. There is no cushion around this size so please allow for any entry needed behind tables, etc. within this footprint.
• 8' x 8' spaces are available. Up to two chairs will be provided, vendors provide their own tables (unless rented from BRIT) and displays. There is no cushion around this size so please allow for any entry needed behind tables, etc. within this footprint.
• 6' x 8' spaces are $45 (total for both days). One 4'x2' table and/or one 5'x2.5' table may be rented for $5.00 each while supplies last.
• 8' x 8' spaces are $55 (total for both days). One 4'x2' table and/or one 5'x2.5' table may be rented for $5.00 each while supplies last.
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• Electricity is available to many spaces. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own extension cords. Cords may not cross aisles. Only painters tape may be used if needed to secure cords. Please note on the application if you need electricity.
8 vendor spaces are available in Atrium II at BRIT. A single point of sale will be handled by 817ArtsAlliance.
• Tabletop spaces of 8' x 2' will be provided and a chair unless other provisions are made. Electricity will be available to most spaces. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own extension cords. Cords may not cross aisles. Only painters tape may be used if needed to secure cords. Please note on the application if you need electricity.
• Atrium II space fee will be 15% of sales in addition to your $5 non-refundable application fee. A check for an artist's total sales less the 15% commission will be sent within a week of the close of the event.
What is the application process?
• Applications must be completed by June 30 to be eligible for an early bird discount.
• Fill out the application completely, print a copy for your records
• Complete the previous step, including payment, by June 30 to be eligible for a $5.00 early bird discount on your space if you are juried into the show. Once all spaces have been filled, applications for a space on a wait list will continue to be accepted.
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• We will notify vendors, who submitted completed applications by the early bird deadline, of their application status starting July 5. You will be accepted, wait listed or turned down based on your application, the number of applications received and the number of vendors selling similar items.
• If you are accepted into the show, a vendor agreement for you to sign will be included with your acceptance letter along with instructions for paying the balance of your booth fee if you will be in the Commons.
• Once you have been selected to participate in the show and completed payment, booth fees will not be refunded for any reason. The original, $5 application fee is non-refundable, no exceptions.
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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