The Frederick Artist Market is still accepting applications for 2011.  Contact Program Director Jen Dobbins for more information: 301-662-4190 or jdobbins@frederickartscouncil.org.

Artist Market Registration Form (DOC)

FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL
FREDERICK ARTIST MARKET OVERVIEW (2011)

As part of its mission, the Frederick Arts Council hosts the Frederick Artist Market, an indoor art and craft event featuring local and regional artists. The Market was first launched in April 2007 and this year the FAC will host a total of 5 artist markets:  February, March, October and December First Saturdays from 5 – 9pm and Frosty Friday, November 25th from 10AM – 6PM. The Artist Market takes place at the Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, located at 15 West Patrick Street in downtown Frederick.

Any individual artist may participate. All original work that is executed by the accepted artist is eligible for sale at the Frederick Artist Market (including but not limited to painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, jewelry, wood, glass, mixed media, hand woven items, mixed fabric, furniture, printmaking, music, etc.). Work produced with commercial kits (e.g. molds, patterns, prefabricated forms) or other commercial methods is not eligible. Studios/Individuals that produce works in volume, as well as T-Shirts and commercial clothing are not eligible.  We can accept up to 25 artists per market.

FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL (FAC) RESPONSIBILITIES:
 The FAC agrees to provide a minimum of an 8’ x 8’ space to participating artists inside the Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County (CAC).
 The FAC reserves discretion for selection and placement of art for any reason, including quality, decency, etc.
 The FAC will assist with the overall marketing and promotion of the Artist Market, including and any media coverage, advertising, and signage.
 The FAC reserves the right to limit and restrict the quantity of art based on art discipline and other factors.
 The FAC will give priority to affiliate members of the Council and previous Artist Market participants.
 The FAC will provide up to four parking spaces for unloading and loading outside the 15 North Market entrance.
 The FAC will assign the booth location for each artist.
 The FAC will open one (1) hour prior to the artist market start time for artist’s to set up their booth space.
ARTIST’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
 The artist agrees to participate in the Artist Market, pay the $37.50 registration fee per event (FAC members pay $30/market), and adhere to any and all guidelines pertaining to such participation.
 Registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. The Arts Council will not accept a registration form without payment, or without payment in full for multiple registration dates.
 The artist will submit an image that represents items available for sale or make other accommodations.
 The artist is responsible for providing any materials needed for participation. Tables and electricity may be available from the FAC (limited supply). Please ask.
 The artist agrees to remain open for the advertised duration of the Artist Market and have the booth attended at all times. Therefore, the artist must be set up prior to opening and remain open until closing. Any cancellation, late arrival, or early dismissal may prohibit future participation.
 The artist is responsible for damage, theft or loss of any piece of artwork.
 Upon completion of the Artist Market, the artist is responsible for removing all materials from their space, including any trash within one hour of the market closing.
 The artist will retain all proceeds from any sales during the Artist Market
 Each exhibitor is responsible for all licensure and taxes, including Maryland State sales tax.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 Set up for the market begins one hour before the advertised start time – no earlier.
 Failure to show (without prior notice) for a market will forfeit further registration.
 Artists will not be allowed to display on the walls.
 Participating artists are encouraged to provide additional marketing
 No refunds will be granted for cancellation.