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Awarded
spaces are nontransferable. No one will be allowed to exhibit without
first having juried into the Festival and having paid the exhibition fee
to the Festival. Shared spaces are not permitted and each exhibitor must
jury separately. Displays must fit into designated spaces without
infringing upon neighboring spaces.
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The
opportunity to meet the artist and discuss their work in an informal
setting attracts many visitors and increases sales. Artist should
demonstrate their craft sometime during Festival hours for the benefit
of those who attend, unless prior approval has been secured in writing
from the Director.
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Exhibitors
must participate for the entire four days of the Festival. A signed
application is a commitment to show. No refunds will be made ninety
(90) days prior to the Festival.
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Each
exhibitor must realize this is an outdoor show; there is no level ground
as in mall shows and weather can be uncooperative. There will be no
refunds due to inclement weather.
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The
Festival is family oriented. All exhibits must be in keeping with this
atmosphere. The Director shall have the sole discretion to require the
removal of any work which violates the Festival’s rules. Exhibitors
shall not display or offer for sale any adulterated, misbranded or
impure articles.
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Exhibitors
are responsible for maintaining and leaving their assigned areas clean
and free of refuse, and in otherwise good condition. Park litter laws
prohibits promotional material from being distributed unless approval is
obtained in writing from the Director of the Festival.
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Only the
Festival is permitted to sell T-shirts, sweat shirts, balloons and caps
bearing the Festival logo. Any other similar item sold/given away by any
other organization would be considered commercially produced and cannot
be sold/given away at the Festival.
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Although
the Festival in the Park is a Charitable Organization [Internal Revenue
Code Section 501(c)(3)], exhibit fees are not charitable deductions.
However, exhibit fees may qualify as tax deductible business expenses.
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Each
exhibitor is responsible for the collection of North Carolina and County
of Mecklenburg sales tax (7.5%) and payment thereof to the North
Carolina Department of Revenue. (contact: Registration Info,
704-519-3000 ext. #2) The Festival in the Park is not acting as an agent
and will not be responsible for the collection or payment of any sales
tax. There is no commission charge for any art sales.
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The
Festival in the Park will not be responsible in any way for any damages
to the work of any person or persons participating in the Festival.
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Since there
is no way to insure the properties of individuals participating in the
Festival, either as an exhibitor, an artist displaying art work, or
photography on a panel board, or a person or group of people performing
on the stage, each person must be entirely responsible for his/her own
equipment, artwork, craft or the like, and should plan accordingly, in
order to prevent any damage, theft or mysterious disappearance of any
item occurring.
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Registration will begin on Thursday (first day of Festival) from 9:00am
to 3:00pm. No one will be allowed to check in after 3:00pm.
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All
vehicles must be removed from the exhibit area by 3:00pm on opening day
and two hours prior to opening on remaining days. No parking will be
allowed on grassy areas and all vehicles and trailers will need to be
removed from within the park as soon as unloaded.
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On Sunday
closing, vehicles will be allowed in the Park upon announcement from
security. This is for your safety and safety of your patrons.
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Pets are
not allowed in the park during Festival week.
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Please
retain a copy of this application for your records.
