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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 three days of
the Festival. A signed application is a commitment to show.
No refunds will be made 60 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 of the Festival shall have
the sole discretion to require the removal of any work, which he or she
determines 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 free of refuse, and in otherwise good condition.
Park litter laws prohibit 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 during the Festival may
be confiscated.
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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. Please consult your tax advisor.
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Each exhibitor is responsible for the collection of North
Carolina and County of Mecklenburg sales tax (8.25%) and payment thereof
to the NC 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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Festival will not be responsible in any way (i) for any theft or damage
to the exhibit or equipment or any other property belonging to Vendor
or Vendor’s employees who are participating in the Festival nor (ii) for
any theft or other loss of Vendor’s proceeds or receipts from
his/her/its participation in the Festival. Since there is no way to
insure the property of individuals attending or participating in the
Festival, either as an exhibitor, an artist displaying artwork or
photography on a panel board, or a person or group of persons performing
on the stage, each individual must be entirely responsible for his/her
own equipment, artwork, crafts, or the like, proceeds, receipts, or any
other property of any kind whatsoever, and should plan accordingly, in
order to prevent any theft or mysterious disappearance of any of same
during the Festival.
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Registration will begin on Friday (first day of
Festival) from 8:00am to 2:00pm. No one
will be allowed to check in after 2:00pm.
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All vehicles must be removed from the exhibit area by
2:00pm on opening day and two hours prior to opening on remaining days.
No parking will be allowed on grassy areas and
all vehicles 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 the 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. (per city ordinance)
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Failure to abide by the rules and regulations set forth
herein may be grounds for removal from the Festival. No refund shall be
provided for such removal.
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Each exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless Festival
for any damage, cost or liability caused by an act or omission of
exhibitor during or related to the Festival.
