Art•Struck Festival Art Demo/Activity Application Terms & Conditions

Art•Struck Festival Art Demo/Activity Application Terms & Conditions

  1. We seek artists whose work represents the highest quality in design, materials, and workmanship. All art demos/activities must be approved by the JCPA Festival Committee. The committee maintains the exclusive right to refuse applicants who, in the committee’s sole discretion, do not meet festival standards.
  2. No booth fees are required.
  3. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  4. If you are accepted, you must complete an online confirmation form to secure your space (you will be emailed a link to the confirmation form if accepted).
  5. You may not assign your space to any other artist.
  6. The art demo/activity must be offered free of charge.
  7. Art demo/activity hosts must provide all materials, equipment, and set-up necessary to complete the activity.
  8. Move in/set up will begin at 7:00 a.m. Art demo/activity hosts must unload by their booth spaces in the Founders Park Pavilion parking lot then remove their vehicles from the parking lot before setting up their booths. All vehicles must be out of the parking lot by 9:00 a.m.
  9. Tent (if using) and tables must be set up by 9:00 a.m. for inspection by the Fire Department.
  10. All materials and displays must be set up by 10:00 a.m. when the festival opens.
  11. Art demo/activity host must be present for the duration of the festival.
  12. Your 10’ x 10’ booth will be clearly marked. Do not exceed beyond your assigned space.
  13. No displays will be allowed in any aisle or walkway. Please be considerate of your neighbor.
  14. The JCPA Festival Committee will assign the spaces. Only special consideration will be given to artists who need handicap accessibility.
  15. Demo/activity host booth space must be professional and neat in appearance.
  16. Equipment (tents, weights, tables, chairs, extension cords, etc.) will be supplied by the art demo/activity host (the Festival will NOT provide these items).
  17. Electric hook-up will be available to most art demo/activity hosts who require it. However, due to the number of available power sources, electric hook-up cannot be guaranteed for all art demo/activity hosts. Priority will be given to those who require electricity to conduct demonstrations, activities, display videos, etc.
  18. Art demo/activity hosts must secure their tents and/or umbrellas with suitable weights of 40 LBS. per leg minimum. Weights must be tied to each tent leg.
  19. Trash will be removed by art demo/activity hosts and disposed of in provided containers.
  20. Art demo/activity host breakdowns must start promptly at 5:00 p.m. and all demo/activity spaces must be emptied by 7:00 p.m. No early breakdown.
  21. This is a rain/shine event. You will be given a 12 hour notice of cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Information on cancellation will be emailed.
  22. Art demo/activity hosts that need to cancel should notify ckumbhare@johnsoncitytn.org ASAP.
  23. Art demo/activity hosts that do not show and give no notice or leave early may be banned from all future festivals.
  24. By participating in the Art∙Struck Festival, you release the City of Johnson City, the Johnson City Public Art Committee, city staff, security, and any festival representative from any responsibility from theft, damage, or loss.
  25. We may use your artist information and photos on our website and social media for promotional purposes. If you have objections please notify ckumbhare@johnsoncitytn.org.