Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

GUIDELINES

The Dogwood Arts Festival is open to all artists within the accepted medium categories. Participation in any previous Dogwood Arts event does not guarantee acceptance!

By submitting the application, the Artist agrees that they have direct, hands-on involvement with the creation and execution of each piece of work to be exhibited. Collaborating artists may show only their collaborative works – both names should appear on the application. (Collaboration here means artistic, not business collaboration).

  • Images submitted must be representative of the work to be shown.
  • Accepted artists must be present on site during the Dogwood Arts Festival open hours.
  • Artists are limited to 1 10'x10' booth space*
    • A very llimited number do double booths will be available on a case by case basis (and assigned after the jurying process) 
  • No work from commercial molds, kits, or manufactured work is accepted.
  • Reproductions of 2-D works must be labeled ‘REPRODUCTION’ – not print.
  • Ceramic works must be handmade by the Artist.
  • Photographic prints must have been processed by the Artist or processed under the Artist’s direct supervision.
  • Jewelry must be crafted by the Artist; simple beading and assembly is not acceptable.
  • Artists are prohibited from selling non-original promotional items.

REPRODUCTION POLICY

In an attempt to foster an appreciation for and value of the arts for everyone, including those that cannot afford original work, we believe it is important tooffer the public the chance to buy reproductions, hoping that they will move on to original work when possible. This transition is possible only if our patronsunderstand what they are buying.

Reproductions are an ancillary part of the display and should not exceed 40% of work shown. All reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled assuch. No other terms such as ‘print’, ‘off set lithograph’ or ‘giclee’ may be used. Labels must say ‘Reproduction’, framed or unframed. No hand-coloredreproductions will be considered ‘original’ works. Violation of the spirit, as well as the letter of the policy will be asked to remove their reproductions.

BOOTH INFORMATION

Artists must set up on Thursday, April 27th between 9 am-6 pm. You will not be able to set up Friday morning. Specifics of tent location and set-up time will be provided after acceptance. Artists may not break down early on Sunday; booths must remain open until 5 pm.

??Our booth fee is $375. Limited corner booths are available for an additional $60 and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Corner booths will receive placement priority. Artists must have a white tent and 50lb weights for each tent leg to withstand highwind conditions . If you do not have a 10'x10' white tent, one may be rented through All Occasions Party Rentals for $350 for the weekend. Tents may be placed on astreetscape, sidewalk, and/or grassy lawn.

JURY DETAILS

  • Average number of applications submitted each year: 275
  • Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 100
  • Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 0
  • How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor
  • Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by: Random Order
  • Number of jurors scoring applications: 3
  • The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
  • Jurors score: Separately from various locations
  • Am I allowed to observe the jury process? Jury process is closed

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