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Artist Market Application

RiverArtsFest is one of the most well attended events in the cultural life of the City of Memphis and the Mid South.  The central focus point of our event is a large outdoor space for artists to show and sell their works directly to the public.  In our 2008, event we have space for approximately 165 artists.

Deadline for Application: June 30 (by Zapp)     Extended to July 15, 2008
                                    June 15 (by Mail)

Application Processing fee: $25

Terms & Conditions of Application:
I
n making application to our Juried Artist Market you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions as outlined in the
2008 Artist Market Prospectus. You will submit 5 digital images for jury review.  Images must be in 1920 pixel horizontal x 1920 pixel vertical format.  (See Tips on formatting your images) Your submitted images will be reviewed by our selected Jury Panel in a blind jury process.  Of the images submitted, 4 must be of representative pieces of your original work and 1 image of your booth display

If your work is selected to be included in our Juried Artist Market, you agree to abide by the rules of the RiverArtsFest as outlined in the
2008 Artist Market Prospectus.  You assume all responsibility for insuring against damages.  We will use all reasonable care and diligence in securing your work while in the confines of the Artist Market but you agree that we will not be held liable for damages which may occur during the event.

At our discretion and only with your permission we may display your digital image on our site for purposes of promoting the event now or in the future.  You retain all rights to the image and the work you submit.  We agree to remove your image from the site if you so requested in writing.

Electronic Application
Registration and application to our Juried Art Exhibition will be handled on line through
ZAPP (
http://www.zapplication.org/ ) which will allow you to register and submit your application along with the slides which are required.  This service is free to you as an artist.  See our 2008 Artist Market Prospectus for additional details and guidelines.  At checkout be sure to select Juried Artist Market.

Application by Mail  (
Download PDF Application )  (Dynamic Web Page )

We will accept artist submissions by mail.  Send your application, your application processing fee and a CD containing the 4 digital images of the work you intend to submit along with 1 image of your booth space.  Again this is a blind jury process your images should not contain pictures of the artist or the name of the artist.

Our mailing address is:

RiverArtsFest
Juried Artist Market
PO Box 11469
Memphis, TN 38111-0469

If you have any questions please feel free to call 901-482-1399.  We look forward to hearing from you.


IMPORTANT DATES

June 15 Application Deadline with $25 Processing Fee (by Mail)
June 30 Application Deadline with $25 Processing Fee (through ZAPP)

July 15 Exhibitor Slide Jury

July 30 Jury results are emailed

August 31  Booth Fee Due

September 30 Cancellation (no refund)

October 31 - Set up 8am to 4pm - Check & Contracts
                    Show hours 5Pm to 9pm

November 1 - Show hours 9am to 5pm

November 2 - Show hours
11am to 5pm


By accessing the RiverArtsFest.org web site you agree to be bound by the terms & conditions, policies and notices contained herein.