We invite you to apply to the 2nd Annual Princeton Makes Events Art Festival in the Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard, on Sunday October 6th, 2024.
Contact Adriana Groza at 609-619-0002 (text please) or princetonmakesevents@gmail.com
Specifics:
- Open to local Artists and Artisans residing within a 1 hour driving distance ( approx. 60 miles)
We welcome all mediums, including fine art, ceramics, fiber, wood, metal, glass,
and more. Our goal is to feature a diverse range of high-quality art and craft
products that showcase the talent of our local community. We are looking for
vendors who can provide a display/ booth photo representative of the intended
festival booth appearance. We aim to create an engaging and interactive
experience that fosters creativity and community engagement, so we encourage
vendors to provide interactive elements, such as live demonstrations or
workshops
- All work must be made by the artist, this is a "maker" event
No Outside Food vendors - There will be music, interactive activities and community projects throughout the day.
- Booth size 10' x10' - Canopy/ Tent required. All tents must be adequately secured with weights (40lbs per leg recommended)
- Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024
- 11am to 5pm (set up anytime between 7:00-10:30 am / breakdown after 5)
- There is NO scheduled rain date/no refunds- no exceptions. Please plan accordingly.
- All additional information, parking, event maps, loading/unloading areas, etc. will be sent out via email in a timely manner.
- All checks must be made out to Princeton Makes.
- All mail must go to Princeton Makes 301 N Harrison St, Princeton NJ 08540 attn Adriana Groza
- All emails must go through princetonmakesevents@gmail.com
Application Process
Application fee is $10 (nonrefundable)
Fees can be paid via checks mailed to address above or Venmo
@James-Levine-40
All application submissions MUST include
4 CURRENT jpeg images to represent the art you intend to show and sell -
3 jpegs of art
+ 1 of studio space or a previous show booth space. (Send your best work)
All images must be labeled attachments (Artist Name- Title of work / Booth Shot- Medium
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Important Dates:
Submission deadline is midnight on July 31, 2024.
Submissions will be panel reviewed right after the deadline date and participants announced by Aug 6th, 2024.
If accepted the booth fee is $90 (nonrefundable) for a 10'x10' booth, payable no later than Aug 15th, 2024.
Read carefully:
A Liability Waiver to be signed by all those accepted goes out with our final decision email.
There is no available electric in the courtyard for artists/ artisans. Vendors are responsible to provide their own 10x10 canopy/tables/displays, and have the canopy properly secured for everyone's safety, with weights and or stakes -if on grass.
Vendors are responsible for set-up/break-down/clean-up of their assigned space. Vendors are responsible for liability insurance. Unloading and loading instructions and maps will be emailed to accepted artists closer to the event. A hand cart is strongly recommended, as the courtyard does not have direct vehicle access to the booth location.
If you have a specific need/request, please note it on your application. We make no commitments, however we will consider the request.
Please have your sales tax certificate on hand during the event.
Advertising/ Marketing
This event is promoted via paper, on line sites, and social media pages, and groups. There
are also lawn signs, a banner, and posters put up in and around Princeton prior to the event. The
social media pages are https://www.facebook.com/princetonmakesevents and Instagram @princetonmakes
We encourage you to promote the event as well!
Thank you for your interest!
We hope to see you at the 2nd Annual Art in the Courtyard event in the Princeton Shopping Center!
Contact: Adriana Groza at princetonmakesevents@gmail.com
