Thank you for apply to Pride Comic Arts Festival. This is the application form for exhibitor tables at Pride Comic Arts Festival on Saturday the 4th of September 2021 at The Station, Bristol.

Applications for exhibitors will close on Weds 31st of May 2021. Pride CAF is curated and exhibitors will be selected based on the relevance to the criteria stated in the Terms and Conditions. Successful applicants will be emailed 1 week after applications have closed with further information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please take the time to read through the terms and conditions fully. A copy can also be found on our website at www.pridecaf.co.uk/termsandconditions

APPLYING

Applying does not automatically grant you a place at PrideCAF 2021. Applicants must fill out all required sections of the form and provide examples of work that is their own or have full permission to exhibit from the original creator. Fan comics, zines and art from popular culture are allowed as long as you are the creator of the artwork being sold.

Successful applicants will be selected on the following criteria.

* Applicant(s) must identify somewhere under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
* Applicant(s) must only exhibit their own work or work with full permission from the creator. These do not have to have LGBTQA+ themes but is encouraged.

As this is a Comic Art Festival comics, graphic novels, illustrated books, and zines will take high priority when selecting applicants. Illustrations, prints, badges, charms etc are also allowed but will take lower priority if you're not selling comics, zines, etc as well.

When applying please select the size table you wish to have on the day. Prices include one table and two chairs.

4ft Table - £20
6ft Table - £35

We are happy for two artists/groups to share a table as long as both provide required information in the application form.

VENUE

If you require any additional help with accessibility inside the venue please provide information in your application.

Exhibitors are prohibited from attaching anything to walls or fixtures inside the venue. PrideCAF is unable to provide backboards but you may bring your own. Tables must be kept tidy and all paths, especially fire exits must be kept clear. We are unable to promise main power supplies for electrical items (e.g laptops, phone chargers).

 
MATURE CONTENT

As this event is open to all ages, adult content must not be displayed on your table. If your work does include mature content and themes please label content and trigger warnings appropriately. You are allowed to promote your adult content work with subtle signs on your table (e.g "Ask me about my 18+ stuff" ) which 18+ guests can request to see . However, if you are found promoting or selling adult work to minors you will be asked leave the premises without refund and, if required, authorities will be contacted. If you are unsure or have any questions please contact us at hello@pridecaf.co.uk

ZERO TOLERANCE

PrideCAF does not and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, bullying, or abuse towards exhibitors, guests, volunteers, venue staff, or the general public. This includes but is not limited to :-

Purposely invading or blocking access to other tables and exhibitors.

'Hard selling' or intimating customers.

Damaging or stealing exhibitors stock or property.

Gate keeping - When someone takes it upon themselves to decide who does or does not have access or rights to a community or identity.

Discriminating against someone's race, religion, gender, sexuality.

PrideCAF is a friendly, inclusive event for everyone who attends. If staff of the event or The Station feel you are in breech of these rules you will be asked to leave the venue without refund. In extreme situations authorities will be contacted. If you see anything during the event that looks to be a breech of the rules or against the law please contact a member of staff. Volunteers will be around to help with any issues.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation of table bookings must be made before Monday 14th of June. After this date we will be unable to refund any table payments.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact info@pridecaf.co.uk

Thank you and good luck!