Sarasota Rotary Art Festival

1. Only fine craftsmen and artists displaying their own original work may participate. No agents or dealers. Photo I.D. may be required. This show is for original handcrafted work.
Final interpretation of commercial status will be made by the Committee. Exhibitors' work must correspond to the work submitted for jurying.


The Committee has the right to expel, without refund, any Exhibitor who breaks these rules during the Art Festival.

2. Applicants must submit (3) images of recent work with (1) image of their booth. (Note: there is no exception to this. Prior exhibitors and/or winners must submit images as well). Digital images are required. Online submission required:

a) JPEG format;
b) minimum 800 x 600 pixels;
c) each image must include artist?s name and image number (e.g., SMITH 001 etc).
d) Entrance fee of $210 must be submitted online via PayPal prior to jurying. This includes a non-refundable Jury Fee of $35, plus an Application Fee of $175. The Application Fee will be refunded if your work is not selected for the show.

Our jurying is done digitally. To ensure your work is represented well, please make sure your electronic images are clean, bright, and a minimum of 800 x 600 pixels.

3. The selection of an artist/craftsman is an acceptance of his/her commitment to exhibit. No refunds will be made for cancellation. No refunds shall be made for inclement weather or other acts of God over which the Sponsors have no control, and the risk and/or loss from such event shall be borne by the Exhibitor.

4. Only the type of art/crafts selected for entry may be exhibited and sold. The exhibition or sale of anything else by the Exhibitor is prohibited. No sharing of space, subletting or selling is permitted except when two people work together. As a courtesy to other exhibitors, any music played in your booth may not be audible outside your booth or you will be asked to lower the volume. Failure to do so will result in your being asked to leave.

5. Your display must not exceed your allotted 10' x 10' space. Failure to abide by this requirement result in your being asked to leave.

6. Each Exhibitor must comply with all pertinent State of Florida sales tax regulations.

7. Official Exhibitor I.D. badges will be issued and must be worn at all times by the Exhibitor. Each Exhibitor will be provided with and must display an 8 1/2' x 11'
white card with Exhibitor's name, category of art and home city.

8. All Exhibitors must check in between 6 pm and 10 pm Friday, Feb. 28, 2015 or between 6 am and 9 am on Saturday, March 1, 2015. Check in is required prior to beginning setup. After 9 am your space will be reassigned and your fee forfeited.

9. Displays must be set up by 10:00 am daily. No booth may be dismantled prior to the 5:00 pm closing. Displays must be manned at all times by the Exhibitor. Exhibitors must furnish their own displays.

Displays must be strong enough to withstand winds and crowds. Exhibitors are responsible for damages caused by these displays.

10. All Exhibitors must park their vehicles in designated areas. We're sorry, but pets cannot be allowed at the festival.

11. Judging for all awards will be based on the overall quality of all work shown.