Come to Waco Cultural Arts Fest you will receive a warm welcome and fantastic hospitality. We LOVE our artists!
Deadline for entries: Aug 17th
Notification of Jury Results: Aug 30th
Please use a plain background avoid textured or patterned backgrounds, do not show the frame of any of your artwork.
We need to see your work clearly for print and website applications. Work that differs significantly from the submitted images or does not meet the festival's criteria will be removed from the festival. All artists' booths are awarded by invitation or acceptance by jury to ensure the highest quality artwork.
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Booth Fee $125 - 10' x 10' each Outdoor Space, Payable by credit card, via Give Butter. Images must be uploaded through this online form. The jury fee of $25 is non-refundable.
Booth Refund Policy
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES AUG 17, 2024
No refunds on booth fees after OCT 1, 2024 and we apologize in advance that we cannot make exceptions to this policy for any reason.
Two independent artists may share a booth subject to jury committee approval. Jury fee applies to each artist. Submit one entry form per exhibitor. Please designate one person responsible for the fees. All tent structures must be white. Artists must abide by safety measures to insure the booth tent is adequately secure in case of bad weather or strong winds. Bring weights to secure tent, no stakes/ropes allowed. Booth size and end requests will be honored where possible. Non Profit or Special Art Groups please call 254-723-6830 for more information.
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- Waco Cultural Arts Fest is open to all artists.
- Work can be in any fine art or fine craft medium and must be original.
- Artists must define 'a limited edition' through their Artist Statement and must disclose their process to the buyer.
- Prints exhibited by artists in the graphics/printmaking category must be limited editions (750) and properly signed and numbered.
- Reproductions of 2-D work must be clearly labeled 'Reproduction.'
- Photographs must be original and signed by the artist.
- The artist must own all the copyrights to all designs and images offered for sale.
- Artist packets will be mailed to selected artists by the first week of August.
- Ceramic works must be handmade by the artist. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each must be signed.
- Waco Cultural Arts Fest reserves the right to ask that work infringing the copyright of others be removed from the booth.
- Artists must comply with all staff and uniformed security regarding site safety regulations.
- Artists must be present during the entire event.
- Non Profit or Special Art Groups representatives must be present during the entire event.
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No commission on sales will be charged. We encourage a 10% donation to the Waco Cultural Arts Fest Pink Endowment, which supports free arts activities at the festival.
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Through the generous support of the City of Waco Parks and Recreation department artists have access availability to 110v only at no additional charge.
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Limited security will be present on the grounds; however, vendors are responsible for the security of their booths and contents. We suggest you remove art, products, etc. from your booth each evening if they are not adequately protected. Waco Cultural Arts Fest and organizers are not responsible for stolen or damaged property, or accident or injury.
