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Boston Arts Festival - Artist 2023

-- Please Read The Artist FAQ First -- The 2023 Boston Arts Festival will take place Saturday Sept. 9th & Sunday Sept. 10th from 11 am to 6:00 pm. The fee to participate is $250. Fill out the form completely and click on Submit ONE time only.  All fields with an asterisk (*) are required. Please make sure you have cookies enabled for the site in case of a mistake (or your info will be lost and the form cleared.) Do Not click on the Submit button more than once; you will disrupt the form’s process and/or we will get multiple applications from you.  Allow the form up to 2 minutes to process your data.  If it was successful, you will see a screen afterwards stating that the info was received.  You will NOT receive an automated email confirmation of your submission at this time, though we will have received your information.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
List as Business Name*
(if applicable)
Address*
Please fill in all fields. Descriptions are below the corresponding boxes.
Email*
Email Address Published on Website?*
Join our Mailing List*
Opt in to our Artist List to receive updates about the show such as setup info.
Website*
Do you have a website?
Fill in your website address
Acknowledgment*
1) I understand that the artwork I bring must be made by me, and that I must be present throughout the show. -- 2) I agree to bring four 40 lb weights for my tent legs. -- 3) I agree I will not begin to break down my booth before the stated end of the event. -- 4) I agree I will completely break down my booth before I retrieve my car. -- NOTE: Artists that do not comply with the above rules and those as stated in the Artist's FAQ will be asked to leave, will forfeit their booth fee, and will not be allowed back.
Social Media*
Would you like to list links to your Social Media profiles?
Fill in the full website address that links to your Social Media profile (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
Fill in the full website address that links to your Social Media profile (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
Fill in the full website address that links to your Social Media profile (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
Fill in the full website address that links to your Social Media profile (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
Medium - Listing for Web*
Select all that apply. If jewelry is not your primary medium but you would like to display some (made by you) you must submit photos of your jewelry below, and it may not comprise more than 20% of your booth.
Not Jewelry
(i.e. florals, abstracts, landscapes)
Please describe the materials and techniques used in your work.
What is the general price range of your art?

Picture Uploads

Submit 3 photos that are typical of the body of work you would like to exhibit. Images must be in JPEG format (with file extension .jpg) to accompany your information on the Website. File size should be around 2MB or less in size. Please use the naming convention as requested below.
File name should be in format of "FirstNameLastName1.jpg" -for example, if your name is Peter Piper, the file name should be PeterPiper1.jpg.
Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 5 MB.
File name should be in format of FirstNameLastName2.jpg
Max. file size: 5 MB.
File name should be in format of FirstNameLastName3.jpg
Max. file size: 5 MB.
File name should be in format of FirstNameLastNameBooth.jpg
Max. file size: 5 MB.
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For those artists working in other media but want to bring jewelry (up to 20% of your booth display)
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 4.

    Bio & Show Info

    Submit a bio blurb to be posted on TheBostonArtsFestival.com and/or FineArtists.Boston (i.e. How long have you been an artist? Where have you studied? Why do you do what you do? Anything you want to post about yourself and/or your artwork.)
    Previous Participation*
    Have you participated in The Boston Arts Festival previously?
    If yes, what year(s)? (Approximately)
    White, 10x10, straight-legged tents (i.e. EZup, ABC Canopy) and proper weights (four 40 pound weights) are required. NOTE: Plastic and vinyl side walls are prohibited in the Park per Boston Fire Department regulations. Flourish.com Mesh Panels are allowed and encouraged. NEW: We will have Mesh Panel walls available for rent for $10 each. We will arrange this closer to the event.
    Setting up my display takes me
    So I'd appreciate an arrival time of:

    Application Fees

    Please pay by Square online payment or send one check for the $250 Booth Fee, made out to: The Boston Arts Festival, P.O. Box 171080, Boston, MA 02117. The check will be shredded or Square payment refunded if you are not chosen to participate this year.
    Booth Fee*
    If not accepted, checks will be shredded or Square online payments refunded. REQUIRED: Your own white, straight-legged (90 degrees, not slanted) 10ft x 10ft rain tent plus four 40 pound weights (one 40 pound weight for each tent leg). FYI - Tents marketed as sun shade, etc., are not sturdy enough for possible rain/wind at outdoor shows.
    By entering my name below and submitting this form to The Boston Arts Festival, I agree that I will hold harmless The Boston Arts Festival, The Boston Arts Festival Committee and its members, Christopher Columbus Park, The City of Boston, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and all of their representatives, volunteers, visitors, participants, heirs, and assigns from any and all claims, charges, actions, liabilities, and damages, that are incurred, suffered, or obtained by me or my representatives in connection with or related to the Boston Arts Festival (collectively "Claims"), and I hereby agree to waive and will not assert, pursue, or attempt to collect upon any Claims against any of the Boston Arts Festival parties.
    Date*

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