Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
May 4-5, 2024

Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM

The Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor festival. Roswell is known for its preservation of history, a celebration of the arts, and cultivation of the entrepreneurial spirit. Roswell was named one of the top 3 cities in the nation to raise your family by Frommer’s and GMA gave it the Live, Work, and Play Award. In addition to the Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, Roswell celebrates the arts through its Cultural Arts Center. Visitors can enjoy the pleasures of visual and performing arts in this beautiful historic community.

This festival is an art festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. This event will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers, and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, plus gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives and music and dance performances. The Roswell Arts and Crafts Festival is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts and offer participating artists the environment to nurture an appreciation for their skills.

 

 

About

The Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor festival. Located on the grounds of the city hall, Roswell is known for its preservation of history, a celebration of the arts and cultivation of the entrepreneurial spirit. Roswell was named one of the top 3 cities in the nation to raise your family by Frommer’s and GMA gave it the Live, Work and Play Award. In addition to the Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, Roswell celebrates the arts through it’s Cultural Arts Center. Visitors can enjoy the pleasures of visual and performing arts in this beautiful historic community.

This festival is an art festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. This event will feature approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, plus gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives and music and dance performances. The Roswell Arts and Crafts Festival is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts and offer participating artists the environment to nurture an appreciation for their skills.

Directions & Parking

Parking
Parking is available for both artists and festival guests at the Roswell City Hall.

Location:
Roswell City Hall
38 Hill Street
Roswell, GA 30075

Staff

Staff:
Randall D. Fox
Jennifer Humphrey: Festival Director
Brian Greene: Logistic Director
Deena Walter: Sponsorship/ Partnership
Courtney Robbins: Social Media
Jennifer Bennett: Social Media
Julie Johnston: Accounting
Kara: Bookkeeping
Shareesa Johnson: Festival Coordinator
Irvine “Stretch” Hendershot: Festival Coordinator
Det. Drew Bahry: Lead Security
Omari Neal: Site Management

FOR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Randall D. Fox
randallfox2003@yahoo.com
470-929-6095 (Text only)

INFORMATION/ Partnerships/ Sponsorship
Info@affps.com

PR / PRESS INQUIRIES
Caren West / Chad Shearer
Caren West PR
404.614.0006 (Artist please use event information)
caren@carenwestpr.com
chadavid@carenwestpr.com

Email
Info@affps.com
randallfox2003@yahoo.com

(Note: for the quickest reply, use email.)

 

General Information for Artists

May 4-5, 2024

EVENT IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:

 

EVENT DATES: May 7-8, 2022
Load In Dates: May 6th, 2022 (Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM) |

APPLICATION AND BOOTH FEES:
Application fee: $30
Standard booth fee: $300
Double booth fee: $600
Corner upgrade: $100
Electricity: $100
(limited availability on double booths and all upgrades)

NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked-in by 7:00 PM FRIDAY will be considered a “no-show.” No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.

RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no “rain date” and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place in rain or shine.

AWARDS
The Artist Market Jury will award Exhibitor applications based on technical ability, originality of the art, and quality of the booth display. Judging and awards will be held on Saturday for Best of Show, Fine Arts; Best of Show, Crafts; 2nd Place; 3rd Place; Honorable Mention (two) and Best Booth.

AMENITIES
– Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request.
– Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
— Friday load-in
– 24 Hour on-site Security

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
– AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
– With three events named in the TOP 100 of Arts Festivals in the nation.
– Voted Best Festivals by local media
– A holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
– AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
– PR and online media platforms
– Print and online media ads
– Radio and TV
– Billboards, banners, posters, and yard signs
– Extensive business partner collaboration
– Social media
– Dedicated interactive website
– Direct mail
– 300+ online calendar entries

PARKING
Free parking is available for both artists and festival guests within close proximity to Roswell City Hall.
Parking on the residential streets around the park is not permitted.

LOAD-IN/LOAD OUT
Artists will be able to unload near their booth during set-up and tear down. Artists can load-in only during the designated times and must check-in with a photo ID. All work must be dollied/wagoned in, as we will be setting up in the park. Therefore, we depend upon artists’ cooperation to keep traffic moving at a pace that will allow everyone equal time to set-up. We ask that upon arrival at your booth location you unpack then move your vehicle before you start set-up. Artists will be responsible for hand carting in additional merchandise after the designated load-in time. We will be setting up inside the park, and all work must be dollied or wagoned in, (there is a sidewalk to follow) to your spot.

WAITLIST
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date.

NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked-in by Friday at 7:00 p.m. will be considered a “no-show.” No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.

RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no “rain date” and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place in rain or shine.

SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Tax. A Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event.

HOW THE FEES ARE USED
All AFFPS Festivals support the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic career

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The Festival provides only the ground space for exhibits. Each Exhibitor must provide and prepare his/her own displays. We require Exhibitors to use white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher. All tents must be weighted (40 lbs. per tent leg min.). Set up will be on grass/ mulch (inside the park) Everyone must dolly/ wagon in.
2. Two weeks prior to the Festival, Exhibitors will be notified of their site location and detailed setup information. Plan to set up your booth on Friday.
3. After unloading Exhibitor vehicles must be moved to designated parking. Vehicles will not be permitted to remain in the exhibition space during the Festival, nor may they enter the Festival grounds until approved by the Festival Committee.
4. Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits, or approvals under state laws applicable to his/her activity at the Festival and for paying any taxes, sales taxes, fees, or other charges that may be applicable to any Exhibitor’s activity at the Festival.
5. The Festival is a rain or shine event. Cancellations prior to the due date must be made in written form and submitted by mail or email received by AFFPS 60 days prior to the event. By mail: send to P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta GA 30342. By email: to info@affps.com. No refunds will be given for cancellations after the 60-day deadline date or no-shows. All refunds will incur a $50 administration fee. Jury Exempt spaces are none-refundable. Covid credit will carry over on account until used.

In the occurrence that the event has to be canceled, postponed or, suspend, as a result of a pandemic such as the COVID Pandemic of 2020. Full credit for the upcoming show will be given and a Zapp code will be generated.

6. The Festival reserves the right to cancel an Exhibitor’s contract. The Festival may require the Exhibitor to leave the Festival at any time if the Exhibitor is in violation of any rules and/or regulations stated herein.
7. Neither AFFPS nor its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor’s agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.
8. All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor. Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist’s space. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork on display must be for sale.
9. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury.
10. Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the Festival. No commercial agents, dealers or, salespeople may operate an artist’s booth.

Click here to access Zapplication for this event : Roswell Arts Festival

Sponsors:

 

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