Artists & Craftspeople
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Eligibility
The festival is open to all artists and craftspeople. Participants will be selected by a panel of jurors upon submittal of application, and application fee. Original works of art in all media are eligible for consideration. All items must be your own work. Kits or mass produced goods are not acceptable (commercial production photography, jewelry , clay molds, etc.) NO uncut or unset gems and stones, drug paraphernalia, or products that use endangered animal or plant species may be marketed, displayed, or sold.
Prizes
The Depot Center will offer 3 prizes for this year's show:
If you'd like to see a list of past show prize winners, click here.
- $100 for Best in Show - Fine Arts
- $100 for Best in Show - Crafts
- $50 for Best Booth
If you'd like to see a list of past show prize winners, click here.
Important Dates
April 15, 2021 - Round 1 of Selection
May 14 - Application Deadline
May 21- Application Payment Deadline
June 1 - Notification of Final Selection (via email)
June 8 - Final Booth Payment Deadline
July 1 - Accepted artists may begin setting up their booths at 1pm. Please DO NOT try to start any earlier.
July 2 - Festival Check-in 8:00 - 9:00 am. All artists MUST be present at their booths for check-in.
July 2, 3 & 4 - Livingston Depot Festival of the Arts
July 4 - Festival Check-out 5:00 pm. All artists MUST be present at their booths for check-out. See you next year!
May 14 - Application Deadline
May 21- Application Payment Deadline
June 1 - Notification of Final Selection (via email)
June 8 - Final Booth Payment Deadline
July 1 - Accepted artists may begin setting up their booths at 1pm. Please DO NOT try to start any earlier.
July 2 - Festival Check-in 8:00 - 9:00 am. All artists MUST be present at their booths for check-in.
July 2, 3 & 4 - Livingston Depot Festival of the Arts
July 4 - Festival Check-out 5:00 pm. All artists MUST be present at their booths for check-out. See you next year!
Important Links
Click here to apply!
Click here to pay your application fee
Click here for Additional Medium Application
We send out a reminder when the application is ready. If you have changed your address, or have not applied in prior years, please email artsfest@livingstondepot.org to get on our mailing list (please include phone and mailing address too).
Exhibitor Selection
Artists will be selected on the basis of the application and photographs attached. It is important the photographs cover all types of current work which the artist intends to exhibit.
Artists who wish to exhibit work in more than one medium must submit a separate application for each medium for which they would like to be considered with 5 photographs.
2021 REFUND POLICY:
Application fees are nonrefundable. If a vendor decides not to attend, a refund request for booth fees must be submitted in writing prior to June 1st. In the event that the Depot cancels the Festival due to safety concerns, all booth fees will be eligible for a refund and the Depot shall have no further obligation.
**Remember, we are a very small nonprofit; and processing refunds is not in our budget. If you have health concerns about attending, please wait to pay your booth fee until after June 1st.**
Artists who wish to exhibit work in more than one medium must submit a separate application for each medium for which they would like to be considered with 5 photographs.
2021 REFUND POLICY:
Application fees are nonrefundable. If a vendor decides not to attend, a refund request for booth fees must be submitted in writing prior to June 1st. In the event that the Depot cancels the Festival due to safety concerns, all booth fees will be eligible for a refund and the Depot shall have no further obligation.
**Remember, we are a very small nonprofit; and processing refunds is not in our budget. If you have health concerns about attending, please wait to pay your booth fee until after June 1st.**
Regulations
1. Artists must be present during all days of the Festival but may have helpers if desired.
2. Every artist’s booth will be reviewed to insure compliance with all Festival regulations. Exhibitors displaying artwork that is significantly different from the artwork shown in the accepted images are subject to removal from the Festival.
3. Artists must be present at their booths between 8:00 and 9:00 am on July 2nd for check-in with Depot staff or your space will be forfeited.
4. Booths must be set up by 10 a.m. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 2nd and 3rd, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4th. Exhibitors MUST be present for the full duration of the show, or may be disqualified for future events. Please Note: In fairness to all, you will be charged for setting up more display space than you paid for.
5. Exhibitors display all artwork at their own risk. The Festival is not responsible for damage, theft, or loss of the exhibitors’ artwork and display accessories, or other belongings.
6. Exhibitors may set up July 1st beginning at 1 pm and leave their booths in place on overnight on July 1st, July 2nd, and July 3rd. The Depot Center customarily tries to provide some security but will not be responsible for damage or loss.
7. Exhibitors are responsible for removing debris from their spaces and adjacent aisle each day. Do not intrude onto the sidewalk, and be mindful of trip hazards.
8. No pets are allowed at the Festival. However, if you travel with a service animal it must be kept on a leash at all times. You will be held responsible for any damage your pet causes. Please respect our fellow artists and the city. Any animal waste must be picked up promptly and disposed of properly. These are city regulations with fines attached, and your neighbors are watchful.
9. The Festival takes place rain, shine, hail, or wind. Be prepared!
10. Exhibitors must abide by Festival parking regulations and adhere to Festival traffic routes. Cars must be moved after unloading! This allows as much space as possible for customer parking. There isn't room for both. We walk through to enforce this; please save yourself in advance the embarrassment of being asked to move your vehicle.
**Covid-19 Regulations**
We are currently working with the Park County Health Department to make sure that we follow guidelines in order to provide a safe and successful event for our artists, vendors, guests, volunteers, and the entire community. We see our exhibitors as partners and expect you to encourage your customers to follow health guidelines, and act as an example of healthy behavior.
Please be prepared for changes in safety guidelines and local health directives. In this time of uncertainty, we will share guidelines and any changes in event structure with accepted artists as soon as possible. If accepted you must agree to follow ALL local guidelines and Depot safety rules.
The Director reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from the Festival with all fees forfeited for any violation of Festival regulations, including parking in the lot, and may prohibit those violators from future participation.
Questions and comments should be directed to us by email or phone:
artsfest@livingstondepot.org
Livingston Depot Center
P.O. Box 1319
Livingston, MT 59047
www.livingstondepot.org
(406) 222-2300
2. Every artist’s booth will be reviewed to insure compliance with all Festival regulations. Exhibitors displaying artwork that is significantly different from the artwork shown in the accepted images are subject to removal from the Festival.
3. Artists must be present at their booths between 8:00 and 9:00 am on July 2nd for check-in with Depot staff or your space will be forfeited.
4. Booths must be set up by 10 a.m. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 2nd and 3rd, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4th. Exhibitors MUST be present for the full duration of the show, or may be disqualified for future events. Please Note: In fairness to all, you will be charged for setting up more display space than you paid for.
5. Exhibitors display all artwork at their own risk. The Festival is not responsible for damage, theft, or loss of the exhibitors’ artwork and display accessories, or other belongings.
6. Exhibitors may set up July 1st beginning at 1 pm and leave their booths in place on overnight on July 1st, July 2nd, and July 3rd. The Depot Center customarily tries to provide some security but will not be responsible for damage or loss.
7. Exhibitors are responsible for removing debris from their spaces and adjacent aisle each day. Do not intrude onto the sidewalk, and be mindful of trip hazards.
8. No pets are allowed at the Festival. However, if you travel with a service animal it must be kept on a leash at all times. You will be held responsible for any damage your pet causes. Please respect our fellow artists and the city. Any animal waste must be picked up promptly and disposed of properly. These are city regulations with fines attached, and your neighbors are watchful.
9. The Festival takes place rain, shine, hail, or wind. Be prepared!
10. Exhibitors must abide by Festival parking regulations and adhere to Festival traffic routes. Cars must be moved after unloading! This allows as much space as possible for customer parking. There isn't room for both. We walk through to enforce this; please save yourself in advance the embarrassment of being asked to move your vehicle.
**Covid-19 Regulations**
We are currently working with the Park County Health Department to make sure that we follow guidelines in order to provide a safe and successful event for our artists, vendors, guests, volunteers, and the entire community. We see our exhibitors as partners and expect you to encourage your customers to follow health guidelines, and act as an example of healthy behavior.
Please be prepared for changes in safety guidelines and local health directives. In this time of uncertainty, we will share guidelines and any changes in event structure with accepted artists as soon as possible. If accepted you must agree to follow ALL local guidelines and Depot safety rules.
The Director reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from the Festival with all fees forfeited for any violation of Festival regulations, including parking in the lot, and may prohibit those violators from future participation.
Questions and comments should be directed to us by email or phone:
artsfest@livingstondepot.org
Livingston Depot Center
P.O. Box 1319
Livingston, MT 59047
www.livingstondepot.org
(406) 222-2300