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The Guild of Artists and Artisans Exhibition Rules

Rule 1: Exhibitors must comply with all local ordinances, regulations, and rules.

(Exhibitor is an artistndividual who has successfully passed a jury or standards review.)

Rule 2: Booth spaces may not be transferred or otherwise reassigned by the artist.

Rule 3: By one hour prior to fair opening on the fair’s first day, artists must have claimed (by their presence, or [if necessary] by phone) their booth space, otherwise their space may be resold with no refund issued.

Rule 4: The Exhibiting artist(s) must be present at the fair no less than 60% of each day.

Rule 5: Booth structure and display must not exceed the limits of the assigned space. Art work hanging from display panels will not obstruct, or block clear and free passage. If your art work is hazardous, or interferes with your neighbor you will be asked to remove it. Booth substructure must not impede water flow.

Rule 6: Booth holders may share their space with no more than one other exhibiting member.

Rule 7: Picture I.D. is required for fair registration, and must be presented upon the request of Rules Committee members or Guild staff at any time during the fair.

Rule 8: Unless artists are officially notified, by the Art Fair Director or the Director’s designee, of a fair emergency, booths must be opened at the fair starting time and not closed before the fair closing time. Artists concerned with their personal safety may close. Artists are expected to reopen as soon as the dangerous situation has ended.

Rule 9: All storage must be neatly concealed within the defined booth space.

Rule 10: Signs advertising sales or markdowns are prohibited.

Rule 11: Pets are prohibited on the fair site. Service animals are allowed.

Rule 12: On-site consumption of alcoholic beverages during fair hours is prohibited.

Rule 13: No debris may be left behind after tearing down.

Rule 14: Obscene or abusive language and/or threatened or actual physical abuse is prohibited.

Rule 15: When required, backdrops must be used for fairs.

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