7 LAPHAM PL, GLENS FALLS, NY 12801

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CONTACT: PHIL CASABONA, festivals@larac.org or 518.798.1144x2

GALLERY + SHOP HOURS: Mon-Sat from 10a-3p + Thurs. until 6p

 

GUIDELINES & POLICIES

The LARAC Art Festival Guidelines & Policies are strictly enforced. A full listing of our guidelines and policies are available by request or on our website: www.LARAC.org/festivals

JURYING:

Jurying for both the June Arts Festival and Winter Arts Festival are done at separate times with SEPEREATE application (new for 2025): acceptance into June DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into our Winter Festival.

Applications received AFTER, March 1st, 2025, will be assessed an additional $15 handling fee.

 

NOTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN LARAC FESTIVALS

Notification on applications received by /before March 1st for LARAC's 2025 June Festival will be notified no later than March 14th, 2025. All applications recieved after March 1st, will be notified on a rolling basis. 

LARAC Festivals are open to all fine art and craft artists with no geographic or membership restrictions.

LOCATION: Glens Falls City Park, Downtown Glens Falls, NY

+ First outdoor summer event in the region, drawing crowds of over 15,000, food vendors and live music included

+ June Arts Festival will be promoted extensively: Newspaper ads, press releases and feature stories in local and regional publications, radio, social media, print advertising such as posters and postcard mailings

+ Event is free and open to the public from 10a-5p Saturday, and 10a-4p Sunday; event is rain or shine.

 

JUNE APPLICATION NO LATE FEE DEADLINE: March 1st, 2025

JUNE APPLICATION SUBMISSION CLOSED BY: June 1st, 2025

June Booth Balance in FULL is due by: APRIL 1st, 2025

Any application received after March 1st will result in $15 late fee.

LARAC requires the artist/craftsperson who actually created the work to be on site at all festivals. No agents, dealers, or representatives may attend in place of the artist. Photo ID may be required to assure compliance with this policy. Artist with art forms eligible for demonstration are encouraged to participate. LARAC will create promotion as well as grant extra space when applicable on behalf of demonstrations. *Commercial studios involved in volume production are not eligible for participation.**

+ All work displayed for sale must be of the artist's original design and handcrafted/executed by the artist/exhibitor.

+ Work should demonstrate skill and mastery of the medium.

+ Traditional crafts should be historically correct and well executed.

+ Reproductions of original work must involve handwork or direct supervision by the artist.

The following are NOT ACCEPTABLE: Embellished items; Decoupage on manufactured items or manufactured goods. SUPPLY INVOICES MAY BE REQUIRED IF JURY MEMBERS NEED FURTHER VERIFICATION OF HANDCRAFTING.

Art or craft, which was not included in the original jurying and is brought to the show, must be of the EXACT SAME caliber and quality as the work that was juried. DURING or AFTER booth set- up, LARAC reserves the right to require the removal of any work not consistent with the juried work. If vendor does not comply, LARAC reserves the right to require removal of vendor and his/ her booth entirely from the show.

Once accepted into the festival, you will be invoiced for the balance due for booth fee by LARAC's Bookkeeper.  In order to participate in June, if accpeted, you must pay your ballane by the Aril 1st, 2025 deadline.

 

Cancellations after the final cancellation date, whether cancelled by the vendor, or by LARAC are not entitled to a refund. We will assess all cancellations on individual basis. 

June Booth Final Cancellation Date: MAY 1st, 2025

All Exhibitors must have a NYS Sales Tax number clearly visible in their booth and collect applicable NYS Sales Tax

To obtain a Sales Tax ID#, log onto: www.nys-permits.org.

To send for an application, contact NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance - Sales Tax Unit, WA Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227-0155; calls within NYS: 800-225-5829

LARAC's June Art Festival is held in a city park next to the police station; however, the liability of all goods left overnight rests with the exhibitor. As sponsors of the LARAC June Arts Festival, Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC), and also the City of Glens Falls, are not responsible for injury or damage to persons or property caused by items for sale or display at the LARAC June Arts Festival. Further, any injury or damage to persons or property caused by items for sale or display at LARAC June Arts Festival is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. Property owners, agents, and craft show producers shall be held blameless from any liability thereof. Further Certificate of Insurance will be required from each accepted vendor.

NOTE: Jurying of your work is based on the IMAGES you submit and the DESCRIPTION below. By signing this application, if you are accepted, you give LARAC permission to use your images to promote the Festival(s).

FOOD, SOAPS, LOTIONS and CANDLE APPLICANTS must mail TWO samples plus description of ingredients/processes to 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

FOOD APPLICANTS - NEW FOR 2025

The City of Glens Falls is now making LARAC's food applicants (any/all food products being sold at our event) fill out the City of GF "Food Vendor" Application, and pay them their fee, directly. All food applicants who are accpeted will be emailed this application to submit directly to The City of Glens Falls. 

I apologize for this additional fee. 

EMAILED IMAGES ARE REQUIRED - Please email images to Festivals@LARAC.org

Please Submit Your Email in the Following Format:

Subject of Email : Your Name – Title of Application you Applied For (ie. June Festival) – Photos for Jury

Body of Email : Name, Business Name, Info about your images, attached images.

DO NOT MAIL IN A CD OR PRINTED PHOTOS

ART & CRAFT APPLICANTS must submit

+ 3 images in jpg format (300 dpi or higher) or high-quality photographs

+ 1 image of you creating your work AND/OR a work of art in progress

+ Photos should be accompanied with your name, numbered images (#1, #2, #3), and a description of each image.

+ Be prepared, copies of supply invoices may be required by jury panel for further verification of handcrafting.

+ Describe your work and processes.

Use the space below to describe your body of work in detail.

Please include:

+ Materials, techniques and processes you use

+ Are your designs original, i.e. created by you?

+ What, if any, part of your work is made or manufactured by someone other than yourself?

Note: Most booths have very limited storage space alongside or behind them. The June Arts Festival is rain or shine. Please provide cover for yourself. Your entire booth/tarp must fit inside the designated area.

Jury Fee - $20 

Late Fee - $15 (if received after postmark deadline)

By signing, I am stating that I have read and agree to comply with the LARAC Festivals GUIDELINES AND POLICIES. I understand that jury fees are non-refundable. The booth deposit will be returned if I am not accepted. As the creating artist, I agree to be present and on site for the duration of the LARAC FESTIVAL. I also agree to security and liability terms and conditions.