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  • Sip 'n Stroll Seneca Artist Application

    Sip ‘n Stroll Seneca is an art festival and wine/craft beer tasting event that will be held Saturday, September 28th, 2024 in Downtown Seneca, SC. The day long event features a fine art festival and beverage tasting opportunities. We are currently seeking artists to participate in the festival. If you would like to be considered, please complete the form below and include four (4) images of your artwork and at least one (1) image of your booth setup.

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024

    11am-5pm

  • ARTIST NOTE:

    Applications will be accepted through September 6 or until booth spaces are filled. A limited number of artists in each medium will be accepted. Past attendance does NOT guarantee an acceptance for 2024. We reserve the right to refuse any application. Artists will be contacted on a rolling basis once an application is submitted and reviewed by the Sip 'n Stroll committee. **Please note that artist booth assignment on the day of the festival is determined by the Sip ’n Stroll committee in order to separate similar art along the Sip ’n Stroll route. Booth assignment is not based on application date.
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  • SIP 'N STROLL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

    Artwork:

    • All exhibits must be original works executed since 2021. The quality of exhibited work is expected to be similar to the images submitted for consideration.
    • Maximum of two artists per booth. No more than 2 artists may occupy one tent (additional fee is required for 2 artists). Two artists collaborating to produce single pieces of art may qualify as a single exhibitor, but all works displayed should be products of collaboration rather than individual works by each collaborator.
    • Paintings, graphics and photographs must be suitably framed or matted.
    • Applications that include food products or selling food items will not be eligible to participate in the festival.
    • Artists must submit an artist application and $7.00 fee as required by The City of Seneca upon acceptance.

    BOOTH INFORMATION

    Details: 

    • Artists will receive a booth space of approximately 10’ X 10.’ Artists will not take up any additional booth space. An artist can request 2 booth spaces. The cost is $30 for each additional booth space.
    • Sip 'n Stroll staff will supply two 8.5 x 11 signs for your booth that include business name, vendor name, and printed QR code (directing to preferred social site). Each artist is required to display the provided booth signs.
    • Artists are responsible for supplying their own tents and for making their tents sturdy against the wind, rain, etc. Anchor weights are required.
    • Artists are responsible for supplying their own tables and chairs necessary or displaying in the booth.
    • Artist booth assignment on the day of the festival is determined by the Sip ’n Stroll committee and we strive to separate similar art along the Sip ’n Stroll route. Booth assignment is not based on application date.

    Setup:

    • Check-in/setup is Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 8am-9:30am.
    • All booths must be setup and completed no later than 10:30am to be eligible for the festival.
    • All artist booths will be placed down the middle of the assigned street with a six (6) foot space between each booth. Artist and vendors should expect visitors to enter booth from both sides. Artists may display between booths without impeding foot traffic.
    • All artists MUST CHECK IN AT REGISTRATION located at Brews on the Alley 109 Ram Cat Alley, near the intersection of Ram Cat Alley and N. Fairplay Street. You will be given an artist packet, which will include your Booth Assignment, an event map, your city license (which MUST be displayed in your booth), and pertinent information regarding the show. We encourage you to read everything in your packet before the show opens for business.
    • Without exception, all artists' vehicles must be removed from the event area no later than 1⁄2 hour before the show begins. Setup and breakdown times are strictly enforced. Any person closing their booth before the scheduled closing time shall be disqualified from future shows.

    **Electricity is not available during this event.

  • Acceptance Terms:

    Selected artist will receive an acceptance letter/email and an invoice for their booth. Once booth fees have been paid, the artist will be announced and listed on our social media and website. Please read through our terms/conditions and our cancellation policy.

  • Sales Tax:

    South Carolina Sales Tax is 6%. It is each artist's responsibility to pay the appropriate sales tax to the State.

  • Booth Specifics:

    You as an artist/vendor, are responsible for your own tent, tables, and chairs. Because this event is outside, we HIGHLY encourage a pop-up canopy with sides. Weights are required!

  • Cancellation Policy:

    In the event that an artist needs to cancel, fees will be refunded in FULL if notification is received before July 24. A cancellation received between July 24-August 24 will be refunded 50%. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received after August 24th.
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