First Friday Art Vendor Participation Request(2024)

FIRST FRIDAY APPLICATION PROCESS AND RULES

The purpose of this application is to enable art vendors to have an opportunity to participate at First Friday.

Important Details Effective March 1st 2024 For First Friday Art Vendor Applications:

Applications will no longer be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
25 art vendors will be selected for each First Friday and we will do our best to evenly diversify the types of art at First Friday.
We encourage all artists to host an activity at their booth. This can include, but is not limited to, art demostrations, hands-on learning activities, games, and information sessions about your art. The goal of this is to make the art portion of First Friday more interactive and engaging for the community. Please describe the activity that you will be hosting in the designated box in the below form if you intend to host one.
If more than one art medium will be sold, vendors must specify each art medium in the application below.
Applications for First Friday will be open from the 1st-15th of the month preceding the First Friday that you wish to participate in. (e.g. To participate in October First Friday, art vendors will need to apply between September 1-15). Applications will close around 9:00 AM on the 15th of the month.
You will be notified if your application has been approved by the 20th of the month preceding the First Friday that you wish to participate in.
Approved applicants will be required to pay a $30 vendor fee for each First Friday that they wish to participate in. Fees are due by the Friday preceding First Friday. Failure to pay the $30 vendor fee will result in being unable to participate in First Friday as a vendor. A link to pay the $30 vendor fee by credit card will be sent with your approval email.
You will receive your assigned location and permit information by the Friday before First Friday.
Please Note: Due to the number of applicants and limited space, we will not be able to provide a space to every artist at each event.

Set Up:

Vendors are not allowed to set up until 4:00 PM, when the roads have closed. Vendors setting up before 4:00 PM will not be allowed back at First Friday.
You are responsible for bringing ALL chairs, speakers, cords etc. needed.
If you need electricity, please indicate on your application and please bring a 50 foot extension cord. All cords must be taped down to the sidewalk. Failure to tape down cords will result in not being allowed back at First Friday. Electricity is limited and not guranteed, but we will do our best to accomodate all requests.
Leave pedestrian clearance on the sidewalks and adhere to ADA regulations.
All art vendors must be set up by 6:00 PM.
We encourage all participants to stay until at least 9:00 PM.
All vendors must be packed up and out of the roads by 10:15 PM so the roads can reopen on time.

Tents:

Tents are allowed but cannot exceed the dimensions of 10 x 10'.
Tents must NOT block sidewalk foot traffic or impede ADA guidelines of public spaces.
Tents must be properly weighed down by some sort of physical objects (sandbags, weights, etc.).
Ground stakes are NOT allowed.

Location:

Your assigned location will be determined by Destination Bryan. You may request a specific location in your application, but it is not guaranteed.
Participants must stay at their assigned locations.
It is not allowed for participants to walk around and pass out fliers and other materials.
Please do not change locations without approval from Destination Bryan.

Signage:

You may bring signage.
Please do not hang signage from buildings, light poles, etc.
Signs may not be bigger than 4’ x 6’.

Permits:

If your application is approved, you will be notified about when you can pick up your permit.
You MUST pick up a permit and it must be displayed at all times during First Friday.
Permits are only valid for the month that you applied for. You must reapply every month.

General Information:

Please be courteous to all attendees.
No aggressive tactics may be used to inform First Friday goers of your business.

Not allowed at First Friday:

Independent distributors of commercial products (such as Avon, Scentsy, and the like)
Fundraising activities for sports teams and clubs.
Any individual or group who sets up without permission from Destination Bryan will be asked to leave.
Soliciting of any kind.
Bottled water and prepackaged candy are the only food items that may be given away by groups during First Friday. Not allowed: chewing gum or items containing nuts.

Business Name*

Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Contact Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

What is your art medium?*

If more than one art medium will be sold, please list additional items here.

Please upload 3 example images of your artwork.*

Please describe the activity/interactive component that you will be hosting at your booth space, if applicable. If not planning to host an activity/interactive component, please type N/A.*

Do you have a website or social media page that you would like to share?

Will you need electricity? Please note, electricity is limited and not guaranteed but we will do our best to accommodate all requests.*

YesNo

I agree that all of my cords will be taped down and I will leave pedestrian access as I setup and perform for First Friday.*

Yes

By checking this box, I have read and agree to follow all of the First Friday rules and procedures.*

Yes

By checking "Yes", I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee a booth space provided by Destination Bryan at First Friday. I understand that there are limited spaces at the event and that I may not be able to participate in First Friday every month.*

Yes

I, (the “Participant”) understand that participation in First Friday (the “Activity”) as a Participant which is sponsored by Destination Bryan is completely voluntary on the Participant’s part. The Participant understands and agrees that the Destination Bryan is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of participation, the Participant releases, waives, and discharges and covenants not to sue, Destination Bryan, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation. In addition, the participant grants permission to Destination Bryan to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.*

Yes

I have read and understand this Agreement and agree to abide by the guidelines as stated and intended. I understand any non-compliance with these rules and requirements may result in the discontinuation of my organization’s ability to participate in Destination Bryan events for up to one (1) year.*

Yes

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