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): 

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

 

NOTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN LARAC FESTIVALS

Notification on applications received by/before September 1st for LARAC's 2025 Winter Arts Festival will be notified no later than September 19th, 2025. All applications recieved after Sept. 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: The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

+ Well-established, holiday shopping event at The Queensbury Hotel in Downtown Glens Falls

+ ONE DAY EVENT, Sunday, December 7th from 10a-4p 

+ Our Winter 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

 

WINTER APPLICATION NO LATE FEE DEADLINE: September 1st, 2025

Winter Booth Balance in FULL is due by: October 1st, 2025

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

Applications will be accepted and juried on an ongoing basis, accepting qualified artists up until the Festivals. Limited space available in all genres.

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 our Winter Festival, if accpeted, you must pay your balance by the Oct 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.

Winter Booth Final Cancellation Date: NOVEMBER 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 Winter Arts Festival is held in a secured indoor location; however, the liability of all goods left overnight rests with the exhibitor. As sponsors of the LARAC Winter Arts Festival, Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC), are not responsible for injury or damage to persons or property caused by items for sale or display at the LARAC Winter Arts Festival. Further, any injury or damage to persons or property caused by items for sale or dis-play at LARAC Winter 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.

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. Dec. 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. There is also limited electricity available at the Winter Arts Festival. Tents are not needed, but can be used if necessary.

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.