Venue Location: Mariners Oceanside, 4000 Mystra Way, Oceanside, CA

Set-Up Time: 2:00 PM

Event Start Time: 3:00 PM

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Expected Attendance: 1,000+ attendees

Display Space: Large display area available for up to 30 art vendors

Display Options: Artists may bring a table, easel, stand, or other presentation setup for their artwork.  If they are not able to provide supplies to set up their artwork, they can request supplies to assist in their art display.

1. Purpose & Content Guidelines

This event is designed to highlight and celebrate the creativity of local Black artists, performers, and multimedia creators. While artwork and performances do not need to explicitly feature Black characters or themes, all content must adhere to the following guidelines:

• No vulgar content
• No nudity
• No gruesome violence
• No messages of hate
• No sexually explicit content
• No glorification of drugs or alchohol
• No insensitive or disrespectful content toward the venue, community, or cultural values

The event organizers reserve the right to review and approve all visual artwork, performance pieces, and visual multimedia content before the event.

2. Participation Categories & Review Process

All artwork, performances, and multimedia presentations will be reviewed before acceptance into the event. Selected participants will be notified of their approval.

A. Visual Artists

Gallery Submission Process:

• Curated gallery—artwork will go through a submission and review process.
• Artists will be notified if their submission has been accepted for display.
• Participation is free, but a $35 donation is requested to assist with event marketing expenses.

B. Performance Artists

Performance Review Process:

• All performances must be submitted for review before approval.
• Selected performers will receive a confirmed time slot.

C. Visual Multimedia Artists

Multimedia Review Process:

• All multimedia presentations must be submitted for review.

3. Artist/Performer Responsibilities

• Arrival & Setup: All participants must arrive by 1:00 PM for setup.
• Security: Artists and performers are responsible for their own artwork, instruments, and equipment.
• Professional Conduct: All participants must maintain a respectful demeanor throughout the event.

4. Sales & Commissions

Artists retain 100% of their sales. The gallery does not take a commission. Artists are responsible for handling their own transactions.

5. Promotional Consent

By signing this agreement, the artist or performer grants the event organizers permission to use images, video clips, or recordings of their work for promotional purposes.

6. Liability Waiver

The artist or performer agrees to hold the event organizers, venue, and any affiliated parties harmless from any claims, damages, or losses related to their participation.