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

LARAC's SCHOLARSHIP 

LARAC is offering up to 5 artists spaces, booth and jury fee fully covered, for NEW artists under the age of 40.

These applicants will be juried and if accepted will be able to attend the festival, space and jury fee expenses paid. This is made possible by The Touba Family Foundation. 

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

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.

 

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.

 

Application Deadline Date: May 9th, 2025

Notification Date: May 14th, 2025

June Booth Final Cancellation Date: May 23rd, 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

 

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.

 

Those who acquire a June Arts Festival Young Artist Scholarship will be alloted a 10'X10' booth space. You are responsible for your tent, tables, and other display materials. 

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 tent/ booth set up must fit inside the designated area.

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.