Valley Artists’ Booth 2025

54th Mountain Fair Valley Artists' Booth Application

Applications are due Monday, May 12 by 11:59pm. The Valley Artists' Booth will be at the 54th Annual Mountain Fair here in Carbondale on July 25-27, 2025. The booth allows local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork in a cooperative, inexpensive way. Gallery space is very limited, and artwork is juried. Artists must be current members of Carbondale Arts (upon acceptance, not necessary to apply) and reside in an "816" ZIP code area. Submissions must be your own handmade (not manufactured, not imported) work. Criteria for judging include quality and uniqueness of items. Artists are required to assist with set-up and breakdown, and to work shifts during the fair. Carbondale Arts will provide the tent, panel displays, and pedestals. Artists are responsible for their own display. Carbondale Arts will handle the accounting and collect sales tax. Questions? Email brian@carbondalearts.com.
ELIGIBILITY
Once accepted, all participating artists must be current members of Carbondale Arts (see Booth Fee below) and reside in an 816 ZIP code area. Submissions must be your own handmade (not manufactured, not imported) work. Criteria for judging include quality and uniqueness of items. Applications are due by Monday, May 12, 2025, by 11:59pm.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE / REJECTION
We will notify you by email no later than Friday, May 16.

FEES/COMMISSIONS
A $50 booth fee will also be due upon acceptance, and Carbondale Arts will keep a 25% commission of your sales made during the fair. Any late applications will be juried against the existing waitlist only if space becomes available. All applicants (once accepted) must join or renew as current members of Carbondale Arts. A link will be sent to all accepted participants by Friday, May 16.

BOOTH INFO
Craft and food vendors will all be located in Sopris Park. The Valley Artists' Booth will be located by the Cantina in the middle of the park, and we'll have the same tent size as in other years (approx 20'x30'). Approximately 15 artists will be accepted, as space within the tent is limited. Carbondale Arts will provide the tent, Pro Panels (a free-standing display system used at art festivals), and a variety of pedestals. Artists are responsible for installing their own display on Thursday afternoon (7/24), take-down on Sunday by 5pm (7/27), and working two 2-hour shifts in the booth during the 3-day fair (7/25 - 7/27).

DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS
All 2D artwork should be “gallery ready” (ready to hang with wire preferred). Everything for sale inside the booth MUST have a visible price affixed to each piece. A completed inventory list with artist’s name and contact information will be required at least 2 weeks before the fair.

PAYMENT FOR YOUR SALES
Carbondale Arts will issue checks within 30 days of the end of Mountain Fair, but no sooner than 7 days after the end of the fair.

THE NITTY GRITTY
This PDF below has even more information and details about volunteer shifts, inventory tracking, and label info and will also be emailed to all accepted applicants on May 16. Check it out if you're interested in knowing more about specific dates, display measurements, and to get a peek at the inventory sheet we request from each artist. Email specific questions to brian@carbondalearts.com.
This PDF has all info about deadlines, sales, volunteer shifts, and more in one place. We recommend downloading/saving for future reference, though we'll send again to all accepted participants as well.
Below are a few photos from our 2024 Valley Artists' Booth set up. You can see how some artists display their work and about how much space each maker has (about 5ft or so wide). 2025 will look very similar to this (but with some different creatives featured).
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Business Name (if applicable)
First Name*
Last Name*
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Business namePersonal name
Preferred gender pronouns: (She/Her, He/Him, They/Them, Other)*
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Email*
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Phone*
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Website (if applicable)
Instagram (if applicable)
Mailing Address (MUST live in a ZIP code starting with 816)*

Street Address or PO Box

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ZIP Code
You'll answer a few questions about your wares on the next page.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WARES

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1. Describe your main MEDIUM in one or two words (ie: painting, drawing/photography, jewelry, sculpture, clay, glass, metal, wood, clothing, fiber arts, etc).*
2. Tell us about specific items/wares you intend to sell . Include general price points and dimensions. *
3. What type of display do you anticipate you'll need? (We can't typically combine multiple types, but will try to accommodate.)*

Pro-panel display (best for 2-D artists) plus 1 small pedestalFree standing display (with pedestals or other artist-supplied displays, may be against a wall or in the middle of the tent space)Other
4. Include any additional information that you want us to consider during the review of your application.
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Upload a MINIMUM of 5 high resolution images (300 dpi is recommended) which are representative of your work and reflect your price range.*

Max file size is 10MB. Accepted filetypes include pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif
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Upload an Artist Biography and/or Statement if desired (not required).

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I understand that I am responsible for my own display and agree to assist with set-up and take-down, and will work two 2-hour shifts during the fair. A schedule of available shifts will be emailed upon acceptance.*

YES, I understand
I understand that I will need to pay a $50 booth fee upon acceptance in the Valley Artists' Booth (a link to pay online will be emailed)*

YES, I understand
I understand that I will need to be a current member of Carbondale Arts UPON ACCEPTANCE in the Valley Artists' Booth (a link with more info will be emailed later on)*

YES, I understand
I understand that refusal to abide by booth regulations may result in disqualification from the Carbondale Mountain Fair. I agree that, upon acceptance to the Valley Artists’ Booth, I will read carefully all future communications and submit requested information in a timely manner at risk of losing my acceptance to the fair.*

YES, I understand
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Any questions/clarifications may be directed to Brian Colley at brian@carbondalearts.com or by calling 970-963-1680.

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54th Mountain Fair Valley Artists' Booth Application

You'll fill out your contact information on the next page.

You'll answer a few questions about your wares on the next page.

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WARES

You'll be able to upload images and more on the next/final page.