Thanks for your interest in APAC events! Please review the following:

APAC Events Rules and Regulations

APAC staff welcomes all artists and vendors who wish to VEND! The event is held at ________. We ask that all artists/vendors please be respectful of decisions that the staff may have to make concerning the artist/ vendor's booths the day of the event. We are constantly working to make the experience great for everyone and may have to make changes in the middle of plans: There will be dedicated staffers available exclusively to participating artists/vendors. They will be identified to the artists/vendors at the event, so if there should be any questions/problems, please contact these staffers. We will try our best to prevent problems from occurring, but we cannot plan for every contingency. Should a problem arise with another artist/vendor, please speak to a staffer. APAC reserves the right to deny an artist/vendor space to anyone should a problem occur.

Venue Policies

Please remember it is the responsibility of all artists/vendors to comply with local and state laws.

 We ask that you only use masking tape or pins in fabric panels (if available) for temporary room decorations. Please do not use staples, nails, tacks or other forms of tape. Do not place stickers or paints, or deface venue materials in any permanent fashion. Signs, banners and flyers may not be posted outside of your table space. We do not allow the open sales of any type of adult-deemed material (not limited to DVDs, VHSs, pornographic images/artwork No adult material may be viewed, sold or distributed, and we require that vendors not bring adult-themed material at all. APAC Inc. reserves the right to judge the acceptability of all displays. In addition, questionable material (such as paraphernalia and images from groups such as KKK and Nazi or Nazi-like merchandise) are prohibited. 1. Weapons. The presence and sale of firearms and explosives is prohibited. It is the responsibility of vendors/artists to secure all

weapons prior to sale to prevent theft or injury from mishandling. Any weapons not in compliance with the APAC Weapons Policy must be peace bonded or secured in a vehicle or off APAC Meeting Center premises after sale; this is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer, but we ask that you help us enforce these policies by reminding your customers about our weapons policy.

Pricing and Availability

Please read this section closely as application and pricing changes have been made for APAC.

Vendor spaces are sold for $50- $100 per standard 6x6 or 10x10 tent, table and two chairs may apply. As part of the application process, vendors/artists are required to submit a portfolio or sample product/art. Guidelines for portfolios or sample products/art are listed below.

This price is not negotiable. Discount applicable 

Portfolio Guidelines: 1. Portfolios or sample products/art will consist of  3-5 pictures or examples. 2. For Artists, 2 of the 5 pictures or examples may be incomplete or in-progress works. The other 3 pictures or examples must be of already completed works. 3. For Vendors, 3 of the 6 pictures or examples must of product items previously or currently sold. Portfolios or sample products/art will need to be uploaded below and/or emailed to apac.arts.co@gmail.com before applications are approved.

If vendors have a brand logo, please upload below so we can add to promo postings.

The APAC Vending Chair will review and approve/deny all portfolios or sample products/art. In certain cases, some portfolios or sample products/art may require the approval of the APAC Committee. Upon approval, vendors/ artists will be notified and confirmed for event activation.

Artists/Vendors are also asked not to encroach upon their neighbor's space unless they are given permission. Artists/Vendors that do not arrive before Date of event or do not give prior notice will forfeit their space. No- show spaces will be sold to available wait list patrons or other vendor participants at the convention at a reduced cost (cash only).

All payments must be made on or before day of the event, or the artist/ vendor will forfeit their space. interested artist/vendors, to be filled the day of the event. All vendor purchases come with one Facebook + Instagram post advertising their product. Additional posts are available for purchase at $5 a post. Cancellation Policy Artist/Vendor registration can be cancelled until 1 receive a full refund minus a $15 cancellation fee. All cancellation requests must call (678)558-9339 or email apac.arts.co@gmail.com.

Spaces will be up to 10 foot by 10 foot and allowable of an 6-8 foot table and two chairs. Table Spaces will consist of only one 6-8 table and two chairs.
Artists/Vendors are responsible for transporting and/or set up/construction of any and all of their own merchandise, equipment, etc. APAC does not have access to standing displays/curtains, tables, racks, so please plan on bringing your own. If you plan to bring your own portable walls, they must be properly secured and may not encroach on another vendor's/artist's space There are limited power outlets and you will need to bring your own extension cord. Your ability to use said cord will be dependent on its impediment of walkways and other artists/vendors. Food trucks will be allowed to park in pre-designated spaces (when applicable).

APAC reserves the right to ban any and all equipment.
Reserving Multiple Spaces

Vendors are welcome to reserve multiple spaces, limit 2. If there are extra spaces available on event day at opening, artist/vendor participants may purchase an extra space at a reduced cost (cost determined by APAC).

 

The artist's/vendor's booths will have operating hours from on _______________. The block will be locked prior to___________, and all dealers are required to be completely clear of the block by __________. All items left _______________ become property of African Peach Arts Coalition Inc..Artist/Vendors are welcome to leave early, but are advised not to leave personal materials unsupervised. APAC takes no personal responsibility for items stolen.

 

Set-up/Take down

Artists/Vendors are responsible for transporting and/or set up/take down of any and all their own merchandise, equipment, etc. APAC  will provide a limited amount of staffers to help artist/vendor participants set-up and take down. 

All items left after event become property of African Peach Arts Coalition Inc.

Volunteers
APAC volunteers are for APAC use only. APAC may provide if available a limited number of volunteers to help artist/vendor participants set-up  and take down.

In certain circumstances (approved by APAC staffers) volunteers may be allowed to provide extra assistance to artist/vendor participants. 

APAC Logo

Artists/Vendors are not allowed to use the APAC logo without the expressed permission of APAC. If an artist/vendor would like to use the APAC logo, please contact Valentine Louis by phone at (347)589-1851 or by email at apac.arts.co@gmail.com for more information. 

Official Agreement

I,______________ the Artist/Vendor, agree to refrain from selling adult material at any APAC event (material determined by age rating or a mutual agreement as to what items constitute as "adult" I agree to respect other artist/vendors and not encroach upon their given space (barring extenuating circumstances I agree to adhere to all venue rules and regulations, outlined in the Vendor's Contract. I understand that the amount that I pay only guarantees the stated number of space(s). I agree to adhere to the posted Artist's/Vendor's hours, and absolve African Peach Arts Coalition Inc., and all volunteers of any responsibility for theft or destruction of merchandise. I agree to adhere to the venue policy of hanging materials. I agree to refrain from selling non-legitimate materials (not limited to bootlegs or fansubs We, the event administration, reserve the right to remove any artist/vendor for any reason listed above, dearth of payment, or inappropriate behavior. We will make good faith attempts to prevent theft and destruction of artist/vendor property by providing a safety team during APAC events.