Artist Submissions

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Legal Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Do you use a different public/artist name?* This field is required.Select no if you use your common name publicly

YESNO

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What name do you go by publicly?

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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City/County* This field is required.What city/county do you reside in and/or primarily practice in?

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Website/Portfolio link?Optional

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Social Media Links/HandlesOptional

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About the Festival

Theme: Democracy + Community

The Rappahannock Art Festival is a community art festival bringing people together through original work, live performance, installations, and creative conversation. The festival theme is democracy and community—you are welcome (but not required) to create work that connects to civic life, local stories, belonging, freedom of expression, community care, voting, rights, or what democracy looks like in practice.

This festival is organized by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan nonprofit. Your art does not need to be nonpartisan—political and challenging topics are welcome. We simply ask that participants do not engage in partisan campaigning (candidate/party advocacy or fundraising) and that all work and conduct remains free of hate or harassment.

Art is one of the most human forms of political expression - this space is for expression.

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Please note as you are working through this form, early concepts are welcome and supported. A rough idea is totally fine—your plan can evolve before the festival. We’ll confirm final details closer to the event.

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Are you interested in creating work that connects to the festival theme (democracy + community)?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Would you like to be considered for featured placement or a short ‘artist spotlight’ about your process?

YESNO

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Participation Type* This field is required.Please indicate how you plan to participate in the festival.

Artist booth (10'x10')

Outdoor installation (along walking path/park spaces)

Stage performance (music/spoken word/performance art)

I am interested in multiple

Other

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Other? Please describe below.

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Participation Category* This field is required.Please choose a category for your participation to reveal medium choices - multiple choices are accepted

Visual Art

Craft + Maker

Performance/Live

Community/Interactive

Film/Media

Other

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Craft + Maker MediumsPlease choose from the list of mediums below, or select "other"

Woodworking / furniture

Metalwork / blacksmithing

Leatherwork

Paper arts (bookbinding, papercraft)

Upcycled / reclaimed materials

Floral design / botanical art

Soap / candles (artisan-made)

Natural dye / herbal / perfumery (artist-made)

Other

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Performance/Live MediumsPlease choose from the list of mediums below, or select "other"

Live music (band / solo)

Spoken word / poetry

Dance / movement

Theatre / live performance art

Live painting / interactive demo

Other

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Community/Interactive MediumsPlease choose from the list of mediums below, or select "other"

Participatory / interactive installation

Community art project (attendees contribute)

Mural / large-format work

Education/demonstration booth (process-focused)

Other

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Film/MediaPlease choose from the list of mediums below, or select "other"

Film / short film screening

Animation

Documentary / storytelling project

Other

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Other Category or Medium

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Photo/Sample UploadUploading photos and samples is optional, but strongly encouraged. Please upload 2-5 photos here, or email events@fredericksburglwv.org with portfolio information. If portfolio is linked above, please disregard.

Drag and drop files here

Select files to upload

Max. file size: 10.6MB

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Project StatusGive us an idea of where you are in your process.

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Describe your current plan (rough idea is fine). What kind of work do you expect to show?Please describe what you will be bringing to exhibit, do not include supplies or setup materials.

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Are you selling work?Selling work is allowed, but not required.

YESNO

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What payment methods will you accept?

Cash

Card reader

Venmo/Paypal/Cashapp

Other

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Selling Acknowledgement

I understand I am responsible for my own sales transactions and any applicable tax compliance.

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Booth setup needs:Please indicate what materials you will be providing. NOTE that event organizers will not be providing materials, only the space.

Tent?

Table?

Chairs?

Other?

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Other setup materials Please list any other setup materials you will be bringing.

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All materials for setup and exhibition must be provided by the participating artists. LWVFRA does not typically provide materials for participants.Please acknowledge.

I acknowledge that LWVFRA, event organizers, will not be providing any materials for my exhibition or participation in the Rappahannock Art Festival unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

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Power Needed?

YESNO

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Please ExplainHow will you be using power?

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Location PreferenceWhat is your sound/location Preference

Near Stage / High Energy

Near Conversation Circles / Moderate

Quieter Zone / Lower Traffic

Prefer complete isolation (Explain below)

Any location / Organizer Decides

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Please explainPlease explain why you would like your booth/performance to be isolated from others. There is limited space for these, so we must make decisions strategically.

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Accessibility needs / AccommodationsPlease explain any accessibility or accommodations needed to participate. Organizers will contact you to discuss further if any indicated.

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Any safety concerns or precautions?Any sharp edges, fragile items, interactive components, etc?

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Are you interested in an outdoor installation? These would primarily be standalone installations on display along walking paths and park areas. Others can be submitted for consideration as well.

YESNO

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Installation Conceptplain-language description of your proposed installation

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Dimensions / Footprint

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Materials, and is it waterproof?

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Does it require staking or anchoring?

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Setup considerationsi.e. time to setup, number of people needed

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Power/lighting needs (if any)

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Risk notes i.e. trip hazards, sharp edges

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Describe your performancedraft is acceptable—set details can be confirmed later

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Performance set length

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Sound requirementsi.e. mic/DI/amps/backing tracks NOTE: Performers provide their own instruments and equipment unless explicitly arranged. Stage area has standard plug access.

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Links to recordingsOptional: Link past performances

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Preferred time windowmorning, midday, afternoon, or flexible

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Select Each to Agree* This field is required.

I will not engage in hate speech, harassment, or intimidation.

I will not use my space or performance for partisan political campaigning (candidate asks, party fundraising, campaign materials).

I understand participation is not an endorsement by event organizers.

I agree to follow venue rules and organizer instructions for safety/logistics.

I understand that violating these agreements or venue rules may result in being asked to stop the behavior, relocate, or leave the event immediately, at the discretion of event organizers. If needed, organizers may contact venue staff or local authorities.

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Please type your full legal name as acknowledgement to the agreements* This field is required.

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Would you like to participate in the Festival Auction Gallery?If yes, mark below and organizers will contact you for more information.

No

Yes - I would like to donate a piece outright to be auctioned

Yes - I would like to auction a piece and donate the proceedings (in full or in part)

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Would you like to participate in the People's Choice Voting? If yes, a small QR Code and sign will be displayed allowing people to vote for your booth/space/exhibit. More information available on event page and participants will be contacted with more information.

YESNO