Event Information
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REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted Application Types:
Both Artist and Non-Artist Vendor
Images: 6 (a booth shot is required)
Images not required for Non-Artist Vendors
Fee: (Application Fee): $40.00
Application Amount:
You can submit up to 3 applications for this show.
Emerging Artists:
This application does not accept applications from emerging artists.
3 day(s) and 22 hour(s) remaining
Dates & Deadlines
Open Date
Application Deadline
Purchase Deadline
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EVENT INFORMATION
The Eagan Art Festival (EAF) is a two-day, outdoor event in Minnesota featuring over 85 artist vendors and entertainment that includes activities for individuals, families, and children of all ages. Enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, a community art-project, food trucks, and more! Celebrating 30 years in 2024, the EAF sees 10,000+ visitors annually and is known for great artist hospitality and support.
RULES/REGULATIONS
Sales Tax
All vendors must charge and collect 7.125% MN state sales tax. A copy of the vendor’s sales tax permit must be available at their booth.
Insurance and Loss or Damage to Vendor's Property
Dakota Center for the Arts and the Eagan Art Festival carries liability insurance that protects itself; however, our insurance does not protect the vendor. Vendors are responsible for their own liability insurance and protection for their property. Dakota Center for the Arts and the Eagan Art Festival will not be responsible for loss or damage to the vendor’s property.
Tent & Display Regulations
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tents, tables, chairs, displays, etc. The City of Eagan does not allow stakes to be used for tents, so you must provide your own tent weights totaling a minimum of 200 lbs (50 lbs per leg).
No additional space outside of the 10' x 10' or 10' x 20' and 1' apron in front may be used without prior approval from the Executive Director, including additional signage placed on festival grounds. Without prior, written approval, artists will be asked to remove such items.
Spaces may not be shared unless approved by the Executive Director. Artists’ booths must be staffed at all times and sales conducted from the artist’s assigned space. Artists may not change their space location without the approval of the Executive Director.
All vendors must charge and collect 7.125% MN state sales tax. A copy of the vendor’s sales tax permit must be available at their booth.
Insurance and Loss or Damage to Vendor's Property
Dakota Center for the Arts and the Eagan Art Festival carries liability insurance that protects itself; however, our insurance does not protect the vendor. Vendors are responsible for their own liability insurance and protection for their property. Dakota Center for the Arts and the Eagan Art Festival will not be responsible for loss or damage to the vendor’s property.
Tent & Display Regulations
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tents, tables, chairs, displays, etc. The City of Eagan does not allow stakes to be used for tents, so you must provide your own tent weights totaling a minimum of 200 lbs (50 lbs per leg).
No additional space outside of the 10' x 10' or 10' x 20' and 1' apron in front may be used without prior approval from the Executive Director, including additional signage placed on festival grounds. Without prior, written approval, artists will be asked to remove such items.
Spaces may not be shared unless approved by the Executive Director. Artists’ booths must be staffed at all times and sales conducted from the artist’s assigned space. Artists may not change their space location without the approval of the Executive Director.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Entry Fees
Artists
Space & Display Information
Booths will be spaced approximately 6’ apart. Vendors may choose a space for a 10’x10’ tent or 10’ x 20’ tent, each with a 1' apron in front. All work displayed in the booth must be for sale.
Check-In
Friday, June 20, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, June 21, 6:00am to 9:00am
Show Hours
Saturday, June 21, from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 22, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Artists
- Administration Fee: $40.00 (non-refundable & charged upon submission)
- Registration/Space Fee: $220.00 for 10’ x 10’ space, $440.00 for 10’ x 20’ space
- Electric Power Fee (if electric is needed): $50 per 25 amp
- Administration Fee: $40.00 (non-refundable & charged upon submission)
- Registration/Space Fee: $390.00 for 10’ x 10’ space, $780.00 for 10’ x 20’ space
- Electric Power Fee: $50 per 25 amp
- Sanitation Damage Deposit (fully refundable): $50
Space & Display Information
Booths will be spaced approximately 6’ apart. Vendors may choose a space for a 10’x10’ tent or 10’ x 20’ tent, each with a 1' apron in front. All work displayed in the booth must be for sale.
Check-In
Friday, June 20, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, June 21, 6:00am to 9:00am
Show Hours
Saturday, June 21, from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 22, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
REFUND POLICY
We understand life happens. If you are unable to attend the festival, we ask that you notify the Event Coordinator at events@eaganartfestival.org as soon as possible.There will be no cancellation fee and a full refund given up through Friday, May 2, 2025. Cancellations made between May 2nd and May 30th will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after May 30th.
Artists unable to attend may not transfer or sell their space to anyone else. Any no show without communication will affect the artist’s eligibility for future participation. Fees are non-refundable in the event of a festival cancellation due to inclement weather.
Artists unable to attend may not transfer or sell their space to anyone else. Any no show without communication will affect the artist’s eligibility for future participation. Fees are non-refundable in the event of a festival cancellation due to inclement weather.
JURY DETAILS
Average number of applications submitted each year:
150
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:
85
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event:
20
How returning artists are selected:
Received an award
Selected by show director or board
History of participation
Comments for "How are the returning artists selected?"
History of participation does not guarantee artists will receive an invitation. Only artists that have received an award the previous year are guaranteed a spot in the upcoming festival.
Vendors that are excluded/ineligible:
Vendors that do not have original, hand-made items falling into the category of fine art will be ineligible. Food vendors must sell items that are for immediate consumption rather than packaged goods.
How images are viewed by jurors:
Computer monitor
Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by:
Application ID (number generated when application is started by artist)
Jurors score applications using the following scale:
Yes, No, or Maybe
1 - 10
Comments for Scoring System.
Round 1 includes the EAF Board exempting artists from the jury. Round 2 includes jurors ranking applications from 1-10. Round 3 includes Executive Director finalizing acceptance with Yes, No, or Maybe with Maybe as the waitlist.
Number of jurors scoring applications:
4
The show organizes the jurors for a:
Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
Comments for Jury Review.
The EAF jury panel is composed of artists with expertise in different mediums to ensure a wide range of experience, knowledge, and understanding of multiple art-making processes.
Jurors score
Convened as a group in one room
Am I allowed to observe the jury process?
Jury process is closed