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The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will bring art to the streets of Sandy Springs during this two-day celebration of self-taught art and crafts.  In addition to approximately 125 artists will be a children’s area, local musicians, gourmet foods and, interactive art activities for all ages.  The festival location is in the heart of Sandy Springs, near interstate access and all things Atlanta.  Free to attend.
 
Approximately 125 artists will participate in this annual event. 
 
Festival Hours: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 


 

To view the AFFPS Event Policies for Artists:

1. The Festival provides only the ground space for exhibits.  Each Exhibitor must provide and prepare his/her own displays.  We require Exhibitors to use white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher.  All tents must be weighted.  CLICK HERE for Tent & Weight Compliance. 
2. Prior to the Festival, Exhibitors will be notified of their site location and detailed setup information.  Plan to set up your booth on Friday before the Festival.  (Please do not call for booth assignments, they will be posted on Zapp once they are completed.) 
3. After unloading Exhibitor vehicles must be moved to designated parking.  Vehicles will not be permitted to remain in the exhibition space during the Festival, nor may they enter the Festival grounds until approved by the Festival Committee.
4. Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits o,r approvals under state laws applicable to his/their activity at the Festival and for paying any taxes, sales taxes, fees or, other charges that may be applicable to any Exhibitor's activity at the Festival.
5. The Festival is a rain or shine event.  Cancellations must be made submitted in written form by mail or email. By mail: send to P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta GA 30342.  By email: to info@affps.com.  No refunds will be given for cancellations less than after the jury date / prior to the event date or for no-shows. All refunds will receive a $50 administration fee. 
6. In the occurrence that the event has to be canceled, postponed or, suspend, as a result of a pandemic such as the COVID Pandemic of 2020. Credit for the upcoming show will be given and a Zapp code will be generated.
7. Submission by credit card is an acceptance of these terms and as such in the event that any dispute as related to credit card charges, will be binding under the terms of this agreement, additionally, the artist agrees to defend (accept) said charges and associated fees.
7. The Festival reserves the right to cancel an Exhibitor's contract.  The Festival may require the Exhibitor to leave the Festival at any time if the Exhibitor is in violation of any rules and/or regulations stated herein.
8. Neither AFFPS nor its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor's agents or representatives or, his/her property from any cause whatsoever.  Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.
9. All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor.  Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's space.  Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow.  All artwork on display must be for sale.
10. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury.
11. Artists must be present and operational with their work for the duration of the Festival.  No commercial agents, dealers or, salespeople may operate an artist's booth.  The maximum number of occupants per booth may not exceed two.
12. Only individual artists or two-person collaborative artists are permitted to submit an application.  Applications received from artist groups will be returned or rejected.
13. Booth sharing among non-collaborating artists is not permitted


IDENTIFICATION: All Participating Artists are required to present Identification during check-in. Please have your driver's license on hand.

WEIGHTS REQUIRED:
AFFPS requires professional weights, min. 45 lbs. - 50 lbs per/each on all tent legs. 
Because, we set up on City streets settings - NO ONE is permitted to stake, tie to a tree, lamp post, etc.
As such we require that anyone participating come equipped with the minimum standards of weights for their tent.
Any Artist that arrives without weights will not be permitted to set up and as such will forfeit their participation fee.

Application fee: $30 (Non-refundable processing fee)

Things happen and we understand that, as such any cancellations up to 90 days prior to the event will have fees applied to the next scheduled show. There are no refunds within 60 days of the event. There are no refunds for booth fees applied to a previously canceled show. All credits must be used within one calendar year and it is the Artist's responsibility to track them. At times we offer the opportunity to secure a spot to artists from the immediately preceding year to grab a jury-exempt spot, those fees are non-refundable.

Artists that have a credit must apply to the show as they normally would, and notify the show director that they have applied, at that time they will be confirmed, once we are able to verify any credits. All application deadlines, etc. must be met/followed.

Additionally, credits if given must be applied to the show that it was given and may not transfer to another show, as they are considered separate entities.

Application/Administrative fees are non-refundable as outlined in the application.

• There are no rain dates and no refunds for show cancellation due to rain, floods, tornados, hurricanes, acts of God, acts of government, acts of other official authority, or for any other reason. If for any reason you are asked to leave the show for not following rules, guidelines, social media posts, acting up or disturbing your neighbors, etc. those fees are also non-refundable. Arriving without the necessary/required recommended weights automatic forfeiture of fees paid / 160lbs/40lbs per leg.