SAC’S 29th Annual Christmas Art & Craft Show

TIMES & DATES:  Saturday, December 6, 2008   9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
                             Sunday, December 7, 2008  11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION:  Renaissance Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center (note: by clicking this link, you will be leaving our site), 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.  This is an indoor show at the new Convention Center. 

EXHIBITION: All items sold must be made by the exhibitor.  NO RESALE ITEMS ALLOWED, including but not limited to, antiques, flea market items, and all resale items such as gold and silver jewelry, frames, figurines, and resale prints.  ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SEND 3 PHOTOS OF THEIR WORK.  SAC’S reserves the right to refuse any application and to require the removal of any item(s) considered objectionable, or which do not meet the guidelines set forth above. The “Best Art Booth,” the “Best Craft Booth,” the “Most Unique Booth,” and, new this year, “Exhibitor’s Award” will each receive a Special Rosette and a $100 valued award.  

BOOTH SIZES AND FEEs:   Remember--first come, first assigned. This is a new location and new booths will be assigned. If you would like to stop by the Gallery to select your booth assignment call first for an appointment. Exhibitors may take a discount of $25.00 for a full booth and $15 for a half booth provided your application is received before September 1, 2008.

Full Standard Booth (12’x10’) $195                  
Half Booth (10’x 6’) $115.00           

Fee includes Society of Arts and Crafts membership for one exhibitor for one year.  All exhibitors must be Society members.  If you are sharing a booth with another artist or craftsperson each additional person must pay a $25.00 membership fee.  Persons sharing a booth must fill out one application and payment must be received from all parties simultaneously. (A  $35.00 service fee will be charged for returned checks.  If your checks have failed to clear in the past you must pay via money order or cash.)  

City of Montgomery Requirement:  The City of Montgomery requires that all exhibitors have a current city license.  Your application must be accompanied by either a copy of your existing license or a check or money order for $18.00 made out to SAC’s.  The license will be good for the duration of the show only.  If you will be doing additional shows in Montgomery during 2008 you may want to contact the City to purchase a regular Business License.  If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Licensing Department, City of Montgomery, 334-241-2036. 

County of Montgomery Requirement:  The County of Montgomery requires that all exhibitors have a current County license.  We will send a copy of the County’s Vendor Information Sheet with acceptance letters. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact the licensing department for Montgomery County, 334-832-1248.

DEADLINES:  Booths will be assigned upon receipt of application.  Send completed application (attached) along with photos, fees, and S.A.S.E to address indicated.  Check or money order must accompany application.  We will accept applications on a first come first served basis while space permits.  Cash or money orders only after November 25. 

CANCELLATION:  If you cancel your booth on or before Nov. 1, 2008 you will receive a refund less a $35.00 registration fee.  You will, however, retain your membership in The Society of Arts and Crafts.  No refunds will be granted for cancellations after Nov 1, 2008.

SET-UP:  You will be able to set up your booth on Friday, December 5 if you wish.  A schedule for times will be explained in your acceptance letter. The exhibitor will provide all displays including tables (skirted and topped), chairs, extension cords, etc.  All tables must be skirted and topped in white.  Rental of tables (with or without tops/skirts) and chairs, as well as electricity will be provided through the George Fern Group (GFG), a third party contractor. Contracts that exhibitors can return directly to the GFG will be included in acceptance letters. A charitable organization will be available at set-up and teardown to help. 

 

If you have questions you may call SAC’S Gallery at (334) 265-9931 Or visit our website www.sacsgallery.org
(You may also contact Kathie McLeod, 334-264-6838, Kay Brummal, 334-277-5809, or Ladonna Idell, 334-395-6526) 

 

 Download the official application form as a Word document or as a PDF document here

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