Academy Clay Festival 2022 Vendor Application

The Academy Center of the Arts proudly presents the Academy Clay Festival on Saturday, Saturday, October 15, 2022. Potters and sculptures from across the region will gather in Central Virginia along the James River to sell and showcase their work for this one-day show. Participating vendors will also be given the opportunity to showcase their talent through demonstration and/or lecture.

FESTIVAL DATES AND DEADLINES

Feb 21 – Application open
August 3 – Deadline for applications
August 15 – Artist notification
October 15 – Event

VENDOR ELIGIBILITY

1. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2. All works must be original creations of the exhibiting artist. This is a clay-specific show.
3. All applicants must submit three clear color photographs of their work PLUS photos of their booth to be juried by a selection panel. Images should be current and be a proper representation of what the artist will display at the show. Artist statements/photos and demo proposals are shared and reviewed by the jurors. Wait-listed artists will be notified when space becomes available.
4. Spaces may not be shared.
5. In the event of inclement weather, all actives will move inside the Academy Warehouse Theatre. This may change the available space for your setup. Tents are not permitted indoors.

Application / Jury Fee $35. Nonrefundable to Academy Center of the Arts.

Booth fee is $100 and is due with application fee and payable to Academy Center of the Arts for a 10’ x 10’ booth. The booth fee is refunded only if the applicant is not juried into the show.

Acceptable forms of payment:

2 checks: 1 for $35, the other for $100. The application fee of $35 will be deposited and is non-refundable with your application. The booth fee check for $100 will only be deposited if the artist is selected. If the artist is not selected for the Academy Clay Festival, the $100 check will be returned to the applicant. Checks should be made to the Academy Center of the Arts.

Please mail all checks, completed application, and photo samples to:

Academy Center of the Arts

Attn: Ted Batt

600 Main Street

Lynchburg, VA 24504

Credit card: received as one payment of $135. If the artist is not selected for the Academy Clay Festival, the applicant will be reimbursed the $100 booth fee.

No commission on sales will be charged by the Academy Center of the Arts.
This event is free to the public.

Download Vendor Application PDF

Academy Clay Festival 2022 Vendor Application

Studio/Business Name
First Last
Name*
First Last
Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Phone*
Email*
I am a...*
- Clay Vendor
- Non-Clay Vendor
- School or nonprofit
Website Name (if applicable)
Facebook Username (if applicable)
Instagram Username (if applicable)
Etsy Shop Name (if applicable)
Artist Statement or Description of Work:*
Images of product*
Please include 3 images of your products and 1 image of your table set up.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 4.
*POTTERS ONLY* Best In Show*
Would you like to submit a piece to be entered in ‘Best In Show’?
- Yes, I would like to submit a piece to be entered in ‘Best In Show’
- No thanks - I would not like to submit a piece to be entered in ‘Best In Show’
Liability Release*
I hereby release and forever discharge the Academy Center of the Arts, Pacific Life, Lynchburg Tourism, and the city of Lynchburg and all staff and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, loss and/ or damage in connection with the Academy Clay Festival and agree to abide by all rules and regulations accompanying this application. Failure to honor festival rules and regulations can result in an artist's immediate dismissal from the show. I understand and agree to all the rules and regulations in the application for the Academy Clay Festival.
- Yes, I Agree
I understand and agree with the following: Acceptance into this festival is at the discretion of the Academy and I may not be accepted to participate. All applications are due by August 3, 2022. Confirmation or rejection will be sent after the application has been reviewed by the Academy after August 15, 2022. By submitting this form, I will follow all rules and regulations of the venue and if I do not adhere to all regulations or if I misrepresent myself or my work, I will be asked to leave the festival. The Academy Center of the Arts is not responsible for personal injury, property damage, or theft during the show nor will they be held responsible for any financial commitments and/or obligations undertaken by an individual, business, or organization. If the festival is canceled due to inclement weather, the entry fee is not refundable. There is no alternate date for the festival, but every effort will be made to have the event go on as scheduled.

Academy Clay Festival 2022 Vendor Application

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