Craft Lake City 2012 Applications
Artisan and DIY Engineer applications for the fourth annual Craft Lake City festival are now closed.
Exhibitors will be announced via Twitter on May 20 @craftlakecity and May 21 at craftlakecity.com.
Food vendor and performer applications will be accepted until July 9, 2012.
Click here to apply to be a food vendor or performer.
Please note: for all categories, there will be a $10 application fee that you may pay through PayPal.
General Info:
Craft Lake City 2012 will take place on August 11, 2012 at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. There will be between 180 to 200 booths, featuring everything from arts and crafts to science and technology.
What space options do I have for vending and exhibition?
6‘x3’ Table space: is suggested for emerging artisans with a limited inventory. It also works well for artisans who make very small items or for DIY engineers who don’t necessarily have items for sale but want to get their projects seen. Vendors are not allowed to share table spaces—only one vendor per 6’x3’table, please. Tables are placed in “shaded areas”; however, they are not guaranteed to provide shade all day. Applicants with shade concerns should be ready and able to provide their own shade umbrellas.
10’x10’ booth space: is intended for applicants with a substantial amount of inventory or for whom more vending space is required. The 10’x10’ tent covering (no walls) is set up in advance and will be ready for CLC vendors to merchandise upon arrival. Tables and chairs may be rented from CLC for an additional charge.
Sharing 10’x10’ booth space at Craft Lake City is discouraged however it is allowed. Please read CLC’s official booth sharing policy below:
Official Booth - Sharing Policy for 2012:
* Both Artists interested in sharing a booth must apply
* Both Artists have to be accepted in order to share a booth at Craft Lake City 2012
* On application, both Artists must state with whom they would like to share a booth (No table sharing, only booths are available for this option).
* Both artists must state on application whether or not they would still be interested in vending (in a booth OR table) in the event their booth partner doesn't get accepted
* Only 2 artists are allowed to share one booth
* Surcharge - There will be an additional fee of $60 in order to share a booth. The booth rate is $100 for a single artist (table and chair rental is extra).
Commercial Vendor Space: Craft Lake City has a limited amount of commercial vendor spaces available. To qualify in this category, your business must be a CO-OP, non-profit or micro-business. All other businesses outside of this category should contact our sponsorship department. A limited number of sponsor booths are available and do not undergo the judging process. Commercial vendor applicants are subject to juror approval and must apply by midnight May 7, 2012. Please note, if you have a brick-and-mortar store outside of your home, you are considered a commercial business and must apply as a commercial vendor.
Why are commercial vendors required to pay a higher participation fee?
CLC is a festival showcasing locally made DIY, handmade and homemade vendors in the following categories: craft, art, progressive engineering, science and technology. In order to keep our event celebrating the individuals themselves, only a small number of commercial vendors will be allowed. All commercial vendors are subject to juror approval and must apply through the formal application process.
Are commercial vendors judged?
Yes. You will still be judged with the same guidelines as artists and DIY engineers
How much is the vendor fee if my application is accepted?
The vendor fee for a 10 x 10 booth is $100 and $65 for a 6' x 3' table space. Two vendors may share a 10 x 10 booth space for $160. 10 x 10 spaces for Commercial Vendors (co-ops, bricks-and-mortars, small businesses and non-profits) $200. All fees must be submitted via PayPal.
Are there any other fees I need to know about?
Yes, once an artist is accepted, Craft Lake City will email out a PayPal invoice. This invoice will include an itemized list of the artist's booth or table rental fee, and any additional items ordered for day-of event rental, including tables, chairs, and electricity.
Late Fee: If we do not receive your payment by June 15, 2012 there will be a $25 late fee. If we don’t receive your late fee and artist fee by June 22, 2012, you forfeit your spot and we will reassign it to another artist from the waiting list.
When will I know if I am accepted?
We will contact you via e-mail and release the list of artists and vendors on May 18, 2012.
What does it mean that the festival is juried? How do you make your decisions?
Because we receive many more applications than we can accept, and to keep the items offered at the festival of high quality, the festival is juried. We review everyone’s complete application and then make our choice based on several factors:
* How your items fit in with our vision of CraftLakeCity
* The quality, innovation and uniqueness of your wares
* The overall cohesiveness and consistency of your work
* How your items are represented in your photos/website
* Our need to diversify the crafts available at CLC
* Affordable price points that will appeal to festival attendees
Check out past photos to get an idea of what we’re looking for!
*Please note that cell phone images will not be accepted*
What if I have to cancel once I'm accepted?
Any cancellations will need to be received by Wednesday, June 22, 2012. If you cancel after this date, you forfeit your fee and spot in the festival, and you are not permitted to sell or trade your space. We have a long waiting list and reserve the right to fill spots as we see fit.
If accepted, what does my booth fee cover?
* If you chose the 6’ table area, your fee includes a 6’ table that will be set up and waiting for you upon your arrival. CLC recommends bringing your own shade umbrella.
* Chairs may be rented and reserved at an additional cost.
* If you chose the 10 x 10 booth, your fee includes a 10 x 10 tent covering.
* A 6’ table with chairs may be rented and reserved for you at an additional cost.
* Artists will also receive an updatable Craft Lake City profile with a username, password and URL on our website through 2013.
* Promotional and media opportunities may also be available for select artists.
It’s only one day, do I need to worry about taxes?
Yes, you are responsible for registering your small business with the IRS and collecting sales tax for the items you’re selling. When tax time comes around, you’ll have to pay income tax on all the items you sold and pay the sales tax to the state of Utah. CraftLakeCity volunteers will provide you with a tax packet the day of the festival when you check-in. However, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure you fill out and mail in the correct sales tax forms to the State and IRS.
We recommend that you call the Utah State Tax Commision with any questions:
Special Events Unit-Utah State Tax Commision:
210 N. 1950 W. Salt Lake City, Utah 84134
801.297.6303
800.662.4335 ext. 6303
specialevent@utah.gov
tax.utah.gov 2012
Calendar:
March 5, 2012: Applications Open
May 7, 2012: Applications Close
May 10, 2012: Jury
May 15, 2012: Final jury decisions due
May 20, 2012: Notification of jury decision and artist list released to public via Twitter @craftlakecity
May 21, 2012: Artist list released to public on craftlakecity.com
June 15, 2012: Vendor fees due
June 22, 2012: Final day for vendor fees plus late fee
July 9, 2012: Food Vendor and Performer Applications close
August 11, 2012:
8 a.m.: Artist load-in
12 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Craft Lake City 2012!