Frederick Festival of the Arts with Craft Marketplace 32nd Annual

EVENT INFORMATION

The festival will be held at its usual creek side location at Carroll Creek Park, an urban park in the heart of historic downtown Frederick, less than an hour from Baltimore and Washington DC. Carroll Creek Park offers a beautiful view, specialty shops, outdoor dining, distilleries and breweries. The festival will feature two sides: Fine Art and the Crafters Marketplace. The art section is set up in Carroll Creek Park, the craft section is set up on Carroll Street. Crafters should choose "Craft Marketplace on street" as your category when applying.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for applying to Howard Alan Events! We have an ongoing jury process and applications are juried in order of date received. We recommend that you apply early, as the show and/or categories could meet maximum allotment causing closures. Therefore, once the show and/or categories are closed, applicants are applying for the wait list only. Show dates and information are subject to change and will be announced immediately.

Venue: The art section is set up in Carroll Creek Park, the craft section is set up on Carroll Street in Frederick, MD

Public Admission: Free, no gate

Parking: Daytime and overnight located near show site.

Spaces: 10x10 (10x20 are limited and double booth image must be submitted and approved)

Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

Set-Up: Friday

Promotion: Howard Alan Events has a reputation of bringing out the high-end buying crowd to each of its events.

Mediums:

• clay

• digital

• fiber

• glass

• jewelry

• mixed media

• painting

• photography

• printmaking/drawing

• sculpture

• wood

• resin

About Us

For over 40 years, Howard Alan Events has been America’s leading producer of juried street art festivals. Combine some of the best downtown streets in the US, develop a great marketing plan, include a high caliber of artists, and you have a Howard Alan Event. 

Exhibitor Standards

• Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and directly created and showcased by the approved individual artist or through a collaboration between two artists.
• The participation of teams or companies is prohibited.
• The artist whose work has been accepted is required to be present throughout the event to engage with patrons.
• Subletting or sharing of space is prohibited.
• The use of kits, imported goods, or mass-produced items is strictly prohibited.
• The artwork images and booth display you apply with must be up-to-date and consistent with what you will set up at the event.
• One medium only per booth is permitted; any medium not approved during the application process that appears in your booth at an event will be removed.
• Howard Alan Events allows a limited quantity of offset prints, giclees, and reproduced work that must be clearly labeled as such.

AI Usage Policy for Exhibiting Artists & Craft Artisans

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the art world, it has become increasingly important to maintain clarity, transparency, and fairness in our festivals. While AI can be a valuable tool for inspiration, our focus remains on celebrating the original, handcrafted work of exhibiting artists.

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative process is permitted for inspiration and idea development only. Any use of AI must be disclosed as part of the application process. Artwork submitted for exhibition must be the original, handcrafted creation of the artist. Works generated mainly by AI are not eligible for participation.

For digital art submissions, applicants may be required to provide additional proof of creation (such as process images, screen captures, or other documentation), as this medium can be more difficult to distinguish in its final form.

No Solicitation

Exhibitors are present at our shows for the purpose of representing and selling their work. No exhibitor is permitted to engage in any type of solicitation of any products, supplies, outside events or any other non-related business activities during the event. Failure to comply will cause possible expulsion from the show.

Liability Insurance 

All exhibitors selling food for human or pet consumption AND exhibitors selling products that are applied to the skin (soap, skin care, etc.) are required to have product liability insurance. A one million dollar liability insurance policy, complete with Product Liability Insurance, naming Howard Alan Events, Inc. and American Craft Endeavors as co-insured, indemnified, and held harmless in the event of damage of property, injury, death, alleged sickness from food/skin care product, and any other damages or claims, suits, etc., shall be in force and on file in our office prior to being in attendance at an event.

Taxes

Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting the state sales tax and filing a report with the local Department of Revenue.

Show Information Packet

If invited and after show fee/deposit has been made, the show confirmation will be sent by email. The information will include all details of the event. Set-up and breakdown times will be strictly enforced. This information supersedes all information on app.

Management reserves the right to make final interpretations of all rules and regulations. Please read the general release before applying.

JURY DETAILS

Average number of applications submitted each year:

150

Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:

120

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