2020 FESTIVAL INFO COMING SOON!
Please read the application guidelines, event details and terms & conditions below:
Calling All New England Musicians & Performers, Fine Artists, Craftspeople and Food Vendors
The Chelsea Arts Collective (CAC) and North Common Arts (NCA) are now accepting vendor applications for the Second Annual Arts on the Green Market & Festival. EVENT DETAILS Saturday, August 31st, 2019 / 10am – 3pm North Common / Chelsea, VT 05038 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 4 IMAGES with completed application (jpg., pdf. or print format) sent through email, online submission or post. If providing a website in lieu of image attachments, please be sure your site includes current samples of your work. There is no fee for musicians or performers, but an application must be submitted with sound samples or other descriptions/ examples of your work. ONLINE APPLICATION: goo.gl/forms/ZtbJteLKQXOz612Z2 DOWNLOAD & PRINT APPLICATION: 
Vendor Fee: $75.00 per vendor / Student rate (K-College) is $30.00
$50 ADDITIONAL FEE for 10x20 booth space [see VENDOR SPACES below] Payment Method: Check or Money Order made out to: NORTH COMMON ARTS. Please incl. "FESTIVAL FEE" in the MEMO line ~online payment is available~ Cancellations: A 50% refund available until June 1st Mail PRINT APPLICATIONS/ PAYMENTS to, NORTH COMMON ARTS P.O. BOX 5 CHELSEA, VT 05038 Email: chelseaartscollective@gmail.com **Spaces will not be officially secured until an application has been approved and a vendor payment has been received. Confirmation of both application and payment will be sent to each applicant. **Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive a decision from the jury **Please do not make a vendor payment until your application has been approved by the jury GENERAL INFORMATION In an effort to showcase a range of works and talent, applications will be juried (see JURY INFORMATION below). All applicants will be notified whether they have been selected to participate in the market and festival. The CAC recommends applying early. For a complete list of medium categories, please reference below. PUBLIC ADMISSION FEE: FREE (no gate) PARKING: Street parking and other designated town lots VENDOR SPACES: 10 x 10 booth space. 10 x 20 spaces are an $50 additional fee. No electrical access provided. Vendors may share booths. SET-UP: Begins at 8am the morning of the festival (if more time is needed for setup, please contact us). Vendors are asked to move their vehicles off the perimeter of the common after they have set up their booths. The common will be a no-parking zone during festival hours. JURYING INFORMATION: The number of participants selected will be based on vendor space available and chosen by a jury of fine artists and craftspeople who are members of the Chelsea Arts Collective. All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury and will be notified by the jury. WAITLIST applications will be accepted. Artists contacted from the waitlist, will be chosen by category as cancellations are received, and at that time can accept or decline our invitation to participate. EXHIBITOR STANDARDS: All work must be of original design and produced by the artist(s) or craftspeople. The work exhibited must match the quality and style of work, as represented in the submitted digital images. ARTIST ATTENDANCE: The artist/craftsperson whose work has been accepted, must be present for the duration of the show. The festival will take place rain or shine. Exhibitors should be prepared for inclement weather with their own protective structures or tents. The MAIN festival tents will be utilized for musicians/performers, dining, and children's programming. MEDIUM CATEGORIES: 2-D ART (Print-making, Painting, Drawing, Photography etc) POTTERY/GLASS/CERAMICS FIBER/TEXTILES LEATHERWORK METALWORK SCULPTURE JEWELRY WOODWORK/FURNITURE MUSIC/PERFORMER OTHER For more information, please contact the Chelsea Arts Collective, CONTACT: chelseaartscollective@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chelseavt-arts.com ** North Common Arts is a public benefit corporation operated by the founding members of the Chelsea Arts Collective. A percentage of all revenue goes directly into community arts programming. Please see our "About" page for more details. |
Chelsea is located along the first branch of the White River and is an eclectic community with a rich history of agriculture and civic-mindedness.
The Arts on the Green Festival is held on the North Common in Historic Chelsea Village with participation from artists and artisans from all across New England. Last year, the full day of music and activities drew over 700 art lovers from the Upper Valley and beyond. The aim of this event is to create a unique experience that is interactive and accessible to all lovers of the arts, to foster community engagement and creativity through the arts, and to offer a space for local art-makers to showcase and sell their work. JOIN US FOR A DAY OF MUSIC & ART! Join us for a day of music & art on the North Common in Historic Chelsea Village. Over 30 artists and artisans from around New England will be selling and displaying their finely-crafted work. This is an event for all ages! LOCAL FOOD VENDORS:
Chicken Wiggle Farm Woodfired Pizza Sweet Doe Gelato North Common Cafe MUSICAL LINEUP: Arabalon (West African Drumming)-10:30 until 11:45 Out on a Limb from-12:00 to 1:15 Hen of the Woods - 1:30 until 2:45 ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES: A world of magic and exploration awaits you in the Arts on the Green FAMILY TENT. Join us from 10:00 to 3:00 to stretch your imagination and share in the joy of creating! Participate in a community arts project with mosaic artist, Dayna Sabatino, (www.daybreaksglassvt.com), or make something to take home with you. At 11:00, storyteller Jools Skeet will weave her magic: Have you ever wanted to teleport to another world? Solve a mystery? or Dig for hidden treasure? Well now is your chance! Storytree will give you the opportunity to participate in a fun, dynamic storytelling adventure. Using the magic of the imagination and an ancient story bag full of weird and wonderful objects, you will be part of a journey that could take you ANYWHERE! (www.joolsskeet.com) 
Thank you for considering the Arts on the Green Market & Festival as your summer serving venue! Last year, our festival drew over 700 art lovers from the Upper Valley area and beyond. This year we look forward to expanding our horizons. Please complete the form below with details about your menu, biz and setup. A copy of an up-to-date/valid serving license is required. Experience working high-volume events is preferred. Vendors local to Vermont/New England will be considered first. We are looking for a variety of food options -- comfort food and sweets to experimental and ethnic cuisine, and anything in between. Depending on your equipment and the space you will need to operate, we can offer either a spot on the Green or a parking space alongside the Common. There is no fee to partake in this event, however we do ask that you consider a donation of your sales to local community arts programming at the end of the event day. If a vending invitation is extended to you and your biz/crew, we will send a participation agreement for you to sign committing you to the event date. We will also include you/your biz in any marketing and press materials leading up to the festival. Contact: Sarah, thecafe@northcommonarts.com TEXT: (802) 282-3782 WE LOOK FORWARD TO TRYING YOUR TASTY CUISINE! | |||||
