Please be advised that ALL balances and cancellations will be due in our office AT LEAST 30 days prior to the show date.
If you are accepted, the remaining balance MUST be paid NO LATER than 30 days before the event or a $15 late fee will apply per show. If you are applying for a show less than 30 days before the event, the $15 late fee applies as well.
Deposits
For most shows, a $50 deposit may be made in lieu of full booth fee ONLY if the event is more than 30 days away.
APPLICATION: A completed and signed application listing all the shows and dates for shows you are interested in. We now have applications with shows listed on them. Please choose the specific application for the show(s) you are interested in. If using a generic application and you run out of room on one application, please use additional applications. Please do not list your extra shows on a plain or separate piece of paper, this will ensure your submission is delayed and/or returned to you.
PHOTOS OF WORK: (3) photos/slides of your work. Please make sure these are good quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen. Please do not send your images on CD€™s or floppy disks or via e-mail. We will be unable to view them. Hard copies only. Please also limit size to between 4 x 6 and 8 x 10 for images.
DISPLAY PHOTO: (1) photo/slide of your OUTDOOR display. Sorry indoor images are not acceptable. We must see your entire display including your white tent.
APF'S/JURY FEE (non-refundable): There are NO application processing fees for CRAFT EVENTS.
SHOW FEE: Please contact our offices via e-mail or phone for the show fee of each show. Prices vary. Some shows have specific application procedures, which must be followed. Minimum deposit amounts are imposed to begin process of your submission.
RUSH/LATE FEES: American Craft Endeavors will be imposing rush/late fees on balances and applications RECEIVED within the cut off noted below.
?
Craft Shows: Balances and/or applications must be RECEIVED in our offices at least 30 Days prior to the event or a $15.00 Rush/Late Fee will apply for each show.
Please keep in mind this late fee will be imposed for EACH show that you apply to and/or balance payment is received. It is not when you mail it, but when we RECEIVE it. This fee is in addition to any applicable jury fees and full show fees. This fee will be due prior to your participation in the show. Please mail your application and/or balances with plenty of time to reach us, be processed by our jury and notify you before this deadline or the late fee will be imposed to your account. (For Example: Please keep in mind that if you mail your application with a deposit 40 days before a craft show, it will take some time to arrive at our offices. We must then send it to the jury, then process in our system. If you are accepted it is highly probably that you will be within the 30 days to get your balance in.) Please use good judgment when sending in to give a reasonable amount of time for the process to occur.
A BIOGRAPHY: We want to know about you and your work. Please include a bio on you, your inspirations, why you are a crafter and how you make your work. This could be beneficial in acquiring additional press for you during your events.
S.A.S.E: A self-addressed envelope to return your photos and notifications. Please make sure that the envelope is large enough with enough postage to return the materials you mailed to us plus notifications on each shows. If there is not sufficient postage, your materials will be discarded.
A S.A.S.E. POST CARD: If you want to confirm that we have received your submission, enclose a self-addressed stamped post card. Once we open your submission we will drop the card in the mail with the date we received it. Or if you prefer mail your submission in a traceable form and contact the carrier to confirm receipt. All carriers, such as, UPS, USPS, FEDEX and DHL all have a way to either call or track a package on the internet. This is the best way to confirm our receipt. Please keep in mind on a daily basis we can receive hundreds of submissions. Unfortunately, we do not have the capability to check on each piece that has arrived. Please allow approximately 8 to 10 weeks to hear regarding your acceptance or decline. We appreciate your patience
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
We DO NOT keep slides/photos on file. No matter how many shows you have done ACE, you MUST resubmit slides/photos with each and every application. Acceptance into one show does not constitute acceptance into another show. Please also note that consistently sending your slides to us, will allow the jury and staff to be familiar with your work. We often receive phone calls from patrons who describe work and are looking to get in touch with you. Allowing us to stay familiar with your work, can increase your chances for additional sales.
APPLICATION: To avoid any miscommunication it is imperative that you either properly check the box next to your show of choice or include the event dates next to the name of the show on your application. We may have as many as 2 to 3 festivals at the same venue each year. We want to be sure we know exactly which one you are applying for.
CONFIRMATIONS: If you are accepted, additional show information such as, lodging, parking, set-up times, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. You will receive this in your SASE and/or via e-mail upon the acceptance of your submission. Please review this information carefully as it includes important event details.
E-MAIL: If you provide an email address on your application, please note that confirmations/acceptance letters, updates and announcements will be sent to you electronically. So be sure to check your email account regularly. Also, please make sure that you make your letters and any numbers clear in your e-mail address so it is not returned.
JEWELERS: Please include a step-by-step outline of how you make your jewelry from start to finish, as well as photos illustrating these steps. Each show has certain guidelines and having this information complete with your submission will allow the jury to make an informed decision. If you make all your own beads, cut your stones, etc. be proud and let us know, it might just impress the jurors in your favor.
Jewelry and photography are two of our most popular categories. If you fall under one of these categories, be sure to send in your applications early, as spaces are limited. We recommend that you do so as soon as the brochure is released and in your hands.
For craft shows, $50 deposits may be made in lieu of full booth fee ONLY if the event is more than 30 days away when we RECEIVE your application. If you are accepted, the remaining balance MUST be RECEIVED NO LATER than 30 days before event. A $15 late fee charge must be paid if your balance and/or application is RECEIVED less than 30 days prior to the show. Please allow enough time to receive, process and notify you prior to the 30-day cut off if sending in a balance.
BALANCES/PAYMENTS: When paying your balance please note the name of the festival on your check to assure payment is applied to the proper show. Also be sure to include your full name on the check to avoid confusion. Our database queries your last name, then first, not company name.
We accept checks, cashiers checks, money orders or cash! CREDIT CARDS are acceptable ONLY IF you are applying for an event more than 30 days before the date AND you are paying the ENTIRE SHOW FEE on your card. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Balances CANNOT be paid on a credit card.
Make all checks, money orders and cashiers checks payable to American Craft Endeavors for Craft shows.
If you are a first time exhibitor or have not done a show with ACE in at least 2 years and are applying within 30 days of a show, a Money Order, Cashiers Check or cash for all applicable fees are REQUIRED. (Please keep in mind this rule applies to when we receive your submission. If you mail it six weeks before, but we do not receive it until 25 days prior to the show and it is not paid as specified above, your acceptance may be affected until this payment is received as outlined.)
Show fees and/or deposits will be returned to you un-cashed if you are not accepted.
DEADLINES: We do not have deadlines for our shows. Therefore, please keep in mind shows may be open when you contact us, but are subject to close at any time. In order to avoid being shut out due to show closures please submit early. We strongly recommend applying when the brochure is first published. We have no way of knowing when a show will close as we receive many submissions a day and could prompt a shows closure without anticipation.
PROCESSING TIME: Please allow at least 4 o 6 weeks to process your application from the date it is received in our office. If a show is approaching we will rush your submission in a timely manner. Please always try to apply as early as possible to make for a smooth process and to avoid late fees.
WAITING LIST: Please note there is a box on our application that reads €śWAITLIST IF CLOSED.€ť Checking this box means that you would like to be placed on the waitlist in the event that a show is closed at the time we process your application. We will contact you as early as possible IF any spaces become available. Please keep in mind that this may be as late as 2-3 days before the show. So if you cannot work on short notice the waitlist may not be the best option for you. If we call you from the waitlist to see if you would like to participate in the show you have the option to turn us down without penalty. If you do not check the box, your submission will be returned to you to advise the show is closed and that you may resubmit for the waitlist. Checking the box will avoid these steps and will facilitate your addition to the show.
If you are waitlisted for a show we will hold your check (un-cashed) and slides until you are placed in the show or until the event date has passed. If you are waitlisted for more than one show we will hold on to your checks and slides until the last show you are waitlisted for passes.
CREDITS/REFUNDS: WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS, however, a credit will be issued if notification is made at least 30 days prior to a CRAFT show. Cancellations must be made in writing (mail, fax or email) and received at our offices as per the dates outlined. Credits do not expire and may be used toward booth fee payment. Credits for ACE shows can only be used for ACE shows.
CANCELLATIONS: You are responsible for FULL PAYMENT of show fee if cancellation is made for any reason less 30 days prior for a CRAFT show . We understand that problems arise and everyone cancels for reasons beyond their control. However, please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
All festivals are held outdoors and go on rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control. Please check our website or contact the office for updates on cancellations resulting from severe weather such as, hurricanes, tornados, flooding, etc. Please note, we will not cancel a show unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all. If it looks like it is going to rain, unfortunately, we will not call a show prior to the event. It will be at the show coordinators discretion on site at the time.
CAREFULLY READ the rules & regulations before submitting.? We make every attempt to review all information contained within the pages of this website and at the time of posting all information is believed to be accurate and complete. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. If we find one to have been made, we will immediately fix as needed. Management has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary (i.e. show venue, parking locations, additional city licenses fees policies, etc.). Any changes will be disclosed to parties involved as soon as they become available to us. We will make every reasonable attempt via, mail, e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties.
Thank you for adhering to all of our policies. They are in place to ensure a smooth process for all. If you have any further questions please contact our offices.
If you have any questions, please call American Craft Endeavors, Ltd. at 954-472-3755 or email us at info@artfestival.com
If you are accepted, the remaining balance MUST be paid NO LATER than 30 days before the event or a $15 late fee will apply per show. If you are applying for a show less than 30 days before the event, the $15 late fee applies as well.
Deposits
For most shows, a $50 deposit may be made in lieu of full booth fee ONLY if the event is more than 30 days away.
APPLICATION: A completed and signed application listing all the shows and dates for shows you are interested in. We now have applications with shows listed on them. Please choose the specific application for the show(s) you are interested in. If using a generic application and you run out of room on one application, please use additional applications. Please do not list your extra shows on a plain or separate piece of paper, this will ensure your submission is delayed and/or returned to you.
PHOTOS OF WORK: (3) photos/slides of your work. Please make sure these are good quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen. Please do not send your images on CD€™s or floppy disks or via e-mail. We will be unable to view them. Hard copies only. Please also limit size to between 4 x 6 and 8 x 10 for images.
DISPLAY PHOTO: (1) photo/slide of your OUTDOOR display. Sorry indoor images are not acceptable. We must see your entire display including your white tent.
APF'S/JURY FEE (non-refundable): There are NO application processing fees for CRAFT EVENTS.
SHOW FEE: Please contact our offices via e-mail or phone for the show fee of each show. Prices vary. Some shows have specific application procedures, which must be followed. Minimum deposit amounts are imposed to begin process of your submission.
RUSH/LATE FEES: American Craft Endeavors will be imposing rush/late fees on balances and applications RECEIVED within the cut off noted below.
?
Craft Shows: Balances and/or applications must be RECEIVED in our offices at least 30 Days prior to the event or a $15.00 Rush/Late Fee will apply for each show.
Please keep in mind this late fee will be imposed for EACH show that you apply to and/or balance payment is received. It is not when you mail it, but when we RECEIVE it. This fee is in addition to any applicable jury fees and full show fees. This fee will be due prior to your participation in the show. Please mail your application and/or balances with plenty of time to reach us, be processed by our jury and notify you before this deadline or the late fee will be imposed to your account. (For Example: Please keep in mind that if you mail your application with a deposit 40 days before a craft show, it will take some time to arrive at our offices. We must then send it to the jury, then process in our system. If you are accepted it is highly probably that you will be within the 30 days to get your balance in.) Please use good judgment when sending in to give a reasonable amount of time for the process to occur.
A BIOGRAPHY: We want to know about you and your work. Please include a bio on you, your inspirations, why you are a crafter and how you make your work. This could be beneficial in acquiring additional press for you during your events.
S.A.S.E: A self-addressed envelope to return your photos and notifications. Please make sure that the envelope is large enough with enough postage to return the materials you mailed to us plus notifications on each shows. If there is not sufficient postage, your materials will be discarded.
A S.A.S.E. POST CARD: If you want to confirm that we have received your submission, enclose a self-addressed stamped post card. Once we open your submission we will drop the card in the mail with the date we received it. Or if you prefer mail your submission in a traceable form and contact the carrier to confirm receipt. All carriers, such as, UPS, USPS, FEDEX and DHL all have a way to either call or track a package on the internet. This is the best way to confirm our receipt. Please keep in mind on a daily basis we can receive hundreds of submissions. Unfortunately, we do not have the capability to check on each piece that has arrived. Please allow approximately 8 to 10 weeks to hear regarding your acceptance or decline. We appreciate your patience
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
We DO NOT keep slides/photos on file. No matter how many shows you have done ACE, you MUST resubmit slides/photos with each and every application. Acceptance into one show does not constitute acceptance into another show. Please also note that consistently sending your slides to us, will allow the jury and staff to be familiar with your work. We often receive phone calls from patrons who describe work and are looking to get in touch with you. Allowing us to stay familiar with your work, can increase your chances for additional sales.
APPLICATION: To avoid any miscommunication it is imperative that you either properly check the box next to your show of choice or include the event dates next to the name of the show on your application. We may have as many as 2 to 3 festivals at the same venue each year. We want to be sure we know exactly which one you are applying for.
CONFIRMATIONS: If you are accepted, additional show information such as, lodging, parking, set-up times, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. You will receive this in your SASE and/or via e-mail upon the acceptance of your submission. Please review this information carefully as it includes important event details.
E-MAIL: If you provide an email address on your application, please note that confirmations/acceptance letters, updates and announcements will be sent to you electronically. So be sure to check your email account regularly. Also, please make sure that you make your letters and any numbers clear in your e-mail address so it is not returned.
JEWELERS: Please include a step-by-step outline of how you make your jewelry from start to finish, as well as photos illustrating these steps. Each show has certain guidelines and having this information complete with your submission will allow the jury to make an informed decision. If you make all your own beads, cut your stones, etc. be proud and let us know, it might just impress the jurors in your favor.
Jewelry and photography are two of our most popular categories. If you fall under one of these categories, be sure to send in your applications early, as spaces are limited. We recommend that you do so as soon as the brochure is released and in your hands.
For craft shows, $50 deposits may be made in lieu of full booth fee ONLY if the event is more than 30 days away when we RECEIVE your application. If you are accepted, the remaining balance MUST be RECEIVED NO LATER than 30 days before event. A $15 late fee charge must be paid if your balance and/or application is RECEIVED less than 30 days prior to the show. Please allow enough time to receive, process and notify you prior to the 30-day cut off if sending in a balance.
BALANCES/PAYMENTS: When paying your balance please note the name of the festival on your check to assure payment is applied to the proper show. Also be sure to include your full name on the check to avoid confusion. Our database queries your last name, then first, not company name.
We accept checks, cashiers checks, money orders or cash! CREDIT CARDS are acceptable ONLY IF you are applying for an event more than 30 days before the date AND you are paying the ENTIRE SHOW FEE on your card. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Balances CANNOT be paid on a credit card.
Make all checks, money orders and cashiers checks payable to American Craft Endeavors for Craft shows.
If you are a first time exhibitor or have not done a show with ACE in at least 2 years and are applying within 30 days of a show, a Money Order, Cashiers Check or cash for all applicable fees are REQUIRED. (Please keep in mind this rule applies to when we receive your submission. If you mail it six weeks before, but we do not receive it until 25 days prior to the show and it is not paid as specified above, your acceptance may be affected until this payment is received as outlined.)
Show fees and/or deposits will be returned to you un-cashed if you are not accepted.
DEADLINES: We do not have deadlines for our shows. Therefore, please keep in mind shows may be open when you contact us, but are subject to close at any time. In order to avoid being shut out due to show closures please submit early. We strongly recommend applying when the brochure is first published. We have no way of knowing when a show will close as we receive many submissions a day and could prompt a shows closure without anticipation.
PROCESSING TIME: Please allow at least 4 o 6 weeks to process your application from the date it is received in our office. If a show is approaching we will rush your submission in a timely manner. Please always try to apply as early as possible to make for a smooth process and to avoid late fees.
WAITING LIST: Please note there is a box on our application that reads €śWAITLIST IF CLOSED.€ť Checking this box means that you would like to be placed on the waitlist in the event that a show is closed at the time we process your application. We will contact you as early as possible IF any spaces become available. Please keep in mind that this may be as late as 2-3 days before the show. So if you cannot work on short notice the waitlist may not be the best option for you. If we call you from the waitlist to see if you would like to participate in the show you have the option to turn us down without penalty. If you do not check the box, your submission will be returned to you to advise the show is closed and that you may resubmit for the waitlist. Checking the box will avoid these steps and will facilitate your addition to the show.
If you are waitlisted for a show we will hold your check (un-cashed) and slides until you are placed in the show or until the event date has passed. If you are waitlisted for more than one show we will hold on to your checks and slides until the last show you are waitlisted for passes.
CREDITS/REFUNDS: WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS, however, a credit will be issued if notification is made at least 30 days prior to a CRAFT show. Cancellations must be made in writing (mail, fax or email) and received at our offices as per the dates outlined. Credits do not expire and may be used toward booth fee payment. Credits for ACE shows can only be used for ACE shows.
CANCELLATIONS: You are responsible for FULL PAYMENT of show fee if cancellation is made for any reason less 30 days prior for a CRAFT show . We understand that problems arise and everyone cancels for reasons beyond their control. However, please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
All festivals are held outdoors and go on rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control. Please check our website or contact the office for updates on cancellations resulting from severe weather such as, hurricanes, tornados, flooding, etc. Please note, we will not cancel a show unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all. If it looks like it is going to rain, unfortunately, we will not call a show prior to the event. It will be at the show coordinators discretion on site at the time.
CAREFULLY READ the rules & regulations before submitting.? We make every attempt to review all information contained within the pages of this website and at the time of posting all information is believed to be accurate and complete. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. If we find one to have been made, we will immediately fix as needed. Management has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary (i.e. show venue, parking locations, additional city licenses fees policies, etc.). Any changes will be disclosed to parties involved as soon as they become available to us. We will make every reasonable attempt via, mail, e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties.
Thank you for adhering to all of our policies. They are in place to ensure a smooth process for all. If you have any further questions please contact our offices.
If you have any questions, please call American Craft Endeavors, Ltd. at 954-472-3755 or email us at info@artfestival.com
