Sell Your Work at Pagosa's Premiere Art Festival
This year's festival will include:
- An artist market with original works for sale
- Live music and performances
- Local organization booths
- Food and drinks vendors
About Pagosa Springs
Nestled in the Southern Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Pagosa Springs is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers alike. The town is home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot springs, which are said to have curative powers, as well as the majestic San Juan River. Downtown Pagosa Springs offers an eclectic mix of shopping and dining options, while the surrounding area is perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring. With its natural beauty and small-town charm, Pagosa Springs is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the arts.
Pagosa and the surrounding area is home to a population of about 12,000 residents, however, this gem of a mountain town has garnered the attention of outdoor recreationists, culture and arts lovers, and world travelers. The town receives around 375,000 visitors every year.
In addition, the town's arts community has been increasing in recent years, with several art galleries and studios open for business, various town-funded public art programs, and art organizations like Pagosa Arts Initiative.
With its scenic location and vibrant arts scene, Pagosa Springs is the perfect place to showcase your work at ART!Pagosa.
Festival Details
Hours
Setup: Friday, September 9 8:00AM-5:00 PM
Saturday September 10 10:00-6:00 PM
Sunday September 11 10:00-5:00 PM
Teardown begins at 5:00 PM Sunday and must be completed by 9:00 PM
Art Categories
Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/printmaking, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Metal, Photography, Painting, Sculptures, Wood, Other.
** Buy sell, mass produced items, lotions, soaps, or any other country craft items will not be accepted**
Artist Amenities
Large vehicle parking, Artist party, coffee and pastries in mornings, booth sitters and water
Security will be provided Friday and Saturday evening
Booth Information
Booth Sizes: Single 10'x10' and Double 10'x20'
Booth Requirements: Booths must be free-standing, White tents must be properly weighted minimum of 50lbs per leg
Booth Locations: ALL booths are outside, requests are NOT guaranteed, booth location assignments are NOT negotiable and no changes shall be made at registration or during the festival, we will do our best to ensure good booth placement
Requirements for Application
All artists are subject to a juried application process. To be considered for the festival:
Artists themselves must be present to exhibit only their own original work- NO EXCEPTIONS
All art must be original in concept, design, and execution. We seek quality, originality, and creativity.
We do not accept any: manufactured items, imported, resale or mass-produced items, silk-screened T-shirts, pre-packaged foods, lotions or soaps. No buy/sell. If it is determined that you have buy/sell you will be required to leave with no refund.
Reproductions are an important part of your success as an artist but please have at least 50% of your wall space occupied by original work.
Booth must be professional in appearance and must represent the booth picture included with your application. No large banners, signs, raffles, loud music, or "gimmicks" allowed. Failure to have a professional display that was in your application may result in being asked to leave.
Booths may not be shared and are non-transferable.
Any cancellations resulting in a refund will include any fees associated with payment (credit card fees).
All exhibiting artists must provide their own booths and display materials,10x10, properly weighted (minimum of 40lbs per leg, more is always better) and canopies may not extend in front of their booths further than 3 feet. See website for specific regulations.
No generators
Please no raffles or sale signs
Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax and getting a town license
Fees
Non-refundable Entry Fee - $ 30
Single booth (10x10) - $300
Double booth(10x20) - $600
Corner (Additional fee) -$75- limited number- first come first served
All Artists must get a town of Pagosa License @ pagosasprings.co.gov. $25 application fee $50 license
Important Dates
Application deadline
July 01,2022
Notification to Artists
July 8, 2020
Registration and fees Due
July 29, 2022
Partial Refunds 50% if canceled by July 15, 2022