The collar city
Craft fest
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Check back soon for new date.
Admissions Fee: $5.00*
As the winter season comes to a close, we can look forward to the warm embrace of…
The Collar City Craft Fest!
Located in gorgeous downtown Troy at ACCR.
The Collar City Craft Fest is a show case of the area’s top artists and distinguished exhibitors. Each one will be exhibiting and selling their fine arts and crafts to all!
No pre-registration available, must pay admission at the door.
Once admission fee is paid, you will receive a wristband good for reentry for all days of the event.
Thanks to our sponsor:
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Contact Jackie Davis at jackie@artscenteronline.org
LOCATION
The Arts Center of the Capital Region is on Monument Square in historic downtown Troy, New York. Occupying 36,000 feet of art studios, classrooms, and galleries, The Arts Center is located within a neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and other attractions, including the popular and well attended Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market.
SCHEDULE
Call for entries available: April 29, 2019
Application deadline: Extended to February 11
Acceptance notification: February 28, 2020
Booth notification contract and Booth fee balance due: March 28, 2020
Failure to meet booth fee deadline will result in loss of your space.
OLD SHOW DATES & HOURS
Friday April 24 5-8PM
Saturday April 25 10AM-4PM
Sunday April 26 11AM-3PM
ELIGIBILITY
The Collar City Craft Fest Committee seeks applications from outstanding artists/craftspeople who create original works from their own designs in metal, fiber, clay, glass, paper, wood, mixed media, leather and more. A panel of jurors will select participants on the basis of the originality, variety, and quality of work.
APPLICATION
Interested participants should complete an online application and upload 5 images no later than January 28th, 2020 at 11:59 PM. The non-refundable application fee must also be paid online at the time of application submission. Five of the images must represent the work that you intend to show, and one must illustrate your booth. Booth appearance will count as part of your overall jury score.
Two or more non-collaborating exhibitors may share a single booth space, provided each applicant separately submits six images and each submits the application fee. Applicants who collaborate on all works are not required to submit separate applications and fees.
BOOTH SPACE
Spaces will be available throughout the first and second floors of The Arts Center, including the Main Gallery, Foyer/Wallace Gallery, Black Box Theatre, Faculty Student Gallery, and the Dance, and Drawing Studios. Actual floor plan will be finalized after jurying. Spaces will be assigned by The Arts Center staff and jury panel. Decisions determining space requested by multiple artists will be based upon application filing date with earlier submissions taking precedence. Note to past participants: If you are once again selected to participate, we cannot guarantee the same space assigned in the past. Upon submission, you will rank your top 5 choices. Booth fees will be due after you have been notified of acceptance. All fees are non-refundable. Photos of galleries, studios and theater are available on our website on the event page.
Application Fee:
$25 (non-refundable) due at the time of application submission.
Must be paid online.
BOOTH FEES & DIMENSIONS
Set ups require free-standing walls or dividers on 3 sides (unless you are on a corner and want visibility on 2 sides).
All tables must be skirted to the floor.
All food/beverage vendors will be upstairs.
Electricity will be available to all booths. You must bring your own electrical cords.
1st Floor Artists
Main Gallery
- Booths #1-10, Dimensions Allowed:
- 10ft by 10ft- Price: $250.00
- OR
- 10ft Wide by 8ft Deep – Price: $200.00
Wallace & Foyer Gallery
- Booths #13-19, Dimensions Allowed:
- 8ft Wide by 8ft Deep- Price: $175.00
- Notes: Lower Ceilings
Black Box Theater
- Booths #20-30, Dimensions Allowed:
- 8ft Wide by 10ft Deep- Price: $175.00
- Notes: Bring Extra Lighting, Bring Long Extension Cords
2nd Floor Artists
Drawing Studio:
- Booths #31-38, Dimensions Allowed:
- 8ft Wide by 6ft Deep- Price: $100.00 Booth
- Notes: Food: Bring Enough Samples to Pass Around Downstairs
Dance Studio
- Booths #39-46, Dimensions Allowed:
- 8ft Wide by 6ft Deep- Price: $100.00 Booth
Other Spaces
Gallery: Art’s Bar
#11: Woodcarving Club Demos
#12: Raffles
#47: Stairs Space
#48: Jewelry Studio Space & Tours
RAFFLE
Please provide one raffle item to be donated to The Arts Center to encourage participant interaction. Help us help you! The more raffles we have, the more attendees we can attract. Minimum value must be $20.00. We will be sure to supply business cards next to your raffle item. Special circumstances can be granted the day of the event, please talk with the Show Director.
WHAT YOU GET
- Participating artists will get:
- Digital post cards and flyers to market the show
- 12 free passes to the show to distribute to special guests
- Volunteer assistance with load in/load out
- Scheduled breaks, booth-sitters provided (if needed)
- Networking with fellow crafters/artists
- Inclusion on promotional marketing and posters
- Breakfast Saturd
