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Standards & Rules

  • Booth sharing is not permitted.

  • Artists may only exhibit in the category for which they were accepted. If you wish to apply in more than one category you must submit a second set of slides, a separate application, an additional SASE, and a separate application fee MUST be submitted for each additional category.

  • An application is a commitment to participate. Refunds will be made according to specific guidelines found under Deposits & Refunds

  • Reproductions must be signed and numbered, and marked ‘reproductions’, and cannot make up more than 30% of the display, must be matted and displayed in portfolio type bins.

  • Work from molds, kits, imports, manufactured goods or ready made products which have been embellished, painted or decorated, dyed or batiked will not be accepted.

  • Jewelry may only be shown if the artist has been accepted in the jewelry category.

  • No sale signs are permitted. All signs must have a professional look. No hand written signs are permitted.

  • Any willful violation or misrepresentation regarding the work as defined in our rules will result in forfeiture of space immediately.

  • All booths must be enclosed on three sides (except corners). Minimum height is 6 ft. This is a requirement. No exceptions.

Slides & CDs
  • CD are required for each category entered, plus a booth slide, photo or sketch. Digital images must be submitted in a JPEG or TIF format with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.

  • Slides should be labeled with the artist’s name, a number (corresponding to the slide descriptions), and the medium. Digital images should be similarly labeled.

Fees & Payment Schedules

Two separate, currently dated checks are required with your application as follows:
  • Slides should be labeled with the artist’s name, a number (corresponding to the slide descriptions), and the medium. Digital images should be similarly labeled.

  • A non-refundable application fee of $10 must accompany each application.

  • A separate, currently dated commitment check in the amount of $100 must also accompany each application. This check will be deposited only if you are accepted.

  • The balance of your booth fee must be returned with your contract by the due date in order to confirm your acceptance.

  • A $35 handling fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Deposits & Refunds
  • All cancellations must be made in writing.

  • Application fees are non-refundable.

  • Your $100 commitment check secures your booth and is your commitment to exhibit. These deposits are not refundable.

  • If you cancel in writing 120 days prior to the show, you will receive a refund equal to 60% of your total booth fee. Cancellations made thereafter and more than 60 days prior to the show will be granted a 30% refund. Within 60 days of the show there shall be no refund.

Late Applications
  • Applications received after deadline will be considered subject to availability.

 
 
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2009
The Berkshires Green &
Healthy Living Expo

Ski Butternut
Great Barrington, MA
June 27 & 28
The Berkshires Arts Festival
Ski Butternut
Great Barrington, MA
July 3, 4, 5
Berkshires Pottery Festival
Ski Butternut
Great Barrington, MA
July 11 & 12
Crafts New Hampshire
Manchester, NH
December 5 & 6



 
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