EMERGING ARTIST APPLICATION

Art Fair: July 19-21, 2024
Applications Close: March 15
Artist/Creator Applicants Notified: April 16
Vendor Fees Due: May 5

Per Seattle Parks Regulations, NO Private Vehicles other than those associated with food and equipment rentals will be permitted on site. Everything must be brought in from the parking areas located a short distance from booth locations by handcart/wagon.

Application Fee:
$40 (Non-refundable)

Booth Fees:
You will be invoiced for your booth fee upon acceptance with full payment due no later than May 5th.

Artist/Creator Booth Fees:
10 x 10’ Booth: $330
10 x 10' Corner booth: $440

Emerging Artist:
6' Table: $0

Food Booth Fees :
10’ x 10’ Food Booth: $550
Double Booth: $1,100
Food Truck on Alki Ave: $500

Trade Show License Fee:
(If you do not have a City of Seattle Business License): $33

Cancellations:
Any vendor cancellations after acceptance shall be subject to a 15% cancellation/refund fee. NO refunds will be given after June 1st.

Parks and Recreation Fee:
Seattle Parks and Recreation requires an additional fee per booth - $30 or 10% of gross sales (whichever is greater). This fee is required for any sales on Seattle Parks and Recreation property. Your fee MUST be paid to the Fair Treasurer before packing up your booth at the conclusion of the Fair. Our Park Use and Special Event Permits require that the Alki Art Fair collect this money and remit it to Seattle Parks and Recreation; it is NOT retained by the Fair.

IMPORTANT: Washington State and Seattle Business License Requirements:

You will be asked to enter your City of Seattle Business License number in the vendor application.

• Leaving the Seattle Business License section blank or inserting an incorrect number will result in you being charged to use the Art Fair's Tradeshow License if accepted into the Fair.
• If you do not have a City of Seattle Business License the Tradeshow License will cover you for the duration of the event (which you will be invoiced for with your booth fee).
• A Seattle Business License may be obtained HERE. 

A Washington State Business UBI (Unified Business ID) is also required.

• BEFORE submitting your application, please ensure that you have verified your UBI. Applications with missing or incorrect business license numbers may be rejected with no application refund.
• If you need to obtain a temporary Washington State UBI, you can contact the Washington State Department of Revenue. There is no charge for a temporary Washington State UBI and you can apply for one HERE.
• Each vendor is expected to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding merchandise and sales taxes.

The Alki Art Fair is a juried event, and we review each application carefully and thoughtfully. Our goal is to curate a diverse group of works and offerings based on the criteria below:

• Locally Made. You reside or craft the majority of your work locally, in the greater PNW area.
• Hand-Made or Designed. Your work is designed and/or handmade by you, or in collaboration with another artist. If you outsource your work in any way, please elaborate in your application.
• Originality. Your work is original, well-conceived and distinct.
• Quality. Your works are well-crafted, durable and made with high-quality materials and techniques.
• Presentation. Your booth or presentation is thoughtfully designed and on par with your offerings.

Prepackaged food will be reviewed/juried as food vendors rather than art vendors. If accepted to the Fair, prepackaged food vendors will be asked to pay the food booth fee as well as comply with the standard health requirements relating to the manufacturing and sale of food.

Emerging Artists are artists currently developing their unique style and artistic voice, by providing an opportunity to participate in a professional art fair in a large tent with their own 6’ table space, shared with other emerging artists.

This special category is intended for artists with little or no experience in exhibiting and selling their work at an art fair. You are NOT an emerging artist if you have previously participated in the Alki Art Fair or are clearly an experienced and frequently shown artist. 

There will be a total of 10 artists selected through a competitive jury process identical to that used for the established artists. If accepted as an emerging artist, you will not pay a table fee but will still be required to have a City of Seattle Business License or pay a $33 trade show license fee. Additionally you will also be required to have a Washington State Universal Business Identifier (UBI). The Alki Art Fair will help walk you through the process to obtain both of these items. 

If you have questions, please email info@alkiartfair.org