• December 2019 - April 1, 2020:  Artist and food applications accepted
• January 1- May 1:  Performance applications accepted
• April 2- 30:  Jury process
• May 1:   Applicants notified of jury results
• May 22:  All fees from successful applicants due
• July 1:  Last day for refund (minus a 15% service fee)
• July 24:  Optional early load-in afternoon/evening
• July 25-26:  Alki Art Fair

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.

Booth Types:

The Alki Art Fair is offering 3 types of artist vendor setups:

• Artist Standard 10' x 10' Booth
• Artist Corner 10' x 10' Booth (as available)
• Emerging Artist 6' table under a shared tent

The Alki Art Fair is offering 2 types of food vendor setups:

• Food Standard 10' x 10' Booth
• Food Truck space on Alki Ave.

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 above food booth fee as well as comply with the standard health requirements relating to the manufacturing and sale of food.

Business License Requirements:

A Washington State Universal Business Identifier (UBI) and a City of Seattle Business License is required for all businesses operating in Seattle. If you do not have a City of Seattle Business License, a Tradeshow License will cover you for the duration of the event at a cost of $30 per vendor (which can be paid for with your booth fee).

If you need to obtain a temporary Washington State UBI, you must contact the Washington State Department of Revenue before completing the Artist Application. There is no charge for a temporary Washington State UBI and you can apply for one here.

BEFORE submitting your application, please ensure that you have verified your business license numbers. For City of Seattle Business Licenses visit this website. For Washington State Business Licenses visit this website. We cannot stress enough how important it is for you submit correct license numbers. Applications with incorrect business licenses may be rejected.

Each vendor is expected to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding merchandise and sales taxes.

Photo Requirements

Applicants must submit 3 images of your art/product and 1 of your display set up. If accepted, the Alki Art Fair WILL display your business on the website.

• • Submitted images should be a minimum 1,000 x 1,000px. 
  • Max file size is 3MB.
  • File names must include the name of your business (example: Business_Name_Booth.jpg) PHOTOS NOT RE-NAMED WILL BE DELETED AND THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

Please note, the Alki Art Fair may also review your website and social accounts for other photo options.

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.

Rules and Regulations:

All Seattle Parks rules and regulations apply. Click here for a complete copy of the rules. The City of Seattle and/or the Alki Art Fair organization are not responsible for the loss or damage to any artwork or personal properties. The Alki Art Fair reserves the right to request vendors to vacate the premises for any non-family friendly works or behavior.

The Alki Art Fair is delighted to once again support ‘emerging artists’ - 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. The procedure for applying is identical to the requirements for established artists, except we do ask for a detailed statement of why you have chosen the medium and how your work reflects who you are.

If accepted as an emerging artist, you will not pay a table fee but will still be required to either have a City of Seattle Business License or pay a $30 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 us: info@alkiartfair.org

Fees/Payment:

• Non-refundable Application Fee: $35
• Due at acceptance:
  • Trade Show License (if you do not have a City of Seattle Business License): $30
  • Standard 10’ x 10’ Booth: $250; or Corner 10’ x 10’ Booth (as available): $350
  • Emerging Artist 6' Table: $0
  • Food Standard 10' x 10' Booth: $360
  • Food Truck: $400
• You will be invoiced for your booth fee upon acceptance with full payment due no later than 5/22/20.

Cancellations:

• Any cancellations after acceptance shall be subject to a 15% cancellation/refund fee.
• NO refunds will be given after 7/1/20.

Performance Types:

The Alki Art Fair is offering 2 performance opportunities:

• Bathhouse Stage
• Promenade Busker Stage

Bathhouse Stage:

Alki Art Fair is looking for established and emerging performing artists we believe will resonate most with our diverse audiences and provide an engaging experience on the Bathhouse Stage adjacent to the Alki Bathhouse. Preference may be given to Pacific Northwest performers.

Promenade Busker Stage:

Alki Art Fair's Promenade Busker Stage is proud to pay tribute to the ancient tradition of busking and street performance that enriches our Pacific Northwest lives. Interested performers may reserve a time slot, or show up day of the Fair to check for open time slots. The Fair asks all Busker Performers adhere to the following:

• The performance schedule established by the Alki Art Fair must be respected.
• If you need to reschedule or cancel your reserved performance time, please do so as soon as possible.
• If you have reserved a timeslot, you must arrive and begin your performance on time. If you are not present at your schedule start time, it will be given to another performer.
• If a performance starts late, your performance time will be shortened in order to still end at the scheduled time.
• Tip jars are allowed to collect donations during your performance.

Recordings/Photos at the Event.

Performing artists agree to allow the Alki Art Fair to photograph, record, or videotape any performances that occur in connection with the event and to use such material and other materials related to said performance for promotional, marketing, archival, educational and/or fundraising purposes only, for all media in perpetuity. Any contemplated commercial uses shall require the mutual written consent of both parties.

Parks and Recreation Fee:

Seattle Parks and Recreation requires an additional fee for the sale of merchandise - $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 you depart 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.

Rules and Regulations:

All Seattle Parks rules and regulations apply. Click here for a complete copy of the rules. The City of Seattle and/or the Alki Art Fair organization are not responsible for the loss or damage to any artwork or personal properties. The Alki Art Fair reserves the right to request vendors to vacate the premises for any non-family friendly works or behavior.

The Alki Art Fair will provide overnight peer security Friday and Saturday so you do not need to take down your tent or display. We strongly recommend that your artwork and valuables be packed up and that you only leave your display overnight.

The Alki Art Fair is not responsible for the loss or damage to any artwork or personal properties.

The Board of Directors holds a silent auction to support the Fair which helps to keep it affordable for artists. We appreciate any vendor donations to the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is a well-attended event during the Fair and generates enormous amounts of interest in our artists. If you would like to donate a piece of your artwork, please contact friends@alkiartfair.org ahead of the Fair.