Objectives

• To provide entrepreneurial opportunities to artists

• To encourage economic development

• To create a sense of community by allowing artists to sell directly to the public

• To encourage the production of high-quality, handmade objects of art/craft

Eligibility

• BRAM is a producer-only event (artists must create what they sell). Eligible items include, but are not limited to: jewelry, painting, pottery, quilts, stained and blown glass, heritage crafts, photography, woodwork, sculpture, and mixed media.

• Offset printing, to include reproductions such as giclée, digital reproductions, postcards, calendars and posters of the Artist Vendor’s originals may not exceed 30% of the product in the booth and must be clearly identified as such.

• Photography must be from original negatives or original digital images; produced or supervised by the photographer; and be of archival quality.

• Printed works must be produced by the Artist Vendor from hand manipulated screens, plates or stones.

• Ineligible items include: arts/crafts made from store-bought kits or molds, manufactured items that have been assembled, work of other artists/craftsmen or food and spices.

• Two applicants may apply together only if both artists collectively produce the work. A clear description of each applicant’s involvement must be included in the application.

• Applicants may submit up to three applications. Each application must only include one medium.

Artist Vendor Responsibilities

• Artist Vendors should respond to monthly confirmation emails to reserve and pay for a booth space. If an Artist Vendor fails to do so, they will not be guaranteed a space at BRAM. Any Artist Vendor arriving at BRAM without a reservation may be turned away.

• Should circumstances arise that interfere with an Artist Vendor’s ability to attend BRAM, they are required to contact the Market Director and give notice of your absence.

• Artist Vendors should communicate directly with the Market Director if they experience any complications with BRAM.

• Artist Vendors who prefer to share a booth with another Artist Vendor may request permission to do so from the Market Director. In the event of Artist Vendors sharing a booth space, each Artist Vendor must still pay the $30 booth fee.

• Artist Vendors must comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances. It is the Artist Vendor’s responsibility to be aware of such laws and ordinances. ACGBR shall have the authority to warn, suspend, or expel an Artist Vendor based on unlawful activity or violation of the Artist Vendor Agreement.

• Artist Vendors will operate as individual entities and will be responsible for collecting their own city and state sales taxes.

• Artist Vendors may not sell work outside the scope of their initial application, work that belongs to another artist or commercially manufactured/retail items.

• Any Artist Vendor perceived as exhibiting rude behavior and/or creating a hostile environment will be required to leave the market and forfeit their right to future participation in BRAM.

• Custom orders or commissions are the sole responsibility of the Artist Vendor.

• Artist Vendors are required to participate at least three (3) times per calendar year. Consistent inactivity in BRAM may result in removal from the program. The Artist Vendor may reapply through the jury process.

• New Items/Mediums: A substantial change in items or medium requires re-application to BRAM before new items may be sold. Artist Vendors are only permitted to sell approved items.

Guidelines and Procedures

• Artist Vendors must enter the St. Joseph Cathedral parking lot from North Street and exit at Main Street.

• Artist Vendors must set up in their assigned location.

• Set up begins at 6a.m. on the day of BRAM.

• During load-in, Artist Vendors must unpack their vehicle(s) completely and move the vehicle(s) off-site before beginning booth set up. All vehicles must be cleared from the St. Joseph Cathedral parking lot by 7:30a.m.

• Artist Vendors’ booths must be completely ready for patronage by 8 a.m.

• Artist Vendors’ booths must remain open to the public for the duration of BRAM (8a.m.–12p.m.)

• Artist Vendors must begin breakdown promptly at the close of BRAM (12p.m.)

• Artist Vendors must breakdown and pack all items before bringing their vehicle(s) to the lot for loading.

• Artist Vendors must provide their own white 10’x10’ tent and all necessary materials to properly showcase their work.

• Artist Vendors are responsible for disposing of all trash in their area.

• The following items are prohibited: amplified music, megaphones, pets (except service animals), firearms and alcoholic beverages.

• Booth assignments are available on a “first come, first served” basis and are chosen by the Artist Vendor at the time of registration. Requests for specific booth assignments are accepted but not guaranteed.

• ACGBR reserves the right to reevaluate any Artist Vendor at any time.

• All Artist Vendors will be required to re-apply every 3 years.

• In the event of inclement weather or a location change, the Market Director will send information regarding new market procedures.

• ACGBR reserves the right to alter the guidelines of BRAM at any time.

Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, special statutes and ordinances regarding public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to: product labeling laws and required licenses. All Vendors are responsible for the collection of City-Parish and State Sales tax, where applicable. Neither BRAM nor ACGBR will collect or pay any taxes on behalf of any vendors.

Please note that the Baton Rouge Arts Market Vendor Agreement and included guidelines do not constitute legal advice. Artist Vendors are responsible for complying with legal obligations in the jurisdiction(s) where they operate.

Artist Vendors must be able to show any ACGBR/BRAM staff member and/or any regulatory agency representative proof of any and all required licenses upon request.

Artist Vendors may only sell only those items formally approved during the BRAM Artist Vendor Application process.

Items Prohibited at BRAM

• Items not included in an Artist Vendor’s application and, therefore, not approved.

• Products made from kits.

• Booths which only process orders for artwork/products.

• Items made by someone other than the vendor.

• Re-sale, imported or manufactured items.

• Antiques or used products.

• Licensed logos including university mascots or company logos.

Ethics and Conduct

• Artist Vendors shall be aware of, keep up to date and comply with all current stipulations of the BRAM Artist Vendor Agreement. ACGBR reserves the right to modify any part of the BRAM Artist Vendor Agreement at any time. Any changes made to the BRAM Artist Vendor Agreement will be clearly communicated to all Artist Vendors in writing. While ACGBR officials will make every attempt to be reasonable, violators may be banned from future participation in BRAM regardless of application acceptance or registration fees paid.

• Vendors shall conduct themselves in a professional and business-like manner while at BRAM.

• Vendors must treat ACGBR staff, volunteers, other Artist Vendors and visitors with professionalism, courtesy and respect. Slanderous or derogatory statements and actions that denigrate your fellow vendors, their products, patrons, or ACGBR officials will not be tolerated. Any vendor who consistently displays distasteful behavior will be dismissed at the discretion of the Market Director or ACGBR CEO.

• Artist Vendors must refrain from using profanity and from behavior that is abusive (physically, verbally or sexually), dangerous or disruptive.

• Artist Vendors may not use or be under the influence of illegal or mood-altering drugs or alcohol while participating in BRAM.

Booth Displays, Tents and Tables

• Booth spaces are 12’X 12’, but booths, tents and exhibits may be no larger than 10’x10’ to allow walking room between tents. All display materials, tables and signs must be kept within the confines of your booth space. Vendors may not use any grass spaces for display or storage.

• Every vendor must have a tent in order to set up at the market.

• All extra inventory and stock must be contained inside your 12’x12’ area. All extra inventory should be neatly concealed.

• White tents are required.

• All tents must be flame retardant.

• Artist Vendors are not allowed to bring or use any type of generator.

• All tents are to be anchored by at least 20lb weights on each leg, at all times; stakes are not permitted.

• All tables must be draped and/or nicely covered.

• Avoid using rigid materials such as fiberglass, Visqueen, polyethelyne or corrugated metal and plastic.

• If a booth is constructed from wood, please be sure that it is well finished with no protruding nails, screw or hooks.

• If you are building your booth on site, nails may not be used.

• ACGBR reserves the right to regulate various aspects of each display.

• ACGBR is an all-weather market. Please be prepared to protect your products from slight rain and sun. If bad weather is imminent, a decision may be made to move BRAM inside the parking garage used for the Main Street Market. ACGBR consults with BREADA (Baton Rouge Farmers Market) to make this decision but reserves the right to move BRAM independently. Artist Vendors will be notified of the move before 6a.m. on the day of BRAM.

• Booth assignments are made via an online system.

• Trading or switching booth assignments without permission from the Market Director is prohibited.

Jurying and Standards

• All Artist Vendors are required to be juried at least once every three years.

• All Artist Vendors are required to adhere to all rules and regulations.

• Jurors will change over time in order to maintain fairness and diversity.

• Applications are accepted year-round and are evaluated the second week of each month.

• ACGBR officials reserve the right to revoke admission from any Artist Vendor whose product does not represent that which was submitted during the application process.

• In addition to adhering to the previously referenced rules and regulations, the following standards may be considered as part of the jurying process:

  • Public appeal

  • Rate of sales

  • Professionalism & Attitude

  • Booth appearance

  • Innovation

ACGBR reserves the right to reject any contract (application) for exhibit (booth) space and reject any exhibitor (Artist Vendor).

ACGBR reserves the right to have the Artist Vendor remove any item(s) from their display. Failure to remove such item(s), may result in the prohibition of future participation in BRAM by that Artist Vendor.