Volunteers (in blue) Pam Smith and Lise Patterson, and artist "She-She" discuss the artwork in her booth.

The Gallery of Fine Arts & Crafts is exclusive to handcrafted, original works of art (artists’ prints permitted) and all artists must be accepted to exhibit.    Gallery exhibitors are selected by a screening committee, based on slides submitted images and application. Qualifications include quality, originality and creativity.  A limited number of artists per category will be accepted to provide a balanced show. Booth space is assigned based on category and early receipt of completed application and fees. The fee to jury is $10 per category (waived for artists accepted to exhibit for the previous year) and returned if not accepted. An application is a commitment to exhibit if accepted. No refunds will be made for cancellation or removal of cause. Accepted exhibitors must exhibit the entire show. The following information applies to ALL exhibiting artists. Please read carefully before submitting an application. If unable to meet our criteria, please do not apply.

• NO BUY/RESELL; Commercially manufactured items, items made exclusively from commercial molds and mass-produced items are prohibited, including manufactured kit objects, retail or imported items.  TroyFest committee has the right to remove vendors with commercial wares from festival. Final definition of commercial vendors is at the committee’s discretion.

• Exhibitors may not share booth space(s) unless they have submitted a joint application and have been accepted as such, nor may they sublet or apportion space to anyone else.

• Overnight security service will be provided. Although care will be taken to avoid hazards to art work, TroyFest is not responsible for any losses or damaged to displays or art work.

• Exhibitors bear the responsibility for all setup needs for their booth. Stakes may not be placed in street. Please make other plans to secure your booth space. (Weights and anchors are suggested, downtown Troy can be very windy.)

• Absent Exhibitors are considered a NO SHOW and will forfeit their space and booth fee if they are not on the street and setting up by 8AM Saturday morning of the festival.

• Amplified music must be limited and appropriate.

• No ribbons or awards from other shows may be displayed.

• No discount sale signs may be displayed.

• If lighting is needed, battery powered lights are suggested. However, electricity is available for an additional fee of $25. Only one 115 Volt 15 Amp Circuit is available per booth space. YOU MUST INDICATE THE NEED FOR ELECTRICITY AND PAY FOR ELECTRICITY PRIOR TO THE SHOW. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

• For safety reasons, exhibitors must confine themselves to the marked space. Spaces are approximately 10’ wide by 15’ deep. (close to a regular sized parking space) If your tent is larger than the designated exhibit space you will need to purchase an additional space.

• All Gallery of Fine Arts booth spaces will have a walking space/ open aisle on a minimum of two sides. Items not displayed for sale must be stored in an orderly manner behind tent or hidden within display.

• Exhibitors should provide the following:

1. Three (3)  4” x 6” color prints or digital images (CDs accepted) for each category entered.
2. One photo of display/booth
3. $10 Non-refundable, separate check for Jury Fee. $10 per each category, jury fee waived if artist has been accepted to exhibit in same category at TroyFest in prior year. 

• Artists must show for the entire festival to be eligible for award(s). Vendors will not be allowed to load-in or load-out during festival hours.  Moving vehicles during festival hours is considered hazardous and reckless and vendors will be subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Troy Police Department.

• All judging will be done Saturday beginning at 10am. The judges reserve the right to travel the show and evaluate the exhibits in the manner they choose. A “spotter” is assigned to follow the judges and mark the booth to indicate that the exhibit has been judged.

• Artwork must be suitably framed or mounted to be eligible for judging. Portfolios or unframed work can be for sale but will not be judged.

• All entries must be for sale. It is not necessary for you to obtain an Alabama tax ID number. The Dept of Revenue will provide documents/instructions for paying sales tax, which will be given to you at the show. A vending permit is obtained from the city for you by the show, which is included in your booth fee.