Artisans
Collective
Riverside Arts Market & Beyond
Artisan Vendor Info
Please read the following instructions prior to completing the attached application.
As a new addition to the Festival of Lights festivities, Division 9 Gallery will organize and present ARTISANS COLLECTIVE, an innovative arts market where the community may purchase original art from local artists.
Work must be 60% handmade by the participating Artisan. For example if you are selling jewelry, 60% of each piece must be handmade by the participating Artisan.
The ARTISANS COLLECTIVE will be held every weekend from 5-10pm beginning Saturday, November 25th and ending on Saturday, January 6th 2017.
A completed Festival of Lights ARTISANS COLLECTIVE Application must be submitted by any company/vendor that would like to be considered for this City-sponsored event. The primary function of this Application is to understand and incorporate Artisans based on the specified requirements and appropriateness as it relates to the Festival of Lights.
Terms and Payment Information
Application Review Process
The Application Review Process begins when you submit your completed Application with ALL
required attachments. Upon receipt of your Application, Division 9 Gallery will perform an initial
screening of the submitted information. Documentation you provide will be forwarded to the
appropriate staff member for review and approval.
A completed Application with ALL required attachments must be received for your Application to be processed; not providing these requested items could result in immediate denial of your Application. Upon completion of the Review Process, a letter will be mailed to you indicating whether your Application has been approved or denied.
Fees
There are no fees directly associated with submitting an Application. However, there are ArtisanBooth Fees associated with participation in ARTISANS COLLECTIVE during the 25th Annual Festival of Lights.
An Artisan Booth is $25 / per evening, which includes an easy up and electrical outlets. $20 / per evening for Artisans that provide an art demo.
Other Terms and Conditions
Artisan is required to sign and submit a Festival of Lights Artisans Collective Agreement at the first Artisan Meeting. An Agreement is to be filled out and signed by every approved/accepted Artisan.
Should you require assistance or have any questions, please contact the Division 9 Gallery at
(951) 965-4392 or via email at riversideartisanscollective@gmail.com
Contact
Coordinators
Cosme Cordova
951.965.4392
Priscilla Cordova
Email:
2010 - present
2010 - present
Electronic Submission
Artisans may complete the Application electronically and submit their completed Application and all attachments via email. Once the Application is completed, please review the checklist below prior to submission. Submit your completed Application with attachments to riversideartisanscollective@gmail.com
Walk-In/US Mail Submission:
Artisans may print out and complete the Application by hand. Once the Application is completed, please review the checklist below prior to submission. Submit your completed Application with attachments to:
Cosme Cordova
Division 9 Gallery
3850 Lemon Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Required Attachments:
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Images of your art for sale and booth setup are required as an attachment to this application
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Digital images: 5 jpeg files – 3 of artwork, 2 of the booth set up can be emailed to
Additional Required Documentation
Once notified that you have been accepted as an Artisan for the Festival of Lights, you are required to attend a meeting on Tuesday, October 3rd to make payments and to finalize dates that you will participate in. Please make sure to bring a copy of a valid Seller's Permit.
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A COPY of valid Seller’s Permit - for more information on how to obtain a free sellers permit through the California State Board of Equalization go to: http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqseller.htm
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Options for a 90 day temporary permit are also available.
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Artisan Submission Information