Art Under the Umbrellas Participation
Silvio Silvestri
Art Under the Umbrellas shows are one day events located in Old Town La Quinta from 10am to 4pm on designated Saturdays. These events attract Coachella Valley residents, our annual population of snowbirds from across the country and Canada, and hotel guests from coastal communities. LQAF has developed a loyal following of discerning customers who enjoy strolling through this charming event while listening to live music, wine tasting or sipping cappuccino.
Art Under the Umbrellas are perfect for Artists who do not wish to dedicate an entire weekend to exhibiting in an art show. Set-up begins at 7am on Saturday morning. Artists set-up along the closed-off streets of the outdoor shopping complex. It is an easy set-up and tear-down and one can drive right up to their booth location.
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Art Under the Umbrellas embraces a combination of Artist newcomers, along with veterans of La Quinta Arts Festival. We are fortunate to have the support of local Artists, and those coming from all over Southern California. Art Under the Umbrellas has become very popular with art patrons and local hotel concierges seeking quality activities to recommend to their guests. Hotel clientele at La Quinta Resort, Embassy Suites, Santa Rosa Condos, as well as neighboring properties in Indian Wells and Palm Desert, flock to the desert to celebrate the long holiday weekends. Traditionally these are the busiest weekends in the Coachella Valley. For any of you that prefer to drive out Friday 1″ evening, we have been able to secure attractive hotel rates. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here. |
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2011/12 Art Under the Umbrellas Information and Application Packet
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Notification of acceptance for 2011/2012 was mailed August 31, 2011. You are welcome to submit your application, but please note that all dates are filled and we have a waiting list for each day.
Art Under the Umbrellas – FeesShow FeeArtists remit 20% of daily sales to LQAF, made during or as a result of your participation in Art Under the Umbrellas. Booth Fees – $75 Per ShowDO NOT send payment until you receive notice of acceptance. When paying online you must fill out the payment form completely. Artists may request a 10×10 CANOPY space or a 10×10 UMBRELLA space. Artists must bring their own Umbrella or Canopy; LQAF does not provide either. Canopies must be white and must be weighted and secured for safety due to winds in the desert. Double Booth space can be requested; the fee is $150. There are limited double spaces available. Initial confirmations will be mailed in early September. All subsequent communication will be by email. Click the “Buy Now” button to the right to pay online. You will be taken to a secure Authorize.Net payment screen. Change the quantity box to correspond to the number of Umbrella Show dates for which you are paying. If you are paying for a double booth you must make the quantity two (2). Please print the receipt for your records. If you have questions about the payment interface contact Jim Christian. Once approved pre-payment to LQAF by above due date guarantees your space in the event. Artists can pay booth fee online with credit cards. If payment is not received by the due date, you may lose your space to a wait-listed Artist. No booth fee refunds within a month prior to the event. Refunds are less $25 administration fee. If an Artist “no-shows” an Umbrella show, they may be prohibited from participating in subsequent shows as determined by LQAF. Of course, payment received earlier than the designated deadline is appreciated, as this is a true indication of an artist’s commitment to participate. |
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ARTISTS NEW TO Art Under the Umbrellas:
Artists who have not exhibited in Art Under the Umbrellas during 2009/10 or 2010/11 must also submit photos of their current art work and booth display for consideration.
REQUIRED PERMITS, LICENSES, & TAX:
It is the Artist’s responsibility and a state requirement to have a current California Seller’s Permit in their booth at all times. The Artist must also have a La Quinta Business License. The City of La Quinta requires all participating artists to add Art Under the Umbrellas location (78015 Main Street La Quinta CA 92253) to their resale permit as a temporary location. This should be done prior to applying for a City Business License.
Unavailability of required permits and licenses could be grounds for removal from the show. The Artist agrees to have the valid licenses available for inspection in their booth during all show hours.
California Seller’s Permit - Each Artist must obtain a California Seller’s Permit adding the Art Under the Umbrellas location as a temporary location. Artist must present California Seller’s Permit number in writing to LQAF by the date indicated in their confirmation. Permit information will be sent to each Artist with their notification of confirmation. Download the application here…
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California Seller's Permit Application (250.31KB) |
City of La Quinta Business License – Artist agrees to obtain a City of La Quinta Business License prior to artist check-in. La Quinta Temporary Business Licenses are valid for one year at a cost of $15-$30. Download the application and information here…
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La Quinta Temporary Business License (39.48KB) |
Tax - In accordance with the California State Board of Equalization, the Artist is required to collect, report, and file all appplicable taxes including Riverside County Sales tax, designating their sales transacted in La Quinta.
MARKETING:
Rack cards are available for artists to mail to art patrons or to distribute to local businesses; please call: 760-564-1244 ext. 112 or contact our artist helpline.
LAY-OUT:
A lay-out map with booth assignments will be emailed to all Artists ten days to two weeks prior to the event. Please be flexible and understand that we are trying to satisfy the requirements and requests of our Artists, Old Town La Quinta merchants, Building & Safety Departments for the City of La Quinta, and the County of Riverside Fire Department. In order to create a safe and successful event, all of these needs must be taken into consideration.
REMINDER REGARDING REGISTRATION PAYMENT:
Do not send payment until you receive a notice of confirmation. You may mail your payment upon confirmation or pay here online. Initial confirmations will be mailed out in early September. All subsequent communication will be by email. We realize that many Artists are on the road participating in summer shows and are not home to accept mail delivery. Your acceptance is based on our ability to balance the show and to ensure it is aesthetically pleasing.
QUESTIONS or CONCERNS:
In the interim, if you have any questions or concerns, please address them to our Artist Helpline. The contact information is: Phone 760-564-1244 ext. 112 or contact our artist helpline.