Artists of all original fine art and fine craft disciplines may apply. No commercial agents, dealers, or manufacturers may enter. Mass-produced, kits, molds, embellished objects, and commercial reproductions are unacceptable. All artwork must be signed. All artwork displayed must be for sale.

Limited edition fine art multiples are acceptable only if signed, numbered, and have a certificate explaining their origin, process, and archival properties. Certificates of authenticity must be given to each buyer with purchase of any reproduction. Not more than 30% of your total art display/sale may be comprised of limited editions. We prefer this art to be stored in bins, but will allow a limited amount to be hung as long as it is clearly identified as a fine art multiple. Our marketing campaign promotes the fact that the art is original and to ensure the integrity of the show, we request that you respect this rule. Artists that are in violation will be asked to bring their work to a 70/30 balance of original vs. multiples, or asked to leave if the violation continues throughout the show.

Rules for Participation:

1. Artist agrees to pay 20% of daily sales and any future sales commissioned as a direct result of exhibiting at La Quinta Arts Festival.
2. Artist certifies that images submitted represent his/her original work and that the work is unique and made by Artist.  If accepted, this work is representative of the work exhibited.  No mass-produced, kits, molds, embellished objects, commercial reproduction or exhibitor posters are allowed.  Artist agrees that LQAF reserves the right and sole discretion to advise artist of any work that does not meet the standards and agrees that such work will be removed upon request by La Quinta Arts Foundation.
3. Artist must be present in their booth during all Festival hours and bring ample inventory.  All work exhibited must be for sale.
4. Artist must exhibit only in category/media in which he/she is accepted.
5. All large work must be set up on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. All Artists must complete all booth set-ups by Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the designated time.  Gates open to the public on Thursday morning, March 13, 2008.  Artists may complete finishing touches to their booths and bring in fragile art before the event opens on March 13. An Artist may not set-up booth display on Thursday morning.
6. Artist grants permission to La Quinta Arts Foundation to reprint images of his/her work for promotional use; this includes, but is not limited to, use in news releases, print, television, LQAF’s website.
7. Artist agrees to abide by all Festival participation rules and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
8. Artist must have a valid California Sellers Permit (state sales tax license) and have it posted in their booth during Festival hours. The Artist must also list the City of La Quinta as a temporary address on their state seller’s permit.  Artist is responsible for collecting and reporting sales tax.
9. Artist must purchase a Temporary Business License from the City of La Quinta before they can set-up.
10. Artist understands and agrees that he/she store art work at the Festival site at his/her own risk, and is responsible and liable for his/her own and patrons’ protection.  La Quinta Arts Foundation strongly encourages each artist to carry appropriate levels of theft, damage, and liability insurance.
11. Artist hereby releases, holds harmless, indemnifies, and forever discharges La Quinta Arts Foundation and the City of La Quinta, its directors, officers, employees, agents, vendors, volunteers, and all sponsoring organizations from any and all claims and responsibility for personal injury, death, theft, damage to art work, equipment, materials as a result of his/her participation in La Quinta Arts Festival, and not limited to loss suffered before, during, and after La Quinta Arts Festival.

Refunds: 
If cancellation occurs on or before January 13, 2008, a refund of booth fee is given minus a $25 administrative fee. Booth fees are not refundable after January 13, 2008. No refunds will be given for inclement weather, natural disasters, war, or acts of terrorism.  There are no refunds of application fees.

Taxes: 
Artists are responsible for collection and reporting of all taxes, including 7.75% California Sales Tax.

Licenses: 
All exhibitors must obtain a California Resale License and a City of La Quinta Temporary Business Permit.  The Artist must also list the City of La Quinta as a temporary address with the state of California for tax purposes. Details and contact information will be provided with the Artist Confirmation announcement.  The California Resale License must be posted in each artist’s booth.

To obtain a California Resale License Number from the California State Board of Equalization, you can download an application directly from their website: www.boe.ca.gov

The local SBE is located in Rancho Mirage. Their address is 42-700 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 301. Phone: (760) 346-8096. However the office does not encourage you to apply upon your arrival in the Coachella Valley. Due to the rapid growth here, temporary licenses are taking more than a week to process. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are confirmed into Festival.

The City of La Quinta requires a Temporary Business License. The cost is $15. Contact Missy Mendoza, Finance Officer for the City of La Quinta, by phone: (760) 777-7060 or by emailing her at:
mmendoza@la-quinta.org. As the Civic Center is located at the Festival site, an Artist can apply and pay for his/her license upon arrival. Please note the office closes at 4:30 pm and that the Artist must have the license before a booth can be set-up.

Pets:
In accordance with City codes, pets will not be permitted on the Civic Center Campus during Festival. It is too warm to leave your pet in the car. Please call us to obtain information on boarding your pet.