If this is your first application in 2015, please see 2015 Festival Productions Annual Application Processing Fee listed above.
The 58th Annual Saratoga Art Show is the premier fine art and contemporary craft show held in the heart of the Silicon Valley. The show has a great buyer profile, because the Saratoga and surrounding Los Gatos area ranks in the top 100 wealthiest zip codes in the US. The Saratoga Rotary Art Show takes place outdoors at West Valley Community College. This year, the event will be part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the college. Additional attendance is expected from students and people attending the celebratory events. Due to grounds renovation, the artist spaces will be located in the main parking lot for 2015.
Spaces are 10' x 10' and will be located on pavement. There is limited security provided on Saturday night. RV and large trailer parking is available. Artist hospitality includes lunch and snacks.
No Commercial , Non-Profit, or Food Vendors applications please.
This year a number of major changes have been made to improve the artist experience and create more opportunities to sell your work.
TWO DAY SHOW: The show will now be open to the public on both Saturday and Sunday. Artists may set up on Friday, May 1, 2015 anytime after 5 PM. There is no overnight security on Friday night.
NEW SPACE FEE: The old commission rate of 20% has been reduced to 10%. The space fee for each 10' x 10' space is $350 plus 10% commission with a $50 discount for early payment of the space fee. Invited artist discount payment deadline is December 26, 2014. Commissions must be paid at the end of the show by cash, check, or credit card.
NO CENTRAL CASHIER: The central cashier has been eliminated. Artists will be responsible for all sales and sales tax with commissions paid at the end of the show to a representative of the Saratoga Rotary Club. The sales tax rate in Saratoga is 8.75%. Sales tax should not be included in the total sales when calculating the 10% commission.
Spaces are 10' x 10' and will be located on pavement. There is limited security provided on Saturday night. RV and large trailer parking is available. Artist hospitality includes lunch and snacks.
ON GOING JURY DATES: March 1 & April 15. Please note that either a category or the entire show could close prior to a scheduled jury date. Artists should apply early to avoid getting a category full response to their late application.
Sponsors please contact us at (510) 865-3636 before applying.
Need accommodations? Check out:
The Lodge at Saratoga Oaks at http://www.saratogaoakslodge.com. There is a 15% discount for artists.
The Inn at Saratoga at www.booking.com/the-in-at-saratoga. There is a 15% discount for artists.
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