Lincoln Arts Festival - Montana Art and Music Festival

ARTIST REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We will accept applications until July 25th if space is available.

Park Information

Water is on a limited basis
There is no electricity available

Taxes and Insurance

The Lincoln Art Council disclaims any authority of control over vendors' operation. Vendors assume all rights and responsibilities for their operation's conduct.
The LAC does not have separate vendor coverage under any insurance it may maintain.
All fixtures and materials are left overnight at the vendors' risk.

Eligibility

Lincoln Arts Festival is open to all artists and craftspeople.
Commercially made goods, work from kits and commercial patterns are not permitted.
All work must be original, produced and represented by the artist - NO dealers or agents.
Artists displaying work at the show that is of inferior quality to the work presented in the application or work not presented with the application will be subject to removal from the show.
The Lincoln Arts Festival judges reserve the right to remove work from the show if it is determined the work is commercially produced.

How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online from this webpage by filling out the information in the registration form below. A valid email address is required to register and use the online entry system. The email address applicants provide is used for sending notifications. Acceptance packets are sent via U.S. Mail.

Online Applications

Applications are accepted digitally and materials are reviewed online by the jury. If you are unable to apply online, please call Karyn Good at 406-210-5782 or Annette Gardner at 406-241-2372 for assistance.
Applications must be complete to be eligible for submission and only completed applications will be juried. Please use the checklist below to ensure that you have all information and images required to finish the application process.
Applications require three (3) digital images in .jpg format, of your work. If you were juried in during a previous year and your artwork is similar, then you do not have to submit images. Helpful hint: The jury looks for professional presentation and a variety of creative work. Make sure you are submitting quality photos of your work. Please send your pictures to the email lac59639@gmail.com

Application Information Checklist
Use this helpful guide to ensure you have the information and materials you need before starting your application. Only complete applications will be juried.

Artist Name
Company Name (if applicable)
Street Address, City, State, Zip
Daytime telephone number
Alternate telephone number
Valid email address
Type of art/craft, medium(s) and price range of items for sale (you will provide this information in the "description of work" field
First choice of booth size
Second choice of booth size
Identification of any special need(s) or circumstance(s)
Three (3) high-resolution digital images of your work (no file size limit)
May 15 is the suggested deadline for applications.
$25 non-refundable registration fee for new artists (the registration fee is separate from booth fees)
If you have more than one type of art, please fill out an application for each type. Including three pictures of each type of art.

Your full understanding and acceptance of the terms and conditions of your participation in Arts in the Park is given online with your submitted application. If you are unable to complete the application process online and must call Karyn Good at 406-210-5782 or Annette Gardner at 406-241-2372 for assistance to complete it, you must mail in a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope with your payment.

Payments

Applicants applying online will pay the $25 one-time non-refundable registration fee through PayPal. If you have been juried in and paid this fee in the past, you will not be asked to pay it again.
All mail-in entries must include a $25 non-refundable registration fee unless you have been juried into the show in the past. Checks, credit cards and money order are accepted. No cash payments. Please make checks payable to Lincoln Art Council and mail to PO Box 893, Lincoln, MT 59639.
Checks for entry fees may not be post-dated.
All fee payments must be made in US funds.

Jury Process
The jury panel consists of five to seven members. Artwork is evaluated for quality, creativity and originality. Jurors also attempt to achieve a balance of mediums represented at the fair. All jury decisions are final.

Acceptance Notification

If you have applied and submitted $25 registration fee by May 15, status notification (accepted, alternate or declined) will be sent to all applicants via email by June 1. Accepted artists will then receive an acceptance packet via mail that includes a festival map, artist contract and booth assignment. Later applicants will be handled as timely as possible. We will accept applications until July 25th if space is available.
If you have been accepted, booth fee (paid in full) and signed contract should be returned to us by June 20. Later entries should make payment and return contract as soon as possible.
Payment can be made on PayPal or with a check made out to Lincoln Art Council.

Booth Fees & Rules
Booth sizes and fees:

10’x 10’ - $50.00
10’ x 20’ - $70.00
10’ x 30’ - $90.00

Booth fee is not due until after you have been accepted as a participant.