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ARTIST INFORMATION

Application Process

Sassafras Artisan Market 

2025​

Application:

Applications available now. Early Bird special offered.

Mail to:

Sassafras Artisan Market | PO Box 1116 | Clayton GA 30525

Due Date:

Applications must be received by January 30th Early Bird - postmarked by December 31st

Media:

  • Work must be the original handmade or created work of the artist. Reproductions of the artists own work are acceptable. 

  • Work must be as represented in photographs submitted with the Artist Application. Work other than described or deemed offensive in nature may be subject to removal from the show.

  • All work is juried by the Exhibitor Committee, an artist peer review. Exhibitors are selected on design, quality and presentation. 

  • The number of exhibitors in each medium will be limited to ensure a wide variety of art. 

Manufactured goods, handmade imported items or resale items are not accepted at this show

Awards:

Cash Awards totaling $1000 will be awarded for Best in Show, Judges’ Choice and Producers’ Choice.

Booth Description:

  • Covered Pavilion with Electricity – Spaces are 1st Come

​a) 9x16’ no tent 

b) 11x16’ accommodates 10x10’ tent; weights required

  • Tents on Grounds 12x12 in pairs; weights or stakes required

Booth

Sharing

Limited to two artists per booth.  Use Booth Sharing Application on page 4.

Entry & Fees

  • APPLICATION – Indicate booth choice, Completed, signed and received by January 30th.

  • PHOTOGRAPHS - Email Preferred. Four recent color photographs - 3 of most current artwork, 1 of booth layout - to be used in the jury process and for promotional purposes.

  • CHECK for Application Fee made payable to Sassafras Artisan Market

Acceptance & Notification

  • Incomplete applications will be rejected (see Entry & Fees above.)

  • Checks will be deposited on receipt of application.

  • After January 30th, Acceptance will be confirmed by email.

  • Booth fees will be refunded to non-accepted applicants.

  • Fees will not be refunded to no-shows or withdrawals.

Security

Uniformed security provided Friday and Saturday nights. NO LIABILITY will be assumed by the Sassafras Committee or volunteers for damage, loss or injury at any time prior to or during the event.

Artisan Market

  • All chairs, goods, containers, and supplies must be retained in the allotted space; walkways cannot be blocked.

  • Weights are required for canopy frames in the Pavilion and must be provided by the exhibitor.

  • Weights or stakes are required for tents on the grounds and must be provided by the exhibitor. 

  • Exhibitors are responsible for securing tents and pavilion displays against acts of nature.

  • Exhibitors are required to set up and remain for the entire time of the event.

  • No Generators Allowed. All Pavilion spaces have electricity.

  • No loud music may be played. 

  • The Sassafras Committee does not supply any set-up/display equipment.

  • Booths should be kept neat, orderly and attractive. Goods, containers, and supplies should be stored neatly, and out of sight of the public if possible.

Check-in & Set-up

Friday

  • Check-in at the Rabun County Civic Center Friday afternoon will be staggered. You will be notified of your check-in time.

  • Parking instructions will be given at check-in. 

  • Unload & move your vehicle before beginning booth set-up. 

Breakdown Sunday

  • Break-down must be completed and ready to load BEFORE bringing vehicles to the site. 

  • Break-down will begin at 4:00PM Sunday and must be completed by 6:00PM.

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