art4pawsApril 5, 2014

 

Join us Saturday, April 5th, on the Village Green in Historic Downtown Madison, as we kick-off the 3rd annual Art 4 Paws festival!

This growing event brings the love of art and pets together for a day of fun the entire family will enjoy, right down to Fido!

Local and regional artists will be selling unique, one-of-a-kind wares. You’ll find whimsical garden art, jewelry, paintings, plus fun pet items, just to name a few.

If you are considering adding a canine or feline to your family, this is the perfect event to find a new addition. With several shelters and rescue groups on-site, you’ll have the opportunity to meet adorable four-legged friends who are looking to adopt a new family too!

There will be an amateur Dog Show at 2:00 p.m. that all well behaved canines are encouraged to register and participate in. The seven categories include groups such as”Best Dressed” and “Best Trick” with awards provided by Redstone Recognitions.

We’ll also have professional photographers and painters on-hand to capture your pet’s personality in their unique way. Be sure to stop by these booths to commemorate the day!

It all kicks-off at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.  If you’d like to reserve a booth space, scroll down to complete the on-line form.

Remember:

All pets must be on a leash and well behaved in large group settings.

Art 4 Paws is a “Rain or Shine” event.

Parking is available on Main and Church Street.

Booth space is open to artists, craftsmen, animal rescue groups, food vendors and businesses that cater to pets.

All vendors must be set-up no later than 9:30 a.m. and cannot tear-down before 3:oo p.m.

There are limited electrical booths, so please secure those spots early. Water and phone lines are not available.

Additional Vendor Guidelines:

•   MAC will provide a space approximately 10′ wide on grass/dirt; You must bring tent(s), table(s), chairs, floor mat, etc., if you need them.

•   You are responsible for keeping your area clean and ensuring all trash is picked up before you leave.

•   You will be assigned a space and will be able to set up starting at 7:00 am.  The space will be well marked and, if practical, grouped with other like activities.

•   Space is limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis.  Should applications exceed the available space, a waiting list will be maintained.  MAC reserves the right to decline any application.

•   Rescue organizations/animal shelters may raise money through solicitation of donations, the sales of products, and by offering services such as nail trimming, face-painting, etc.   Any money raised is yours to keep.

•   All vendors are required to complete transactions and are responsible for the collection of sales tax.

•   Balloons are NOT allowed.  It frightens the animals when they pop, and the pieces can be difficult to clean up.

Art 4 Paws Application

We are excited to host the 3rd Art 4 Paws the first Saturday in April. It will be from 10am - 3pm April 5th. This is a rain or shine event.
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    • Animal Rescue Group - Complimentary Booth
      Vendor - $35
      Vendor with Electricity - $45
      1. General: Within this agreement the acronym “MAC” refers to the Madison Arts Council that hosts the Art 4 Paws Art/Pet Adoption Festival to be held April 5, 2014 in downtown Madison, Alabama. The festival will be rain or shine. The term “Vendor” refers to the organization or person that applied for and has been granted Booth Space rental.
      2. Application for Booth Space: The submission of Vendor Application and its acceptance by MAC will constitute a binding contract (the “Agreement”). MAC reserves the right to reject any application for booth space for any reason.
      3. Booth Space Specifications: Only the space is provided. Any tents or other equipment used in the space must be provided by the Vendor. Tents, shade covers, and table skirts are to be white. Electricity can be purchased through MAC by selecting it on the Vendor Application form. Electrical access is limited and restricted to two 110v not to exceed 20 amps total.
      4. Booth Space Assignments: Booth Space will initially be assigned through a random lottery system. MAC shall act in good faith to assign the Vendor’s booth and reserves the right to change the booth layout plan or to change the location assigned to Vendor at any time as it may, in its sole discretion, deem necessary in the best interest of Art 4 Paws.
      5. Vendor Representation: Vendors must have a representative in their booth at all times during Art 4 Paws.
      6. Cancellation by Vendor: All requests for cancellation of Booth Space must be in writing and shall become effective upon receipt by MAC Management. If written notice of cancellation is received by MAC on or before March 29, 2013, MAC will provide a complete refund of the cost of the booth. If written notice of cancellation is received by MAC after March 29, 2013, MAC will retain 100% of the total fee.
      7. Listings and Promotions: By participating at Art 4 Paws, Vendors grant MAC fully paid, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, display, and reproduce the name of the Vendor in any directory or listing of the Art 4 Paws Vendors and to use such names in promotional materials. MAC shall not be liable for any errors in any listing or for omitting any Vendor from any directory or listing pertaining to the MAC. Vendor grants MAC the right to use photographs of the Vendor and/or their booth in future publications and marketing platforms.
      8 Protection of Booth Area: The Vendor is expressly bound, at its expense, to promptly pay for or repair any and all damage to the property of others caused by the Vendor or any of its employees, agents, contractors, or representatives. Stakes are not allowed to be driven in the hard surfaces (concrete or city road). Stakes may be used in the grassy areas or bare ground. If needed, weights are to be used on the hard surfaces in a manner that does not damage the hard surface.
      9. Liability and Insurance: This Agreement shall not constitute or be considered a partnership, employer-employee relationship, joint venture or agency between Madison Arts Council and the Vendor. Vendor hereby agrees to and does indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Madison Arts Council, its officers, committee members, and associates (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all liability, responsibility, loss, damage, cost, or expense of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to cost, interest, and attorney’s fees) which any Indemnified Party may incur, suffer, be put to, pay, or be required to pay, incident to or arising directly or indirectly from any act or omission by Vendor or any of its employees, servants, or agents. Vendor further agrees that the Indemnified Parties, shall not be responsible in any way for damage, loss, or destruction of any property of Vendor or injury to Vendor or its representatives, agents, employees, licensees, or invitees.
      10. Hold Harmless Clause: Vendor agrees to release Madison Arts Council, the City of Madison, and any other associations, groups, or individuals from all liability arising out of any occurrence during Art 4 Paws, or during set-up/clean-up of this event, and to hold them harmless from all accidents.
      11. Interpretation and Enforcement: MAC has full power to interpret and enforce all regulations for Art 4 Paws and the power to make amendments and/or further regulations that are considered necessary for the proper conduct of Art 4 Paws. Such decisions shall be binding on all Art 4 Paws Vendors. Failure to comply with any rule or regulation may be sufficient cause for immediate removal of the offending Vendor, and may result in forfeiture of all further rights to exhibit at future events sponsored by Madison Arts Council.
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