1. Exhibit Hours are from 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday and Sunday. Artists must exhibit during all scheduled festival hours. No rain dates.
2. ARTWORK must be original in design and executed by the applicant. Each artist must accompany his own work and may display and sell only in the category in which his work has been accepted. No commercial dealers, agents, kits, castings from commercial molds or mass-produced items. No Buy-Sell.
3. Commercial Status: The rules committee will make final interpretation of commercial status. Artists violating the rules of this Festival will become ineligible for admission to future festivals.
4. JEWELRY CATEGORY only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display and sell jewelry.
5. FINE ART REPRODUCTIONS may be sold only if signed, numbered and clearly marked “Reproductions”. All other work displayed must be ORIGINAL work created by the artist.
6. ACCEPTANCE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
7. Space:  Exhibit spaces measure at least 10’x 12’. Limited number of LARGER spaces are available. Most spaces have room for artist and storage in rear. Work must be contained within the assigned space. Only one artist’s work may be displayed in each space. Artists will not be limited to a maximum number of works.  Artist is responsible for keeping his assigned area clean and left in order each evening.
8. NO gas generators are permitted.
9. ACCEPTED ARTISTS must be committed to show during all festival hours.
10. Displaying ribbons or awards from other shows is not allowed.
11. Artist is responsible for collecting and paying to Florida Department of Revenue, Florida Sales Tax of 6.5%.
12. The committee reserves the right to reject any work it considers unsuitable. Exhibitors MUST follow suggestions made by Arts Bonita during the Art Festival.
13. No refund will be given if artist is ejected from the event for violation of rules.
14. The Bonita Springs National Art Festival committee reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules.

It is our goal to provide both exhibitors and patrons with an environment that reflects the beauty and character of Bonita Springs. The following common-sense rules are designed to support that goal and will be strictly enforced.

Setup – Loading & Unloading

• Setup begins Friday by booth number, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• All artists must check in and receive their Artist Packet before beginning setup.

• Loading and unloading procedures vary depending on your booth location within the park.

  • Drive-up access is available only on paved areas.

  • Booths located on grass areas are dolly-in/dolly-out only. No vehicles are permitted on the grass under any circumstances.

• Artists will receive detailed setup and unloading instructions upon acceptance to the festival.

• All displays must be fully set up and vehicles must be removed from the festival site by 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

Large Vehicles & Trailers

• There is a 30-foot length limit for RVs, travel trailers, and cargo trailers.

• All trailers must be unhooked from towing vehicles while parked.

Parking Guidelines

• Due to high festival attendance, patron parking takes priority in nearby lots.

• Artists are required to park in designated artist parking areas during festival hours.

• Only one parking space per vehicle is permitted.

• All parking is at your own risk. The vehicle owner is responsible for any damages, citations, or towing expenses.

• Trailers must be unhooked when parked.

Overnight Parking

• Overnight parking is available Friday and Saturday nights at:

  • Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center – 10150 Bonita Beach Road

• This is an unimproved grassy lot; please use caution.

• The Bonita Springs National Art Festival and the City of Bonita Springs are not responsible for any loss or damages incurred during overnight parking.

Fees (each festival)

1. Application Fee:  $40 (non-refundable)
2. Booth Fee: $550
3. Double Booth Fee: $1,100  Limited availability contact us for details. MUST REQUEST IN APPLICATION

Refunds

1. 50% Show Fee credit toward future festivals will be issued to ACCEPTED ARTISTS who cancel and notify the Festival BEFORE 60 days prior to the first day of the event (received in writing). No refunds after that date.
2. "NO SHOW" POLICY: Artists who have not CHECKED-IN and/or CALLED Festival Director at 239-293-9448 by 8:00 AM, SATURDAY (first day of event), will be considered a ‘NO SHOW’. No Show equals No Refund and assigned space will be forfeited.
3. No refunds will be made for any act of God, local authority or weather-related cancellations of the event. In the event that the City requires the Bonita Springs National Art Festival to be cancelled due to Coronavirus, accepted artist who have paid their full booth fee will receive a refund of paid booth fee less $40.

6.5% - Bonita Springs is in LEE County

Florida Sales Tax Form is included in your artist packet.

Florida Department of Revenue Fort Myers
Ste 270
2295 Victoria Ave
Ft Myers, FL 33901-3871
239-338-2400 (ET)

Legal Agreement

By agreeing to participate in Arts Bonita’s Bonita Springs National Art Festival, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all show information, rules, regulations, and specifications set forth in this application and any related materials.

I, the undersigned, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, do hereby fully and forever release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Arts Bonita, the Bonita Springs National Art Festival Committee, the City of Bonita Springs, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, representatives, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, or expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, including but not limited to loss, theft, or damage to property, personal injury, or death, arising out of or related to my participation in the festival, including while my property is in the possession, custody, control, or supervision of the festival or the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to my participation in the festival, my actions or omissions, or any breach of this agreement.

I acknowledge that participation in the festival is voluntary and that I assume all risks associated with such participation.

I further understand and agree that the Bonita Springs National Art Festival Committee reserves the sole and final authority to interpret and enforce all rules and regulations, and I agree to abide by such interpretations and decisions.

Setup Day & Time

• Setup will take place on Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• All artists must check in and receive their Artist Packet before setting up.

Space Assignments

• Booth assignments and layout maps will be emailed 7 to 10 days prior to the show.

Check-In Requirements

• Upon arrival, artists must provide:

  • Photo ID

  • Cell phone number

  • Vehicle make, model, and license plate

• The artist must be present and accompany their own work during setup.

Vehicle Access

• Artists may drive up to their space only on paved areas.

• Grass spaces are dolly-in/dolly-out only. Vehicles are not permitted on the grass at any time.

Display Requirements

• • Setup will proceed by booth number on Friday.

  • All displays must be fully set up and vehicles removed from the festival site by 9:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.