Terms & Legal Agreement

American Art Marketing

 Terms & Conditions of Participation 

Selection Process & Qualifications:

• American Art Marketing shows are juried invitationals. The selection process is based on the following criteria: originality of design, technical skill, and overall aesthetics compatible with the concept and artistic direction of the show.
• All work must be original in concept and must have been created by the accepted applicant.
• All work must be made in the USA or Canada.
• All categories of fine art & craft are accepted.
• Participants must exhibit the type and quality of work as shown in images submitted with application. Not acceptable are items made from commercially available kits, plans, or patterns; imports; factory-made or assembled items; mechanical reproductions or offset prints
• Reproductions must be signed and numbered, marked ‘reproductions,’ and cannot make up more than 20% of the display.
• Booth sharing is not allowed unless approved by American Art Marketing.
• All booths must be enclosed on three sides (except corners) with a minimum height of 6ft.
• Any willful violation or misrepresentation regarding the work as defined in our rules will result in forfeiture of space.

 Application Fees:

• AAM Application fee: $40 (non-refundable.) 
• LateApplication Fee after posted deadline: $55.

Cancellation & Refunds:

All cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be given after April 1  for the Berkshires Arts Festival and a 50% refund will be given prior to that date.

No refunds will be given after August 1  for the Art+Design+Fashion Westfield Fair and a 50% refund will be given prior to that date.

**Contact the AAM office to confirm if you have not received a cancellation confirmation via email within two (2) business days from your initial email request.

 Legal Agreement:

I hereby release and forever discharge American Art Marketing, all sponsoring organizations, and their directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss, or damage arising from my participation in the show(s). If accepted, AAM has my permission to reproduce my artwork through the images I have submitted to promote, advertise, and market their shows. I agree to abide by all payment and cancellation schedules. I understand the booth fee cancellation and refund policy and that the booth application fees and deposits are non-refundable. I further consent to the enforcement of all AAM rules as set forth in the application Terms & Conditions of Participation and in any subsequent communications.  You have my permission to charge my account a non-refundable $40.00 application fee.

If American Art Marketing is forced to cancel a show due to reasons of the venue being destroyed by fire, weather, or other calamity, or by any act of God, public enemy, strikes, statutes, ordinances, or any legal authority, or any cause beyond our control, there will be no refunds. 

By submitting your application online, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of Participation and the above Legal Agreement. Furthermore, you agree to abide by all show rules, regulations, & payment schedules.