#VRE Prince Artist & Vendor Submission Form
Deadline: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 11:59pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
The Velvet Rope Experience presents… a tribute to Prince
Date: April 15, 2023 | 4pm-8pm
The Artemis, 3605 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
About the event
This fifth installment of the #VRE showcase will serve as a tribute to celebrate the life and legacy of American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, Prince Rogers Nelson, and will take place on the Saturday before the 7th anniversary of his passing.
SHOWCASE THEME:
Artwork of all media and subject matters will be accepted. However, it is strongly encouraged that the artistry featured in the showcase either contain primary elements of the color purple, or be influenced by Prince’s legacy and era in music, film, dance and fashion. These concepts can be illustrated through visual art, live art, body painting, fashion and mixed media art.
SHOWCASE VISION:
· 12 (max) Emerging/Established Local Artists
· Live Art/Body Painting
· Vendors (jewelry, clothing, stickers/pins, candles, etc.)
· Prince-inspired Tunes by DJ TRAP Silver Surfer
· Photo Booths & Photography by Pretty Luv Photography
· Videography by Styves (Prime Pro Visuals)
· Fashion/Outfit Contests(Shades of PURPLE or Prince-themed attire, STRONGLY encouraged!)
· Southern/Sports Bar Food
· Specialty Cocktails
· Prince/Purple-themed Decor by The Making Events, by Ashanti Cynnik
· Red Velvet Cupcakes and Sweet Treats by YorSweets
· 250+ guests
REVIEW
Our team will conduct a thorough review of your work once your application has been submitted. If selected and approved, you will be notified via email and your registration fee will be charged.
SETUP
All exhibitors will be provided with a 5ft x 5ft floor space (or larger) and will be required to bring their own grid panel displays, easels, etc. for presentation. Tables are welcome; however, artists are offered the option to utilize the tables within the restaurant. Exhibitors are required to be on site by 2pm for setup on the day of the event. Sales start at 4pm and end at 8pm. All artwork/merchandise must be taken home immediately after the show ends or when you leave from the showcase, as we will not have access to the venue once the event concludes.
SALES
Exhibitors will keep 100% of all sales.
Upon your acceptance, there is a $99 showcase fee that comes with the following:
· Confirmed booth slot
· Custom marketing flyers
· 2 guest passes
· Featured spotlight on our Artbae website and Instagram page
· 5ft x 5ft space (or larger)
· An opportunity to live and/or body paint during the showcase
Considering the exclusivity of artist involvement for this opportunity, please confirm your participation no later than Wednesday, March 22nd by completing the #VRE form below.
You will then receive a confirmation e-mail, payment request and will be kept up-to-date on additional details pertaining to the event.
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If you’re not familiar with Artbae or have never been part of our artistic experiences, please check out our website gallery, IG feed or view our last art showcase video here.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS /CANCELLATION/VENDOR CREDIT:
#VRE Arts Showcase DOES NOT offer refunds for any reason. No refunds in case of inclement weather, acts of nature, or restrictions by governmental agencies to cancel the event, over which #VRE Arts Showcase has no control. Vendor credit towards a future event will be assessed on an individual basis and dependent on special circumstances but NOT guaranteed as withdrawals/cancellations affect the whole market. Any withdrawal/cancellation requests must be requested 2 weeks in advance of the event to be considered for vendor credit.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
I agree to indemnify and hold #VRE Arts Showcase, their officials, staff, and agents harmless of and from any and all actions, causes of actions of every kind in law or equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, promises, claims, liabilities, demands, damages, obligations, loss, costs, and expense of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, including, with limitation, attorney’s fees and court costs through and including any appeals, taxable or otherwise, incurred, either directly or indirectly, as a result of my participation in the #VRE Arts Showcase, including but not limited to, any claims which might be made by myself, my co-workers, my agents, my employees, and/or any member of the general public.
I acknowledge that I am responsible for the security of my own property and expressly assume all risk of loss and/or damage to property arising either directly or indirectly from my participation in the #VRE Arts Showcase. I understand and agree that #VRE Arts Showcase is in no way responsible for my property or its safekeeping.