Vendor Applications are closed through Dec or until we get an update on park renovations from Parks and Rec
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2023-2024
Gilbert Art Walk Schedule
October 7th, 21st
November 4th,11th & 25th(Small Business Sat) 
December 2nd,9th,16th & 23rd
Tentative dates January 6th, 20th 
February 3rd & 17th
March 2nd & 16th 
​ March 30th rain date makeup

Please read all content below before signing up. Any Artist participating at the Gilbert Art Walk may Not start a show of their own within a 5 mile radius of the Gilbert Art Walk and will be liable to litigation.

Eligibility and Standards

• Adult applicants who want minors to exhibit must be present with the minors at the Event. All works must be originally created by the artist. We are currently accepting hand made visual arts such as Photography, Digital Art, Paintings/drawings in all media types. Hand made 3D art made from fiber, glass, metal, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, or wood , will also be considered.

• Artist collaborations may qualify if the team produces a single product in one medium and explains the arrangement on the application. (Otherwise each member will be considered an individual artist and must pay individual fees unless approved)
• Gilbert Art Walk selects and approves all participating artists. Artists not approved may not participate in the Gilbert Art Walk. 
• Artists must arrive at least one hour prior to the start of the Event, be present and show their work throughout the entire Event and tear down at the end of the Event. Gilbert Art Walk is not responsible for items left behind. Artists should clean up any trash from their area and place it in designated trash containers.
• Be advised: Jewelry artists spaces sell out quickly.
• Unauthorized use of Licensed Images – If artist is using images that are licensed, the artist must have proof of authorization from original license holder. Artist will not be juried for the market if the artist fails to provide proof of authorization. If artist is juried in and is found using unauthorized images during the market, they will be asked to leave and not allowed to be a part of future markets and any legal ramifications will be solely the responsibility of the artist.
  
  
  Disclosure of Licensed Image Sales - If artist has sold or licensed images of original work to commercial concerns and those images which will be displayed at the market, the artist must disclose that licensing through on-site public disclaimer signage stating that some of the images being presented have been licensed for reproduction and may be found for commercial sale as reproductions being sold at discounted prices.

Fee and Deadlines

• Event Fees: $85 for 10’x10’ space; $75 for two table space $65 for 1 table space (not covered) per Event (non-refundable)
• DEADLINE: To participate in the current Event the deadline for the Jury Application  is ONE WEEK before that Event is being held. Jury applications received and accepted after will be eligible for that month’s Event only if space is available.
• The deadline for Event Fee is one week before each event held. Submit the appropriate Event Fee for each event you intend to participate in. Artists whose applications are received after will be considered only if space is available for the upcoming event. Each participant will receive an email the Wednesday prior to the Event as to where to set up.  Vendor agreement sent out in the email is agreed upon as part of participating in The Gilbert Art Walk even if you have not signed it.
• Artists may pay for the entire season and be able to pick their space on a first come basis. Please email us if  interested and we will let you know what remaining spaces are available.
• Annual Town of Gilbert license fee (non resident / Transient Business License fee is $15.00 for the Gilbert Art Walk Season on Page Ave. If you would like to participate in other events in Gilbert you can pay a $15.00 per additional event or you may pay $55.00 for a yearly Transient Business License). Businesses that operate in Gilbert need a Gilbert Business License  (residents of Gilbert $35.00 / $15 renewal ).
• As required by law, each artist is responsible for collecting and filing Arizona State and City taxes, as required. The Arizona Department of Revenue collects Gilbert tax along with the State and County tax.  Report your Gilbert tax on your State form (TPT-1).  A current Arizona TPT-1 is required.

How To Apply

• Click on Artists Jury App page and complete the application. New artists will need to pay a $25 jury fee that is non refundable.
• Attach 4 small jpg images of your artwork that you will sell and is representative of the pieces to be sold at the Event as well as 1 booth image when filling out application. Total file size for each image should be less than 1.8 MB. Include an artist statement/biography of 200 words or less in the comments section. Describe your technique, materials, and the processes used to create your artwork. 
  
• You will be notified regarding the decision from the Gilbert Art Walk. Once accepted you can then purchase a space for the dates you would like to participate on the website by going to the Artist Map page to register for the Event.  Artists must register for each Event , at least one week prior, to be able to participate in the upcoming Event.  Artists not accepted into Gilbert Art Walk may not participate.
  

Exhibit Spaces

• Exhibit spaces will be assigned randomly each month based on availability unless the space has been purchased for the season.  Limit one artist per space. For artist collaborations, only one space is provided.  
• Each space must be kept clean and in good shape by the artist using it.
• Each artist must bring his or her own displays, such as easels, tables, pedestals, etc.
• Each artist must provide their own stand-alone power and lighting if needed to display your items.
• Each artist selected for large outdoor artist areas must supply their own 10'x10' tent, and weights,
• Each artist selected for a table space must provide their own table, and display items.

Disclaimer

Gilbert Art Walk is not responsible or liable for acts of God, loss, theft or damage to Artists materials during the Event. Individual artists are not required to have individual liability insurance, however it is recommended.