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March 6 to Dec. 18
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Guidelines for Artists and Vendors
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Farmers & Growers Guidelines - Market Year 2010 MARKET HOURS DEFINITION OF
FARMERS & GROWERS ART REVIEW COMMITTEE
APPROVAL “To fill the market with what we
consider the best work, RAM’s Art Review Committee (ARC) closely relies
on the following Artist Guidelines to review the applications. Using
these guidelines, ARC carefully reviews each application and the
artists’ descriptions of their work. Please take a few moments to read
the guidelines to make sure your work qualifies for consideration and
if so, take time to offer careful descriptions on your application of
what you intend to sell. Finally, please keep in mind that creative
decisions are subjective. ARC takes great effort to approve work that
it feels will best complement the market in regards to creativity,
taste, uniqueness, and craft. Our goal is to create a consistently
interesting and inspiring experience for all visitors. We feel
fortunate to have so many talented artists and craftspeople eager to
help RAM meet this goal. RAM provides a marketplace for mainly
local artists to exhibit and sell handmade, original art."
In keeping with this vision, ARC
reviews are based on these principles:
Art or activities at artist booths
that are not appropriate at RAM include:
The applicant must be
an adult. A responsible adult may apply on behalf
of a minor, but must be present when the minor’s artwork is being
exhibited. For example, a certified teacher can submit an application
for a student’s work. $11 for applicants
who
have previously applied (accepted, wait-listed,
or denied) to RAM
$19 for applicants who have not previously applied to RAM BOOTH RESERVATIONS Booth reservation fees are nonrefundable and must be paid in full when requesting booth reservations. Approved Farmers & Growers may reserve as many weeks as they can pay for in advance, and there is no minimum amount of weeks that an approved Farmers & Growers must reserve. Booth spaces will be assigned by the Market Manager. Paying in advance is the only way to ensure a space at RAM. FARMERS & GROWERS<> BOOTH RESERVATION FEES $ 20 + tax per 10 ft x 10 ft Booth Space FARMERS & GROWERS<> BOOTHS AND TENTS There are 8 pull-through spaces at RAM that allow trucks to pull in and sell from the back of the truck. These spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. These special spaces are 9 ft x 18 ft in size and are suitable for up to a full-size pick-up truck. There is room for a 10 ft by 10 ft tent area behind your truck if you wish to use one. Other Farmers & Growers booth spaces are approximately 12 ft by 12 ft. Tents and/or displays in the Farmers & Growers Row may be no larger than 10 ft by 10 ft to allow space between booths. When designing and/or determining the style of your booth, please keep variable weather conditions in mind. While the bridge canopy will offer many booths good protection from the elements, complete coverage cannot be guaranteed. It is advised to bring a cover to protect you and your products from rain and sun. All tents are required to be weighted. Anchoring your booth directly into the ground is not possible. Any attempt to do so will result in fines and possible termination of privileges. Tents are to be anchored by weights only; stakes are not allowed. Generators also are not allowed. One additional thing to remember is that the area under the bridge is not completely flat. There is a slight slope in some of the booth spots. See “On-Line Artist’s Workshop”: It is RAM’s responsibility to provide a safe environment for our artists, vendors and the public. It is the Farmers & Growers’s responsibility to help us achieve this. When constructing your booth, please avoid rigid materials such as fiberglass, Visqueen, polyethylene, or corrugated metal and plastic, as these could be dangerous should they become airborne in windy conditions. If your booth is constructed of wood, please be sure that it is well sanded and finished to protect your customers from splinters. Be sure that there are no protruding nails, screws or hooks that could injure someone. If you are building your own booth on site, please do not use nails to assemble your booth, as these can be misplaced and become dangerous underfoot, and also can puncture tires. All tents, canopies, etc. must be flame retardant. If you are not using a tent with walls, it is a good idea for your booth to have a back panel to hide your storage items, or to have appropriate options so that your customers cannot see your storage items. While not forbidden, having storage items in plain sight makes booths look cluttered and is distracting to the buyer. Signs describing your produce, plants, etc. are welcome. All signs must be kept within your 12’x12’ space and cannot be in the aisles. Signs should be professional in design and print. Tables are another way to display your products. All tables must be draped. The Market Manager can ask that a table be replaced if it is in poor condition. Electric service is available at most of the interior booth spaces. An electrical fee of $5 will be collected onsite per Market day. Farmers & Growers must provide extension cords that meet electric code requirements (grounded 3-prong plug and heavy-duty wire size). High amperage equipment, like heaters, ovens, kilns, or commercial microwave ovens, is only allowed in Food Vendor booths. High amperage equipment is prohibited in Farmers & Growers Row. Farmers & Growers may use small fans in hot weather. In cold weather, dress accordingly, and bring extra layers to protect against lengthy exposure to cold and wind. Electric heaters are prohibited at RAM because of amperage load limits and safety hazards. If a Farmer & Grower is discovered to be using an electric outlet without payment, or if a Farmer & Grower is using prohibited high amperage equipment, they will be charged a penalty of $15 plus the $5 usage fee. Please don’t make us be policemen on this. RAM reserves the right to regulate various aspects of each Farmer's & Growers’s display but prefers not to. Help us make RAM a positive experience for all the artists, vendors, and customers. Farmers & Growers are responsible for cleaning up their booth space at the end of the day. All trash must be taken to the dumpster or removed by the Farmers & Growers. Any Farmer & Grower that does not clean up his/her booth space must pay a $ 20 fine before participating again at RAM. Repeated failure to clean up may result in being banned from RAM participation, even though a Farmer & Grower may have been approved and booth rental fees paid. Please Note: Plastic bags and Styrofoam containers are not permitted for use or sale by vendors. 100% Recyclable plastic bags are not permitted at RAM. Please use 100% Biodegradable plastic bags only. RAM will offer canvas bags at a low cost to vendors and visitors. BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS The Market Manager assigns booths weekly based on length of rental (priority given to longer-term rental), date when payment is received, and farmer/grower requests. While RAM will make every attempt to give each Farmer & Grower their space of choice, RAM reserves the right, from time to time, to move Farmers & Growers to alternative spaces. By participating in RAM, you are acknowledging and approving these moves. It is important to remember that your participation in RAM is your contribution to the community and not the other way around. Trading or switching booth assignments without the Market Manager’s permission is prohibited. Booths must be staffed by an adult during all open RAM hours (10am - 4pm). Short breaks for using the restrooms and purchasing lunch are acceptable. Farmers & Growers are encouraged to help neighboring Farmers & Growers watch booths during these breaks. Farmers & Growers are expected to be present at their booths on Market Day unless they notify the Market Manager ahead of time. SETUP & BREAKDOWN Farmers' & Growers' vehicles are allowed on the RAM site during setup and breakdown hours. In order to facilitate setup and breakdown, please print and follow the traffic map. Setup Hours: 6:30am – 9:30am Please drive to your booth space (following the traffic map), unload your vehicle, park your vehicle in the designated Farmers & Growers parking area, and return to setup your booth. This helps keep the traffic lanes clear. No cars are allowed on the RAM site between the hours of 9:30am and 4:15pm. Breakdown Hours: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Please breakdown and clean your booth space starting at 4:00pm, then get your car. You will be allowed to drive to your booth space (following the traffic map) starting at 4:15pm. Please pack your car as quickly as possible to help keep traffic lanes clear. FARMERS & GROWERS PARKING Parking is available for Farmers & Growers in 2 areas: the 8 pull through spaces, or in the grass along the RAM entrance driveway. These spaces are assigned by the Market Manager on a first come, first serve basis. These spaces are limited and are not guaranteed. After these spaces are full, parking is available at the First Guaranty Bank parking lot, which is across the street from RAM, or at the Fidelity surface lot, which is located next to RAM on Riverside Avenue. Cars must be removed by 7pm every Saturday. There is no parking in the Red Cross lot. No vehicles can be left on the RAM site between the hours of 9:30am and 4:15pm, unless permitted by the Market Manager (for example, the 8 pull through spaces). We are very fortunate to have ample parking close by for you and your customers. Please respect these parking regulations and help us keep the parking lots clean. CANCELLATIONS Booth reservation fees are payable in advance and are nonrefundable. You will not receive a refund for any cancellation; however you can avoid fines by cancelling with the Market Manager prior to the ‘No Show’ deadline. A Farmer & Grower is considered a ‘No Show’ if they do not call the Market Manager to cancel by NOON on the Friday before the RAM Saturday. A ‘No Show’ Farmer & Grower must pay a $ 20 fine before participating again at RAM. If a Farmer & Grower is a ‘No Show’ three times, they will not be allowed to participate at RAM for the remainder of the season, even though their products may have been approved and booth rental fees paid. RAM is rain or shine. There is no refund for inclement weather, or if the Market Manager closes RAM early for any reason. Farmers & Growers who arrive late or leave early without permission from the Market Manager must pay a $ 20 fine before participating again at RAM. If a Farmer & Grower arrives late or leaves early without permission from the Market Manager three times, they will not be allowed to participate at RAM for the remainder of the season, even though their products may have been approved and booth rental fees paid. ON-SITE MANAGEMENT RAM will have staff onsite every Saturday. This staff will be there to help direct artists, direct traffic, clean up trash, notify security if needed, answer questions, and act as goodwill ambassadors for RAM. They will also be there to confirm that all artists are exhibiting approved products and following the rules and regulations of RAM. They will be wearing staff shirts and will be easily recognizable. RULES ENFORCEMENT All artists are responsible for adhering to RAM rules. RAM management is ultimately responsible for enforcing RAM rules and has the authority to have an artist remove inappropriate items and/or eject an artist or visitor from RAM. If an artist disagrees with the RAM representative, the artist may file a grievance report with the Market Manager. A GREEN MARKET RAM is a ‘green’ market and no plastic bags or Styrofoam containers are allowed. Artists should make every effort to reduce excessive packaging. Cloth bags are available for sale to customers and artists. If you have questions about whether or not your packaging meets the requirements, please contact us. WEATHER Artists need to be prepared for all weather conditions. Be prepared to cover your products and booth if necessary. RAM is not responsible for weather-related damage. Artists must be prepared to deal with high winds and/or blowing rain that may sometimes affect any and all booths. For booth ideas, see “On-Line Artist’s Workshop.” DOGS AND OTHER PETS Artists will not be allowed to bring dogs or other pets to RAM. ETHICS AND CONDUCT 1. Farmers & Growers shall be aware of, keep up to date, and comply with all current RAM rules, regulations and guidelines. RAM reserves the right to modify the policies, rules and regulations at its discretion. While RAM officials will make every attempt to be reasonable, be aware that violators may be banned from future participation even though their products may have been approved and booth rental fees paid. 2. Farmers & Growers shall conduct themselves in a professional and business-like manner while participating at RAM. 3. Farmers & Growers agree to sell during the entire duration of the Market day unless the Market Manager closes RAM early due to bad weather or other unforeseen reason. Exception: Farmers & Growers who are in pull through spaces may leave early with the Market Manager’s permission once all of their products have been sold. 4. Farmers & Growers are allowed to sell only those items formally approved by the Art Review Committee. Any and all un-approved items will be removed from the Farmer's & Grower’s booth by RAM staff, and violators must pay a $ 20 fine for each unauthorized item. Multiple violations will result in the Farmer & Grower being banned from participation at RAM for the remainder of the season, even though some of their products may have been approved and booth rental fees paid. 5. Farmers & Growers must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, special statutes and ordinances regarding public health, safety, and welfare, including but not limited to product labeling laws and required licenses and insurance. 6. Farmers & Growers must comply with the Farmers & Growers Licensing Guidelines outlined above in regards to Growers Permits, Nursery Licenses, Certificates of Inspection from the Florida Department of Agriculture, Certificates of Insurance, and the Business Tax Receipt. For more information about Farmers & Growers license and insurance requirements, please visit http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/ or call 850-245-5520. All callers should leave their physical home address and a GOOD daytime phone number. Farmers & Growers are responsible for collecting and reporting Florida State and Duval County Sales Tax on all sales at RAM. Farmers & Growers must have a Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as an occupational or peddler’s license). For more information about Business Tax Receipts, please visit http://taxjax.com/localBusinessTax.aspx. 7. Farmers & Growers must confine all products and display material to his/her assigned space. 8. Farmers & Growers should not approach a customer viewing another vendor’s display. 9. Farmers & Growers should not make derogatory remarks about another vendor or their products. 10. Farmers & Growers should refrain from using profanity, and from behavior that is verbally or physically abusive or dangerous and disruptive to RAM activities. 11. Farmers & Growers are responsible for the behavior of friends, family, and staff who visit or stay in his/her booth. 12. Farmers & Growers may not “hawk” their wares. Hawking is defined as aggressively offering goods for sale by calling out. 13. Farmers & Growers whose product (i.e. scents and sounds) may have an impact beyond the confines of their booth must be sensitive to the impact of their products on other vendors and the public. Farmers & Growers must cooperate with a reasonable request to remedy any problems that might arise. 14. Smoking is not permitted in booth spaces during RAM hours. 15. Farmers & Growers should not use drugs or be intoxicated while selling at RAM. 16. Farmers & Growers must be able to show the Market Manager and/or any regulatory agency representative proof of any and all required licenses, certificates of insurance, and the Business Tax Receipt. |
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